Sermons on Abraham Hagar:

The Call To A Life Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

We are on a journey that began the day we received Jesus into our hearts and that will continue until the day we arrive in Heaven. This pilgrimage is, at times, a wonderful thing. At other times, it is difficult. Yet all the time, it is a pilgrimage that

Theme: The Commitment to a Life of Faith Text: Genesis 12: 4-9 Introduction A. Last week we have learned that out of Abram’s miserable spiritual condition God called him to live his life in faith. This gives us the truth that indeed, no one is beyond the touch of God. He is able to come where we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Home

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013

“He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead’” Luke 16:31.

Theme: Going home Text: Luke 16:19-31; Rev. 21:1-5 Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘going home’. A popular saying is that “a man’s home is his castle”, implying that the best place to be is home. This has led many people to have the wrong idea that their home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 5: Tested By The Sins Of Others

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013

You'll have to learn faith in a warring world.

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Tested by the Sins of Others March 3, 2013 A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR: GEN. 14:1-16 “Four kings from the Euphrates valley invaded Palestine and won a battle against three kings there. The kings in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Is A Gift We Receive Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2014

God loved us so much that He gave up His only begotten Son, as the blood-price of our justification. You and I first enter that covenant when we, or our parents and godparents, make covenant promises to God at our baptism.

Thursday of 5th Week in Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei The Gospel of John, more than the Synoptics, clearly states what the Church has always and everywhere taught–Jesus is the fleshly manifestation of the same God who made a covenant of love and fidelity with Abraham. Although Israel turned its ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

Faith 101 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

When someone directs us to do something, before we take the first step, most of us want to know all the details. Abraham didn’t ask; he just kept on moving by faith until he came to this land that was going to one day be Israel.

INTRODUCTION In college, usually the most basic freshman courses are labeled “101.” It may be Algebra 101, History 101, Calculus 101 or something like that. Today I want to teach from Romans 4, some of the basics about faith. My favorite uncle was Uncle Charles, my mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Of All The Options For A Sign, Why Did God Choose Circumcision?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 23, 2013

God could have had Abraham put a tattoo on his arm or any one of a thousand other signs, but instead He chose the sign of circumcision? Why in the world? And, beyond that, what relevance does that have for Christians today?

OF ALL THE POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR A SIGN TO THE ISRAELITES, WHY DID GOD CHOOSE CIRCUMCISION? The promise was a miraculous physical child that would be the father to a physical people, so the sign had to do with sex. - Genesis 17:4-13. - Notice in these verses all the physical signs: - v. 4 – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Make The Most Of Your Blessings Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2011

How can we make the most of our blessings? 1. Rally to help other people (vs. 14-16). 2. Recognize God’s greatness (vs. 17-20). 3. Repay God’s tithe (vs. 20).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 5: Make the Most of Your Blessings Genesis 14:1-20 (reading vs. 14-20) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 21, 2011 BACKGROUND: *The background for our Scripture is war between two groups of kingdoms: Four kings of the East against five ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Your Altars

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Abraham's altars hold great instruction for the modern Christian.

Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

The man who was friendly with God.

Intro: 1. As his UCLA football team suffered through a poor season in the early 1970s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure from alumni and fans.Things got so bad, he remembers with a smile, that friends became hard to find. He said, "My dog was my only true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking A Father

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

We are presented with two choices: so accept God as our Father, or to affiliate with the father of lies.

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, you have chosen the weak things of this world to shame the strong: send your Holy Spirit to enliven my words, and to open our ears, that your Word may fall as seed upon good ground, prepared for planting and ready to yield a good fruit; we ask this in the Name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-46

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Your Calling? Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011

We all are called to ministry by God. Just like with Abraham, God takes us from nothing and shapes us as his man or woman to serve his purposes.

One of the most famous lines in a movie comes from Forrest Gump: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” So true isn’t it? It rings with truth as we think back to our own lives. Turn with me to Genesis 11:27 as we see how this truth is lived out in the lives of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing In Fear Or Faith? Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011

This message reveals the terrible consequences of fear in our lives and the great need we have to evict it with faith in God's promises.

In the famous American classic “the Red Badge of Courage” which takes place during the American Civil War, a young soldier is drilling and preparing with his regiment to go into battle. Days and weeks pass and just drilling. Finally, the day comes when they go marching out. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Abram, Where Are We Going? Series

Contributed by Michael Brady on Nov 3, 2011

A place called Obedience

Abram, where are we going? Preaching 11/6/11 Lord willing In most sermons we get the main point at the end but today I am going to give it at the beginning. Abram, where are we going? Let’s look at Hebrews 11:8 (NIV) 8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 1, 2009

Real faith involves the whole man, & it must include the will. The mind understands the truth, the heart loves the truth, & the will must act on the truth for it to truly be faith.

JAMES 2:21-26 LIVING FAITH [Genesis 15 & 22] Biblical truths demand demonstration in daily life. Real faith, dynamic faith, results in a changed life. James used Abraham and Rahab as examples of dynamic saving faith, since both of them responded in faith to the message of God. Faith is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Reluctant Lot

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013

To show that we need to be excited of GOD's mercies every morning.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you reluctant to receive GOD's mercies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be excited of GOD's mercies every morning. IV. TEXT: Genesis 19:16 (Amplified Bible) But while he lingered, the men seized him and his wife and his two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16

Denomination: Pentecostal