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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Abraham & Isaac: The Lord Will Provide

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,054 views

    Show how the Lord makes a way when it seems to be impossible

    The Lord Will Provide Theme: Showing the importance of staying close to the Lord Text: Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction Most of the time when we read this story we only think about one side and one scenario that is going on. We read of Abraham and Isaac’s preparation and journey to the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Impact Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013
     | 10,470 views

    This sermon helps the listeners to understand the impact that God's Word has on our lives.

    “IMPACT OF THE WORD” Acts 6:1-7 INTRO – Was listening to podcast of Jim Cymbala this past week. He made a statement that caught my attention. The statement was that, based on research form 4 different reliable sources, Every day in America, 1200 people stop reading the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 10, 2013
     | 4,523 views

    It is not a sin to be tempted so don't let the devil accuse you; Jesus was tempted, but he did not give in; With the help of the Holy Spirit and God-centred common sense, we can resist the devil too.

    Luke 4: 1-13 - 17th February 2013 -1st Sunday in Lent Overcoming temptation There are many ways in which we are different to Jesus. For example - He was completely good. He could perform miracles. He did absolutely nothing for himself but gave himself completely to helping others. Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Lessons From Rahab

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,436 views

    God uses the most unlikely heroes to teach us faith, but are we learning?

    Faith Lessons from Rahab Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:31 (Joshua 2:1-20) Key verse: Hebrews 11:31 - By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Premise: God uses the most unlikely heroes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Husbands, Love Your Wives Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 23, 2016
     | 9,272 views

    How can men best love their wives and children? Ephesians 5:22-33 provides the answer.

    Sermon Notes June 19, 2016 FBCam Five Words for a Godly Home Today is Father’s Day, so I thought I would introduce come “Things you never heard from Dad” “Here are the keys to my new truck” “Hey honey, I think we’re lost! Looks like we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Holds The Future Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,388 views

    We see the Kingship of God and the love of God in His dealings with men.

    King Solomon loved many foreign women and held fast to them in love. • He went astray and committed idolatry when he followed the gods of the Sidonians, the Ammonites and the Moabites. • We want to stay vigilant. Guard our heart and pray that we will have the fear of God always in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese avatar

    The 3 D Picture

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018
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     | 7,313 views

    Dedication, Detachment, and Dependence

    Isaac was the son of a famous father (Abraham), and the father of a famous son (Jacob, who became Israel). THIRTEEN chapters in Genesis are devoted to telling the story of Abraham, and around TEN chapters to the story of Jacob. They are major characters in the plot. But Isaac’s story is told in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nehemiah - Building A Strong Family

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,371 views

    If we want a strong and healthy family, we must build our family God’s way.

    THE STORY OF THE JOURNEY HOME #4: NEHEMIAH – BUILDING A STRONG FAMILY OPENING TEXT: “Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Sank The Ship?

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 24, 2018
     | 9,303 views

    Dealing with the storms of life.

    What sank the ship? Acts 27:9 – 25 Paul was on his way to Rome as a prisoner, aboard a grain ship with 276 people on board. They were laid over in a harbor called Fairhaven, and faced the decision on whether to sail on or wait there. They knew that storms were coming because of the time a year that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "who Is The Real Prodigal: The Self-Righteousness And Self-Dependency Son"

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,874 views

    "This story has resonated with countless hearts across generations, and it continues to do so because it speaks to the very essence of the human experience – our capacity for both rebellion and redemption, for wandering away and finding our way back."

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we will study on a profound journey through the pages of Scripture—a journey that unveils the depth of God's forgiveness and exposes two critical aspects of human nature: the sin of self-dependency, as embodied by the younger son, and the sin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Christian - The Judgement Seat Of Christ – Part 3 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 27, 2025
     | 281 views

    Sin will keep us from reward and that is looked at. A problem considered – What happens about unconfessed sin at the Judgement Seat of Christ? I suppose in conclusion, we should have our lives tidied up, work for Christ in love, not a desire for reward. The Lord bless and keep us all!

    THE CHRISTIAN - THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST – PART 3 OF 3 This is the vital passage regarding the Judgement Seat of Christ:- {{1 Corinthians 3:10-15 “According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it, but let each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressing On, Pressing In, Pressing Out.

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,761 views

    This sermon deals with things that all believers should be doing, pressing on, in, and out. I used four video clips with this sermon to draw in people who think sermons are boring.

    I want everyone to understand something today, when it comes to my position at Prairie Family Church, as the senior pastor, my greatest concern is your commitment to Christ. Not your commitment to the church. You can be committed to the church and not be committed to Christ. Not your commitment ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    What Are You Afraid Of? Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    We live in a fear ridden society. Everybody has some type of phobia and it just keeps getting worse. While the Christian should respect certain areas of life, we are to be fearless in living for the Lord. What four truths from this Psalm can help us ac

    What Are You Afraid Of? Griffith Baptist Church – 12/23/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 27 Introduction Fear can make you look foolish. A friend of mine got to start on the football team his sophomore year. He received the opening kick-off and dropped the ball, picked it up, broke through in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gracious Living

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,596 views

    We are responsible for our bros. & sisters. The church family was God’s idea and was meant for good. Encourage always, but sometimes a stronger, bolder approach is needed, while being gracious with one another.

    Gracious Living 2 Thessalonians 3:13-18 Intro: Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near - turn around now before it’s too late". A passing driver yelled "Leave us alone you religious nuts." Then the preachers heard a loud splash. One preacher said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Surviving Emotional Pain Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,185 views

    3rd in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

    SURVIVING EMOTIONAL PAIN PSALM 23:3a & JOB 11:13-16 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes this life can hurt us so badly that it actually hurts to hurt. There can come times when the wound is so deep we wonder if healing is even possible. In the movie, Minority Report, John Anderton, played by Tom Cruise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church