Sermons about Genesis 16:1-18:15

When We Try To Play God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 12, 2002

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Sarah thought she knew how to do what God has promised. It ended up blowing up in her face. However when she did do God’s will, she had Isaac

Sarah When We Try and Play God Introduction A. When your planning something big you think of every possible scenario B. You think if this happens then we will use plan a C. If this happens and this happens we will go with plan b D. But if this happens and this happens plan c E. Sarah like to come ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sarah: When God Is Silent Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002

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The most difficult times in life are when God is silent. We must learn to be patient and wait on God. Sarah was a woman in the Bible who learned that it is hard to deal with God especially when he is silent. Contains some valuable lessons to be learn f

Sarah: When God Seems Silent Genesis 16 I’ve told you before the story of John Claypool who in his book The Light Within You tells of his young daughter who was diagnosed with Leukemia and was in a tremendous amount of pain. One night in the hospital she asked him, “Daddy, when will my pain go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Laughter Of Disbelief

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2002

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Nothing is impossible with God.

This past week during some devotional reading, I read an excerpt from one of Fredrick Buechner’s books entitled, Peculiar Treasures: A Biblical Who’s Who and one of the passages that he addresses in the book is our main passage of this morning. "Quantitatively speaking, you don’t find all that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Making Sense Of The Mess In Israel And The Middle East

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2002

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An attempt to clarify the details of the murky situation in Israel and the Middle East.

[This message was written during the unrest in Israel during the spring of 2002.] Our Goal: “Being aware of the situation when you ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem.’” The Two Major Combatants: 1. Israel. - almost exclusively Jewish. - the vast majority of its people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Building Families Of Faith

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 5, 2002

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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

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"An Unlikely Mother"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 11, 2002

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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

Scripture: Genesis 18:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Googol

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 13, 2002

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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

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 30, 2004

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God makes promises that are too hard to keep. But God keeps them.

Genesis 18:1-15 “IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD?” Have you ever heard someone make a promise that seemed unrealistic? Maybe you even laughed to yourself when you heard it. The other day, I saw an advertisement by a construction company that was promising that they would build you a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Assurance Of Living Under God's Covenant Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

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we will read of a new level of revelation that came to Abram about the nature and purposes of God’s works. He gained a deeper understanding of his covenant relationship with God and from that understanding, moved into a deeper obedience that was sustained

Beginnings # 5 Once again, we turn to the book of Beginnings, the book of Genesis, as we continue in this series about foundations that undergird our understanding of this world and our God. Today’s subject matter is both comforting and complex! Our text comes from the 17th chapter of Genesis. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Working With God On Behalf Of Our World Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

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How God used Abraham to make a Difference, partners with God in changing our world

Beginnings # 6 "He Remembered Abraham"- Working With God On Behalf of our World Most Believers want to make a difference in the world of which we are part! We want to see our friends and family come to know God so they share in our hope of eternal life. We want to see sick people healed, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Evidence Of God's Promise

Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Apr 1, 2004

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This sermon reassures us that God does keep his promises.

The evidence of God’s promise Genesis 17 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. 3 And Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-4, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Politically Incorrect Promise

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004

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Trying to see one of today’s great political standoff from a Biblical position, this message presents a look at the Abrahamic covenant and why this ancient promise has such great influence on world politics 3000+ years later.

God’s Politically Incorrect Promise Genesis 17:1-8 Introduction: Israeli vs. Palestinian. Christian vs. Muslim. Jew vs. Everybody in the Middle East. Why is a small country, whose population barely matches the combined populations of Dallas, Houston, Ft. Worth, and San Antonio (all in Texas, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8, Galatians 3:29

Denomination: Baptist

"His Name Is El Shaddia" Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 26, 2004

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El Shaddia is able to make you able to do all things.

WHO IS THIS MAN (part 3) “His Name Is El Shaddia” SERIES TEXT: Hebrews 3:1 INTRODUCTION – If we are going to build a confidence in the principle and process of confession, we must build a confidence in the person of our confession. We must consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

His Name Is El Roi Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 30, 2004

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God sees what you are going through and He cares.

WHO IS THIS MAN (part 4) “His Name Is El Roi” SERIES TEXT: Hebrews 3:1 INTRODUCTION – If we are going to build a confidence in the principle and process of confession, we must build a confidence in the person of our confession. We must consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:6-14

Denomination: Charismatic

God Almighty Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 17, 2003

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3rd in series: El Shaddai - God Almighty. We are like rag dolls in the hands an evil demented child but God is in the business of sustaining people like me and people like you.

Did you see Toy Story? Do you remember the toys? Some were pretty normal – sort of. · There was our hero, Woody, who was afraid he would lose his place in Andy’s life. · Mr. Potato Head had a chip on his shoulder and a face that kept falling off. · There was the dinosaur that wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2, Ruth 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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