Sermons about Genesis 9:8-17:17

Principles To Live By: Developing Character Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 9, 2000

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how to develop Christian character

Supposing an important person in the space program phoned to invite us to travel in a spaceship to a space platform - like a house circling in space - how many of us would like to go? What are our reasons for wanting to go - or to stay behind? Going into space is risky. We aren't designed to live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: *other

A Fresh Encounter With God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000

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How God changed Abram

A Study of the Life of Abraham A Fresh Encounter With God Gen 17:1-8 In this passage there is a definite challenge to Abram to move to a new level of trust and faith. At a time when Abram may have thought that his best years are behind him, God asks him to move up. This call to move higher ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Laughing Away The Burdens

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2000

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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

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17, Genesis 18:10-15, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Babel Revisited

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000

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We revisit Babel when we place other things before God, seek other ways to God and trust in our own ambitions

BABEL REVISITED TEXT: GENESIS 10:8-11, 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Words are powerful. Words can be negative. They can kill, maim, abuse, and ridicule. Do you remember hearing about the missionary kid (MK) who committed suicide? He wrote a suicide note to his parents saying that he could no longer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

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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

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Message Behind The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 6, 2001

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The Tower of Babel is not merely an explanation of language changes, but there are four key areas we learn from this account that applies to our Christian culture today.

Tower of Babel Genesis 11: 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Just Surviving? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Jan 6, 2001

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Its great to survive, but not if that is all we want to do.

Just Surviving? Genesis 9 Jeff Russell Friendship Baptist Church, Langenselbold, Germany The other day I greeted a friend outside the mailroom. I asked, “How is it going?” He said, “We’ll, I’m survivin’.” His statement told me a lot about himself. 1)that he was honest. he wasn’t going to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Two Contrasting Cities - Babylon And Jerusalem

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 13, 2001

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The two cities symbolise diametrically opposed principles, Jerusalem represents the eternal while Babylon depicts the earthly having no abiding value.

TWO CONTRASTING CITIES - BABYLON AND JERUSALM Books which outlive the generation in which they were written are called “classics”. On e of these which I remember from my schooldays is Charles Dickens’ story of the French Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities". It concerned a family caught up in those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 13, 2001

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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

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10, James 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 10, 2002

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We can know beyond a Shadow of a Doubt that God keeps His promises.

Have you ever been around someone you think you know really well, and suddenly they do something totally out of character? It may be something good or it may be something bad. If you’re married, you’ve no doubt had that happen! Or maybe we’ve stereotyped somebody and found out they’re nothing like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Re-Visiting The Attitudes Of Babel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 26, 2002

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How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel - Gen. 11:1-9

How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel Illustration:Illustration:Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a "necessary evil," it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil. Sidney J. Harris. Read Genesis 11:1- 9 Now the whole world had one language ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problems With Personalities?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002

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Problems and personal differents do not have to be destructive.

PROBLEMS AND PERSONALITIES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 16:2 --- it may be that I may obtain children by her. 5. And Sara said unto Abram, My wrong be up on You. Gen. 18:13 And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh? 14. Is anything too hard for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2-5, Exodus 18:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Avoid The Mistakes Of Giving Into Pressures From People - Gen 16:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 1, 2002

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How to Avoid the Mistakes of Giving Into Pressures From People - Gen 16:1-16

How to Avoid the Mistakes of Giving Into Pressures From People - Gen 16:1-16 We all need to know how to avoid giving in to the pressures from well meaning people who may think they know God’s will for our lives. Only the Lord knows the best time and way to accomplish His will. His leading comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Almost Was

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

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A message on the life of Lot and what his decisions cost him.

THE MAN WHO ALMOST WAS GEN 13:10-13 Today I want to tell you about a tragic story. It is the story of a man named Lot. He was from a good family, had every opportunity to be a truly great man. But because of the choices he made, his witness and family paid the price. Let’s look at the things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Pride Of Babel

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 8, 2002

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A sermon that looks at the tower of Babel and applies the lesson to the sin of pride in our lives.

THE PRIDE OF BABEL GEN 11:1-9 A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. "Strike One!" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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