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"Faith of
Abraham

Depiction of the altar of worship
at Shechem
(www.dusktodawnpublications.com)
Review of central ideas from prior weeks:
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Those who have faith in God will show it by obeying God's
commands
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When we stumble in our faith (and we will), God
remains faithful to us.
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When
we live by faith, we trust in God and not in ourselves.
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As we
live by faith, our faith keeps growing.
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God
can be trusted to keep His promises.
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Our
greatest reason to give thanks is the unchanging nature and
character of God.
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Faith
requires us to patiently trust God.
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Faith
grows stronger as we know God better.
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Faith
doesn't doubt God's promises because nothing is too difficult
for God.
Date
(to listen, click on date)
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Title and Message Outline
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01.29.12 |
"Bragging Rights"
Jeremiah 9:23-24
1. What not to boast in
a) ________________________
b) ________________________
c) ________________________
2. What we should boast in
a) Knowing and understanding God - Scripture
1. __________________________________
2. __________________________________
3. __________________________________
4. __________________________________
5. __________________________________
b) Knowing and understand God
Quotes from Charles Spurgeon,
A. W. Tozer & J. I. Packer
c) Knowing and understanding God - How?
1. God's
_____________________________
2. God's
_____________________________
3. What do we learn about God
a. He is ________________________________
b. He is ________________________________
c. He is ________________________________ |
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02.05.12 |
"The Proper ID"
Central Idea: In water baptism believers
identify themselves with Jesus Christ.
Baptism is...
1) ____________________(Matthew 28:18-20)
2) _______________ about __________________
3) about __________________________ (Romans 6:3-7)
Application:
1) If you have never trusted Christ as your personal Savior,
______________________________________________.
2) If you have trusted Christ but have not been baptized,
______________________________________________.
3) If you have believed and been baptized,
______________________________________________.
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02.12.12 |
"Disobedience Déjà Vu"
(Genesis 20:1-18)
Central Idea: Consistent faith protects us
against sin.
1. Déjà
Vu (1-2)
2. God confronts Abimelech (3-8)
3. Abimelech confronts Abraham (9-18)
• Abraham's
excuses show a lack of faith
1. Not willing to trust God _______________________.
2. Not willing to trust God _______________________.
3. Not willing to trust God _______________________.
Faith Lesson:
God wants us to have faith in Him for ________________ and
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02.19.12 |
"Promise Keeper"
(Genesis 21:1-7)
Central Idea: God always keeps His
promises.
1. God provides the promised son
(1-2)
2. Abraham obeys (3-5)
3. Sarah rejoices (6-7)
Faith Lessons:
1. God _________________ keeps His
promises.
Understanding God's promises:
a) Not all of the Bible's promises are
_________________ to all people.
b) Is the promise
_________________ or __________________?
c) Is the promise
_________________ or __________________?
2. God always keeps His promises, in His
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