Sermons on Abraham Lincoln:

When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

God Shows Us The Way To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2012

1. God makes a revelation to us. 2. We make our requests to God. 3. God makes the right response.

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 10: God Shows Us the Way to Pray Genesis 18:1-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 25, 2012 BACKGROUND: *What would you do if the Lord came to lunch? -- That’s the question we answered last week in the first part of Genesis 18. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Patriarchs Those Sins That Plague Us Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs Those Sins that Plague us Genesis 21 David Taylor June 19, 2016

The Patriarchs Those Sins that Plague us Genesis 21 David Taylor June 19, 2016 Two themes run through Genesis. The first is the mission of rescuing the nations from their sinfulness and the promise of a deliverer, the Messiah. This comes into focus when God chooses Abraham to be the one through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles Of Peacemaking

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 20, 2007

Retaliation is so easy to do and such a natural reaction to insult and injury. But Christ shows us how to be supernatural in our response to hurt to show the real love and power of Christ in our lives. Being changed doesn’t just mean on the outside, but

Principles of Peacemaking Griffith Baptist Church – 10/28/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Purpose: We should not think of retaliation but of peace for the cause of Christ. The Introduction When he was an attorney, Abraham Lincoln was once approached by a man who passionately insisted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011

In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do You Want To Go Today?

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001

A challenge to youth to allow God to be a part of there future.

Where Do You Want To Go Today? Text: 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012

At the end of the day, recovery begins with a public declaration of dependence on God.

Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html If you haven’t been here, we’re in a series called Recovery Road. Essentially, we’re taking a pause in our normal sermons and messages to talk about what’s on everybody’s mind in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Champion

Contributed by Namanya Dan on May 30, 2013

In everything you you, strive to do your best, but above all become a champion of Jesus.

BECOMING A CHAMPION It is said of Abraham Lincoln, that before he became one of the greatest presidents America has ever had, that he tried but failed in many different positions, but with the spirit of determination, he was able to become the president of this country in 1860. Abraham had in him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Adventist

Saved By Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 23, 2025

Our justification, our salvation is not a performance-based salvation. We are saved by faith.

We all agree that God is perfectly holy. We know that we are sinners, and we are unclean and not worthy to stand before Holy God. We know all have sinned and are separated from God, but how do we become righteous? The word for righteous used here in Romans chapter 4 is justified. It means to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Romans 4:1-3, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 13:16, Genesis 15:2-3, Genesis 15:4-6, Romans 4:4-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 32:1-2, Galatians 3:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Free At Last! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The apostle Paul uses the issue of slavery to simply illustrate and demonstrate how sometimes people can be in bondage to sin, and then how we need to be in servitude to God.

INTRODUCTION I would like to make a statement in light of what’s happening in our nation. I would like to request that there not be any response to what I say. I don’t want any applause, boos or hisses or whatever the case might be. After I read this statement, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

A true unity in the Lord is something we must never take for granted, and something for which we ought always to pray and work

A few weeks ago another pastor told me, "Dan, things are not going the best at my church. It seems there is always controversy and division over something or someone. But, I guess church fights are normal. From what I understand, it is unusual for a congregation to go more than two years without a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Growth Through Resistance Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2016

Message 5The story of Moses and the troubles with God's people he went through after he answered God's call, The troubles we have in God's will make us stronger.

Moses 5 GROWTH THROUGH RESISTANCE Exodus 5:1-7:5\ C. The Salvation 6. Problems That Abound 5:1-7:5 1) The Arrogance of Defiance 5:1-14 2) The Anguish of Doubt a. Anger Against Moses 5:15-21 b. Anguish From Moses 5:22-23 3) The Announcement of Deliverance 6:1-7:5 a. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God, Old Men, And Old Ladies Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025

God loves multi-generational churches and He proves it in the Book of Titus as He specifically addresses the blessing and influence of the young and old. How can godly older people help my faith grow strong?

One of my favorite country songs is a song written by Toby Keith. It was featured in the movie “The Mule.” The title is: “Don’t Let the Old Man In.” (Any of you ever heard the song?) The song was inspired by a conversation that Toby had with Clint Eastwood. Toby met Clint at a celebrity golf ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Voice To A Dying Nation Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 15, 2010

A faithful prophet speaks to a faltering nation about a forgiving God.

A DYNAMIC VOICE TO A DYING NATION JEREMIAH 1:1-19 INTRODUCTION: Jeremiah was a man who was: I. Trained for the times (v.1-8) A. His Identification B. His Revelation C. His Duration D. His Formation E. His Hesitation II. Touched for the task (v.9-10) A. The Touch B. The Task III. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Our Master

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 16, 2023

We are slaves or servants of whom we obey. We must choose carefully.

Choosing Our Master Carefully There is a story of Abraham Lincoln visiting a Southern slave market. Supposedly, Lincoln walked up to a young African girl on the auction block and looked her in the eye. She looked back in anger at her presumed purchaser. The future president did pay her price, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ