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Abraham
Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. The Call To A Life Of Faith
Contributed on Aug 11, 2008
We will study the life of Abraham and his journey of faith. He is called the Father of Faith, and the Patriarch of Faith of both Jews and the Christians. I believe his life will teach us many things about walking or living with God by faith. He is also ca
Theme: The Call to a Life of Faith Text: Gen.11:27-12:3 B. This morning we are going to begin a new sermon series, and it’s from the book of Genesis. We will study the life of Abraham and his journey of faith. He is called the Father of Faith, and the Patriarch of Faith of both Jews and the ...read more
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2. The Call To A Life Of Commitment
Contributed on Aug 11, 2008
We are on a journey that began the day we received Jesus into our hearts and that will continue until the day we arrive in Heaven. This pilgrimage is, at times, a wonderful thing. At other times, it is difficult. Yet all the time, it is a pilgrimage that
Theme: The Commitment to a Life of Faith Text: Genesis 12: 4-9 Introduction A. Last week we have learned that out of Abram’s miserable spiritual condition God called him to live his life in faith. This gives us the truth that indeed, no one is beyond the touch of God. He is able to come where ...read more
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3. Abram's Word From God
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
Friends, there’s nothing in all of the possessions we have in this world can compare to the Word of God, because it can change your life forever.
Theme: Abram’s Word from God Text: Genesis 15: 1-6 Introduction A. In our text, God appeared and spoke to Abraham in a vision. Abraham had received a “word” from God that had revolutionized and had changed his life forever. The word he received from God was about his fear, future, and faith. ...read more
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4. Trusting On God's Promises
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
That’s the wonder of constantly walking with God by faith. Difficult circumstances will turn into a time to experience God’s grace and blessings. It is so because, as we constantly walk by faith, we can trust that during our difficult times in life God sh
Theme: TRUSTING ON GOD’S PROMISES Text: Genesis 13: 14-18 Introduction A. Abraham was a man who walked by faith. This is seen in how he dealt the problem that arose between himself and Lot. We learned that he willingly placed the needs of Lot ahead of his own because of three reasons: -He ...read more
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5. Moving Towaards Maturity
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
“Faith is like a muscle, the more you exercise it, the bigger and stronger it becomes.” That is why God leads us through difficult places and circumstances in life. By so doing, He is helping us grow in our faith.
Theme: Moving Towards Maturity Text: Genesis 16: 7-23 Introduction A. Our message last Sunday was about the word of God to Abraham concerning his fear, future, and faith. God reassured Abraham of His divine protection and comfort. God told him that he should not be anxious about what his ...read more
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6. Going Up To The Place Of God's Blessings
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
I’m glad to report to you that no failure need be permanent in the walk of faith. God does not want His children to live away from His plan. So He is working to draw them back.
Theme: GOING UP TO THE PLACE OF GOD’S BLESSING Genesis 13: 1-4 Introduction A. Last Sunday we learned about the saddest event of the entire pilgrimage life of Abraham. It was when he left Canaan, the place where God called him to be, the land of victory and God’s blessings, and went down to ...read more
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7. Going Down To The Path Of Egypt
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
It is sad that many believers are taking their steps back again to the world of sin, regardless of how the Lord blesses them. But like Abraham, they will soon find out that the path to Egypt is not the right path, but it is troubled path.
Theme: Going Down the Path to Egypt Text: Genesis 12: 10-20 Introduction: A. Good morning everyone. Praise God, again we have come together to express our love, our trust, our appreciation and gratitude to God. I missed one Sunday here but I pray that all of us are doing fine through the ...read more
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8. Man Of Integrity
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
To seek and follow God’s ways and principles is the behavior that God wants us to exhibit when responding to trials, temptations, challenges, impulses, struggles, disputes, and even competition.
Theme: LIVING IN INTEGRITY Text: Genesis 14: 1-24 Introduction A. Greetings: Happy Father’s Day. B. Ok, this morning we will continue our study series in the life of Abraham. Last Sunday we learned that God confirmed His promises to Abraham about the possession of the land of Canaan. God ...read more
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9. When The Pressure Is On
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
there are times in our life that conflicts and troubles arise. And how we deal with those conflicts and troubles reveals more about our characters than we want to admit. What we are when the pressure is on is what we really are.
Theme: When The Pressure Is On, What? Text: Genesis 13: 5-13 Introduction A. Last Sunday we learned that Abraham went up out of Egypt to Canaan. He went back to the place where he built an altar for God. So Abraham did not stay in his failure; he went back to the place of consecration. In ...read more
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10. On The Mountain Of Absolute Surrender
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
God has called each of us to absolute surrender of ourselves to Him.
Theme: ON THE MOUNTAIN OF ABSOLUTE SURRENDER Text: Genesis 22: 1-14 Introduction A. Our passage this morning is one of the most preached portions of the Bible. Usually, this story was used as a picture of God giving His darling Son to die for the sin of mankind. God is revealed here as the ...read more
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11. The Three Sides Of Abram's Life
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
B. Each one of us carries various responsibilities and many different sides of personality. Like for example, I am a husband, a father, a son, a pastor, a friend, and many other things. Yet wonderfully, God has made us able to discharge our different resp
Theme: The Three Sides of Abraham’s Life Text: Genesis 18 Introduction A. Greetings. B. Each one of us carries various responsibilities and many different sides of personality. Like for example, I am a husband, a father, a son, a pastor, a friend, and many other things. Yet wonderfully, God ...read more
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12. The Eulogy For Abram
Contributed on Aug 12, 2008
B. Normally, when someone dies we talk about how he lived his life, some of the events surrounding his death, and his spiritual standing before God.
Theme: Eulogy for Abraham Text: Genesis 25: 5-10 Introduction A. This passage we have this morning records the end of a great life. It’s about the death of someone who was taken by God from among a pagan people and was made the Father of the Faithful. He was taught the harsh lesson of faith ...read more