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  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    How To Survive As A Mother Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010
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    This is the second sermon in the series of messages on "Survivor". This one talks about motherhood and was preached on Mother's Day.

    SURVIVOR SERIES #3 – HOW TO SURVIVE AS A MOTHER Today, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks, is talking about the fact that in light of… --the bad economy --lay offs --bail outs --these tough times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - Laughing At God! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 20, 2010
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    It seems Isaac was laughed at in one way or another all his life. Isaac means "laughter". What an appropriate name. A river of LAUGHTER runs through the entire story of the birth of Isaac.

    Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - LAUGHING AT GOD! As he was born my heart was bursting with JOY. I held my son Ben up to the Lord and dedicated him then and there. I was so grateful for the gift of a child. I remember driving home at the beginning of that day laughing and honking the horn so everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 2 - Genesis 21:8-13 - The Last Laugh! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 24, 2010
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    All of a sudden Ishmael isn’t smiling anymore. THE LAST LAUGH WAS ON HIM.

    Part 2 - Genesis 21:8-13 - THE LAST LAUGH! It was a boring job packing books and I remember we would look for ways to have a bit of fun in the warehouse. When people found other work and left the warehouse they were BINNED! Usually it was TIM who organised a BINNING with everyone, and he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is There War In The Mideast? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 19, 2009
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    God keeps His promises even though people make mistakes and God’s ultimate promise is grace, peace, godliness and eternal life through Jesus Christ!

    Why is there war in the Mideast? Some say it’s because of the land; some say it’s religious. Just like anything else, the important question is always, “What does God say?” As we have been studying the Book of Genesis, we have been learning the origins of many things in our lives today. Why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 3 - Genesis 21:14-21 - My Kingdom For A Gps! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 27, 2010
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    DIVORCE is never pleasant, especially when children are involved, but Abraham doesn’t count on them getting lost. Most people don’t stop to think about the consequences of divorce or how much it will effect the next generations.

    Part 3 - Genesis 21:14-21 - MY KINGDOM FOR A GPS! When we left to Pastor a Church in the Whitsundays we left our children, Ben and Rachel, behind in Sydney. Rachel was still in her late teens, but both of them were already involved in Hillsong Church and did not want to leave. We remember the pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - What You See Is What You Get! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 30, 2010
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    What would it look like if I were to LIVE MY LIFE in such a way that people could see THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN ME? Abraham lived his life like this. At one point a king called Abimelech comes to him and says, "God is obviously with you, helping you in every

    Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET! I was talking with a Jewish friend at work the other day. She said "I don’t like evangelicals!" I said that it was unfortunate because I was one, and that she was working for an evangelical organisation. She said "I don’t like people trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mothers In Tight Situations Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,863 views

    No matter what challenges you face, you can face them in a godly way.

    Mothers in Tight Situations (topical) 1. Contemplating motherhood can makes some of us sentimental: A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed a little old lady following him around. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. Finally he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Discovering Genesis, Part 16 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2011
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    This message focuses on the birth of Isaac as well as the casting out of Ishmael and Hagar and God's sovereignty and protection displayed which reveals the coming redemption of Christ.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 16 (The Tale of Two Families, Part 2) Genesis 21:1-21 Introduction (Summary of Part 1) - Last time, we saw the response of Abram to God in a two-part phase - (v6) The Bible tells us 1) Abram believed then, 2) God credited righteousness - It is something that we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: 6 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011
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    Working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than I do as a pastor didn’t bring true abundance. I was not happy, making money. God's Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

    1. God has a plan for your life - Jer. 29: 11 2. There is a battle engaged for your life - Jesus said in John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” 3. Too many of God’s people are losing the battle - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mockery Spirit!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 7, 2014
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    God abhors mockery! Behind the mocking spirit is the devil! Do not give in to the instigations of the devil and mock at each other.

    Mockery! Genesis 21:9 “And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.” Loss of civility and a sense of decorum and decency was what all of us witnessed in India during the recent election campaign, where the politicians went about wagging ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Birth Of Isaac

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 11, 2014
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    The coming of Isaac into their home brought both joy and sorrow to Abraham and Sarah. As you look at the persons involved in this important event, you can learn some valuable lessons about basic Christian doctrine and how to live the Christian life.

    May 19, 2014 Preaching Through Genesis By: Tom Lowe The Birth of Isaac. Gen. 21:1-7. Genesis 21:1-7 (KJV) 1 And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. 2 For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    “gods Promises And God’s Story” Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014
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    Journey of Faith, part 9 “Gods Promises and God’s Story”

    Journey of Faith, part 9 “Gods Promises and God’s Story” Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor In Abraham, we have seen a man who at times shows great faith and at other times demonstrates great unbelief and sin. God’s promises are not delayed or even defeated by sin. Like many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Single Parents

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013
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    This is a message about and for single parents

    Single Parents Genesis 21:8-19 In this series, we’ve been looking at the Book of Genesis and the beginning of families. Families are not what they used to be. They come in all different kinds of configurations. Today we’re going to look at the fastest growing type of family in the US: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    If I’d Known Grandkids Were This Great, I Would Have Had Them First

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
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    Focus on Abraham's faith and how we can consciously apply such faith to some area of life that is dependent upon God.

    It began when he was 75. God’s first call to Abram came with a look into the future. "I will make you a great nation." (12:2-3). So Abram packed up and left, just as God told him to do. He arrived in Shechem, and once again God told him it was coming: "To your descendants I will give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 13: A Son Is Born! Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 14, 2014
     | 3,502 views

    The long awaited bundle of joy finally arrives

    The Life of Abraham, Part 13: A Son is Born! Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction In the last lesson, we saw a serious breach of faith in Abraham. He had failed to trust in Yahweh to protect him among the inhabitants of Gerar and rather trusted in his own wisdom. Had not the LORD intervened as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible