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Sermon Series:. Defining Moments Hebrews 11:8-19. Dr. Rick Warren says that faith is, “The confident assurance that God is in control of the future & that He plans what is best for my life because He loves me. ”.
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Defining Moments Hebrews 11:8-19
Dr. Rick Warren says that faith is, “The confident assurance that God is in control of the future & that He plans what is best for my life because He loves me.”
“Faith is not merely your holding on to God? It is God holding on to you. He will not let you go!” E. Stanley Jones “Faith is like radar that sees through the fog—the reality of things at a distance that the human eye cannot see.” CorrieTen Boom.
The Apostle Paul tells us to, “consider Abraham, he believed God & it was credited to him as righteousness (Galatians 3:6). James said that Abraham was “afriend of God.” (James 2:23b).
I. When God Calls Obey - Where? (v8-10). A. Abraham Obeys (v8).
I. When God Calls Obey - Where? (v8-10). A. Abraham Obeys (v8). B. Abraham Stays (v9-10).
I. When God Calls Obey - Where? (v8-10). II. When God Promises Believe- How? (v11-12).
God says, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways.” (Isaiah 55:8).
The Bible says, “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church & in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever & ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20).
I. When God Calls Obey - Where? (v8-10). II. When God Promises Believe- How? (v11-12). III. When God Delays Wait- When (v13-16).
The Bible says, “Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, & in this he brought glory to God. He was absolutely convinced that God was able to do anything he promised.” (Romans 4:20-21).
I. When God Calls Obey - Where? (v8-10). II. When God Promises Believe- How? (v11-12). III. When God Delays Wait - When (v13-16). IV. When God Test Trust - Why? (v17-19).
The Bible says, “Later on God tested Abraham’s faith & obedience. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.” “Take your son, your only son--yes, Isaac, whom you love so much--& go to the land of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will point out to you.” (Genesis 22:1-2).
The Bible says, “Isaac said, “Father?” “Yes, my son,” Abraham replied. “We have the wood & the fire,” said the boy, “but where is the lamb for the sacrifice?” “God will provide a lamb, my son,” Abraham answered & they both went on together.” (Genesis 22:7-8).