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  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Sarah

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021
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     | 4,752 views

    What does the Bible tell us about Sarah, wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac?

    Genesis 17:15-21 Verses 15-16 And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect A Miracle

    Contributed by David Deborde on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 19,508 views

    "Recipe" for miracles based on the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22

    Habakkuk 1.5 says, "Look . . .and watch- and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told." In short, God is saying "Expect a miracle." 1. The first ingredient is to TUNE INTO GOD’S VOICE (Gen. 22.1&2) - We have a tendency to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience - Part 4

    Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,043 views

    Full of good stories & help understanding what patience really is

    TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 The Fruit of the Spirit - Part 4: Patience I love to hear people define certain words to me. It really lets you know their perspective on the matter. For instance, you may ask someone what the word “love” means. One person, after a recent break-up, may say that love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Your Duty?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,067 views

    This is the story of Mary and Martha. What is our duty - to be a Mary or a Martha?

    What is Your Duty? Luke 10:38-42 July 22, 2007 For the past couple of years, I have been preoccupied with retirement. If you have spent any time around me at all, you know how I talk about our retirement plans all the time. I am eight years away from retirement – perhaps eleven – depending on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    "What Did Jesus Say About Motherhood?" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014
     | 5,130 views

    This sermon looks at motherhood from the perspective of the story of Mary & Martha.

    “WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MOTHERHOOD?” Lk. 10:38-42 INTRO – There’s a war going on against women in our world today. Not using this terminology the way the liberals in America use it, when they suggest that the war against women is when we as Christians stand against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ten Lepers

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 23,357 views

    Our Gospel reading tells us three things about coming to Jesus 1. The importance of bringing our problems to Jesus 2. The importance of doing what Jesus tells us 3. The importance of thanking God for his goodness

    The Parable of the Ten Lepers Story: One day Bill Morris went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw two ferocious looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 211 views

    The story of the shepherds we will examine a couple of issues concerning joy.

    Joy Luke 2:7-2:15 • Later in Jesus’ ministry, He said He was here in part to bring joy! • John 15:11 “I have spoken these things to you so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. • The story of the shepherds we will examine a couple of issues concerning joy. verse 7. I. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Shame & Folly Of Sin

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,294 views

    The story of Amnon and Tamar shows us the Shame and Folly of sin.

    (2 Sam 13:1-14) "whither shall I cause my shame to go?" Whether we will admit it or not there is a price to pay for sin. Tamar knew that even as the VICTIM of a sinful situation, she would have to live with the shame of what had happened to her. Even the VICTIM of sin has to bear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnessing And Baptism

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020
     | 1,582 views

    Today, we'll be looking at the story of Phillip and the Eunuch...

    (Acts 8:26 NKJV) Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is desert. (Acts 8:27 NKJV) So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Sharp Dressed Man

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    Paul tell us that to be pleasing to God there are some things that we must put on.

    I went to our local thrift store and bought an outfit, (Dark brown 1970’s pants, Hot Pink 1980’s shirt, Ugly tie, and 1950’s navy blue sports coat with red stiching) to preach this sermon. It went over real well. A Sharp Dressed Man Colossians 3: 5-14 By now the all of your Christmas presents ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Warning Against Conflict

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 28, 2025
     | 81 views

    Why would Jesus tell us He came to cause conflict? It is actually a warning.

    A Warning Against Conflict Luke 12:49-53 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 49 “I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 “But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! 51 “Do you think that I came to provide peace on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Did It My Way Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 36,870 views

    The story of Cain is the story of a man determined to do life his way rather than God’s way. It didn’t work then. It won’t work now.

    I Did It My Way Genesis 4:1-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: If our text were a movie, I have the perfect musical soundtrack for it. It is the song Frank Sinatra made famous. In fact, it became his theme song. Sinatra co-wrote and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    See Yourself In Paul’s Sandals!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,776 views

    How many people do you think are mentioned by name in the Bible? According to the Biographical Bible, 2nd Edition, there are 3,237 people mentioned by name in the Scriptures. How do the stories of hundreds and hundreds of people intersect with our lives? Their stories are our stories.

    How many people do you think are mentioned by name in the Bible? That’s an interesting question, isn’t it? Perhaps you already know the answer. Or maybe like me you never really thought about it. So, for those who don’t know the answer I am going to ask you to make a guess. Give it some ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Leonard Hunt avatar

    "You Can Handle Your Giants

    Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,427 views

    How do you handle the giants in your life? This sermon will tell you how.

    You Can Handle Your Giant 1 Sam. 17:32-37 Introduction: We need to know as believers that we can handle any and everything that comes in our life. We are living in a time where the people of God really don’t understand the power they process. It’s like walking around in your house at night in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Shechem Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016
     | 8,594 views

    The Patriarchs Living in Shechem Genesis 34 This story is the story of the consequences of living in Shechem. The collateral damage does not end with Dinah’s sexual assault, but the sons murderous rampage.

    The Patriarchs Living in Shechem Genesis 34 David Taylor October 2, 2016 We are at the tail end of our series, “The Patriarchs,” seeing God’s grace triumph over human sin in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We see God reversing the curse of sin in Jacob’s life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational