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God Alone

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 12, 2018

Psalm 62

In life’s most threatening times, you will be at peace if God alone is your salvation and refuge. - The main theme of the psalm is the right and wrong objects of faith. • If we trust in God, we’re secure. • If we trust in men or in things, we’re depending on that which is lighter than breath ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Abraham And Sarah

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009

Why is faith so important in my life? 1. Faith makes me a friend of God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith moves me to follow God’s call (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith takes a firm grip on the infinite power of God (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith knows that God will fulfill His promises (vs. 9-10; 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes - Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 25, 2009 *Everybody has faith. Everybody has faith in something. James Merritt explains: -An atheist drinks water out of a faucet, believing it is safe. -He drives his car ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jusification And Abraham.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Jusification and Abraham. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 4 Last week we looked at the word ‘Justification’: • Which we noted was a legal term that describes a persons standing. • Ill: Court of law - to be ‘Justified’ is to be declared innocent. I emphasised last week that in a human court ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Call Of Abraham

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 7, 2021

The next in the series on Genesis and the first of 4 on Abraham.

Genesis 12 The Call of Abraham This morning we are going to continue our study of the book of Genesis, and begin our study of Abraham. Abraham is a pretty important person. From his children come 3 of the world’s major religions; Christianity, which is the largest religion in the world: Islam, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Like Abraham

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 13, 2016

No matter what, do not compromise prayer! Chuck everything else to be consistent with God in prayer! Then God would testify Himself about you!

Abraham prayed! Genesis 20:7 "Now therefore, restore the man's wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not restore her, know that you shall surely die, you and all who are yours." It was ‘Parent’s meeting day’ at our Abide School, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Abraham

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gave Abraham great hope, buoyant expectations and an upbeat attitude about God’s will for His life, regardless of the outward circumstances. The Bible says, "Abraham was waiting expectantly and confidently as he looked forward to the city

How the Holy Spirit Will Lead You as He Led Abraham (Gen 15:1-20) Illustration: Into the shell of an oyster a tiny grain of sand finds its way. "The intruder, though microscopic, is a source of irritation and pain to the soft body of the oyster. Unable to rid itself of the unwelcome pebble, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroes: Abraham Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 27, 2008

This message looks at the faith of a man who was willing to walk on faith alone...

In Hebrews 11 we have this great list of people who lived by faith. They were just normal people, but because they trusted God with everything they had they became extraordinary! It wasn’t that they were special...it was that their faith was special. What I love about looking at their stories is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham And Sarah

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2014

To compare the similarities and differences of Abraham and Sarah, to give out patterns for husband-wife relationship.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a husband who's like Abraham and with your wife who's like Sarah? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare the similarities and differences of Abraham and Sarah, to give out patterns for husband-wife relationship. IV. TEXT: 1 Peter 3:6 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We need to remember, Christmas is a celebration, not of what might be or of what we hope to see happen, it is a celebration of a sure thing that has already happened. God has come down to man to dwell with him.

In 563 BC, a son was born to a ruler in India. The local astrologers predicted he would either be a great ruler or a world renowned ascetic. His father wanted to prevent that, so he sheltered his child from all contact with suffering of any kind. The little prince was to never see life's ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Call Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Waits For Our Prayers! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 5, 2018

God is always available to us but we must humble ourselves before Him.

Please open your Bibles to Exodus 2….. In the last couple of weeks, we learned how a Hebrew boy was adopted by the daughter of the King of Egypt; she named him Moses. Moses grew up in Egypt for 40 years until he heard about God and that he was a Hebrew. Moses believed in God and left the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:16-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Says Wait! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 8, 2016

A new series about conversations we have with God. This will lead into a series on prayer.

Conversations with God John 11:1-44 April 10, 2016 We're in a series called Conversations with God. Today, we're going to talk about when God seems late. Who dislikes waiting? We can’t stand waiting for water to boil. Or for a stop light to turn green. Or waiting for 30 seconds for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Waiting Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God is always there for us but there are times when we need to wait on Him

Song of Waiting Psalm 13 August 3, 1997 Evening Service Songs of Promise #2 Introduction I. Iowa State Football: College Bookstore - signs “Whip Washington” , “Kill Kansas” , Nebraska was #1, Sign read “Maintain Dignity against Nebraska”, Iowa lost 72 - 29 II. Attitude Counts a Great Deal in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Heroes Of The Bible: Abraham Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 15, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Abraham.

Heroes of the Bible: Abraham Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/18/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying my book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Waiting For God Takes Guts

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Too much safety is a "bad" thing... We need guts to grow and growth is what’s demanded by our Lord

Too much comfort is dangerous. Literally. Apparently researchers at the UC Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture and constant food supply. The amoeba had an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed