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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    Sometimes even godly people do ungodly things.

    Heroes of Faith—Series 1 Abraham: Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Genesis 12:10-20; 20 Heroes. The American Century Dictionary defines a hero as a “person noted or admired for nobility, courage, outstanding achievements, etc.” Who are our heroes? Children have always made heroes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Abraham And Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    Although the best way to begin a new job is with a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, too many enter into marriage with no such knowledge. (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

    Sermon Notes Abraham and Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Genesis 12, 21; Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3 (Second in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: There is an undeniably basic truth of creation: God produced two distinct types of people, male and female. Both are equally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Fruner avatar

    The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
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    Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

    THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Truth About The Path To Egypt Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,659 views

    Regardless of how the Lord blesses us, there is still a part of us that looks back longingly to the world we have left behind. As we see this man make his journey into Egypt, there are some truths about the path he took to Egypt that we need to notice th

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PATH TO EGYPT Genesis 12:10-20 Intro: We have before us this evening what is probably the saddest event in the entire life of Abraham. We see him making a decision that will bring tremendous trouble into his life and into ours as well. Our text tells that during a time of famine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Cramblet avatar

    Abraham- Faith And Fear Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,439 views

    Abraham’s "two steps forward, one step back" life story is just like ours. How does fear undermine our faith?

    Abraham: Faith and Fear Genesis 12 “It is only the fear of God that can free us from the fear of man.” -John Witherspoon ***IF you were to WRITE A BOOK about your life...and you gave EQUAL TIME and EQUAL WEIGHT to every person and every event in your life...it would be IMPOSSIBLE to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Chosen People Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009
     | 4,302 views

    For millennia the Jews have suffered oppression, slavery, genocide and many, many more hardships to numerous to list. Yet the Bible records them as being the chosen people. Just what they have been chosen for?

    The Chosen People Romans 9:1-5 Genesis 12 1 Please Pass the Patriarchs Last week I presented a message called The Right Place at the Right Time. I was using the life story of Jacob in the bible to illustrate how some of us try to put ourselves in what we think is the right place at the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Taylor avatar

    “called To Live A Life Of Faith “ Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014
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    Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “

    Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “ Gen 12:1-20 David Taylor Outside of Christ, Abraham may be the most significant character in the bible. In terms of space, the first eleven chapters of Genesis are devoted to human history. The next fourteen chapters are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014
     | 4,583 views

    Abraham hits a speed bump on the road to God's blessing.

    The Life of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour Genesis 12:10-20 Introduction In the last episode we saw Abram and Sarai on the backside of the wilderness trying to scratch out a meager living and I think wondering about they had understood God correctly. When Moses wrote down this account of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim White avatar

    That's No Lady, That's My Sister! Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,856 views

    Abram resorts to fear and deception to preserve his life.

    That’s no lady. That’s my sister. Genesis 12:10-20 • Winston Churchill's immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills." It sounds exactly like our family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Father’s Faith Falters

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,589 views

    A Father's Day sermon that examines Abraham's fatal decision to betray his wife out of fear of Pharaoh, and the consequences of the "faltering faith" of this otherwise great man of faith.

    When a Father’s Faith Falters Father’s Day Message Chuck Sligh June 19, 2022 TEXT: Turn to Genesis 12 INTRODUCTION Since it’s Father’s Day, men, I’m going to do us all a favor. I’m going to help your wives understand you with Chuck Sligh’s Dictionary of Man Phrases. Men know what they mean by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Three Altars Of Abraham

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,879 views

    Every day we must set aside time to come to our personal altar where we read His word, worship Him in song and pray. Here we will encounter Him afresh and He will teach us His ways. If we don’t have such a time we must build it now!

    THE THREE ALTARS OF ABRAHAM (Putting God First) Book Ezra: Altar, Temple and Walls – Remnant People Genesis 12:1-18 INTRODUCTION: True worship takes place in the context of obedience to God (Genesis 12:1-5) - not merely a feeling or a form. For Abraham it was in the process of obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Basehore avatar

    Abraham: The Beginning Of The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,256 views

    God keeps His promises, even when they don’t make sense.

    It’s a new year, so it’s time for people to start making new year’s resolutions! A resolution is just a promise you make to yourself in order to improve yourself. Many people make resolutions like promising to exercise, or eat better, or study harder in school, that sort of thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    When The Famine Hits Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 18, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,293 views

    When the famine hit Canaan, Abram looked to Egypt rather than to God. This sermon examines the problems we encounter when we turn to the world in our troubles rather than to God.

    Do you have a worry box? It’s a mental box that we can place our worries in. This box can only hold so many worries, so as soon as one disappears, we fill it with another. If a bigger worry comes along, we discard the smaller worries to make room for it. These worry don’t vanish. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Abraham’s Second Test: Famine Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 11, 2013
     | 7,297 views

    How do we respond when a famine comes into our lives?

    Show the video “Distraction” Have you ever experienced a time in your life when you have followed God’s instruction only to have a situation arise that makes you question whether God spoke to you or you were following some elusive dream? I know I have. I have followed what I believed was God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Growing In Fear Or Faith? Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011
     | 4,539 views

    This message reveals the terrible consequences of fear in our lives and the great need we have to evict it with faith in God's promises.

    In the famous American classic “the Red Badge of Courage” which takes place during the American Civil War, a young soldier is drilling and preparing with his regiment to go into battle. Days and weeks pass and just drilling. Finally, the day comes when they go marching out. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran