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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Genesis Chapter Thirty-Eight Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 4, 2024
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     | 850 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that find the character of Judah and the children that he fathered. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 38 Judah begetteth Er, Onan, and Shelah. Tamar deceiveth Judah, and brings forth Pharez and Zarah. John Gill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis Chapter Fifteen Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2023
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     | 2,181 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is God makes a covenant with Abram. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 15 Abram believes God, who promised him a seed which shall equal the stars in number. He is commanded to prepare victims; falls into a deep sleep, and hears ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis Chapter Sixteen Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 30, 2023
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     | 1,814 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Sixteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER SIXTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Sarai gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram to have a child. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 16 Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram: whom afterwards she treats hardly, having been despised by her. The angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Easter: An Outline For An Easter Sunday Message

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 7, 2023
     | 1,530 views

    There was no doubt Jesus Christ was dead. But there was also no doubt Jesus was alive again, after He had been crucified and buried. He is risen, hallelujah!

    Introduction: Easter Sunday. This is one of the best days ever! This is when we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord from the dead. Because He died, we may have life, because He lives, we too can life forever! But for those living on that first Easter Sunday, they may not have shared those same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sign Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,581 views

    1) The Meaning of the Sign. 2) The Miracle of the Sign. 3) The Message of the Sign.

    Twenty years ago today on Dec. 6, 1989, a gunman entered a classroom in Montreal’s École Polytechnique. He separated the men from the women, then shot the women, shouting, “I hate feminists!” as he did so. Fourteen young women died. Ten more were injured. Four men were also shot. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Promise Of Justification Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    The superiority of the covenant of promise in seen in 1) ITS CONFIRMATION2) ITS CHRIST-CENTEREDNESS 3) ITS CHRONOLOGY & 4) ITS COMPLETENESS

    The transition of terms between US President Bush and president elect Obama has an interesting ping pong of promises. Bush has to decide what he can do now that won’t be overturned in two months by Obama. A traditional end of term practice is Presidential pardons, where the president is allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    He Came To... Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 28, 2014
     | 4,163 views

    He Came To... (selected scriptures) - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Ill: • A father of a small boy was on active service in Afghanistan. • He had been away from home for almost a year. • Back home in the UK; • The small boy looked frequently at a picture of his daddy on the table. • After several months the boy had started to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Coming To Terms With Reality Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 6, 2021
     | 2,182 views

    In any game, if you don't play by the rules, you lose. We often try to change the rules in our favor. But there is One who set the rules before all time and eternity who doesn't bend the rules for anyone, but gives grace to all who come to terms with reality.

    Well, it’s the middle of summer, and the nation is immersed in what has been called its favorite pastime—baseball. And the big news is that Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter became the Yankee’s first player with 3,000 hits yesterday, and he did it with a bang, with a home run, and next Tuesday is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Are You An Encourager?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,307 views

    This sermon examines the life and ministry of Paul’s companion and co-worker Barnabas.

    Introduction: The Bible is full of people that we could pattern our lives after. Of course our ultimate role model is Jesus, but there are many others that we could learn and benefit from. For instance, Like Abraham, we should strive to have such a close relationship to God, that we too would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nathanael - Come And See Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025
     | 562 views

    Today I want to look at the call of Nathanael to follow Jesus in a little more detail. There are spiritual lessons to be learned here: Reference is from John 1:43-51:

    The Disciples of Jesus Sermon: Nathanael – Come and See! Philip (John 1:43-51) from Bethsaida, introduced Nathanael to Jesus! Scripture Text: John 1:43-51 Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Falling Without Failing

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,471 views

    Failure is temporary. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

    Falling without Failing George Washington won the Revolutionary war and founded a nation. BUT, the first president of the United States lost 2/3 of the battles he fought in the war. Babe Ruth was considered one of the best baseball players of his day. He hit 714 home runs. BUT, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 217 ratings
     | 30,485 views

    God has called each one of us to do great things. And it all starts when we get out of the boat.

    “Get Out of the Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 Opening: (The Disciples Version of the Story) It was the next night. They had gathered together as usual. Peter, of course, was running late. A crowd of friends had joined the group for dinner. Then Matthew brought up the story. “Last night Peter made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Facing Impossibilities

    Contributed by Deborah Baird on Jul 21, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,828 views

    HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU HAD NO WHERE ELSE TO TURN AND YOU WERE UNCERTAIN HOW TO GET THROUGH WHAT SEEMED AN IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION IN YOUR LIFE?

    FACING IMPOSSIBILITIES Impossible--- A word most of us greatly dislike to hear concerning our lives. A word that to the average person carries with it a sign of resignation. When we are faced with impossibility; words begin forming in our minds such as give up, fear, loss, abandon, hopeless, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Christ Is Risen

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    The first words of the Risen Lord bring comfort and challenge.

    Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are affected by the glorious truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Practical Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Stephen Owenby on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,911 views

    This sermon is about the 5 practical purposes of the local church.

    „« One day while studying the passage we are looking at this morning, I was praying for help me to come up with a simple way to help people remember the purpose of the church. It was soon after that I was reading in Matt 5:16 where Jesus said ...let your light shine before men, that they may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist