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Laughing Away The Burdens

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2000

based on 119 ratings

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Abraham laughed in the cynicism of old age; Sarah laughed in the denial that defends against what is inevitable; but beyond both of them God laughed in joy at the triumph of His purposes, fulfilled in two aged followers.

You have heard it said, “He who laughs last, laughs best.” Let me expand on that: I may laugh, you may laugh, but God will have the last and best laugh, for God’s purposes will be served. Laughter. There are all sorts of reasons to laugh. Some will laugh out of frustration; unable to do what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17, Genesis 18:10-15, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Your Power

Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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How does God meet your deepest needs

The Source Of Your Power How God Meets Your Deepest Needs Genesis 17:1-3 By Pastor Ted Palaroan All of us at sometime in our lives have felt weak and useless. We’ve struggled with some problem that seems to always defeat us and bring us down. During those times we ask ourselves, were do I get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Kind Of Laughter Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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What are your expectations and reactions to God’s work in your life?

THE RIGHT KIND OF LAUGHTER GENESIS 17:17; 21:1-8 There are times in our life when we laugh because of disbelief… “I am going to give you a million dollars….” “Yeah, right, ha ha.” And there are other times when we laugh because of joy. Something happens so good that our response is just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:17, Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Is Able. (El Saddai) Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 20, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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This is the second in a series on the names of God. El Shaddai speaks of God’s omnipotence.

Who is God? The God Who is Able. (“El Shaddai”) Genesis 17:1-8 God is able to, “do what He asserts Himself to do.” Discuss the Background of “El Shaddai” "The greatest single distinguishing feature of the omnipotence of God is that our imagination gets lost when thinking about it." Blaise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Laughing Out Loud At God

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Sep 14, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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If we adopt the Abraham/Sarah pattern of abandoning trust in divine promises, and choosing our preferred detours, and if we laugh at the promises of God, we invite catastrophe, and ensure that God will have the last laugh.

Laughing Out Loud at God!!?? REV. BILL BOWDLE Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church 09/14/2003 (If you use material from this message, please attribute the quote to the above source, together with the URL web site address as listed in your browser window) [Note: material is formatted by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Assurance Of Living Under God's Covenant Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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we will read of a new level of revelation that came to Abram about the nature and purposes of God’s works. He gained a deeper understanding of his covenant relationship with God and from that understanding, moved into a deeper obedience that was sustained

Beginnings # 5 Once again, we turn to the book of Beginnings, the book of Genesis, as we continue in this series about foundations that undergird our understanding of this world and our God. Today’s subject matter is both comforting and complex! Our text comes from the 17th chapter of Genesis. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Evidence Of God's Promise

Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Apr 1, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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This sermon reassures us that God does keep his promises.

The evidence of God’s promise Genesis 17 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. 3 And Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-4, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Church Of God

God Almighty Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 17, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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3rd in series: El Shaddai - God Almighty. We are like rag dolls in the hands an evil demented child but God is in the business of sustaining people like me and people like you.

Did you see Toy Story? Do you remember the toys? Some were pretty normal – sort of. · There was our hero, Woody, who was afraid he would lose his place in Andy’s life. · Mr. Potato Head had a chip on his shoulder and a face that kept falling off. · There was the dinosaur that wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2, Ruth 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Came First - The Chicken Or The Egg? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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The sermon examines the relationship between faith and works as God gives Abraham the rite of circumcision.

Genesis 17 May 18, 2003 Which came first - the chicken or the egg? It is one of those silly questions that the human brain can get a little silly with. You can’t have a chicken without an egg, yet you need a chicken to lay the egg in the first place. Of course science has solved the problem by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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How God’s relationship and covenant with Abraham display how God works - not by asking us to come to him, but by him coming down to us.

The Return of the King is a recently released movie about a king who reunites the world of elves, trolls, and humans to fight against the evil king of Mordor in a battle to the finish. It has grossed millions of dollars as people of the world came out in droves to see the third and final climax ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Aroused Faith - Steps To Reviving The Promise Of God

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 19, 2004

based on 65 ratings

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This sermon is about getting used to second best instead of the best that God has for us. See God for who He really is! God, the God of resurrection.

AROUSED FAITH THE STEPS TO A FRESH EXPERIENCE WITH GOD Genesis 17:1-27 The time lapse between chapters 16 and 17 of Genesis involve a period of approximately 13yrs. The central figure in these chapters is Abraham and his journey with God. Much had happened in his life, but the promised son Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Politically Incorrect Promise

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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Trying to see one of today’s great political standoff from a Biblical position, this message presents a look at the Abrahamic covenant and why this ancient promise has such great influence on world politics 3000+ years later.

God’s Politically Incorrect Promise Genesis 17:1-8 Introduction: Israeli vs. Palestinian. Christian vs. Muslim. Jew vs. Everybody in the Middle East. Why is a small country, whose population barely matches the combined populations of Dallas, Houston, Ft. Worth, and San Antonio (all in Texas, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8, Galatians 3:29

Denomination: Baptist

"His Name Is El Shaddia" Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 26, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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El Shaddia is able to make you able to do all things.

WHO IS THIS MAN (part 3) “His Name Is El Shaddia” SERIES TEXT: Hebrews 3:1 INTRODUCTION – If we are going to build a confidence in the principle and process of confession, we must build a confidence in the person of our confession. We must consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

The Rest Is God's Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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God has called upon us to walk before him in holiness, and has revealed that he is powerful enough to make his promises come to pass.

Pastor’s note: I wanted to call this "A Cut above" but couldn’t bring myself to do it. Passage: Genesis 17:1-27 In Genesis 15 God came to Abram and introduced repeated to him the Abrahamic covenant and it’s central tenant; that of God’s undeserved blessing to Abram. God took Abram outside the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El-Shaddai

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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To emphasize the power of God in our lives

Genesis 17:1 El-Shaddai Purpose Statement: To build up the faith of the congregation by emphasis of God as the Almighty Powerful God. Opening Statement: Sometimes the difficulties in this life can overwhelm us. We need to come to God and His Word. We need to remember the God who is above all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

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