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  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Making Decisions In Time Of Stress

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007
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    How do you make decisions in time of stress. Abraham is an example of what not to do.

    Making Right Decisions In Times Of Stress - Genesis 16 This is a passage of Abram’s disobedience to God. He listened to the voice of his wife rather than God. In order for us to learn something of importance from this passage, we need to understand two things: 1. THE STRESS THAT ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Causing Our Own Problems Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    Will God help me when I screw up my life?

    Causing our own problems in the Life of faith! What will God do when I screw up? Genesis 16 Blame In a recent Peanuts cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The God Who Sees Me Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007
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    In Genesis 16 Hagar, the servant girl of Sarai has a personal encounter with God and calls Him "El Roi" "The God who sees me"

    Genesis Series # 4 CHCC: February 4, 2007 The God, Who Sees Me Genesis 16:1-14 INTRODUCTION: An atheist was out fishing in Scotland, when all of a sudden a huge Dragon type Amphibian began to emerge from the water. With snarling teeth it slithered closer to the atheist. In desperation he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The God Who Really Sees Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
     | 4,408 views

    Abraham, Pt. 4

    THE GOD WHO REALLY SEES (GENESIS 16:1-16) Are you suffering, weak, or troubled? At the lowest point of my ministry, I took a course co-taught by two professors who required all students, mainly pastors, to stay together in a retreat center for two weeks, and every night there was a designated time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Half The Truth #5 Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006
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    This is the 5th sermon in the series "The Spirit of Ishmael" dealing with people that can only hear one side of a story, or half the truth.

    Spirit of Ishmael Half the Truth #5 Text: Gen 16:1-4 1 Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. 2 And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Why Settle For An Ishmael, When You Can Have An Isaac

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 16, 2006
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    MAN STRUGGLES WITH CHOICES, OFTEN CHOSING THE DEVIL’S SECOND BEST RATHER THAN GOD’S BEST

    WHY SETTLE FOR AN ISHMAEL WHEN YOU CAN HAVE AN ISAAC GEN 16: 1-5 GEN 21: 10--13 5/5/05 INTRODUCTION: WHY SETTLE FOR “SECOND” BEST, WHEN GOD WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR HIS PEOPLE. WHAT TROUBLES WE CREATE, WHEN WE TRY TO MIX MAN’S WAY WITH GOD’S WAY. GOD MADE A PROMISE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    When We Try To Play God

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 12, 2002
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    Sarah thought she knew how to do what God has promised. It ended up blowing up in her face. However when she did do God’s will, she had Isaac

    Sarah When We Try and Play God Introduction A. When your planning something big you think of every possible scenario B. You think if this happens then we will use plan a C. If this happens and this happens we will go with plan b D. But if this happens and this happens plan c E. Sarah like to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John Fruner avatar

    The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002
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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

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Waiting Is The Hardest Part Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
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    Learning to waint of God

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part Genesis 16:1-16 Introduction If you live in Dallas, one of the privileges is having to deal with the enormous traffic problem on almost a daily basis. I was reminded of this problem recently when I took a day trip to check on our house. I guess living in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding The Mistake Of Impatience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007
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     | 13,076 views

    Abraham and Sarah grew impatient and took matters into their own hands. If we are not careful, we can make the same mistake.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two little boys who were waiting for breakfast one morning. 1. As their mother was preparing some pancakes, the boys began to argue loudly over who would get the first one from the griddle. 2. Their mother saw an opportunity to teach a lesson. 3. She said, “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Runaway Who Ran Into God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,138 views

    1. Not trusting God multiplies our troubles (1-6). 2. The Lord seeks us when we stray (6-7). 3. helps us put first things first (7-9). 4. wants to hear about your hurts (10-11). 5. wants to see the fruit of our faith (13-16).

    Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 7: The Runaway Who Ran into God Genesis 16:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 4, 2012 *Have you ever felt like running away? -- Oh yeah. Some of us may have felt like it today! *I still remember running away in the first grade. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Desert Of The God Who Sees Me Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 24, 2011
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     | 13,032 views

    The story of Hagar leaving Abram and Sarai and meeting an angel in the desert

    Introduction Deserts are defined as land regions that receive less than 10 inches of rain per year... They typically have little to no vegetation or plant life... and very few animals are able to live there... for people who live in the desert... it is a harsh life... largely centered on where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Studies In Genesis: Chapters 16 Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011
     | 3,291 views

    This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

    Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. As we come to Chapter 16 it is amazing how the tides change. Abram went from perfect in God's eyes to now tring to fulfill God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Beware Of Detours!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    Hagar & Ishmael. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in peace”. • When he called the florist to complain. • The florist said; “It ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brian Mann avatar

    Have You Birthed A Isaac Or An Ishmael?

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,604 views

    Most of the time, when God speaks a promise to us there is a period of time between when the Promise is Given and the time the promise is manifested. For example: There is a nine month period in Child birth from the time of conception to the time of del

    Have We Birthed An Ishmael or An Isaac? Gen16:1-16 Ge 16:1 Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. 2 And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God