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  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Why The Jews? Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,572 views

    6 reasons why the land of Israel belongs to the Jews. Learn why the word "Zionism" or "Zionist" is such a hated word today. America has blessed the people of Israel for over 200 years now and why is that so important?

    “Why The Jews?” Pt. 2 Zechariah 8 In 518 B.C. the prophet envisioned a day when Zion or Israel would be a place of: · The return of God’s passion. Vs. 1-3 · The repentance of God’s people. Vs. 4-8 · The reliance on God’s prosperity. Vs.12 · The realization of God’s Promise. Vs. 13 Well this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham: The Call

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 29,479 views

    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

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Big Trouble With A Little Lot

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 27, 2007
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    Abraham finally came into agreement with God and discovered that there are some places lot can’t go. And there are places we can’t go with lot.

    God informs Abram of his plan to bless him and make him a blessing. *God has also informed us of his desire to bless us* God begins to lay down the conditions for Abram to become this blessed man of purpose and promise. 1. He must leave his country and kindred = relatives, and his fathers house. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Abraham Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,316 views

    God did more than start a "religion" with Abraham. He started a "relationship" - a relationship that models what God desires to do in our lives.

    OPEN: A third grader once wrote a homework assignment where he was supposed to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, just babies. I think because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008
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    Abraham was a normal man with a unique situation. He messed up from time to time but God still used him. An encouragement to a sinful man like me!

    ABRAHAM Hebrews 11:8-9 Genesis 12:1-13 INTRODUCTION 1. Abram, Abraham, is a man not unlike most other men 2. He was married, had a family, and many responsibilities a. Well, he had no kids of his own b. But he was keeping up his nephew Lot who proved to be a handful 3. Why did God call Abram to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "So, You Want To Become Famous?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

    Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call To A Life Of Commitment Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,391 views

    We are on a journey that began the day we received Jesus into our hearts and that will continue until the day we arrive in Heaven. This pilgrimage is, at times, a wonderful thing. At other times, it is difficult. Yet all the time, it is a pilgrimage that

    Theme: The Commitment to a Life of Faith Text: Genesis 12: 4-9 Introduction A. Last week we have learned that out of Abram’s miserable spiritual condition God called him to live his life in faith. This gives us the truth that indeed, no one is beyond the touch of God. He is able to come where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham - Happy Feet Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,732 views

    Our journey in life was planned, prepared, provided by the Lord but it is prompted by our complete obedience to Him.

    TOPIC: ABRAHAM – HAPPY FEET Text: Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction: (ILL. Finish It – The life of a Christian can be described in one of four ways: as a journey, as a battle, as a pilgrimage, and as a race. Select your own metaphor, but the necessity to finish is always the same. For if life is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Thought I Was Wrong, But I Was Mistaken

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008
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     | 3,670 views

    Mistakes left uncorrected are like dominoes falling.

    I Thought I Was Wrong, But I Was Mistaken July 20, 2008 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Abraham, A Man Challenged #2 Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008
     | 2,859 views

    Lessons we can learn from the life of Abraham

    Abraham, a man Challenged (ii) A man of Faith, a man of Promise. Reading: Genesis12:1ff Abraham, this great figure of the scriptures who is seen as the father of the nation of Israel, and in the broader context, of those who are of the household of faith. He is a man who was willing to shun the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crucial Steps In The Journey

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jan 28, 2008
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     | 2,530 views

    Using the life of Abraham, we see the need to put God first in all things, from which will flow an unfolding of revelation, and a response of worship.

    CRUCIAL STEPS IN THE JOURNEY SEPARATION; REVELATION; WORSHIP In the life of ABRAHAM The life of Abraham is remarkable, in that it clearly reflects aspects of our own life with God. There were certain very positive decisions that he had to make that were to become landmarks in his journey of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Can't See The Big Picture

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 8, 2008
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     | 4,507 views

    The big picture for oour lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl.

    Title: When You Cannot See the Big Picture Text: Genesis 12:1-9 The Big Picture: God’s will for our lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl. Introduction We host perhaps the toughest ultra marathon right here in Colorado… it is called the Hardrock Hundred. It begins in Silverton with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Why Does God Waste Time With Sinners" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,473 views

    Abram was called to travel with God. It was a step of faith. God wanted to reveal to Abram that he was a God of love. God had a plan to bring about our Salvation through Abram. God still calls us to travel with him because he has a plan to help us expe

    In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2008 Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 12:1-4& Joshua 24:2-4 “Why Does God Waste Time with Sinners” Today we have returned to our series of messages: O.T. Challenges. In our text God is inviting Abram on a journey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Learn About Faith's Facets From The Father Of The Faithful

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    We learn from Abraham about the gift of faith.

    What’s the most precious thing you have? Your CD-player? Wedding ring? House? While those things may seem quite valuable to us now they won’t last forever. Therefore the most precious thing we have is our faith, for even if we should loose everything else but still have faith, we’re guaranteed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Promised Kingdom - Abram - Man Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,384 views

    God wants us to follow Abram’s example of living by faith, holding loosely to the things of this world, the things that appear to give comfort and security and to act on what God promises even when our external circumstances appear to indicate that it’s n

    If you’ve been here for the last couple of sermons in this series you may remember that one of the things we noted in the account of Adam & Eve was that they were called to live by faith in God’s word alone. All they were given to go on was what God had told them about not eating of the tree of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican