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  • Harry Wood avatar

    Biblical View Of Being A Father

    Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
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    To address the Father’s role Biblically on the observance of Father’s Day.

    Biblical View of being a Father Introduction: The first recorded observance know was in 1910 by the Spokane Ministerial Association. In 1946 officially the third Sunday of June was designated as Father’s Day. 1. What would be God’s estimate of us as a Father? a. Genesis 18:19 “For I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 222 ratings
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    Jesus admonished us to "Remember Lot’s Wife" in Luke 17:32. Have you ever wondered why? After all, we don’t even know her name! There are obviously some power lessons we can learn from her and her life. In this lesson, we hope to learn from her mistak

    Open: Luke 17:20-32 Jesus, naturally, was the greatest Biblical scholar and teacher the world has ever known! Here in Luke 17, Jesus is well along in His ministry. You might say that the Pharisees were “on to Him!” They were between the proverbial “rock and hard spot.” They couldn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tragedy Of A Backward Look

    Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003
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    Looking back can cost you your all -- but in God there is refuge.

    1)Look at what preceded her death a)after being warned destruction was coming b)after great mercy was extended c)after making a start d)after being warned not to look back 2)Consider how she died a)by a look b)by the hand of the one who tried to save her c)by the hand of God d)death came ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Duane Brown avatar

    Salt In My Eye

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jun 22, 2003
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    The story of Lot’s wife, and Jesus reminder to "Remember"...

    He sat there at the gate of the city, watching the sun as it started its descent over the roof tops of the skyline of the city and slowly disappeared into the western horizon. This day like so many other, had brought with it the typical events that had become the trademark for this town. Passing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: A Laughing Faith Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,178 views

    Strengthen your faith by laughter and confidence that God has heard and will intervene in your situation.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 29, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--A Laughing Faith” Genesis 18: INTRODUCTION: If you were to measure your faith on a continuum from 1-10, one being “Faith? What faith?” and 10 being “Faith is my middle name,” where would you rate ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    It's Time To Get Out And Stay Out!

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 299 ratings
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    When God has delivered you from certain things, you need to move forward and not look back, lest what happened to Lot’s wife happens to you.

    15And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    All That Glitters Is Salt, Not Gold! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 6 of 10

    ALL THAT GLITTER IS SALT, NOT GOLD (GEN 19:1-26) My good friend from Northern California while we were at seminary was hopping mad when he heard people say that the 1989 earthquake was a sign of God’s displeasure at and judgment on San Francisco, also known as the homosexual capital of the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Make Me A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,706 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 7 of 10

    MAKE ME A BLESSING (GEN 20) Several years ago, USA Today published the results of a survey on how people feel about their neighbors and their relationship with them. The interview with 1,002 adults revealed that people consider their neighbors as valuable friends, and not nameless, faceless or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Barbara Folsom avatar

    Nothing Is To Hard For Our Lord

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
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    We face many difficulties in life but we can learn from Genesis 18:14 that nothing is to hard for our Lord. We must trust Him in the difficult times.

    Nothing is to hard for our Lord Genesis 18:14 “Is anything to hard for the Lord” v Have you ever felt like you just can’t do something? v Like maybe you aren’t smart enough, or talented enough, or strong enough to do a particular task, or to do what you know the Lord wants you to do? v Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Abraham Series

    Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
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    Abrham’s relationship with God demonstrates how importat it is for us to know God well.

    PRAY-ERS OF THE BIBLE Abraham Genesis 18:16-33 Every person can improve their prayer life by including the elements Abraham used when speaking to God. Introduction: Driving down a country road, I came to a very narrow bridge. In front of the bridge, a sign was posted: "YIELD." Seeing no oncoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Marshall avatar

    A Heart For Souls

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 82 ratings
     | 6,787 views

    To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible!

    INTRODUCTION: To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible! Abraham cared about people that no one else would have cared for. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Marks Of A Godly Man

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    A Godly Man is a man who has established a personal relationship with God.

    I. A Godly Man is a man who has established a personal relationship with God. A. He knows God personally. 1. He knows Christ as Savior a. II Timothy 1:12 "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    God's Idea Of A Great Dad

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
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    God tells dads how to be great fathers.

    GEN.18:19 "GOD’S IDEA OF A GREAT DAD" INTRO: We live in a day when we need good male role models. * It’s getting hard to find good, Christian males who are worth looking up to! * In our day, the bad father is not hard to find! * However, finding the man who stands out as an example of what a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 12,982 views

    Many people will perish eternally even though they have been given great opportunity to respond to truth.

    1- Jesus pointed to stories in the Old Testament to teach last day lessons. (In particular Noah & Lot) 2- Each were alike 1. Warning 2. Removal 3. then Judgment. 3- God says that it will be the same in these last days! (2 Pet. 2:1-9, 3:3-14, 1 Tim. 4:1-2, 2 Tim. 3:1-9) 4- I want to draw your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forward Ploughing (Making Sure You Don't Look Back!)

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,233 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to show Christians 3 results of looking back at problems, events, or things that have gone on in the past once you have put your hand to the plough in service to Christ.

    Forward Ploughing: (making sure you don’t look back) Luke 9:57-61 TEXT: Luke 9:57-61 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal