Sermons on Abrahams Descendants:

Look Into The Face Of Christ, And See The Heart Of God.

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 6, 2001

Because we cannot ascend to God (which is attempted during the Christmas season), God descends to us, and gives us meaning and joy.

Luke 2:1-20 Look Into The Face of Christ, and See the Heart of God. Of all the holidays during the calendar year, both secular and religious, I would describe Christmas as a high-effort holiday. We have lots of low-effort holidays, like Memorial Day or Labor Day. How much effort do those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Where God Commands The Blessing - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 6, 2011

Psalm 133 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.

Psalm 133 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Developing A Faith That Lasts

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 12, 2001

A study of the life of Abraham - identifying principles for building a life of faith.

"Developing A Faith That Lasts" Scripture - Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19. INTRODUCTION What does it take to Receive God’s Approval? Or perhaps another way of saying it: what does it take to Make God Happy? Many people, throughout history, have tried to figure this out and have made countless ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: *other

God's Grace In The Ups And Downs Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2012

Throughout our lives, we encounter both triumphs and tragedies. Victories and struggles. In all of them, God’s grace is constant, as we will see through the child God gives Sarah, the comfort God gives Abraham, the water God gives Hagar, and the Salvatio

Events can change IN A MOMENT. Our emotions can go from the top of the world to the bottom of the barrel in flash of time. The year was 1986. By now, the launch of the Space Shuttle was news but not like it was during the first few launches. This launch was different because for the first time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The greatness of Abraham was not moral perfection, but in getting back to God and believing again.

FATHER OF ALL THE FAITHFUL. Romans 4:11-18 11 So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are made right with God by faith. 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-18, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Abraham, Sarah, Ishael, and Hagar represent faith and promise, spirit versus flesh, and grace versus Law. Abraham shows faith by letting his son Ishmael go forever.

Some of you have had the pleasure and/or pain of participating in a step-family. On rare occasions this works out really well and goes smoothly, but most of the time it’s very hard and all the parents and children involved, have major adjustments to make both lifestyle wise and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

A Promise Kept Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 23, 2010

The covenant of law through Moses did not alter the covenant of promise with Abraham. The New Covenant fulfills the promise to bring blessing to all nations through Abraham's Offspring, Jesus Christ.

[To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THREE COVENANTS BETWEEN GOD AND MAN ILLUSTRATION: Letter from Public Works and Government Services, promising me a flag flown on Parliament Hill in approximately 16 years. “A covenant is an unchangeable, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says "Go" Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

First in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

OK, here’s the story: man worships many gods; man hears voice of real God speaking; man drops everything he’s doing and moves away; man has kid at 100 years of age to 90-year-old wife. That story’s a dime a dozen; I’m sure every one of us can identify with it, right? Or not… But consider the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God And Hagar

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Jul 18, 2001

Mother’s Day sermon for the Single Mothers

When we speak of single mothers, we are not referring to the marital status a child’s mother. Nor am I talking about those women who have decided for the child that the father is not necessary. We are not discussing those mothers that believe that Fatherhood is a nonessential role in child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 14, 2009

God wants to be intimate with you today. He wants to reveal his plans for you today but you need to walk with him. God wants us to mature in faith and trust in Him. He is always ready for us waiting to have an intimate relationship with us. Let us take a

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Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Absolutely Convinced

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 7, 2009

What are you absolutely convinced of? In an ever changing world God is calling together a church that is standing firm, walking in faith. Only those who are convinced of who He is will stand.

What are you absolutely convinced of? Some people would say death and taxes; others would say love maybe family, but happens to absolutes when nothing seems to be going right? Inevitably something will come in everyone’s life that will shake him or her to the core, causing him or her to question ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-24

Faith

Contributed by Bernard Jones on Jan 23, 2010

This sermon teaches us about faith that please God.

Faith But without Faith it is impossible to please God; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Heb. 1:6 God has declared that no one can approach Him except it be through Faith. That tells ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing In Leaps And Bounds Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011

Keys to growing in faith: release what is weighing you down, let God be in charge, walk by the eyes of God's Spirit, and receive the promises of God. Lessons learned as Abraham deals with his nephew Lot.

It’s spring – the time to plant. The time to see our first tulips begin to peek out of the ground and in a few weeks start to bloom. I can’t wait! I’m so anxious for the grass to turn green and to smell the flowers. It’s a wonderful time. It’s also a time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Scandalous Righteousness Series

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

The gospel is scandalous!

Intro: 1. I saw a book advertised the other day called, "The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus Christ." I thought if people really knew the gospel, that's exactly what it would appear to be - Scandalous! 2. Amazingly we find these words in the Bible: "7 and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist