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  • John Beehler avatar

    It's For You

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,704 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 Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
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    Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

    THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Greg Linton avatar

    The Pursuing Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Greg Linton on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
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    How do you view God’s love? Do you believe that God’s love for you is really unconditional? In fact, not only does God love you unconditionally, He pursues you with His love.

    The Pursuing Love of God Do you ever feel like you have blown it so bad that it seems as if there is no way God could ever love you? I don’t know about you, but I find it very hard to believe that God still loves me even the very second after I sin. Somehow I feel like I have to earn my way back ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Whitt avatar

    Temptations And Trials Series

    Contributed by Michael Whitt on May 2, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,890 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

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    Ready For Great Things

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,455 views

    Abram’s calling - how does it relate to our calling as Kingdom Servants?

    Ready For Great Things Bible Reading: Genesis 12: 1-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO "Abram, it’s time. You must go." And he went. That’s the gist of Genesis 12 - the ...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
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    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

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    Abram's Journey To The South

    Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001
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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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    Traveling Without A Map

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
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    When God says to go, you prove your faith by packing your bags. (1st of a 3 part series on Abraham)

    November 26, 2001 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:11-21 “The voyage of faith” 1. Noah’s faith was grounded on the word of God. “warned”  the nature of the people (Gen 6:5,11-12 “…every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.”)  God gave a warning (Gen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Traveling Without A Map

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
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    When God says, "go", start packing your bags by faith even if you don’t know what is on the horizon. (1st of 3 part series on Abraham)

    December 2, 2001 Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-20 “Traveling without a map” INTRODUCTION – talk about expectations that you build up as you anticipate Christmas and maybe even expectations that you have of what is in a particular package. Kid in “A Christmas Story” who wanted a B.B. gun. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building An Alter

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 19,391 views

    This sermon focuses on Abrams reasons for building an Altar. Reasons we should apply to our lives.

    Building An Altar Genesis 12:6-8 Intro: As I walk into a Church one of the first things I do, is look for the Altar. I like to see the different styles of Altars, I notice if they are straight ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Greer avatar

    Abrams Second Test: A Famine In The Land Series

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    The problems with getting out of Gods will and plan.

    Series: Gods First Patriarch Second Test: A Famine In The land Genesis 12:10-20 (Sunday Feb 2, 2003) Intro: I found an Illustration, which asked, “How you can tell when it’s going to be a rotten day:” You wake up face down on the pavement. You call Suicide Prevention ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brannon Revel avatar

    Growing Faith

    Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,274 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

  • David Petticrew avatar

    Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

    Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Abram's Lapse Of Faith

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,512 views

    dealing with backsliding

    ABRAM’S LAPSE OF FAITH Genesis 12: 10-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Up until this moment in Abram’s life, he has been a model of what a believer should be 1. Galatians 3 tells us that God preached ther gospel unto Abram and he believed and that it was counted unto him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    I Dare You To Compare Yourself To Abram

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,197 views

    how there are striking similarities and differences between ourselves and ABram

    February 24, 2002 Genesis 12:1-8 The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran