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  • Joel Smith avatar

    Magnetic Faith Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Nov 20, 2008
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    Isaac reveals the ways of winsomeness.

    Last Sunday the congregation of Mount Hope Church in Lansing, Michigan received several unwelcome protesters into their 11:30 AM service. On cue members of a gay rights activists group called Back Bash began disrupting the service. They were attempting to protest the passing of California’s gay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Re-Digging The Wells

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 11, 2014
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    As Christians, there are some things that God used in the generations before us and it's high time we dig afresh some of these wells and allow God to provide 'a well of springing water'.

    Opening illustration: Illustration of the well at our home in Muladha, Oman. • The water in our faucets was stinking • Found a dead cat in our well • The well needed to be covered and air tight • No contamination allowed from outside environment or sources • No space ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Save The Wells

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 4, 2014
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    we as saints need to re-dig the wells of our fathers. We have grown up with poor performing wells and we believe it is normal. This message was to remind us that there is more power available than we are tapped into. we need to repair the wells!

    For thousands of Malian women in the northern city of Gao, the day starts in the middle of the night. Women tie on veils, grab jerry cans and walk through the sandy streets in hopes of getting a good spot in line. they are not waiting for a black friday sale… tickets to a show… a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come To The Well Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013
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    The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. It can be a difficult decision to discern whether God wants you to be a confronter like Abraham or peacemaker like Isaac (God can/does bless both approaches)

    Come To The Well Part 1 of 2 Gen. 26.18-26 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. 1 In about 2091 B.C., God told Abraham to leave Haran & go to Canaan, promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For Success In Face Of Opposition: Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
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    Be faithful in spite of difficulties

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bola Folakemi Praise avatar

    Rehoboth

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020
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    When Isaac was in the land of Philistine he was rich and flourishing, they became Jealous of him and the king (Abimelech) sent him away.

    17 So Isaac moved away from there and encamped in the Valley of Gerar, where he settled. 18 Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the time of his father Abraham, which the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died, and he gave them the same names his father had given them. 19 Isaac’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dig The Wells Of Blessings Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 14, 2017
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    Isaac revived the wells of his father Abraham, which brought waters, followed by peace with others. Initially he had to face the problems and hostility yet he was victorious because God was with him.

    DIG THE WELLS Gen 26:12-33 26:12-17 Blessings are gift from the Lord The life of Abraham and the life of Isaac are more or less same. There was famine, both went to foreign countries. Abraham lived in Egypt so Isaac wanted to go to Egypt but God denied permission to do So (Gen26:2-6). He stayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Well Digging

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017
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    Our text tells us that “Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father…” Can we learn some lessons from this Old Testament man’s service in “well digging”?

    WELL DIGGING Genesis 26:18-19 INTRODUCTION: Our text tells us that “Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father…” Can we learn some lessons from this Old Testament man’s service in “well digging”? Let us consider: I. THE TRUTH IN THESE VERSES. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For Success In Face Of Oppostion Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 6,107 views

    What to do when you lose

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the desert? “Abimelech said . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doth God Hear Sinners? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 28, 2020
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     | 6,762 views

    To establish that God doth hear the cries and prayers of all people, whether they are saints or sinners. This lesson deals with the witness of a man once blind, before the Pharisees, after Jesus put spittle of clay in them, he washed in the pool of Siloam and came seeing.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Doth God Hear Sinners? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Doth God Hear Sinners?” This is the first lesson, in the sermon-series entitled: “Re-digging in Old Wells.” There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,132 views

    Don't panic or be intimidated at the initial failure that you may encounter or the scarcity that you may see temporarily, keep pressing forward to reach abundance.

    More is coming- Part 1 Genesis 26:18”Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them.” I tell you I am super excited to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dug Again – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 18, 2021
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    Isaac was no coward to run away because of opposition, though humble and obedient, he also had a steely determination to stick to his work and succeed.

    DUG AGAIN – Part 3 Genesis 26:18”Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them.” When God opens a door for you, none ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redigging The Wells

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2021
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    Isaac copied the spiritual journey of Abraham, trying to experience for himself, the Living God. He traveled the same places, rebuilt the same altars, told the same lies, redug the same wells, etc. And he DID find God. We need to also mimic our fathers to meet their God!

    REDIGGING THE WELLS Gen. 26:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Trying to Deceive, He Got Deceived 1. Jerry Carney is an antique dealer who’s always on the lookout for valuable antiques. He buys them cheap and sells them in his Antique Shop for a big profit. 2. One day Jerry drove to a small town ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unstoppable

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 29, 2022
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    OBEYING GOD’S WILL IN YOUR LIFE, DOES NOT GUARANTEE A STRESS-FREE, HASSLE-FREE AND TROUBLE-FREE LIFE; ON THE CONTRARY, IT CAN BE UNEASY, TURBULENT AND UNCOMFORTABLE; HOWEVER, GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.”

    Dug again Genesis 26:18”Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them. With health tips floating everywhere, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Contention Is Over

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 24, 2025
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    Your season of contention is giving way to a season of fruitfulness. Like Isaac, you may have faced opposition, envy, and rejection, but keep digging. Don’t settle at Esek (strife) or Sitnah (hostility). God is leading you to Rehoboth—a place of peace, purpose, and prosperity.

    THE CONTENTION IS OVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:18-22 "And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God