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  • Tim Gibson avatar

    The Isaac Test Series

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on May 18, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,832 views

    Abraham’s offering up of isaac is not only a beautiful foreshadowing of God’s offering up of His only Son, Jesus, but it also shows us and important principle for our own Christian walk. Have you offered up any Isaacs lately ?

    (1) INTRODUCTION: What is the ’Isaac Test’(see verse 1) "God will test our faith by asking us to sacrifice those things that are most dear to us that He has blessed us with." (we are tested as Abraham was as we are the ’seed of Abraham’ - Galatians 3:29) He is not asking us something that He ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jamey Reynolds avatar

    Oh, Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,671 views

    Abraham was tested to offer up his son Isaac, as a burnt offering before God. However, Abraham knew God would provide Himself a lamb. This great provision was a picture of the ’Lamb that was slain before the foundation of the world’ When God offered up Hi

    I. God Prepared the Place (v1-4) ’When God made Calvary it was more than a hill’ Just as God had planned the place to test Abraham’s obedience--God planned from the portals of eternity the place the Lord Jesus would suffer, bleed, and die for all of humanity. II. God Planned the Preparations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Someone Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 22, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,913 views

    To establish that from the Time of Abel’s offering of a lamb, Abraham’s offering of his son Isaac (in the ram), and the priest’s offerings of the Blood of bulls and goats to make atonement for sins: all these bare one important promise, and that is: “Someone is Coming!”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Someone is coming: A Sacrifice 2. Someone has come: A Savior 3. Someone is returning: A Sentencer Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing: “Someone is Coming! And His name is Jesus. He will come to be the sacrifice for all sins forever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Compelling Compassion

    Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 20,759 views

    It’s easy to ignore the needs of others and excuse ourselves. This sermon challenges us to stop and make time for the people God puts in our lives

    Compelling Compassion Text: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: God’s compassion compels him to act on our behalf Doctrine: Attributes of God: Compassion Need: God gives us compassion to meet the crisis Image: Forrest Gump on the first day of school Mission: Have compassion for those who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    R You? Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,407 views

    Ever noticed how “text-messengers” take shortcuts – “R” instead of are? There’s no reason or excuse for taking a shortcut with this text! “R” You:

    “R” YOU? GALATIANS 2:20 INTRODUCTION: Ever noticed how “text-messengers” take shortcuts – “R” instead of are? There’s no reason or excuse for taking a shortcut with this text! “R” You: I. REALIZING YOUR POSITION? A. The Past Position Note the word “crucified”. It’s in the past tense. This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Mc Leod avatar

    God Is Calling You!

    Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    Bible study on God’s call in our lives.

    GOD IS CALLING YOU? Bible Study By Norman Mc Leod March 10, 2002 Introduction: Some of us in the in the body of Christ do not believe in the phrase being called of God. We act like we do not believe God calls us. No one can be saved unless God calls us. You don’t have to be an ordained minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    God Invites Us

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 10, 2020
     | 4,117 views

    God is always inviting us to accept him, receive him, share him.

    Matthew 22:1-14 God Invites us 1. God invited Israel • God's invited Israel to attend the wedding banquet of his Son ... • To begin, this invite goes out to everyone. But some reject the invitation • But they offered excuses, and even executed God's messengers. 2. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Know The Difference Between Whitewashing And Washing White?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    There are many external problems that are a manifestation of a deep internal problem. We must get to the root of the problems to correct them.

    WHITEWASHED OR WASHED WHITE? GIVE THE OFFERING OF EXCUSES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE IN WHITEWASHING AND WASHING WHITE. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUTWARD RIGHTEOUSNESS AND INWARD CORRUPTION, AND REAL RIGHTEOUSNESS! AN EXTERNAL SIGN OF AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Hometown Anti-Heroes

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    How do you respond to Jesus’ offer of salvation?

    Last week we saw Jesus give us his mission. He stood up in his home synagogue, read from Isaiah of being anointed to preach good news to the poor, freedom to prisoners, sight for the blind, release for the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. Then Jesus told his hometown folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    Lepers Can't Be Choosy

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    This message offers hope for those who are sick in body.

    Title: Leper’s Can’t Be Choosy 2 Kings 5:1-14 Date: 10 Jun 01 Introduction: C. S. Johnson shares this family lesson: "My son, Michael, was four years old the night I found him sobbing uncontrollably in the hallway. Concerned, I knelt next to him and drew him close. " ’What’s the matter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thank You, God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    Why and how we should offer thanks to God.

    Thank You God Ps. 18:1-3 INTRO.: Thanksgiving story. Usually think of the first Thanksgiving as the time a year later when the Pilgrims and Indians got together for a feast. Maybe it was the second. I imagine there was a lot of Thanksgiving while the ship lay anchored in the harbor at Cape Cod. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    The Test

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    Story of the test of Abraham to offer up his son

    June 1 The Test The Command to Sacrifice Isaac Story is dripping with meaning Genesis 22 After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." 2He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Trey Harris avatar

    You Have To Want It Series

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    What it takes to receive all Jesus has to offer.

    The No Nonsense Jesus Part One: You Have to Want It John 5:1-17 Trey Harris The movie Seabiscuit captured a portion of the American Dream. It portrayed the unlikely partnership of a washed up race horse, a has been trainer a troubled jockey named Red Pollard and wealthy businessman Charles Howard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Great Debt

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jan 15, 2007
     | 2,305 views

    There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.

    Matthew 18:21-35 “The Great Debt” “There is a great debt that we owe, but forgiveness is offered freely.” Sunday Morning Sermon -- Southaven 01.14.07 Intro: VIDEO “Crazy Women” – Youtube.com (Start with Text and Title) Discussion: That’s a crazy video isn’t it? I can’t help but think how crazy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Better Bread

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,595 views

    Jesus offers us more than the flash of the world.

    Better Bread John 6:25-35 “You are what you eat!” is the old slogan that we have been hearing for years. Many of the fast food chains are trying to become more “healthy choices” facilities. Just this week KFC announced that beginning in the New Year, they would change their frying methods by ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene