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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Waiting On God Takes Faith

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
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    It’s never easy to WAIT...but why should we have to wait on God and what possible good could come from it?

    Faith is explained in the first part of Hebrews 11 as “Being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible…” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worship That Costs You Everything Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
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    Have you realized that the Christian life is about surrender and not conformity? Many who come to Jesus think that the first thing they need to do is conform to the status quo of the group - dress like others, talk like the others, make sure their prayers

    1Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” 3Early the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Test For Abraham

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004
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    To examine why God allowed Abraham to be tested and the results of that test

    A Test for Abraham Genesis 22:1-18 Primary Purpose: To look at why God would test Abraham and the results of that test I have said that faith is the way in which we appropriate the work of God into our lives. We see this event throughout the Bible. Abraham was first tested with his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving God Our Best

    Contributed by James Torrence on Jun 5, 2004
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    Abraham gave God his best, his son Isaac. If we will only give God our best, we to can receive God’s best. WE need to take a lesson from Abraham!

    Giving God Our Best By: Rev. James Torrence Genesis 22:1-19 Text: Verse 9 Hebrews 11:17 – By faith Abraham, when he tried was tried, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Here in these scriptures we find something that most or all of us have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Hard Walk Series

    Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 27, 2003
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    Abraham and Isaac

    Title: A Hard Walk Text: Genesis 22 Subject: Trust Series: The Walk Series; #3 Introduction: The old man stopped walking. It had been a long day and he was tired. To look into his eyes though, you would have realized that it wasn’t his body that was tired, but his spirit. The place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience And Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
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    Christians are accused of being robots who obey without question. Abraham was an obedient servant who was justified by faith, but he knew exactly what he was doing because he weighed the options.

    June 15, 2003 Morning Service Fathers Day Text: Genesis 22:1-19 Subject: Abraham’s Obedience Title: Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience and Faith I never cease to be amazed at the perception that the world has of Christians. It shows in the news media, on the movie screen, and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Friend Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    The Life of Abraham, Part 8 of 10

    GOD’S FRIEND (GEN 22) At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” “B-a-k-e-r,” the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Offering Of Isaac Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
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    Abraham was never closer to God than when told to sacrifice his son Isaac. Though anguished he was aware of God’s presence and promise. The offering of Isaac is the climax of Abraham’s life of faith; this was his “moment of truth”.

    “The Offering of Isaac,” Genesis 22. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Abraham was never closer to God than when told to sacrifice his son Isaac. Though anguished he was aware of God’s presence and promise. The offering of Isaac is the climax of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Ram Will Be Provided

    Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
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    God will meet your needs!

    The Ram will be Provided Text: Gen. 22:1- Introduction: A. Abraham the spiritual traveler Abraham is an wonderful character study for us, and is important because he was chosen of God to become the father of a new spiritual people (You and I) Seeds were planted in his heart from which were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Measured Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,736 views

    Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith.

    Passage: Genesis Chapter 22 (All) The testing of Abraham’s Faith. Do you have any faith? How do you know? How can we determine if our faith is real or if our faith is real strong? The true proof of faith is a test of faith. And God sometimes brings us for testing for very closely related ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Test Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    Abraham’s final test - and he passed with flying colours

    The Ultimate Test Genesis 22:1-22:19 The Ultimate Test This week I want to look at Gen 22: 1-19 1. The test (Gen 22:10-12) Here the Lord speaks to Abraham and tells him to offer that which he holds dearest to God, his son Isaac. This reminded me of the first commandment in Ex. 20: You ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James May avatar

    Develop Your Rhino Skin

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
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    God will help us develop a "thick skin" to resist the fiery darts of the devil. He is our all. This sermon speaks of some of the different names of our Jehovah God.

    Develop Your Rhino Skin! By Pastor Jim May Life is filled with circumstances that are all too often beyond by control. We often have to walk into some very rough paths. I thank God for the mountains, when I feel like I’m on top of the world and everything is going my way. But the problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    El Gran Sacrificio

    Contributed by Bryan Smith on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
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    Un recorido desde Genesis hasta Apocalipsis, viendo la comparacion entre los sacrificios, y el Gran Sacrificio de Cristo.

    Iglesia Bíblica “Nuevo Nacimiento” Bryan Smith 2 de Marzo 2003 El Gran Sacrificio El Gran Sacrificio Introducción: Hoy celebraremos la Santa Cena, y recordaremos la muerte de Cristo en nuestro lugar. Sabemos que es un mandamiento de Cristo para nosotros, y que simboliza el cuerpo y la sangre de ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Persuaded

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 73 ratings
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    Lent 1: What allowed the Apostle Paul to live through the trials in his life? What about Abraham? They were ’Persuaded’ - persuaded that nothing could seperate them from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

    Note: All three lessons for today (Gen. 22:1-18; Rom. 8:31-39; Mark 1:12-15) are used in this sermon, but the primary focus is Rom. 8:38-39. “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abraham: What's Inside?

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,884 views

    Discover what was inside Abraham that helped him obey God’s radical test.

    This morning we will have our last message in our mini-series on Abraham. Someday I’ll turn all my messages into books and sell millions of copies. I won’t have to worry about my retirement. I won’t have to rely on the social security system or my dwindling 403b. The truth is peace does not ...read more

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