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  • Against All Odds

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,884 views

    This sermon shows how Abraham believed God in spite of a hopless situation. It also shows how we can believe God when things look hopless to us.

    It is easy to believe God when we can see a physical answer to our situation. Such as believing for : A job when unemployment is low, Healing when your doctor has prescribed medicine, God’s provision when you just inherited $1 million. On the other end of the spectrum, some things are ...read more

  • Faith - It's All About Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 168 ratings
     | 21,544 views

    To this point in Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, Paul has stressed faith as the way -- the only way -- to salvation.

    To this point in Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, Paul has stressed faith as the way -- the only way -- to salvation. To counter any arguments from Jewish Christians in the congregation, Paul used the example of Abraham as one who was made right with God -- justified -- by faith. In our study ...read more

  • Abraham-An Example Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    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

  • Dare To Decide

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 29, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, there is none like unto the Lord our God-None has such a command as he has over all creatures, nor is any so ready to forgive those that humble themsel

    Dare to Decide "Be it according to thy word." Ex 8:10 And he said, To morrow. And he said, [Be it] according to thy word: that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God. Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, ...read more

  • The Choice Of Faith

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 102 ratings
     | 8,377 views

    Faith is a choice we have to make, even when life disappoints us. We can choose faith, or discouragement. The choice of faith is what God is pleased with, and responds to.

    Life is not always easy. It’s not always fair, nor is it always kind. Life can take some twists and turns that we are simply not prepared for. And although we know that life can be cruel and disappointing, it seems that we are rarely ever prepared for things to go wrong. One of the facts of life ...read more

  • Llamando Lo Que No Es Como Si Es

    Contributed by Hector Rodriguez on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    Spanish sermon, on calling what is not, and it is.on how Abraham not only believed in God, but also believed God.

    Texto: Romanos 4:17 Génesis 15:4-5 Hebreos 11:1,6 Pastor: Héctor. M Rodríguez Introducción: ¿Cuántos aquí quieren ser amigos de Dios? Abraham era amigo de Dios, La Biblia dice que Abraham le creyó a Dios, y le fue contado por justicia.Estos son tiempos de que la ...read more

  • Imitating The Faith Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    Fifth in the romans series dealing with Abraham’s faith.

    Chico Alliance Church June 10, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Imitating the Faith of Abraham” Romans 4:1-25 The theme of Romans is the “righteousness of God.” God will restore righteousness throughout His creation. • Righteousness of God – His very nature • Righteousness by God – an absolute universal ...read more

  • The Triumph Of Faith Over Reason

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    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

  • The Father Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,426 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

  • Stagger Not!

    Contributed by Greg Madden on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,591 views

    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

  • Confronting Your Future As If It Were Now

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,869 views

    A right now message for your next time.

    Confronting Your Future As If It Were Now INTRODUCTION IN THIS DAY AND HOUR THAT WE ARE IN; THE PROPHETIC WORD IS; "PROCESS." WHICH ARE THE STEPS OR GRADATIONS OF GOING TO OR UP. AS ONE OF THE GREAT THEOLOGIANS HAVE SAID, "NEVER LOOK AT WHAT YOU’RE GOING THROUGH BUT RATHER LOOK AT WHERE YOU’RE ...read more

  • Flesh

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    . Paul has already made it clear that there must be an inward change of heart and obedience to the law, and that mere external observances can never save a lost sinner. Now Paul proceeds to show how Abraham was pronounced righteous before he was circumc

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can ...read more

  • The Promise Granted Through Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,983 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

  • The Great Cover Up - Once For All Victory Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    Experience the victory that could only be obtained one way; a victory which we could not have won; a victory which must be accepted in order to free us from our bondage to sin.

    “The Great Cover Up – Victory Once for All” Romans 4:13-25 Last week we began a series on Breaking the Stronghold of Sin in our lives. I challenged you last week to uncover the lie that you’ve been living. We discovered that we often believe that we’re ok on our own, that we’re not that bad and ...read more

  • "Being Fully Persuaded" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,110 views

    It is important for Fathers to be fully persuaded of their faith in God in order to set an example for their children.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Father’s Day Message June 16, 2002 “Being Fully Persuaded” Romans 4:13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. You can probably look back and remember some of the “words of wisdom” your father said to you over the years. You probably have at one time or another ...read more