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  • David Henderson avatar

    It Begins And Ends With Israel Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 2, 2014
     | 4,610 views

    Beginning in chapter 12 and continuing all the way through the book of Revelation we see God’s reconciliation plan for man. And at the center of His plan is a man named Abraham.

    “It Begins and Ends with Israel” Genesis 12:1-9 I want you to imagine for a moment that someone says to you, “John Grisham’s new book is the best I have ever read.” You have to read it right away. So you take your friend’s advice, you buy the book, get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Forwarding

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 10, 2013
     | 2,294 views

    This chapter of The Story covers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I chose to focus on Abraham, pointing out that he influences generations after him by his faith.

    1. The Story -- an overview of God's story -- last week in the "Book of Beginnings" we looked at Creation to Noah a. God Creates b. God Re-Creates 2. This Week -- Abraham -- Isaac -- Jacob 3. A Nailed Down Faith An 84 year old grandmother fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (4-5)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022
     | 1,957 views

    We all have had some strange unexpected things happen to us.

    Illus: A lady was walking down the street to work and she saw a parrot on a perch in front of a pet store, and to her surprise, the parrot said to her, • "Hey lady, you are really ugly," The lady was furious! She stormed past the store to her work. • On the way home she saw the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant Is Cut Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014
     | 5,463 views

    The first of two covenants between the LORD and Abraham is cut.

    The Life of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant is Cut Genesis 15:7-21 Introduction In the last lesson, we came across one of the most important verses in Scripture. Abram that had pleaded with the Lord about having a child and reminding Him of his age. He had already waited a long time for God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The True Seed Of Abraham - 3:16 & Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,266 views

    Galatians 3:16 talks about the fact that Jesus was the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham’s seed? But why did Paul say that and what can it mean to us today?

    OPEN: In my files I have list of some unusual laws: · In Birmingham, Alabama, it is illegal to drive a car while blindfolded. · In Detroit it’s unlawful to tie a crocodile to a fire hydrant. · Natchez, Mississippi has a law that forbids giving an elephant beer to drink. · And if you tie your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham-The First Test Of His Faith Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2021
     | 3,576 views

    Abram had obeyed God and moved his household to the land of Canaan. While there, he experienced the first severe test of his new faith. How did he respond to this challenge?

    Introduction: Abram had left Ur of the Chaldees and was now living in the land of Canaan. He had settled, at least for the time being, south of Bethel and Ai. The exact location is not given in the text. When a real problem came, Abram experienced his first significant test of faith. How would he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (2–5)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022
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    We live in an age of materialism! It seems we can’t get enough of what this world has to offer. Because of people’s love for things, we have two problems.

    (1) We have people who are up to their eyeballs in debt because they are constantly buying things they can’t afford. Illus: A businessman is in a great deal of trouble financially because he kept buying things when he should not have. He even considered suicide, but he decided before he would do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That They All Be One Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2017
     | 3,277 views

    Our witness must be positive–we hold fast to what we know is true, and treat those who don’t share those views with charity and patience.

    Thursday of fifth week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel Today we look at the person and commitment of Abraham, whom the Liturgy calls “our father in faith.” Genesis records the fundamental promise that the Jews–and Christians–hold dear. And it’s not the land of Canaan, or Palestine, over which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Tested By Family Squabbles Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
     | 4,673 views

    What to do when you fuss

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The word means taunting which carries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed | Abraham, The Father Of Faith | Part One Series

    Contributed by Ty Vanhorn on Mar 27, 2024
     | 725 views

    This series looks at Abraham's faith journey's beginning, middle, and end. Part One begins in John 8 with a woman caught in adultery and in danger of being stoned to death by those holding their readied stones, claiming Abraham as the father of their faith.

    Jesus in trouble in John 8 In John 8, Jesus rescues a woman who was dragged before Him, accused of sexual sin. Even though it takes two to tango, they only brought the woman. The frenzied mob demands that He tell them His teaching/understanding of what the Bible says they should do. The Law of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Lessons I Learned From Abraham Lincoln

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,159 views

    A July 4th sermon about spiritual lessons I learned from an in depth study of Abraham Lincoln.

    Introduction: 1. This morning as I begin my sermon on the lessons I learned from Abraham Lincoln I want to share a series of 5 questions about former presidents. They may or may not be about Abraham Lincoln. I will tell you that at least one of them will have Abraham Lincoln as the correct answer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - A Journey That Begins With God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 11, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,262 views

    Our journey of faith begins with God, not our efforts.

    Can you finish this well-known saying? “A journey of a thousand miles begins with…a single step.” That’s what the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu observed 2600 years ago and the point of the saying is to encourage action when facing a daunting task which threatens to paralyze ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Abraham- No Child, No Problem--Or So They Thought Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2021
     | 3,689 views

    The LORD had promised Abram and Sarai a child. After ten additional years, and no child, they decided to help God out. The results weren't exactly what they expected.

    Introduction: Genesis 15 has the story where Abram asked God a question after God had told him, “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Gen. 15:1, paraphrased). Abram’s question was “What will You give me? I’m childless, and the only heir I have is Eliezer of Damascus (Gen 15:2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Abraham's Faith Was Superior To Human Reasoning

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,566 views

    Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12)

    Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 11: Sodom And Gomorrah Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014
     | 5,894 views

    This passage seems to be an excursus from the life of Abraham. But it offers critical insight to our pilgrimage of fath.

    The Life of Abraham, Part 11: Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 19:1-38 Introduction In the last lesson the desire of the LORD to find reason to spare the wicked was revealed to Abraham. Abraham’s concern to the LORD’s message that He was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah was that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible