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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "An Achan, Breakin' Heart"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
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    Through the sin of Achan, and the defeat at Ai, we learn some valuable lessons on the process of temptation to sin, and dependence on God.

    “An Achan, Breakin’ Heart” Joshua 7:1-26 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we are going to take a look at “An Achan, Breakin’ Heart”. Turn with me to Joshua 7:1-26 – (READ in NLT). Israel had just come from 40 years of watching God work: • God led them out of the bondage of Egypt. • God opened the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
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    If you knew you were going to die, could you plead your case before God just as Hezekiah did?

    WHAT IF TOMORROW DOESN’T COME? Text: 2 Kings 20:1-5 King Hezekiah has just received some disturbing news. He was sick, and is told by the man of God he was going to die. These are words that none of us want to hear. Hezekiah had been boasting about how powerful he was, and then Israel was attacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Lord Is With Us Series

    Contributed by William Groover on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    Gideon asked, "If the Lord is with us, why did this happen?" I believe his answer today is, "I AM with you!"

    I. Many are asking the same question today Gideon asked then: "Lord, if you are with us, why did this happen?" A. The answer then had already been given: because of the sin of the people (6:8-10). That was then. B. One prominent preacher went on national TV recently to interpret Sept. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Under The Influence

    Contributed by Simon Robinson on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
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    We are more infuluenced by people and events than we realise. Jehoshophat’s experience is a warning to us.

    2 Kings (1) Under the influence: 2 Kings 3 We all like to think of our ourselves as independent people We know our own mind We do what we want to do We won’t let anyone run our lives for us But, the truth of the matter is that every day someone or something is influencing us It might be … The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Prisoner Into A Prince (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    This is the 2nd of 2 parts on how in one day, Joseph went from being a prisoner to a prince. It can happen just as radically in the life someone inprisoned to sin.

    Nov. 21, 1999 Gen. 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince (pt. 2) 1. A prince tells it like it is even when the message is unpleasant ¡V WARNING! [Explain the interpretation of the dream ¡V ¡§I¡¦ve got good news, and I¡¦ve got bad news¡¨] The interpretation that Joseph gave to pharaoh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satisfied With Being #2

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
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    You don’t have to be #1 in order to feel like a succeess. #2 can be a really good place.

    Nov. 28, 1999 Genesis 41:41-57 Satisfied with being #2 1. Being #2 is a place of exaltation. (vs. 41-43) - responsibility “whole land of Egypt” - authority “signet ring” - comfort “robes of fine linen” - respect “Make way!” 2. Being #2 is a place of acceptance. (vs. 44-45) - of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Lessons From The Lives Of Cain And Abel

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 181,102 views

    The lives of Cain and Abel teach us some important lessons about ourselves and our spiritual lives.

    Introduction: In Genesis 3 we have the root of sin; in Genesis 4 we see the fruit of sin The root of sin is disbelief and disobedience to God –God said, “Don’t eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” The serpent talked Eve into doubting God – and the result of her disbelief was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Champions For Jesus

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,967 views

    Since Christians do not where on official unifrom what sets a Christian apart in the eyes of the world?

    CHAMPIONS FOR JESUS Introduction: Olympic overview. We look at these atheletes as champions. What does it take to be a champion for Jesus. Read II Timothy 4:7,8. 1986 Rules for the torch bearers. I) WEAR THE OFFICAL UNIFORM. Romans 13:14 Galatians 3:27 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 6:10-ff II) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Living Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,114 views

    Are you being impressed upon by the outside, or motivated by an inward change in character? That’s at the heart of these first very important verses of Romans 12.

    God’s mercy leads us to give ourselves willingly into His hands as a sacrifice to be used in God’s service. This happens by a two step process: stopping the process of conformation to the world, and encouraging the process of transformation into someone who thinks like God. As we move forward we ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Honor Such Men Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,348 views

    Philippians 2:17-30. The lives of three godly men are examined.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE HONOR SUCH MEN PHILIPPIANS 2:17-30 INTRODUCTION - You might remember that during our look at Philippians 2:9-11 I told you that the paramount, or greatest confession of the early church was “Jesus Christ is Lord”. The supreme authority of the Creator and Master of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer's Heart (Part2) Series

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,056 views

    Don’t let ourselves come to a point in our lives that because of willful sinning blur our conscience as well as our hearts and call wrong right and call right wrong.

    John 12: 37-40 Subtitle: Blinders of the Heart. Introduction: This is the 2nd part of our series on The Believer’s Heart. Last Sunday I mentioned a verse about the eyes of our heart. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Does God Have My Very Best

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,945 views

    Am I giving God my very best obedience?

    DOES GOD HAVE MY VERY BEST? 2 Chronicles 12:1-16 1. Now it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom and had strengthened himself, that he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel along with him. 2. And it happened, in the fifth year of King Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Samson

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,877 views

    Second Chances

    Samson Introduction: 1. Was Samson a sinner or a saint? a. Samson doesn’t fit into our box. b. It is hard to categorize him. c. I am so glad that God does not expect me to be perfect. 2. How can we claim the power of God? a. God wants us all to be strong in the face of despair. b. Even when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Tamar's Curse, Cunning Plan And Blessing

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,881 views

    We see how God will have his way, even through the sinful schemes and foolish ways of his creatures.

    Genesis 38 Introduction • Authority of Scripture- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God ma be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16). Application: we must listen, understand and obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cain & Abel

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    Why Cain’s offering rejected, Abel’s accepted, why Cain killed Abel, how God responded, how we should live in the light of this

    Children’s Talk • Sisters: Carol (13, going into year 9) & Abbie (10, going into year 6) • It was day before Mother’s Day • Both girls got a card for their Mum  Abbie went and bought the nicest… coloured card, glue, glitter, colouring pens…made the card (drew some sheep- Mum likes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist