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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Abraham's Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 22,639 views

    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

  • James Rich avatar

    Abram's Journey To The South

    Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
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    Abram continued on his journey Southward And found himself in EGYPT. He overshot and went beyond the land of promise. Is it possible for us to be called from sin, be instructed by the word, assemble together in praise and still miss the place of God’s

    Genesis 12: 9 And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south. 10 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land. In the previous chapter of Gen. Abram and Sari, Terah his Father, and Lot his nephew, along with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,264 views

    This message deals with the new beginnings that God takes a church through. The message discusses the opportunities that God has in store for each church.

    THE STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Much like the State of the Union Address that we will hear just 2 weeks from now – I want to bring you the State of the Church Address today. I will not be making promises about how to reform the church – because I believe the day we are living in demands that man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Covenant Of Giving

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,046 views

    A challenge to our congregation to make a covenant with God for next years’ giving.

    For those who are guests and visitors this morning, I need to start our by apologizing to you. Every church has to take care of business from time to time, and the next few minutes are our turn. I need to speak to our members and regular attenders. This morning not only are we bringing our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Adlai Naidoo avatar

    The Church Of Destiny

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    A prophetic look at the Church!

    The Church of Destiny Dr. Adlai Naidoo A prophetic message for every Christian The Church of this generation has opportunities and challenges like never before experienced in Church history. Well over one quarter of all the people that have ever lived, from the time of Adam till now, are alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Developing A Faith That Lasts

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,077 views

    A study of the life of Abraham - identifying principles for building a life of faith.

    "Developing A Faith That Lasts" Scripture - Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19. INTRODUCTION What does it take to Receive God’s Approval? Or perhaps another way of saying it: what does it take to Make God Happy? Many people, throughout history, have tried to figure this out and have made countless ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Don't Have No Cataracts

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    This sermon is all about how God sees us at all times in all places. It offers a positive word of encouragement and hope of our all-seeing and all-caring Father.

    Charles W. Holt, PhD email: cholt@gt.rr.com GOD DON’T HAVE NO CATARACTS Genesis 16:13; Psalm 33:18,19; (See also 1 Sam. 16:7) Excuse me. I know the title has fried the syntax of all good rules of English. Fearing a total meltdown the syntax sensitive among us are ready to bail out. Please stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hijacked From The Land Of Canaan Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    What a scoundrel Abraham appeared when he took his eye off the ball.

    Hijacked I want to go on to Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. What happened when they got to the Promised Land? 1 How come Abraham did not remain in the Promised Land. Practical application: So many of us think that once we reach the goal God has for us that we have made it. Once we’re in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Don't Be A Loser Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    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 Give God A Helping Hand Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    What happens when you try to give God a helping hand.

    Let’s give God a helping hand. In Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. we see how Abraham got hijacked from the Promised Land to Egypt. Indeed, it is probable that the slave girl Hagar was probably picked up in Egypt by Abraham. This week I want to look at What happens when you try to give God a ...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
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    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

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    Faith

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 27,405 views

    God must be the object of our faith

    FAITH A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his hand and fluttered out the window. “Stop the bus!” he cried. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    It's A Different Day

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    This sermon was preached on our 11th anniversary as pastors indicating the changes which had taken place in the life of the church.

    It’s A Different Day 3/5/2000 Genesis 12:1-6 Ephesians 6:10-18 Toby What is it about God, that God is always planning, always loving, and always seeking to do a new work in the lives of His people and His church? What causes the Lord to look into the future ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Pahls avatar

    The God Who Promises

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    An exposition of Abraham’s (then Abram’s) travels into Egypt reveals the persistant faithfulness of God in spite of out faithlessness and forms the foundation to challenge us to believe the promises made to us in Jesus Christ.

    10 Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe. 11 As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, "I know what a beautiful woman you are. 12 When the Egyptians see you, they will say, `This is his wife.’ Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Haselhuhn avatar

    Heroes Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on May 15, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,292 views

    Third sermon in a series on Hebrews 11. Abraham was called, obeyed and went.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:8; By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran