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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Saving Grace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 14, 2022
     | 1,531 views

    1) Abraham’s justifying faith did not come by his circumcision (Romans 4:9–12); it did 2) not come by his keeping the law (vv. 13–15); but rather 3) it came solely by God’s grace (vv. 16–17).

    Romans 4:9-17. 9 Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. 10 How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. 11 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Hijacked From The Land Of Canaan Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    What a scoundrel Abraham appeared when he took his eye off the ball.

    Hijacked I want to go on to Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. What happened when they got to the Promised Land? 1 How come Abraham did not remain in the Promised Land. Practical application: So many of us think that once we reach the goal God has for us that we have made it. Once we’re in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Which Came First - The Chicken Or The Egg? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Heaven's Heroes: Noah Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    Abraham responded to God’s Word; rebuked the world; and received God’s righteousness.

    [The outline was borrowed from John MacArthur’s Hebrews commentary.] A business man well known for his ruthlessness once announced to writer Mark Twain, “Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the Ten Commandments aloud at the top.” “I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Working With God On Behalf Of Our World Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    How God used Abraham to make a Difference, partners with God in changing our world

    Beginnings # 6 "He Remembered Abraham"- Working With God On Behalf of our World Most Believers want to make a difference in the world of which we are part! We want to see our friends and family come to know God so they share in our hope of eternal life. We want to see sick people healed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Pray, Christian, Pray!

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

    Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making Decisions In Time Of Stress

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    How do you make decisions in time of stress. Abraham is an example of what not to do.

    Making Right Decisions In Times Of Stress - Genesis 16 This is a passage of Abram’s disobedience to God. He listened to the voice of his wife rather than God. In order for us to learn something of importance from this passage, we need to understand two things: 1. THE STRESS THAT ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Robb avatar

    Building An Altar Or A House

    Contributed by David Robb on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,076 views

    A contrasting look at Abraham and Lot’s response upon parting company in the land of Canaan.

    Building an ALTAR or a HOUSE Genesis 12:1, 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate (Gen 13:12 NIV) Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. (Gen 13:18 NIV) So Abram moved his tents and went to live near the great trees of Mamre ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Legacy

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 23, 2012
     | 9,808 views

    A Funeral Meditation: The death of Sarah motivated Abraham to seek the promises of God for his life.

    The Legacy* Genesis 23:1-4 1 Sarah lived to be a hundred and twenty-seven years old. 2 She died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her. 3 Then Abraham rose from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites. He said, 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Redeemed From Poor Choices

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016
     | 3,664 views

    Abraham and Sarah became impatient and ran ahead of God. But God overcame their poor choices.

    TITLE: Redeemed from Poor Choices TEXT: Genesis 15:1-6; 16:1-5; 17:18-19 INTRO: A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant. The will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. If he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,244 views

    This sermon covers Abraham's experience with God when the Lord came for dinner one day.

    Introduction: A. One Saturday, the new preacher went out to visit in the homes of some of his new church members. 1. All went well until he came to a certain house. 2. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he had knocked several times. 3. Finally, he took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Promise Is A Promise. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2014
    based on 70 ratings
     | 77,961 views

    What had Abraham done that made him worthy of one of the greatest promises in Scripture?

    OPEN: When you and I were children, there was a saying we’d often hear. I’m going to say the first half of the saying and let’s see if you know the 2nd half: “Cross my heart and (hope to die)” What was that child saying? They were saying they’d made a promise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have I Got A Covenant For You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,623 views

    God made a special set of promises to Abraham. But do those promises apply to us?

    OPEN: A mother was read a Bible story about Abraham to her 5-year-old daughter. when she finished, she started asking her a few questions about it. “What was Abraham's name before God changed it?” She looked puzzled for a moment… then smiled as she asked, “Lincoln?” (Annelle Maurer, Loma ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Sarah

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,666 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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    Giving God Our Best PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,050 views

    This sermon explores Abraham's obedience and faith in God's call, emphasizing the importance of commitment and offering our best to God. Key

    Welcome, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship and to turn our hearts and minds to the sacred text that has been our guide and our comfort throughout the ages. We come together today to consider a story of profound faith and obedience, a story that ...read more

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