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  • David Owens avatar

    Learning To Wait On God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2017
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    In this section from the story of Abraham, we see that he and Sarah got ahead of God and tried to force God to bring an heir through Hagar. There are a lot of important lessons for us to learn from this episode.

    Introduction: A. One day there was a man who was taking it easy, lying on the grass, looking up at the clouds, and having a conversation with God 1. The man said, “God, how long is a million years to you?” a. God answered, “In my frame of reference, a million years is about a minute.” 2. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Lessons From Abraham's Life

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 14, 2017
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    The most distinguishing feature of Abraham's life was faith. His story is packed with lessons that are relevant in every time, all of them rooted in unshakable faith.

    Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. The cues for advancing slides and activating animations are included in the notes below. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    It Takes Faith (Part Six) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 24, 2017
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    As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to the story of Abraham and Sarah having a child in their old age. It took faith to believe the unbelievable but we'll see that it wasn't easy.

    IT TAKES FAITH (part six) Hebrews 11:11-12 As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to the story of Abraham and Sarah having a child in their old age. It took faith to believe the unbelievable but we'll see that it wasn't easy. Today we'll see that although Abraham had great faith he didn't have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tested By Patience Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
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    Why are we impatient with God?

    A. WHY ARE WE IMPATIENT WITH GOD? 1. We think we know better. 2. We think time is running out. 3. Unbelief. 4. We lose sight of what God is doing. 5. __________________________________________ B. ABRAM RUNS AHEAD OF GOD “Ten years after Abram arrived in the Promised Land he still didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Myron Leach avatar

    It’s Complicated, But He Sees Me! Series

    Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 4, 2018
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     | 7,866 views

    A snapshot in the events of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar

    It’s Complicated, But He Sees Me! Genesis 16:1-4 (NIV) Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; 2 so she said to Abram, “The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.” Abram agreed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    There Are No Shortcuts Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,061 views

    When we try to do things our way instead of relying on God's promises, we only make a mess of things.

    My dad was the king of shortcuts. While others stuck to the major roads, he took the back streets to avoid busy intersections throughout Tokyo where we lived. My dad had such a knack for finding these shortcuts that even the Japanese members of his congregation started to ask him the quickest way ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gregory Fisher avatar

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018
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    Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Hagar The Wonderful

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 4, 2020
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     | 10,375 views

    This sermon centered around Hagar is how the Lord deals with her during her time of pain and suffering. We examine how the Lord helped Hagar and how He is ready to help us with our times of pain and suffering.

    Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15 Theme: Dealing with Pain/Suffering Title: Hagar the Wonderful INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about pain and suffering. Pain and suffering that can result from our own sins and pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Mothers Who Defy The Odds

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 9, 2021
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     | 2,953 views

    It all begun when Sarah believed. Sarah had gone way past menopause, plus in her child-bearing years she was even barren, but in her old age she said yes to God.

    Mothers Who Defy The Odds Hebrews 11:11-12NKJV A six-year-old boy, separated from his mother in a supermarket, began to call frantically for “Martha! Martha! Martha!” That was his mother’s name and she came running to him quickly. “But, honey,” she admonished, “you shouldn’t call me ‘Martha’, I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Maze avatar

    And You Thought Your Family Had Probelms Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 5,254 views

    Faith is the distinguishing mark of the Christian. Did you know that the Christians were called believers before they were ever called Christians? Believers – this is the distinguishing mark of a Christian, is he or she is a believer

    Abraham, Our Spiritual Father We continue to examine the story of Abraham, the father of the faithful. Our story today happens about 4,000 years from our day before Israel exits Egypt in Exodus – does that help you place our story? And even though Abraham lived so long ago, he remains vitally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forcing God’s Hand

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022
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     | 3,932 views

    This message looks at the account of someone who was given a promise by God that he would receive a great blessing. But he, along with his wife, took matters into their own hands, and tried to get ahead of God, leading to strife.

    In our message this morning we’re going to focus on how we need to have patience when following the Lord. Hebrews is a book of the Bible that frequently talks about following God in faith, and we read that those who are patient will be able to “inherit the promises” (Hebrews 6:12). In Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Remaining Confident When We Fail

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2022
     | 2,029 views

    We all fail at times. When that happens, how do we pull ourselves out of the dugout and get our heads back into the game of life?

    There was an important business executive who boarded the New Orleans to Washington train. He had a very important business meeting and he needed to be awakened in order to get off the train in Atlanta about five o'clock in the morning. Since he was a heavy sleeper, he found a porter and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    God Sees Our Struggles And Has A Solution

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020
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     | 14,122 views

    If you ever feel like life is out of your control, seems hopeless and you feel like no one can help, or even cares --- then look at the story of Hagar. Hagar teaches us that life is a struggle, yet God sees our struggles and offers a solution.

    The book of Genesis tells about different people who heard directly from God. God spoke face to face with Adam and Eve in the Garden. He spoke to Noah and gave him instructions about building the Ark. Then you can see how God spoke with Abram and made a Covenant with him. This lesson, we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Running From A Mess, Finding A Master

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    Is your life messy? Whatever the case, don’t give up because while you are running from a mess, you might just find a master; a God who sees you and knows you by name and has a plan for your future.

    Ever feel overlooked, unnoticed, or invisible? I know, I have, too. As a student in grade school, I longed to make a difference. I wanted to be a high achiever, to earn rewards and get good grades. The bottom line: I wanted to be accepted, feel secure and make a significant difference. I believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    God Knows My Name Series

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 5, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 36,118 views

    It's an amazing thing! God knows my Name.

    There's a song by Tasha Cobbs entitled; "He knows My Name". *Sis. Kimberly Brown sings that song with immeasurable passion; as though she gave birth to the song.* Watch out, Tasha Cobbs!* Lol GOD Knows (MY) Name What a comforting thought! Out of all the people in world; God knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist