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Abraham's Hope, Perfected In God

Contributed by David Tack on Apr 3, 2024

How is a lost person, being dead in sin, to cross over into a state of being made alive? By embracing Abraham's mind set, found in Romans 4:18.... transitioning from a SELF-hope [impossibility] to a GOD-hope [expectation]!

OUR TEXT Abraham’s Hope in God, Perfected in God Romans 4: 18, 20-22. [Abraham] (18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken [Gen 15], So shall thy seed [offspring] be…. Picking up in vs (20) He staggered not at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:21-25, Romans 5:8, Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:13-14, Titus 2:13, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: When It Was Time For Some To Leave Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 27, 2021

Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah in their old age, was finally born! Sometime later, Abraham prepared a great feast to celebrate a milestone in Isaac's life. Something happened, and some found they had to leave. For good.

Introduction: Abraham must have dearly loved Ishmael, his first-born son. Abraham had watched Ishmael grow to young manhood, even making sure he was circumcised along with Abraham and every male in the household. But now, something was about to happen, and Ishmael along with Hagar, his mother, were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - Genesis 22:1-19 - Christmas In The Fire! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2010

I could still see the remnants of faith, tested but still intact and with a depth that only occurs in the fires of experience.

Part 4 - Genesis 22:1-19 - CHRISTMAS IN THE FIRE! His weather worn face looked like ancient parchment stretched over a wire mesh skeleton and his eyes, haunted with memories, looked straight through me into my soul. As I gave my devotion that day I could tell that he understood the anguish Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1: God's Call

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. His faith. Abraham is the only one that God called His Friend. (II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; 2:23). Arabs called him El Kahil, i.e., the friend of God. Abraham’s faith made him closer to God than all others. 2. Father. Terah was a worshiper of idols (Joshua 24:2). Tradition said ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story "God Builds A Nation” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

.. time for Plan “B” in a Plan “A” world. God decides to create a nation of special people. Leonard Sweet in His book: Jesus, A Theography writes: “The ultimate issue in the universe…..still today….. “who will be worshiped?” People must choose.

In Jesus Holy Name May 8, 2016 Text: Genesis 12:1-3 Series: The Story Redeemer “God Builds a Nation” On our Redeemer Facebook page our staff posted the video of the life story of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, from “The Story”. I loved the artist who drew that history on a chalk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

El Llamado De Abraham Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 16, 2024

El llamado de Abraham y la promesa cumplida es importante para comprender el propósito de Dios en la historia. Jesús vino a hacer expiación los justos por los injustos para llevarnos a Dios.

En Génesis capítulo 12 Dios está tratando con un grupo específico de personas. Este es un cambio de énfasis. Génesis Capítulos 1-11 Dios está tratando con el hombre en general. Dios es el padre de toda la humanidad a través de Adán y a través ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes A Step Our Way With The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 9, 2015

I choose not to argue with the words of God found in the Quran, Torah, or Holy Bible because the truth must be spoken whether it offend our sinful souls or not.

I proclaim a much-overlooked truth in this statement. Allah, Jehovah, God, or however you chose to call Him is the the same God. He is the God found in the Torah. He is the God found in the Quran as well as the Holy Bible. Now in all of the aforementioned books, the reader digest versions of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: *other

What Is Your Calling? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Are you going to take the effort to listen to God? How has your faith panned out for God? Will you step out even when God tests your faith by making the most difficult sacrifices in your life? Do you obey God at every level?

Opening Illustration: Narrate the story of our call to the USA as missionaries. Introduction: The Lord's call for Abram to journey to the Promised Land is often equated with a call to missionary service. For the missionary, there is a sense where God has called them from the ease and security of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham's Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 1, 2019

What can we learn from Abraham's faith in God?

We continue our worship of God by hearing from Him through the Letter originally addressed to a Christian Church composed mainly of Hebrews. Today we will learn from Abraham, known as the Father of Faith. Please open your Bibles to Hebrews 11… read along with me first of all verses 1-3, then ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Never Crossed His Mind Again

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 15, 2024

Although Jesus was and is fully God, He was and is fully man. He can feel what we feel because, as the Word says, He was “…in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). We are going to look at how His faith was tested, but He did not sin – not even one time.

IT NEVER CROSSED HIS MIND AGAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We are told to “consider” Jesus, Who “endured the cross” and despised “the shame.” He endured the shame because of, “the joy that was set before Him.” He is the beginner and finisher of our faith. He walked the way of faith first ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Justified By Faith Or By Works? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 22, 2005

Paul turns to Abraham to show that he too was justified before God by faith and not by works.

Scripture When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not nice. I haven’t done anything wrong. My ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abrahamic Covenant - Framework For Redemption Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 15, 2015

God’s plan to redeem humanity unfolds in the covenant he makes with Abram

God’s plan to redeem humanity unfolds in the covenant he makes with Abram. The promise for a redeemer born of a woman is given in Genesis 3:15. Now the Lord clarifies that the Redeemer-Child will be born of a particular family, the descendants of Abraham, through whom “all peoples of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2013

Faith is Obedience to God's Word

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith February 10, 2013 A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Shows Us The Way To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2012

1. God makes a revelation to us. 2. We make our requests to God. 3. God makes the right response.

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 10: God Shows Us the Way to Pray Genesis 18:1-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 25, 2012 BACKGROUND: *What would you do if the Lord came to lunch? -- That’s the question we answered last week in the first part of Genesis 18. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: When Faith Gives Way To Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 17, 2018

The life of Abraham and how his faith gave way to fear, but God does not give up on him. Our failure doesn't mean that God is finished with us.

Fail Forward?Abraham: When faith gives way to fear? Genesis 12:10-13:4 God’s call to Abraham. Genesis 12:1?God’s promises to Abraham. Genesis 12:2-3 Abraham’s faith resulted in obedience. Genesis 12:4 ?Abraham’s faith resulted in worship. Genesis 12:7-8??Abraham’s faith gave way to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist