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  • Kayode Omotoso avatar

    Be Thou Perfect!!

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jul 4, 2014
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    Most of us as Christians are so comfortable counting on our long year of salvation and probably service in the house of God yet the Almighty God whom we claim to be serving is so disappointed in our relationship with Him. Grow your relationship with Him.

    There is a reason for you to be perfect, and that is because I am the Almighty, the God who is perfect in all things. However, you cannot become perfect by any other means except by growing your relationship with Me. Those were the words of God to Abraham in Genesis 17:1, fifteen years after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “the God Who Fulfills His Purposes” Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014
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    Journey of Faith, part 7 “The God who Fulfills his Purposes”

    Journey of Faith, part 7 “The God who Fulfills his Purposes” Gen 17:1-27 David Taylor Introduction Abraham is called on a journey that is filled with adventure, wars, lying, bad choices by Abram and those around him. But when all is said and done God is still in control, he is still ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Infant Baptism Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012
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    An exposition of the doctrine and practice of infant baptism.

    Introduction We’ve come to the second of the two-part sermons on baptism. I trust that most everyone who heard last Sunday’s message on the meaning of baptism would not have had difficulty with what they heard. Baptism is a sign and seal of the gospel. The four primary elements of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 8: Thirteen Years Later Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014
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    It had been thirteen years since the birth of Ishmael. God makes a sudden appearance with a startling announcement. We will also be introduced to a new covenant of circumcision which is a conditional covenant unlike that of Genesis 15

    The Life of Abraham, Part 8: Thirteen Years Later Genesis 17:1-27 Introduction In the last lesson, it finally looked from Abram’s point of view that God had satisfied Abram’s long awaited promise of a son named Ishmael. At the age of eighty-six, Abram was a dad in his own right. Hagar had acted ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    El Shaddai: The God Who Is More Than Enough

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 18, 2014
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    God's not only Elohim (Creator) and Jehovah (God of Covenant Promises), He's also El Shaddai, the God whose power will violate nature/ His creation to fulfill those promises. That's how God revealed Himself to Abram.

    EL SHADDAI: THE GOD WHO IS MORE THAN ENOUGH Gen. 17:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear God: "Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much." Debbie, 7. 2. Dear God: "Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know." Jimmy, 6. 3. Dear God: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013
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    Abram has his name changed to Abraham. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A New Appearing (vs 1-2) A New Requirement (vs 1b) A New Name (vs 3b-5) A New Bond (vs 9-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • "What's in a name?" • Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet made this question famous. • If you know the story you will remember that they fall in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Unknown Bennett T Cortez avatar

    Abraham’s Encounter With God

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Mar 31, 2013
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    True faith requires action.

    Henry Blackaby in “Experiencing God” words it this way: "The crisis of belief is an encounter with God requires faith. Encounters with God are God-sized. What you do in response to God’s revelation reveals what you believe about God. True faith requires action". If someone promised you that one day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 15, 2013
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    How to Handle the Fruits of the Flesh

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh April 14, 2013 A. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH? 1. Avoid the lust of the flesh. “Love not the world . . . for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of All The Options For A Sign, Why Did God Choose Circumcision?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 23, 2013
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    God could have had Abraham put a tattoo on his arm or any one of a thousand other signs, but instead He chose the sign of circumcision? Why in the world? And, beyond that, what relevance does that have for Christians today?

    OF ALL THE POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR A SIGN TO THE ISRAELITES, WHY DID GOD CHOOSE CIRCUMCISION? The promise was a miraculous physical child that would be the father to a physical people, so the sign had to do with sex. - Genesis 17:4-13. - Notice in these verses all the physical signs: - v. 4 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detours - Pt. 1 - Detour Decisions Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012
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     | 9,546 views

    A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn’t plan?

    Detours Pt. 1 – Detour Decisions I know we all have pet peeves. There are certain things that push your buttons and cause your perfect day to become your worst day. I have buttons! I am an ordered person. In other words, I like to travel the same route every day. I don’t like to alter from that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 6, 2010
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    All human strength fades, but our God is God Almighty. What hope and strength that name brings to us, just as it did to Abraham! A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him

    Text: Genesis 17:1-5 Theme: El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him Season: Pentecost 2c -- God’s Names Date: June 6, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    A Dose Of Reality. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 20, 2011
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    Abraham's testimony

    Intro: 1. I had the priviledge of hearing my friend Sam Moore preach the other day. I remember having to preach a sermon on Circumsion and having a hard time finding an introduction. He said, "Ah, just ask all those who have been circumcised to raise their hands!" 2. Well maybe we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    When You Wonder What To Do Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2012
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     | 5,736 views

    What should I do? 1. When God is silent, we have to learn to wait on the Lord (vs. 1). 2. When God speaks: Bow (vs. 1-3), Believe (vs. 2-8), Become (vs. 5-6 & 15-16). 3. When God asks for a sign, show your dedication to the Lord (vs. 9-14).

    Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 8: When You Wonder What to Do Genesis 17:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: *Did you ever say the wrong thing to your boss, and then wonder, “What should I do?” -Did you ever say the wrong thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • L Lee avatar

    El-Shaddai (The God Almighty) Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 16, 2010
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     | 7,249 views

    The Bible refers to God by different names and each one reveals some aspect of His character and His relationship with us.

    God Almighty can fulfill His promises to you (Gen 17:1-4 NIV) When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty (El-Shaddai); walk before me and be blameless. {2} I will confirm my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers." {3} ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Signed, Sealed, And Delivered

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 28, 2010
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     | 4,750 views

    In baptism we are signed, sealed, and delivered.

    “Signed, Sealed, and Delivered” Genesis 17:1-14; Colossians 2:8-15 A courier service, UPS, or Federal Express delivers a package with a registered receipt. When the receipt arrives back in the hands of the sender it means the item has been signed, sealed, and delivered. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed