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The Abimelech Solution Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2004

based on 90 ratings

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For the 2nd time in his life, Abraham passes his wife off as his sister. How can he be such a great model of Godly faith when he acted out of fear?

OPEN: How many of you have heard of the recent “Mad Cow” disease scare? (All hands went up). It seems that never a year goes by that we are not exposed to the fact that one food or another is endangered by some chemical or biological threat. Back in the late 1990’s a High School freshman won ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Drives You

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2014

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The story of Balaam teaches us the need to watch our motivation and our attitude in seeking God's will. God will speak, but we must be ready to listen and obey Him.

What does God want me to do? This is a question we all wrestles with. If not yet, then sometime in the future. • It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. KNOWING GOD’S WILL is the subject we’re discussing through in our DG for these 2 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Sheep Pen

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

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The Bible compares us to sheep. We all tend to wander and need a Shepherd. As sheep in God's pasture, choose well who you listen to and follow. The Good Shepherd leads us faithfully, firmly, yet lovingly.

Lessons from the Sheep Pen Intro: [Play youtube clip of crazy sheep sounds] -Yes, the Bible really does compare us to sheep. But as crazy as what you’ve just heard sounds, it is nothing compared to the craziness that comes from people, whether out of their mouths or out of their lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2011

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3 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. What is the tragedy? The tragedies of unrepentance are a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-III—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why don’t I have the relationship to God that others seem to have? Where is the power of God in my life?....Does God even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd & The Sheep 4 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

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Value His voice

The Shepherd & The Sheep 4 Value His Voice Mark 6:30-56 Moms how many times have you had to teach your kids a lesson, that they listened to for just a little while, only to have to teach it to them again? Time and time again, my mother would teach me a valuable lesson, that I would learn from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

With The Many Blessings Of Being A Saint, You Will Laugh

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 31, 2025

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What are the blessings of being a saint? Find out.

11.2.25 Luke 6:20–23 All Saints Day Looking at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2023

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This is the first of a two-part series on the Similitudes. This message looks at the follower of Christ as the Salt of the earth. What does this mean and what happens when we choose not to be the salt of the earth

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 1 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Goal Of Our Teaching

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 7, 2023

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Why do we teach what we teach? Are we simply transferring knowledge or are we seeking transformation?

The Goal of Our Teaching Jeffery Anselmi / General Love / 1 Timothy 1:3–7 Why do we teach what we teach? Are we simply transferring knowledge or are we seeking transformation? INTRODUCTION • Are you the type of person who sets goals and makes plans for your life? • Or are you one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, Seeds And Life

Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 29, 2008

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God plants the seed of faith in our hearts, if we turn to Jesus it germinates and starts to grow. We need to surrender to mature to reach the fullness of what God wants us to be, to reach the lost, to change our communities to save nation, are your ready

Matthew 17:20 He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ’Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.“ Faith – what is it? According to the Bible, "faith is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With Christ And Daily Cleansing

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

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One of the secrets to imtimacy with Christ is the daily confession and cleansing of sin.

“Daily Cleansing” John 13:1-17 1. Illus. of being stinky • Had been out for a run, and smelled very bad. • Started to give Joan a kiss, but she just said, “Whoeee. Not until you get cleaned up!” • Sort of hurt my feelings until I smelled myself and thought about it. Why in world would she want to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2005

based on 30 ratings

| 5,036 views

The distance been the ear and the heart is a mighty long one

SMB 03-07-05 NR 10-07-05 Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of Morse code. One day a battleship was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Reaping

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

based on 135 ratings

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The importance of sharing our faith.

Reaping Matthew 13:1-9 NLT Later that same day, Jesus left the house and went down to the shore, [2] where an immense crowd soon gathered. He got into a boat, where he sat and taught as the people listened on the shore. [3] He told many stories such as this one: "A farmer went out to plant some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing The Word Of God In Our Lives

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Message based on the parable of the Sower.

Sowing the Word of God in Our Lives Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 August 20, 2006 Introduction We’re back to our walk-through of the gospel according to Matthew, and as we get into chapter 13, we find a very familiar parable, the parable of the sower. And parable that we can take home with us to chew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Story Of A Seed

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 22, 2018

based on 3 ratings

| 10,468 views

In the story of the seed, Jesus gives each of us instructions for reproducing

The Story of a Seed It was the end of August in 1979. I was a 19-year-old fisherman on the herring seiner Rali 2 out of Paspébiac, Quebec. Don’t ask why a crew from Saint John and Grand Manan were crewing a seiner from Quebec, it’s a long story. We had spent the summer in the Bay of Fundy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Evangelism 101 - Part 3 - Sowing Seed, Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

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In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended.

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended. Mat 13:1 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Mat 13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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