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Laughing With God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fifth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Cross a pessimist with a comedian and you get Woody Allen. His brand of off-beat, self-deprecating, hang-dog humor can be sometimes insightful, sometimes depressing, but usually, pretty funny. A sampling of his best one-liners: “I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam: I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lesson 12: When Death Tests Your Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The only woman. Sarah is the only woman in the Bible whose age is given. "Sarah was a hundred and seven and twenty years old" (32:1). 2. 37 years. Sarah influenced her only son into manhood. Isaac was born when she was 90 years old. 3. 87 years. Sarah followed her husband in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: The Separation Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:9-21 1. What was the relationship between Sarah and Hagar? Confrontation. "Sarah dealt harshly with her" (16:6). "Ishmael the son of Hagar mocked (punched) the son of Sarah" (21:9). 2. What did Sarah ask Abraham to do to Hagar? Throw her out. "Cast out this bondwoman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Good News And Good Laughs? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 18, 2021

Abraham saw three Visitors near his tent. How he, Sarah, and the Visitors interacted makes for a very interesting story. One of these Visitors had a special message for Abraham and for Sarah.

Introduction: Genesis 17 describes two events in Abram’s life which took place after Ishamel was born. First, God appeared to him and revealed another of His Names as “the Almighty God” or “El Shaddai”. Then, God established a covenant (firm and binding contract) with Abram, God changed Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Day Story

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 31, 2004

How would it feel to sacrifice your own son? What kind of faith did Abraham have?

A FATHER’S DAY STORY The man was already tired after walking only a few hours. He knew that it was going to be a long and very weary journey. As he gazed ahead he did not notice much of what was going on about him. He was concentrating on what was in the distance. As they traveled he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-15

Denomination: Adventist

Abraham: The Father Of Our Faith

Contributed by Brian Deida on Apr 26, 2004

How can Abraham be the father of our Christian faith? This exegetical report goes indepth on how.

Abraham: The Father of our Faith? An in depth analysis of Romans 4:3 Is it faith or the law? NT 402SN Prof. Bryan McIntosh Baptist College of Florida Report Due on the 28th of May, 2004. As stated in Syllabus for Completion of Course Submitted by Brian A. Deida Table of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Friend

Contributed by Darryl Mcauley on Mar 27, 2003

This is a monlogue in the 1st person on the life and character of Abraham

Mes #: 300303 File #: The Life Of Abraham Text: Genesis 12-25 Title: God’s Friend The Life of Abraham March 30, 2003 Some have called me a friend of God. God has been so important to me, and I enjoy fellowship with Him and I like to be considered God’s friend. It has been such a journey ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006

Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

“A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:1-33 1. A couple of months. How long between the two appearances of God (Christophony) to Abraham (17:1 and 18:1). 2. High in the mountains. Where was Abraham living? "The Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre" (18:1). A high mountain plateau where "scrub" oaks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

We Have An Illogically Logical Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 7, 2002

how Abraham’s faith was able to take God at his Word and so can we

June 9, 2002 Romans 4:18-25 Beyond all hope, Abraham in hope believed he would be the father of many nations, right in line with what had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Last And Best Laugh Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

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

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Champions Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

As champions of the cross we are to lift high the cross of Christ.

Champions Of The Cross Text: Philippians 3:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: British Pastor and Scholar John Stott, in his book The Cross of Christ, wrote about the centrality of the Cross in the Christian Faith. He wrote, "...the cross transforms everything. It gives us a new worshipping ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham's Struggle To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 19, 2008

Abraham is not really a "bad boy" but he did have some occasions when he had trouble making good decisions. What can he teach us when he did obey God and was ready to sacrifice his son?

Abraham’s Struggle to Be Faithful Genesis 22:1-19 February 17, 2008 One of the greatest privileges I have had in my adult life is to visit the Holy Land. It was a relatively short trip, but we traveled from Jerusalem down to the Dead Sea and the desert fortress of Masada, up along the Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham: What Is Your Faith Made Of? Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007

From the "Heroes" Series: A message on the testing of Our Faith based on the life of Abraham - Hebrews 11:11-19; Genesis 15:1-6; Genesis 22.

WE finished last week, talking about the Life of Abraham with a PROMISE. God had promised Abraham that from His own flesh and blood, He would build for himself a great nation of people…and would give to them the land of Canaan that He had led Abraham to. There was one little problem. Abraham’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: Renewed Promise

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION (Genesis 17:1-27) 1. Rebellion. What does the number 13 imply? "Abraham was eighty-six-years-old when Ishmael was born" (16:16 ELT). "When Abraham was ninety-nine-years-old, the Lord the Almighty appeared to him" (17:1). 2. Outside God’s will. What was God’s plan for Ishmael? "As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist