A Misdirected Faith, Part 2 of 2 (Strength for the Journey)
August 19, 2013
Sarah’s idea to have Abraham father a promised heir through her maid backfired. Anger and bitterness replaced the peace that once reigned in their home. Hagar runs away to escape the torment, only to find comfort from an unexpected place. Find out more in this message by Pastor Lutzer.
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Sometimes, we second-guess God. Knowing what His will is, we may try to engineer circumstances to bring it to pass, and that’s what Abraham did when God said he would have numberless offspring. Since his wife was past childbearing years, he took her advice and slept with their Egyptian maid Hagar. The result produced consequences that are still with us today.
August 16, 2013
Most legal covenants between two parties require both to be faithful to the promises they have made to each other. But there is another covenant. In Genesis 15, God makes an unconditional covenant with Abraham. God says He will do what He promises—no matter what. And the Lord never goes back on a promise. In today’s message, Pastor Lutzer will show us why that covenant means that the work of Jesus is all that’s needed for a believer to gain eternal life.
August 15, 2013
Every test that you and I face in the Christian life comes down to two questions—one: “Is God trustworthy?” and two: “Can I trust God?” As Pastor Lutzer continues his series on Abraham, we’ll learn that God is completely trustworthy, and that we can, indeed, trust Him with everything.
August 14, 2013
In Genesis 14 we meet two kings. Abraham chose to follow the righteous King of Salem, Melchizedek . Lot chose to follow the worldly King of Sodom. Today, we too have to decide which king to follow: King Jesus or the world. In today’s message, learn the outcome of Abraham and Lot’s different decisions.
August 13, 2013
The book of Genesis is a book of beginnings. We see the creation, the Fall, and the first mention of God’s intent to provide a Redeemer through a nation of His choosing. Abraham, who would be the father of many nations, was tested over and over again. In today’s message, we’ll see Abraham victorious in battle, and generous when facing another man of God.
August 12, 2013
Abraham and Lot part ways. Lot deferred to his greed; Abraham deferred to God. In today’s message we’ll learn that there’s a difference between what you take and what God gives you.
August 9, 2013
After backsliding in Egypt, Abraham is back in fellowship with God, and his renewed faith is clearly seen during a dispute with his nephew Lot. In today’s message we’ll learn the difference between these two men—and the differences in where they placed their faith.
August 8, 2013
Abraham’s first test of faith and trust in God comes without warning and without instructions. God wants to see what kind of response Abraham is going to have. And Abraham fails his first test.
August 7, 2013
A call of God has to supersede a call to our immediate families. In the life of Abraham, the call of God was even more important than his country or kindred. In today’s message, we’ll learn about a test that showed whether or not Abraham really learned to trust God.
August 6, 2013
People make promises all the time and break them. New Year’s resolutions are prime examples. But when God makes a promise, you can trust that He’ll come through on it. God chose Abraham, telling him that all the earth would be blessed through his posterity—but Abraham would only ever see that promise fulfilled through the eyes of faith.
August 5, 2013
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