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  • Jim Kane avatar

    It's Not Fair!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010
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    The fourth message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

    (Slide 1) Last week, I asked you to write down one way you would exercise responsibility this past week and I told you that I was going to ask you if you did. So how did you exercise responsibility last week in a new way? (Allow for congregational response.) Thank you! My responsibility exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lesson Iii.b.3: Esau's Disappointment Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 9, 2018
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    When Jacob had fooled his father and obtained the blessing, Esau (30) was close by, and busy preparing meat.

    January 24, 2015 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson III.B.3: Esau's Disappointment. (Genesis 27:30-40). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Worry! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020
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    This Old Testament lesson shows us a man who learned how not to worry while not denying the realities of life and using common sense. Isn't this what Jesus was teaching in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:24-34?

    “Here's a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don't worry, be happy. In every life we have some trouble But when you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy” You might recognize those lyrics from the song released in 1988, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Survive Family Flaws - The Ultimate Guide To The Perfect Family Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 10, 2020
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    Let me tell you about a man with lots of flaws who managed to survive! He lived his life deceiving others around him. He was always looking to get ahead, even if that meant that he had to trick others.

    Let me tell you about a man with lots of flaws who managed to survive! This man lived his life deceiving others around him. He was always looking to get ahead, even if that meant that he had to trick others. One time, he tricked his brother into giving him all of his inheritance. Another time, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Promises Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 6, 2018
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    God is living and he makes the Promises to his followers and Devotees. He keeps up the promises and he expects his disciples to follow throughout their life journey. That is known as Covenant life.

    Genesis 28:10-22 Introduction: Promises are not the vision given to people. Promises are given beyond imagination against odd situations. Promises are made to inculcate faith, trust, integrity and to rely on God. Promises in the Bible are very unique, though common in all languages. Unchanging ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Esau Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2022
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    The biblical Book of Genesis speaks of the relationship between fraternal twins Jacob and Esau, sons of Isaac and Rebecca. The story focuses on Esau's loss of his birthright to Jacob and the conflict between their descendant nations.

    Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Description Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistles to the Romans and the Hebrews; he is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi. Born: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaac--Fool Me Once, Shame On Me!

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2021
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    Isaac asked his son Esau to prepare a special dinner. Several things happened, though, that changed the family dynamic forever.

    Introduction: At the time of this incident, Isaac was considered an old man, and he was afraid he was going to die soon. He asked Esau, his oldest son, to prepare him some food from game Esau would hunt in the fields. The rest of this story is a classic of deceit, in that a family was torn apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer A Deceiver

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2015
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    To show that GOD changed our names to CHRISTians as follower of GOD before enemies of GOD we prevail over GOD (in our prayers) and with men.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you rule with GOD? Yes. Galatians 6:16 Galatians 6:16 (Amplified Bible) Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wrestling All Night Series

    Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 9, 2013
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     | 23,325 views

    Prayer is the most undervalued resource in our lives and our families and our church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer.

    Prayer is the most undervalued resource in our lives and our families and our church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer. Prayer is the conduit by which his power comes into your family; it’s the way you lay hold of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Esau: Daddy's Fair-Haired Boy. Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2016
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    What can we learn of our own character and of God's grace when we study Esau selling his birthright?

    “These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    The Life Of Joseph - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    It is said that every man or woman's life contains sufficient material for a great novel. Joseph's life certainly did.

    Chuck Swindoll in his book entitled “Joseph” writes, “The Bible is the supreme Book on human personality. From Adam in Genesis to Satan in the Apocalypse, its portraits are unforgettable. Augustine wrote how men wander over the earth and wonder at the rivers and the mountains ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Life Of Joseph - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
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     | 6,291 views

    How do we feel when we are alone and discouraged? When we are beat up by the world wondering where God is in our lives? God is right beside us.

    Last week we read a portion of the account of Jacob’s life. We read how Jacob had fallen in love with Rachael, but he was tricked into marrying Rachael’s sister Leah first. We looked at the children of Jacob, and who they were. And we looked at what would become the twelve tribes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Life Of Joseph - Part 3

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
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    Gos still uses people in incredible ways. He changes lives when we least expect it. He uses people and situations for His good.

    The Apostle Paul writes in his letter to the Romans. Chapter 15 verse 4, “For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” And hope is certainly what we find as we study the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Life Of Joseph - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
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    God's promises are just as much for us as they were for Joseph. His grace is still at work. His tender mercies accompany us from the pit to the pinnacle.

    Oh the life of Joseph, Jacob’s son. This treasured story is found towards the end of the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Up to this point we have read about Joseph’s faithfulness and patience, even when he was persecuted and treated poorly. Even when he was left alone, disowned and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Life Of Joseph - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,626 views

    God created us to walk with Him, to trust Him, and believe in Him, just like the life of Joseph.

    We can picture Joseph wearing that elegant Egyptian headdress he probably wore. We can picture him as he was living the lifestyle of an Egyptian, which he certainly lived. We can picture him in the court of the Pharaoh, second in command to the most powerful man on earth. Joseph was given this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church