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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jacob's Deception Of Isaac Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,998 views

    Jacob's deception of Isaac in Genesis 27:1-45 teaches us God's sovereign, redemptive will is always done, in spite of any person's opposition to it.

    Scripture Last week we began a series of sermons on "Isaac's Descendants." In our first lesson we saw that Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons, Esau and Jacob. As a young man, Esau despised his birthright and sold it to his twin brother, Jacob. Later, Jacob deceived his father, Isaac, and received the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Invisible Christian PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 883 views

    This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to fearlessly live out and proclaim their faith in Christ, despite any opposition or fear, understanding that God is the ultimate authority.

    Good morning, family. I trust that the Lord has kept you all well. Remember these profound words by A.W. Tozer, "A scared world needs a fearless church." We're going to dive into the Word today and explore what it means to truly stand up for Christ, even when it's not popular, even when it's not ...read more

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    How Should I Fight If The Battle Is The Lord's? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 100 views

    Trust God to fight your battles; respond with prayer and praise, knowing His presence and power are greater than any fear or opposition you face.

    Some mornings the alarm clock sounds like a starter pistol. We leap from bed straight into a race we didn’t sign up for—emails, meetings, bills, a stack of must-do’s. And then there are the battles no calendar can predict: the doctor’s report that makes your heart pound, the prodigal child who has ...read more

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    Games People Play: Twister

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,710 views

    Sometimes you feel twisted in different directions in your life. Take a lesson from the game of Twister to see how you can handle those life’s tuggings.

    Opener – Circle Twister Have youth group leaders get all participants standing and forming two circles. One of the circles should be inside of the other circle. It’s helpful if there are a couple of the leaders standing on a stage above the players or on a stable platform/chairs. When the music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life On The Edge Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,395 views

    Our world lives life on the edge, and Christians can also push the limits of the acceptable and court temptation when they think their faith is strong enough to handle anything.

    Life on the Edge A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 We are now in the season of Lent, which began as a parallel to the forty days Christ spent in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. And it is temptation that I want to focus on this morning. Temptation is something that we all must deal with. ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The Strength Of The Equilateral Triangle Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,356 views

    Strength in families requires all three elements: faith, hope, and love. Illustrated with timbers handled to show that without all three the structure is unstable.

    Some of the old-timers used to say that bad things come in threes. Did you ever hear that? There is a notion out there that you never have just one disaster, you always have three, closely grouped. If there is a plane crash in the Andes today, look out, there will be two more in the near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having The Right Attitude Towards Your Pastor/Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 130 ratings
     | 42,059 views

    Respect, imitate, pray for your church leaders; remunerate them well; how to handle accusations against leaders; warning not to rebel against leaders.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    When God Gives A Gift You Didn't Ask For Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
     | 8,359 views

    Understanding demanding changes in life in light of God’s plans helps us to handle them with unlimited resources, greater encouragement, and a view to eternity

    It’s December! And in our continuing effort to provide really practical, helpful information, I found a top 10 list that you may need over the next 3 weeks. Here it is, Top Ten Things To Say About the Gifts You Don’t Really Like. 10. "Well, well, well, now, there’s a gift!" 9. "No, with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having Power Over Your Problems Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,060 views

    This sermon helps people deal with problems. It gives four facts about problems, three positive affects of problems and three keys to handling problems.

    Power Over Your Problems Today we are starting an in depth series on the book of James. Last week we looked at an overview of James. We found that James wants us to grow up. God wants us to become mature Christians. This week we are going to discover that you can have power over your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pass, When You Feel That You Are A Failure

    Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,350 views

    how a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a victorious life or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility, solitary, and anger.

    How to pass even though you feel like you are failing 2 Corinthians 4: 6 – 12 Main Focus is 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 I know this title of this sermon doesn’t really make sense to a lot of people on this morning, I know that they will have questions that will pop up in people head like, what do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Good For God Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,224 views

    A look at King Uzziah and the way that success must be handled with care lest we allow it to replace our perceived need for God in our lives.

    1. Title: Too Good for God 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 26 II Kings 15:1-7 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, 6-11-06, 4th in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the dangers of success, its typical cycle, and how to break the cycle -for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Activating A Seared Conscience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,360 views

    In this lesson we see the wrong way Joseph's brothers dealt with their guilt, and we learn the right way to handle guilt through God's remedy.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who entered a high class restaurant, bought a drink and then immediately threw it into the waiter’s face. 1. Quickly grabbing a napkin, he helped the waiter dry his face while he apologized with great remorse. 2. “I'm so sorry,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Big Bounce - Pt. 1 - Unequal Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 1 - Unequal Text: 1 Samuel 4:11 The ark of God was captured; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died. 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Big Bounce - Pt. 2 - Bump Basics! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,072 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 2 - Bump Basics Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, "If it seems right to you, and it is God's will, let's invite all our relatives ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Have Everything You Need

    Contributed by Francis Chan on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 23 ratings
     | 61,244 views

    God will give you everything you need, and that there’s no temptation that will ever overcome you that you can’t handle.

    If you have your Bibles, turn to 2 Peter, chapter 1, could we stand up and read this? We’re going to read four verses together. I do just to remind us that what we’re about to do is not hear a person’s opinions and some thoughts that I have from the week, but these are the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational