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  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Abraham: The Call

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 29,511 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

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Hijacked From The Land Of Canaan Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,526 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
     | 4,655 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 Build An Altar

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,803 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

  • Michael Whitt avatar

    Temptations And Trials Series

    Contributed by Michael Whitt on May 2, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    becoming God’s friend means living a life of faith. Becoming a main of faith is a process and this process includes temptations and trials.

    TEMPTATIONS AND TRIALS: BECOMING A FRIEND OF GOD Genesis 12:4-13:4 Attention: Chippie the parakete --- Max Lucado story. Owner was on the phone, vacuuming out bird cage. Accidently vacuumed bird. In a rush, she opend the vacuum cleaner up. Bird was covered in dust. Like any good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Abraham's Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 22,652 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

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    God's Call Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,394 views

    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

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Move? At This Age?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,518 views

    God has a plan!

    One of the currently circulating e-mails is the story of a wealthy man who every time he picks up a penny, stops and prays. When asked why he does this, he remarked, "On our money it says, "In God We Trust" and then points out that it reminds him from who all things come. Our main text for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Walking By Faith

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,774 views

    Abraham followed God in faith.

    Stand and greet others who are either (leave your comfort zone) three or more rows directly in front or behind them, or at the opposite side of the worship area. Have them form groups of between four and six within their immediate area and discuss these questions: What’s the wildest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's For You

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,710 views

    Answer God’s call and you will be blessed.

    It’s for You Several years ago, I read an article about the most ridiculous requests received by rangers in national parks. People have asked questions like, "What time do the bears come out?" But people who spend a lot of time outdoors, like hikers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Altar Of Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025
     | 94 views

    Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit.

    THE ALTAR OF INTIMACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:7-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 6:12-13, Psalm 91:1 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit. One of the most powerful biblical symbols of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Where Are The Altars?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,124 views

    Altars are TOOLS to come to God, a place to visit and to come with an attitude of love and respect. Repentance grows from good altars.

    WHERE ARE THE ALTARS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Altars are TOOLS to come to God, a place to visit and to come with an attitude of love and respect. Repentance grows from good altars. We today have lost our fear of the altar, this is not a fear as being afraid, but a fear as in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Abraham: Man Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,987 views

    One way to know the Bible is to become familiar with those who walk up and down in its pages. As we think about Abraham, the one word that comes to mind is faith. In the pages of Scripture, Abraham moves before us as the man through whom faith, the living

    Abraham: Man of Faith Text: “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed” (Heb. 11:8). Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:1-9; Hebrews 11:1-10] Introduction One way to know the Bible is to become familiar with those who walk up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brannon Revel avatar

    Growing Faith

    Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,278 views

    characteristics of one who is growing in their faith.

    Growing Faith Genesis 12:6-10 Last week we began our study of Abram, the man God chose to begin the great nation of Israel. We examined the call of God in the sense that God’s call on our life is not about us, God’s call requires us to make sacrifices, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Journey Into The Unknown

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,700 views

    Our Christian walk is an adventurous journey into the unknown which 1) Begins with God, 2) Requires steadfast faith, 3) Continues through relationship and 4) Requires action.

    INTRODUCTION We have all heard the term “The Christian Walk” used in conversation at different times. It refers to an individual’s personal, spiritual journey. Many times we have false expectations of what the “Christian Walk” should be like. Many times we believe that it should be free from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist