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The Triumph Of Faith Over Reason

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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Human sensibility and common sense will only take a person so far. The best logic will not help a person get into heaven. Abraham is an outstanding example of man whose faith defied all human reasoning through many crises.

Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham-An Example Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Just what did Abraham discover about Faith?

Abraham¨CAn Example of Faith Romans 4:1¨C25 INTRODUCTION ¡ñ It is my firm belief that, more than just a timeless letter to Christians about the gospel, Romans was an attempt by Paul to unify a divided church in Rome. ¡ñ Paul would use two points to stress to these Christians the reason they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Owe You? The 4 Keys To Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2003

based on 174 ratings

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When we do a job we expect to get paid for it. When we do something right we might expect God to repay us - but that’s not how it works in God’s economy. Learn about the four keys to faith by Paul’s account of Abraham’s faith.

For an audio version of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. My first job (after being a newspaper delivery person) was in a dry cleaners and carpet cleaning business. The man who owned it had employed his son, but they guy drove himself off a cliff and died. No kidding. So I went to work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Voice Of History - Faith Or Law Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002

based on 50 ratings

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Righteousness has always been by grace alone, even Abraham was justified by his faith apart from works

It might be good to stop for a moment and think again about what it was that occasioned this letter from Paul. Remember that he’s planning to visit Rome but has so far been prevented. But in the meantime he wants to make sure that the Christians in Rome have a sure foundation for their faith. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Father Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 4,545 views

The greatness of Abraham was not moral perfection, but in getting back to God and believing again.

FATHER OF ALL THE FAITHFUL. Romans 4:11-18 11 So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are made right with God by faith. 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-18, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stagger Not!

Contributed by Greg Madden on Jun 4, 2003

based on 61 ratings

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Every promise God has spoken to you, he will preform in your life! But between hearing the promise, and recieving the promise, is process!

STAGGER NOT! Rom. 4:17-21 Abram; “exalted father” Lived in the Ur of Chaldes, lived a godly life in an ungodly place. One day the true and living God spoke to him and said… Gen 12:1 “Get thee out of thy country and from thy fathers house, unto a land that I will shew thee” Abram listened, and he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Are We Saved

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 4,684 views

Lenten Sermon

How Are We Saved? Not by the Law Which Brings God’s Wrath But by God’s Grace Through Faith The story is told about a small, country church where the pastor called a special meeting of the congregation to approve the purchase of a brand new chandelier. After some discussion pro and con, one member ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Promise Granted Through Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 1, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 6,077 views

The promise granted through faith

In Galatians Paul argues hat Christ is the seed of Abraham, and so the blessing comes to the Gentiles as well as the Jews through Christ. The promise in Romans, this promise is not based on Abraham’s works or merits as in Galatians. Paul is following his argument chronologically by applying his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Saint Abraham" Romans Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2007

| 2,984 views

Saint Abraham had Resurrection Faith because he believed even when there seemed to be no hope of becoming the father of many nations. His faith in the Lord opened the door for God to raise a dead womb and to birth a new nation in his wife Sarah.

“Saint Abraham” Romans pt 6 (He had resurrection faith!) Opening Illustration: “What Does Easter mean to you?” Blue Fish TV “Easter” DVD Introduction: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steppping Beyond Normal

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2006

based on 18 ratings

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If the devil and this world system can get you to consider your limitations- whether it’s limitations of your body, your mind, or finances- You will be defeated! Limitations will say, “You can’t, but God say’s, “You can!” Today God desires for us to look

Stepping Beyond Normal Text: Romans 4: 17-22 17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18Who against hope believed in hope, that he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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What is true faith? How does faith stack up to the completition? We take a long look at faith in this sermon

Romans 4:1-25 Getting on the Same Page as God about Faith Introduction A. Last week we learned about how salvation works B. We talked about how we had nothing to do with making salvation work C. It was all God D. This week we are going to discuss our part E. What we have to do to obtain ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Guarantees Our Inheritance

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 9, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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LENT 2(A) - God guarantees our inheritance not earned by man’s righteousness but freely and perfectyl given by Christ’s righteousness.

OUR GOD GUARANTEES AN INHERITANCE Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 - March 7, 2004 = LENT 2 ROMANS 4:1-5, 13-17 1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3What does ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

It The Same Old (Wonderful) Song Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 20, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 2,787 views

If we received a phone call from Abraham, we would conclude that God has ALWAYS saved people by grace through faith – always. And we would conclude that without faith, it is impossible to please God.

It’s the Same Old (But Wonderful) Song (Romans 4:1-25) 1. PITTSBURGH (Reuters)- "One felony, extra crispy, please." City police on Friday said they were looking for a man who called a KFC restaurant and placed an unusual takeout order — a robbery. The man called the restaurant March 31 and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith With Substance Series

Contributed by John Brewster on Apr 23, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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This first part of a series on Faith looks at how we can receive what we do not yet possess.

faith with substance Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Time has come to push into what God has for us all! No more sitting back and hoping something good happens. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO — God really impressed me concerning the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Is The Substance Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Brewster on May 10, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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Faith is the substance. This is part 2 showing how we can grab hold of the promises of Christ from the supernatural realm and bring them into the natural realm of life.

FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE PART 2 Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. SUBSTANCE is what pulls things from the supernatural realm into the natural realm for us The more we give ourselves to God - the more we can pull from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

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