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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Abraham's Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
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    Abraham was fully human, but he was also a man of God. He was a part of something bigger than himself.

    ABRAHAM’S JOURNEY OF FAITH Genesis 12:1-20 Joe Stowell, the president of Moody Bible Institute, tells about his experience watching the Olympics. He writes, “In 1980, America’s economy was in the ditch. The Cold War was in its fury. Russia seemed bigger, more powerful than us, and America ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    God's Call Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
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    This begins with the historical evidence from the ancient kingdom of Ebla that validates the life of Abraham and then I will look at God’s call. How He used Abram’s humanity, weakness and faith to open the door of God’s purpose.

    God’s Call Genesis 11 ends with the genealogy leading up to Abram (later Abraham). Terah took his son Abram and his wife Saria, and grandson Lot and headed toward Canaan. They did not get to Canaan, but dwelled in the city of Haran (which is probably named after Abram’s brother who died after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham: The Call

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 11, 2001
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    The call of Abraham is addressed in three elements contained in the following statement: ’God calls ordinary people.’

    There’s a children’s Bible song called “Father Abraham.” The words speak of Abraham having many children, and also speaks of you and I being Abraham’s children. It reminds me of a couple back home. They adopted two children because they believed they couldn’t have any biologically, but then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Don't Be A Loser Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
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    Abraham made it, Terah didn’t

    1. The Mission Abraham as rightly been called the Father of all who believe. (Rom 4:11) The New Testament uses Abraham’s experiences as the historical basis for teaching justification by faith (Gal 3:69 and Rom 4:13). Abraham’s faith resulted in ACTION. It was not just head knowledge. Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Let's Build An Altar

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Aug 14, 2001
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    Let’s make a space for ourselves as well as a place for God, to mark the realisation of God’s very presence and the recognition of God’s voice.

    LET’S BUILD AN ALTAR “Abram built an altar there to the Lord” (Genesis 12: 8). Abram was asked of God to leave behind all that he had known, his country, his relatives and his home (Genesis 12: 1). Abram was asked by God to become a immigrant and a nomad. There are many who have left behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    The Incredible Adventure Begins Series

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
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    When God calls, the only proper response is to obey and go.

    The Incredible Adventure Begins Genesis 12:1-9 This morning we are beginning a brand-new sermon series. This series is brand-new in two ways. It is new to us as a congregation and it is new to me personally. Although I have been your pastor for nearly seven years, I served two other churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Abraham And Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    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

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "The Risk Of The Invitation"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 19, 2005
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    When God speaks to us to do something, we often fear the risk of the invitation. Sometimes we refuse to take the first step because of not knowing the entire plan. What can we do about the invitation He gives us?

    Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist January 23, 2005 “The Risk of the Invitation” Genesis 12:1-4 Romans 4:1-5; 13-17 INTRODUCTION: Throughout our lifetime we are offered invitations of one kind or another. When we were in elementary school it may have been to a birthday party, or in high school to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Back The U-Haul Up To The Door Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Obedience to God’s word puts the blessings of faith into action.

    Back the U-Haul Upto the Door Text: Gen. 12:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 12:1-4 2. During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, "We have twenty-five cents--and all the promises of God! 3. Over the next several weeks we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Prayer's Of God Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    What happens when God prays?

    THE PRAYER’S OF GOD - The spiritual discipline of listening in prayer Prayer is not a one way conversation. Yet, almost without exception we think of prayer as a human activity directed towards God. But prayer is also a divine activity directed towards humanity? Does God pray to us? It sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "God Alone Has Power To Bestow Blessing And Give Life.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
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    Year A. Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 12: 1-4aFebruary 24, 2002 Title: “God alone has power to bestow blessing and give life.”

    Year A. Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 12: 1-4a 12 Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2I will make of you a great nation, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Friend Of God

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
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    The friend of God lives to please God, hears His voice, responds positively and becomes a blessing.

    The Friend of God Genesis 12:1-3 For the last two and a half years, NMBC has been the most blessed church in SW MS—we’ve had Philip Alford as our Minister of Music. During this time, Philip has become very special to all of us there as he has been to so many of you for so long. He as been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    I Dare You To Compare Yourself To Abram

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
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    how there are striking similarities and differences between ourselves and ABram

    February 24, 2002 Genesis 12:1-8 The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Raymond Dix Jr. avatar

    The Blessings Of Getting Out

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 20,230 views

    This messages describes what happens when we are obedient to God’s commands. This is illustrated through the experience of Abraham in Genesis 12.

    (Elab) = Elaborate Genesis 12:1-3 12:1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of Abraham

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
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    What is faith? What did the Scriptures mean by "Abraham believed God?" How can we believe God?

    There is a play entitled, THE REAL THING, in which there is a conversation between a husband and a wife. It is one of those trecherous marital conversations and in this particular case, the husband is trying to discover if his wife has been faithful to him. "Have you ever taken a lover," he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed