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  • John Hamby avatar

    The Birth Of A Promise

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 16,671 views

    How God had prepared Abraham for the birth of Isaac.

    “The Birth of A Promise” Genesis 21:1-23 It took God twenty-five years to shape that man to whom He could entrust Isaac. After twenty-five years, in the fullness of God’s time, God gave Abraham and Sarah the promised son. God is never late!! I. THE COMPLETION OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Buis avatar

    The Last And Best Laugh Series

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,943 views

    Sarah’s laughter at being promised a son in her old age.

    They say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” When was the last time you had a good laugh? I’ve had a little more time to think about this question, so I’ll share my answer. Earlier in the week we had a little evening picnic with some friends and at times laughed our heads off. I don’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    Abraham’s lack of faith in God’s care for him leads him to sin

    We started out this series on the life of Abraham using the illustration of the “trust walk.” A “trust walk” is a game we played at camp where we’d have kids partner up, blind-fold each other, and lead their blind-folded partners on a trust walk through the woods. Abraham began his trust-walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Laughing Away The Burdens

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 17,524 views

    Abraham laughed in the cynicism of old age; Sarah laughed in the denial that defends against what is inevitable; but beyond both of them God laughed in joy at the triumph of His purposes, fulfilled in two aged followers.

    You have heard it said, “He who laughs last, laughs best.” Let me expand on that: I may laugh, you may laugh, but God will have the last and best laugh, for God’s purposes will be served. Laughter. There are all sorts of reasons to laugh. Some will laugh out of frustration; unable to do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Average Ones: God Uses "Seconds."

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 158 ratings
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    Does God only care about those in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the "second bests," the Hagars?

    The Average One: God Uses "Seconds" (Gen.21:1-21) 1. I love bargains.... 2. Alden’s Christmas tree (1972)--$10; HobbyLobby--$30 (1998) 7.5ft 3. Other bargains are seconds...our first kitchen table... 4. Sometimes people feel like "seconds" (unfavorite child, single, after a divorce, child ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    When Your Problems Are Big And Your God Is Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    In this message, we learn how even evangelicals can be guilty of violating the 2nd commandment. When we do, we minimize God and magnify our problems.

    The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Assumptions

    Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,371 views

    We make assumptions and form opinions about things every day. From these assumptions we take action and make decisions. But - what if our assumptions are wrong?

    "FALSE ASSUMPTIONS" (Text: Gen. 20:1-18) 10/15/1995 By: Larry L. Schoonover) INTRODUCTION: We all make assumptions and form opinions about things each day - and from these assumptions we take action and make decisions. Have you ever made an assumption about something that proved to be false? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 9: Faith's Realization

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,106 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:1-8 1. How long ago had God promised Abraham a son? Twenty-five years. "Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed out of Haran" (12:4). 2. How old was Abraham when Isaac was born? One hundred years old. "Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,679 views

    God’s grace is still faithful even though we continue to sin.

    Genesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18 March 23, 2003 Fairy tales have a sense of justice What if the ugly stepsister married the prince? What if the wolf huffed and puffed and really blew the pig’s house down. If asked you this morning to tell me a story about one of your ancestors, what kind of story would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Abimelech Solution Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 21,372 views

    For the 2nd time in his life, Abraham passes his wife off as his sister. How can he be such a great model of Godly faith when he acted out of fear?

    OPEN: How many of you have heard of the recent “Mad Cow” disease scare? (All hands went up). It seems that never a year goes by that we are not exposed to the fact that one food or another is endangered by some chemical or biological threat. Back in the late 1990’s a High School freshman won ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Richardson avatar

    God Will Still Be God, No Matter What I Do!!

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,181 views

    God wants to be master and Lord of our lives, but, God will still be God, no matter what I do!!

    God will still be God, no matter what I do!! Have you ever walked into a meeting and notice someone say, “Well, now that he’s here we can finally get started.” Or, have you waited to get an important paper signed or stamped and knew you couldn’t do anything else until you got that paper signed or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Richardson avatar

    According To The Promise

    Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,748 views

    In Genesis 21 we are blessed with a very important beginning, the beginning of the nation of Israel. Earlier in scripture, God had promised Abraham a son and now was fulfilling that promise in providing Isaac.

    I. Introduction The Old contains the New and the New explains the Old. What that means is that the New Testament can be seen in the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, God makes known predictions, prophecies, and typologies. And, in the revelation of these predictions, prophecies, and typologies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Joe Harding avatar

    And She Laughed

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 12, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,989 views

    A MOTHER’S LAUGHTER IS PRAISE TO GOD!

    AND SHE LAUGHED GENESIS 18: 1-15/ 21: 1-7 (17: 15-19) MOTHER’S DAY MAY 11, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Born Free Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,906 views

    The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

    Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When We Try To Play God

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,865 views

    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