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  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012
     | 6,840 views

    The man who was friendly with God.

    Intro: 1. As his UCLA football team suffered through a poor season in the early 1970s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure from alumni and fans.Things got so bad, he remembers with a smile, that friends became hard to find. He said, "My dog was my only true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Cole avatar

    For Fathers, For Kids

    Contributed by Ed Cole on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,647 views

    A classic sermon by Dr. Edwin Louis Cole on the responsibility of fathers to guide, guard, and govern their families and children.

    (Sermon Central Subscribers’ Free Gift: www.MajoringInMen.com/SermonCentral) Introductory Texts 1. Malachi 4:6 2. Romans 5:15 3. John 8:39 The Works of Abraham 1. Abraham obtained righteousness by faith. 2. He tithed. 3. He rescued Lot with 318 servants trained in his own household. 4. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    A Godly Father Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,714 views

    Sermon 6 of 6 in the Calvary 2003 Series on the Family. On Father's Day, we return to the classic biblical story of Abraham. Looking at the characteristics of a godly father as evidenced in Abraham's life, we also take time to look at the principles behin

    A GODLY FATHER Genesis 18:19 Calvary Baptist Church June 15, 2003 This is message number 6 of 6 in our 2003 series on the family, beginning Mothers Day and ending Fathers Day. INTRODUCTION: • In chapter 19, God is about to destroy Sodom. • Abraham is so faithful that God will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    The Value Of A Man

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
     | 18,091 views

    The value of a man from God's perspective. Preached on Father's Day.

    The Value of a Man Genesis 18:19 Albert Einstein said, “The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving.” Today, I want to talk to you about the value of a man. That includes Father’s of course. And I’m going to refer to the value ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Festus Adeyeye avatar

    The Blessing Of Fatherhood Series

    Contributed by Festus Adeyeye on Jun 28, 2013
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     | 16,337 views

    God's pattern is to uphold the man as the priest and the custodian of his family.

    Being a male is a matter of birth but being a man in a godless society is a matter of choice. To you the man who daily makes the choices to be a man of integrity and honor, who is always there for your family even when not convenient, I SAY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY. One of the utmost and urgent issues ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When We've Given Up On God Coming Through For Us

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
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    As time passes by, we lose our hope that God is going to fulfill the promises He's made. This message looks at why God delays and how we can maintain solid faith in the face of the waiting.

    [This is a long outline that might be better suited to a Wednesday evening Bible study.] WHY WOULD YOU LAUGH AT GOD? We laugh because we’ve given up hope. - Genesis 18:11-12. - The way verse 12 is phrased makes it obvious that she once harbored real hope that this would happen. The problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Dobyns avatar

    Pt. 1 Abraham's Intersession Series

    Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,983 views

    A seven week series on how people from the bible engaged God in prayer. feel free to use any or all of this...

    Learning to Pray Pt. 1 Abraham’s Intersession Intro: I think it is awesome how God has made us all different. He has given us all some things that we are good at… In my home, all four of us have things that we are good at: Amy is good at organizing and managing our home, without her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim White avatar

    How To Pray For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 6,799 views

    How to love and pray for the lost world as demonstrated by Abraham.

    Ill. In 1886, Dr. John Pemberton’s concern took action. One day he introduced Atlanta, Georgia to his caramel-colored syrup concoction. He first distributed this concoction to Jacobs Pharmacy where Coca-Cola was sold for the first time. As it’s popularity rose, Dr. Pemberton’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    One Can Make A Difference

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,185 views

    Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance but laying hold of His willingness. Prayer is a dialogue. Dare to ask God for make things happen.

    Have you heard of the phrase: “One person can ONLY do so much”? • This is only true without God. With God, we have to take the word ‘ONLY’ away. “One person can do so much!” • With God’s help, one person can make a lot of difference. I came ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Taylor avatar

    “abraham, A Friend Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014
     | 6,471 views

    Journey of Faith, part 8 “Abraham, a Friend of God”

    Journey of Faith, part 8 “Abraham, a Friend of God” Genesis 18 David Taylor In Abraham, we see a man, who is not perfect but growing in his relationship with God. In chapter eighteen, I believe we see why he earned the reputation of being called a friend of God. Main idea – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 10: The Great Intercession Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,469 views

    Abraham intercedes for Sodom and Gomorrah.

    The Life of Abraham, Part 10: The Great Intercession Genesis 18:16-33 Introduction In the last lesson, Abraham had met three men or what he perceived as men show up at his tent of pilgrimage in the hottest part of the day. Abraham showed great hospitality to them and even killed the fatted calf ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prayer And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,549 views

    : In Mark 11:25 Jesus makes a powerful link between our forgiveness of others and our effectiveness in prayer. Sermon discusses five keys to getting relationships healthy so that our prayers are effectual.

    Mark 11:25 1-31-16 Intro I want to begin this morning by asking you a question you’ve probably never been asked. Do you need a prayer coach? A professional golfer knows there are times that he needs an objective voice to help him move to the next level. People at the top of almost any profession ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Prayer Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,048 views

    The prayer of Abraham in Genesis 18:16-33 shows us a model for prayer.

    Scripture God called Abram out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him incredible promises. At the time, Abram was seventy-five years old when he left family, clan and land to follow God’s call to go to Canaan and claim the promises God made to him in Genesis 12:2–3, “And I will make of you a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,986 views

    This sermon covers Abraham's experience with God when the Lord came for dinner one day.

    Introduction: A. One Saturday, the new preacher went out to visit in the homes of some of his new church members. 1. All went well until he came to a certain house. 2. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he had knocked several times. 3. Finally, he took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    Pray Boldly!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,055 views

    Can our prayers really change an all-powerful and all-knowing God’s mind? How does prayer work? We’re going to see prayer in action as we examine a prayer offered by Abraham to the Lord. He prayed boldly and the Lord responded. What can we learn from that prayer about the prayers we offer?

    Nearly 1000 years after Abraham lived, the Lord wrote through the psalmist, “Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15). The invitation was not a new one from the Lord. It was an invitation that God had extended to his people from the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran