Sermons on Abraham Ishmael:

The Patriarchs The Joys And Pains Of The Journey Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016

The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016 The overarching story of Genesis is the promise of a Deliverer whose mission will be to bless the nations by rescuing them from their sinfulness. This comes into focus when God chose Abraham to be the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

This series could be summed up this way...Jesus raised the dead and Mohammad killed the living. Jesus healed the sick and Mohammad harmed the healthy. Jesus released the oppressed and Mohammad enslaved the free! And it’s still happening today!

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 4 Matthew 7:15-20 I just want to go on record as saying again; these 4 weeks have not been a Muslim bashing with hate. But rather it’s been an Islamic exposing with truth. Last week we covered some good ground in order to search out the facts about Islam. Just think for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Adam To Edom (1 Chronicles 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 24, 2025

Does the longest genealogy in the Bible lend historical credibility to scripture?

Does the longest genealogy in the Bible (1 Chronicles 1-9) teach us that humanity really is one large family? Do these family trees lend credibility to the historical accuracy of scripture? Did the male roles evident in these genealogies hurt or strengthen families? Let’s begin in 1 Chronicles ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Sticks To His Plans! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 5, 2008

God will respond to people’s concerns but will always stick to His perfect plan!

In the Book of Isaiah Chapter 14, we can read God’s plans for Israel. Verse 24 of Isaiah 14 states, The LORD Almighty has sworn, "Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will stand.” God told the prophet Jeremiah, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Re-Married Too Soon?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 2, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 25: 1 – 12

Genesis 25: 1 – 12 Re-married too soon? 25 Abraham again took a wife, and her name was Keturah. 2 And she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 Jokshan begot Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim. 4 And the sons of Midian were Ephah, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Which Is It? Law Or Grace

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 3, 2005

It can’t be both. It’s one or the other. Which one do you choose?

Continuing to learn about the NEW COVENANT 2 Cov. – The old Cov.---The law The New COv.- Grace and faith in JESUS This morning you are going to learn- once you’re saved- DON”T NEED THE 10 COMM. MIXING THE 2—IS IN VIOLATION OF THE WHOLE BIBLE Gen. 22:16-18 God made a promise to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study Of Sarah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Sarah’s journey from barrenness to motherhood demonstrates God’s faithfulness. Though she had moments of doubt and impatience, she ultimately trusted God and became the mother of nations. Her life reminds us that God’s promises never fail, even when they seem delayed.

CHARACTER STUDY OF SARAH (SARAI) – WIFE OF ABRAHAM, MOTHER OF ISAAC By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:15-19 "And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-19, Hebrews 11:11, 1 Peter 3:6, Genesis 18:10-15, Genesis 21:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Our Isaac Within Series

Contributed by Jim Garlick on Jul 21, 2017

Walking in the Spirit

Jesus our Isaac within Galatians 4: 21-31 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. But he who was of the bondwoman was born according to the flesh, and he of the freewoman ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Is Divine Forgiveness A Do-Over?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2013

A look at how God's forgiveness does not always undo the consequences of our sin.

OUR QUESTION: Why won’t God fix my problem? - We see Him blessing others and wonder why those same blessings are flowing toward us. - We see God move powerfully in another’s life and we wonder, “Why not me?” The problem might hearken back to past mistakes. - There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness Is An Oily Beard

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2022

What does oil on Aaron's beard have to do with the unity of God's people?

OPEN: When Abraham Lincoln was running for President in 1860, he received a letter from an 11-year-old girl that some believe helped get him elected President. The young girl urged him to grow a beard because she believed it would hide the homeliness of his face and improve his chances. Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 25- Arise And Go Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 13, 2024

Once the fish had vomited Jonah out, God’s call came to the prophet to arise and go to Nineveh and preach to the people. God’s call to the church is to take the good news of the gospel to those outside. May we too arise and go to fulfill the great commission of Jesus.

We read in Jonah 3:1-2, Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.”(ESV) These are the words of God to Jonah after the fish vomited him out onto the shore. We are not sure in what ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-2, Luke 3:2, Jeremiah 18:1-2, Genesis 35:1, Genesis 13:17, Joshua 1:2, Joshua 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Great Cloud Of Witnesses: Faith-Living Vs. Me Centered Life Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024

How to walk "by faith" in a me centered world

Faith is a mystery to the world. It seems crazy. It seems stupid. But I’ll tell ya what’s stupid. I’ll ya what’s dumb. What’s dumb is trying to control my own life and manipulating events to make things I want happen. It just doesn’t work. And even if it does work, I’m not happy. I get exactly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12, Hebrews 11:32-38, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Name You Can Trust Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2017

This sermon explores the spiritual lessons from Genesis 17 as God reveals Himself as El Shaddai and changes Abram and Sarai's names.

Introduction: A. One day, a woman pregnant with twins got into a car accident and fell into a deep coma for 6 months. 1. When she awoke from the coma and saw that she was no longer pregnant and she frantically asked the doctor about her babies. 2. The doctor replied, “Ma’am your twins are fine, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Pain To Power Battered, Beaten And Rejected But Not Abandoned

Contributed by Simone Williams on Jan 26, 2004

Women’s Conference message

Pain – A feeling of being hurt, suffering to have a bad effect on do damage or harm to Power – great ability to do or act, authority, influence, control, strength or force over something or someone Abandoned – Give-up entirely leave without intending to return Rejected – Throw away as useless or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Loving Kindness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 8, 2022

Approaching this Mother’s Day message, two distinct things came to mind. The first was the lovingkindness of God, and the second was the story of Hagar. Therefore, what we will be looking at is then Hagar and the lovingkindness of God.

God’s Loving Kindness Psalm 63:3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b38ttun-apc As I was approaching what to say for this Mother’s Day message, two distinct things came as I was in prayer. The first was to look at the lovingkindness of God, and the second was the story of Hagar. Now, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3, Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 43:1, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 107:43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare