Sermons on Abraham Did Not Wait For God:

Why Do I Have To Wait?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 4, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 2: 1 – 26

Exodus 2: 1 – 26 Why do I have to wait? 2 And a man of the house of Levi went and took as wife a daughter of Levi. 2 So the woman conceived and bore a son. And when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him three months. 3 But when she could no longer hide him, she took an ark of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Defining The Relationship

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Abraham's Journey of Faith

Defining the Relationship Genesis 12-22 After college, when I finished graduate school, I moved home, back from the Carolinas to PA. I started attending an EV Free church in Hershey and became involved in their young adult program. I noticed this lively, vivacious blonde named Ronda, and started ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosting God

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 26, 2024

On the outside, Abraham's tent was a small tent, but his heart inside was a big enough resting place to host the God of the universe. Abraham's heart hosted God, whom the entire universe itself is not sufficient to host.

Then the Lord appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. Genesis 18:1 On the outside, Abraham's tent was a small tent, but his heart inside was a big enough resting place to host the God of the universe. Abraham's heart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1

Clothed With Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2015

The first in a series about living in the light of the resurrection. How did it feel to be a disciple of Jesus who followed Him, loved Him, lost Him, and then experienced His resurrection and the promise of the Holy Spirit?

Clothed With Power - April 12, 2015 Sermon - Luke 24:33-49 It’s the first Sunday after Easter, and I’m going to ask us all here today to use our imaginations, to engage our minds and hearts and souls as we consider what it means to live in the light of the resurrection of our Saviour. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Here; Did You Notice?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

We need to take time to intentionally focus on God because... "when we obey, when we accept, when we pause, when we awaken, when we realize and recognize and receive, love transforms everything."

I am Here; Did You Notice? August 12, 2012 Intro: I am learning a valuable lesson lately – about things I’ve never noticed. Things I’ve taken for granted for a long time. Things that have been around, doing their job, with never a celebration or a word of thanks or the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Here; Did You Notice?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

We need to take time to intentionally focus on God because... "when we obey, when we accept, when we pause, when we awaken, when we realize and recognize and receive, love transforms everything."

I am Here; Did You Notice? August 12, 2012 Intro: I am learning a valuable lesson lately – about things I’ve never noticed. Things I’ve taken for granted for a long time. Things that have been around, doing their job, with never a celebration or a word of thanks or the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007

How long will we hold the deed to a land the enemy occupies?

As the children of Israel finally begin to take possession of their inheritance, we find that there are seven tribes that for some reason, have failed to receive their inheritance. The same problem exists in the church today, there are many of Gods people who are living sub standard lives because ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-4, Joshua 18:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2012

The present situation of rejection by Abraham's physical seed reproduces a pattern of divine action which has been unfolded often enough in the past. Through God's choice of Isaac but not his brother Ishmael, & Jacob instead of his older brother Esau, Go

ROMANS 9: 6-13 THE CHOICE OF GOD [Genesis 18:9-19] If the Jews have rejected and crucified Jesus, the Son of God, does that mean God's purposes were frustrated and His plan defeated? Paul provides an argument from ancient biblical history to prove otherwise. The present situation of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

God calls us by name.

Abraham: What’s In a Name? Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16 Reader’s Digest is full of interesting little tid-bits of information—some enlightening, some challenging, but most always, funny. They appear at the end of articles as little slices of life that readers have submitted in hopes of being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Land Of Beginning Again

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 15, 2003

For New Year’s: a participatory sermon, raising the questions: [1] What comfort zone is God calling you to leave? [2] What frightens you most about what God is calling you toward? [3] In what ways have you resisted God’s desire to bless you? [4] How is G

Every now and then God does something which guarantees that those among whom He is working will never be the same again. Whatever it is that He does may seem small and insignificant at the time, but after a while you come to realize that He has done something which has changed everything. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Psalm 137:1

Denomination: Baptist

His Purpose – Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2015

Jesus gave witness to God's love through His actions.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 13, 2015 Date Preached: March 15, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: His Purpose – Why did Jesus Come ? Text: Luke 19:1-10 (NLT) ETS: Jesus gives witness to God’s love thru His actions! ESS: We must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Am I And How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2006

We are who we are by God’s grace. He is the Father of Lights who gives every good and perfect gift. I am here because of His great love.

Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Pastor Jim May Victor Borge told about a couple going on vacation, standing in line waiting to check their bags at the airline counter. The man said to the wife, "I wish we had brought the piano." She said, "Why? We’ve got sixteen suitcases already!" He said, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I’m Waiting On A Yes

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 21, 2021

Waiting on the Lord to hear your request, and increase your faith

My brothers and sisters, this text is toned and tenured with faith as the component that brings the miracle to life, and so against the backdrop of the famous faith text of Hebrews 11:1 as it says, now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. From this verse we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob … Joseph … And You Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2013

Though this message focuses on Joseph being sold into Egypt, it also takes a quick look at his father, grandfather and great grandfather to show how God treated each of them in unique ways.

The God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob … Joseph … and You CHCC: January 20, 2013 Genesis 30-50 Today is week 3 of a 17-week sermon series called "The Story" that will take us through the Old Testament. Last Sunday, Ronnie talked about Abraham. This week we’ll focus on Joseph ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Plot & The Promise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

Abraham and Sarah think they know best how to fulfill Gods promise. Doing things our way can have unintended consequences.

What happens when God doesnt move fast enough for us? Do we wait patiently or do we start thinking - "maybe I was supposed to do something." In the end we muck it up by inventing answers to prayers. Thats what happens to Abram and Sarai - and it almost ruins the family. Fortunately, God is in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel