Sermons on Abraham Abimelech:

Pursue Your Destiny Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2018

By faith pursue salvation and the city of God like Noah and Abraham did.

Who needs a parachute when you’re jumping from a plane at 25,000 feet above the ground? Apparently, not Luke Aikens. He did it two years ago on August 1, 2016. Take a look! (Show Video: Skydiver Plunges 25,000 Feet with No Parachute; www.youtube.com/watch?v=-67NC9F-_NU) Luke Aikins plummeted from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New Encounter With God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 10, 2021

Next in series on Genesis, examines Abraham's encounter with God.

Genesis 17 - Read Genesis 16:15 - 17:1 Abram was 86 years old when he and Sarai decided they would help God. He was 86 years old when he last heard from God. We read in chapter 17 and verse 1 that Abram was 99 years old when God next spoke to him again. 13 years without hearing from God. 13 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace From Galatians (11 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

Paul knew how much these Galatians held Abraham in high esteem.

He takes this knowledge that they had of Abraham and uses it as he makes his third of the five appeals to them. Paul had no problem regarding the spiritual roots believers have in Abraham, because God's promises were clearly made to him. But he wanted them to know that having the PROMISED ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become The Friend Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 30, 2015

There is one man in the Bible who is said to be the friend of God. His name is Abraham. How did he become the friend of God? Romans 4 is all about Abraham, and will provide us the answer.

How to Become the Friend of God Romans 4 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. John 15:13 states, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” If this is true, then all of us have a mighty good friend this morning, and that friend is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

15. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 4-12 - Messages In Romans – The Faith Of Abraham Reckoned As Righteousness Leading To Blessing (Us Too!) - Message 15 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 6, 2024

This lovely passage examines the faith that is for Jew and Gentile. Faith will reckon one as righteous and that follows in Abraham’s footsteps. There is no sin penalty on the account on the one who believes in the Saviour and whose sins are forgiven.

15. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 4-12 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM RECKONED AS RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADING TO BLESSING (US TOO!) - MESSAGE 15 [A]. RIGHTEOUS RECKONING AND A CLEAN ACCOUNT WITH GOD {{Romans 4:4 “Now to the one who works, his wage is not reckoned as a favour, but as what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:4-8, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 13:5-6, John 14:1, Psalm 32:1-2, James 2:20, James 2:26, James 2:18, Numbers 14:18, Romans 4:9-12, Galatians 3:29, Genesis 15:5-6, Deuteronomy 11:22-29, Joshua 8:30-35, Romans 4:9-11, Genesis 17:3-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Altars Series

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Apr 3, 2001

Looking at Abraham’s life we see that everywhere he went he built altars. We will look at what this ’building of altars’ represents and the various different places we must build altars.

(1) INTRODUCTION: *True worship takes place in the context of obedience to God (Genesis 12:1-5) - not merely a feeling or a form. For Abraham it was in the process of obeying God’s prompting to go to the land of Canaan. We cannot truly worship God unless we are in the place of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10

Denomination: *other

Finding Jehovah Jireh Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 23, 2004

This stewardship sermon uses the Example of Abraham’s offering of Isaac to introduce the principle of Jehovah Jireh (the Lord Provides) adding principles from Haggai 1 and Malachi 3 to teach the value of tithing.

Finding “Jehovah Jireh” (An original sermon by Ed Skidmore) Genesis 22:1-14 03-16-03 (During Offering Time:) SKIT: Angel Education: Many of us have heard the phrase: Jehovah Jireh. The origin of that phrase is found in Genesis chapter 22. God tested Abraham’s obedience and faith by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

’tis The Season To Walk With God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2011

In this message, let’s think about three men who walked with God. 1- Enoch’s walk of evangelism 2- Noah’s walk of obedience 3- Abraham’s walk of faith

INTRO.- ILL.- Some guy said: We work out too much. We waste time. A friend of mine runs marathons. He always talks about this "runner’s high." But he has to go 26 miles for it. That’s why I smoke and drink. I get the same feeling from a flight of stairs. ILL.- Deciding to take up jogging, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise And The Problem Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2023

Abraham was a great man of faith... but not always. Sometimes his struggles with believing God's promises undermined his life and his family. But what did God do when Abraham struggled?

A preacher who was new to town and had dropped off his suit at the dry-cleaners. Later that week, he came back to pick up his suit, and the woman behind the counter said. “That will be $10.50.” “Oh my,” said the preacher. “I only have $9. Would it be alright if I came back later with the rest?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

God tested the Israelites in the desert to know what was in their hearts, and tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. God allows external hardships or difficult situations produce good qualities in us.

Opening illustration: Illustrate the difference between Temptation and Trial. Introduction: In the New Testament, the same Greek word (peirazo) is used for trial, test, and temptation. The basic meaning of peirazo is to test something to determine its response, value, or character. When peirazo is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hagar Shuffle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2004

Doubt is terrible thing that can cause people to do things they would otherwise avoid. Examination of Sarai’s doubt and how to avoid the trouble it brought.

OPEN: THE SINKING SODA Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks 1. Fill a pitcher about 2/3 full of water (you can also use a large bowl or aquarium). 2. Set a can of regular soda in one of the pitchers. It will sink to the bottom. If it doesn’t sink, tilt it to release any air bubbles caught ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ishmael Idea Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2004

What happens when God’s people don’t stand up for what they know is right?

OPEN: Henry Ward Beecher was a very famous preacher in his day. When he was a boy, it is said that the teacher in the school he attended asked a classmate a question The boy answered, but his teacher became visibly upset with his answer and cried testily: "Sit down!" This frightened the boy… ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Request God Never Turns Down Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2013

We don't have to look at Jesus's promise "Seek and you shall find" like a disappointed kid at Christmas, but with the light of faith. There's at least one prayer we always get a "yes" to.

Thursday of 27th Week in Course Lumen Fidei Today’s Gospel is written for adults, but the problem is that even in old age we tend to read it like an eight-year-old waiting for Christmas. We read “Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Catholic

Learning A Lot From Lot

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 26, 2013

Lot's life demonstrates where we go when we look at what we like instead of looking up for the Lord's guidance. Loving God is learned through life's challenges more than life's pleasures.

Lot’s name is mentioned only 4 times in the New Testament. Three times in Luke 17 and once in 2 Peter 2:7. In both places the scriptures are talking about God’s judgment. Here are the places and contexts: Luke 17: 26 And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so it will be also in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 7, "I Am’ S” In John’s Gospel

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Today I want to talk for a little while on the 7 "I AM’S" that we find in the gospel of John. Let me point out first of all that the number [7] in the Bible is the number of completion and perfection, and certainly every thing about the Lord Jesus was a

JOHN 6:35 THE 7 “I AM’ S” IN JOHN’S GOSPEL JOHN 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger;-- Today I want to talk for a little while on the “7 I AM’S” that we find in the gospel of John. Let me point out first of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist