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  • Waiting For God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 26,760 views

    This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

    Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

  • Abraham's Promise And The Response

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    Conditions for seeing the fulfillment of God’s promises for your life

    Unit 7 – Journeys Lesson 16 – God’s Promise to Abraham and Abraham’s Response – Gen. 12:2-3; 15:1-6; 18:1-15 For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand the nature of God’s promises and the conditions necessary to receive His blessings. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There ...read more

  • Divine Ability

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,834 views

    Whatever your need, God is able to supply it.

    Divine Ability Scripture Reading: Genesis 18:9-16 Alternative Reading: Daniel 3:12-18 Scripture Text: Genesis 18:14a “Is any thing too hard for the Lord?” Introduction: You might want to ask yourself whether you have a big God or a little God? A little girl listened attentively as her ...read more

  • "Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 12,684 views

    Hospitality--Biblical instruction, Biblical examples, and how this relates to us today.

    “Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers” -a sermon on hospitality Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: We read in the Nativity story, “…there was no room for them at the inn.” Those are familiar words, but this is not a Christmas message. ...read more

  • Laughing Away The Burdens

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 15,121 views

    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

  • The Privileges Of Friendship With God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    Three privileges of being a friend of God.

    “The Privileges of Friendship with God” Genesis 18:1-33 To say that Abraham was God’s friend meant that he was a human being to whom the God of the universe felt close, whom he regarded highly, and with whom He wanted to share some of His intimate thoughts. That God was Abraham’s friend we can ...read more

  • Nothing Is Too Difficult For God

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 16,009 views

    Another message on the awesome power of God!

    Nothing is Too Difficult for God Various Scriptures Introduction My message will be rather brief this morning (no cheering, please!), because given the fact that we will be eating shortly, then have our meeting, I don’t want to keep us any later than necessary. This is not news to you, but I’m ...read more

  • A Googol

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,266 views

    Father’s Day 2002

    A Googol Where have all the dads gone? The June 28, 1993 issue of Time magazine had a cover story on fatherhood in which it examined the changes in “family life”. Fathers used to occupy a greater place in the home but the Industrialization Era changed all ...read more

  • Building Families Of Faith

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 5, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,683 views

    This sermon tells what is necessary to have families that are pleasing to God.

    Introduction The young preacher was shocked to hear the well-known evangelist utter the words; “Yes, I have spent some of the happiest moments of my life in the arms of another man’s wife.” Then, following a pause, the evangelist added, “That woman was my mother.” A few weeks later as the young ...read more

  • "An Unlikely Mother"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 11, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    Today we honor Mother’s certainly Mother’s it is after all Mother’s day….but we would be remiss if we didn’t take the time to celebrate the tenderness warmth and kindness that can be found in women. Women who love the Lord!

    West Greeley Baptist Church May 10 2002 “An unlikely mother” Genesis 18: 10-15 Pastor Mark Hensley 10 Then the Lord [3] said, "I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son." Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him. 11 ...read more

  • Philip: Eight Months Wages

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,106 views

    The Lord molds and tests our faith, so He can use us.

    Philip: Eight Months Wages John 6:5-15 Primary Purpose: God molds our faith, so that He can work through us. Years ago, I was a member of a church that had a group called the "Power Team" come. They are a group of very strong men who do acts of great strength and they also share a good ...read more

  • Laughing Out Loud At God

    Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    If we adopt the Abraham/Sarah pattern of abandoning trust in divine promises, and choosing our preferred detours, and if we laugh at the promises of God, we invite catastrophe, and ensure that God will have the last laugh.

    Laughing Out Loud at God!!?? REV. BILL BOWDLE Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church 09/14/2003 (If you use material from this message, please attribute the quote to the above source, together with the URL web site address as listed in your browser window) [Note: material is formatted by ...read more

  • Realities Of Covenant Series

    Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    God loves people and commits himself to them. It was out of the friendship between God and Abraham that the covenant was cut! He found a man considered barren by biological analysis and made promises to last a thousand generations! This covenant became

    Memory verse: Acts 13:26 "Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent". Background: God loves people and commits himself to them. It was out of the friendship between God and Abraham that the covenant was cut! ...read more

  • Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: A Laughing Faith Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,167 views

    Strengthen your faith by laughter and confidence that God has heard and will intervene in your situation.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 29, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--A Laughing Faith” Genesis 18: INTRODUCTION: If you were to measure your faith on a continuum from 1-10, one being “Faith? What faith?” and 10 being “Faith is my middle name,” where would you rate ...read more

  • Planned Growth Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,850 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 5 of 10.

    PLANNED GROWTH (GEN 17:1-19) Twice Michelle Kwan failed to land the big prize at Winter Olympics Figure Skating Championship. In 1998 she was placed second, and in 2002 she dropped to third. Each time she bravely congratulated the winner, evaluated her condition, and announced her participation in ...read more