Sermons on Abrahams Servant:

Would I Lie To You? (Abraham On Honesty And Lying)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 3, 2006

This passage uses Abraham’s deception as a chance to look at why we fudge the truth so often and what the consequences of our lies are.

- Lies are a common part of our everyday lives. In fact, some of us believe that we can’t function in society without telling our share of “little white lies.” - Abraham here demonstrates aptly for us both the reasons we lie and the consequences of our untruths. WHY WE LIE: 1. We get stuck in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Election Of Israel - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 11, 2024

The Divine Election of Israel - Part 2

Tonight, we will continue our study of Romans Chapter 9. Last week, we opened the study of these vital three chapters, Romans chapters 9-11, as a critical understanding of Israel and her relationship to the new covenant and the church today. And last week, we saw how Paul was in travail over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Brethren

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 17, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Four. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham arranges for a suitable wife for Isaac. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 24 Abraham sends his eldest servant to his relations, to take a wife for his son Isaac. Rebekah meets the servant, who is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 2 of 10.

SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:1-18) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grass Roots Rules About Looking For Greener Grass” A Simple Lesson About Contentment Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022

Thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence? Here's three grassroots rules about wealth that will help us find contentment:

Have you ever heard the phrase, “The grass is greener on the other side of the fence?” It’s tempting to think that other people’s circumstances are better than yours isn’t it? When I was growing up, I would often go to church camp. If you’ve ever had camp food you’ve learned that it “Ain’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 24 - God Has An Online Dating Service! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 3, 2011

The question the servant had to ask was "How do I find someone who will be compatible?" He decided to use GOD'S ONLINE HELP, the best and most successful dating site of all, accessed by the voice activated password - "PRAYER".

Genesis 24 - GOD HAS AN ONLINE DATING SERVICE! - Part 2 "Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match..." The most successful INTERNET DATING SITES today, according to Wikipedia, are very specific concerning those they target. To ensure compatibility many of them are advertised according to RACIAL OR ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter: God The Father And Abraham: Sons Becoming A Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 9, 2023

Just as Abraham was about to carry out the sacrifice, an angel of the Lord stopped him and provided a ram for the sacrifice instead. This act of obedience demonstrated Abraham's great faith and trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, even in the face of a seemingly impossible request.

Well, good morning, and it is amazing to be with you all this morning. Can we just celebrate an empty tomb today? Can we just take a moment and celebrate? Man for me, it is really awesome to be sharing with you this early morning. And as we saw in the series this morning, I also want to reveal an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 7: The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:1-33 1. A couple of months. How long between the two appearances of God (Christophony) to Abraham (17:1 and 18:1). 2. High in the mountains. Where was Abraham living? "The Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre" (18:1). A high mountain plateau where "scrub" oaks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (1of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

Make no mistake about it; some folks lives are more exciting than others. But many live a less exciting life than others. In fact, some people call our age the “Boredom Boom!”

This boredom has driven some people: • To quit their jobs • To quit their marriages • To quit their churches • To turn to drugs and alcohol • To run away from home • To experiment with homosexuality When some people have been exposed to every kind of evil there is, they then ask, “IS THERE ANYTHING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham’s Children In Trouble Part 2 Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

Once a person breaks the law of faith, even if he is a child of Abraham, he will suffer. So the first reason Abraham’s children suffer is because of sin.

ABRAHAM’S CHILDREN IN TROUBLE PART 2 Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are looking at the concluding part of the message entitled, “Abraham’s children in trouble.” Last week, we looked at various reasons a person could be a child of God and yet be in trouble and why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 8, 2013

God worked FOR us in Salvation. God works IN us in Sanctification. God works THRU us in Service.

Saved to Serve [Not to Sit, Soak, & Sour] Ephesians 2:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130310pm.mp3 How can we have a meal ministry? Children's ministry? Nice big building? Sound, ushers, nursery? Thru the service of the body of believers! How will we go forward with other needed ministries ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham, Part 5: You're Going To Be A Dad Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 7, 2014

Abraham receives a staggering promise from God and believes it. God counts it for Abraham's necessary righteousnedd

The Life of Abraham, Part 5: You’re Going to be a Dad Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction In the last lesson, God had given a great victory over those who had captured his nephew Lot. In this episode, Abraham had met this shadowy person named Melchizedek, one greater than Abraham who blessed him for his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Ye Also Therefore Ready Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 24&25

BE YE ALSO THEREFORE READY Matthew 24 v. 42 - ch 25 v. 13 watching - Here we are told to :- watch, to wait and watch, and to work, wait, and watch 1. The purpose for watchfulness v. 42 "for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come" 2. The protection of watchfulness v. 43 i.e. to keep your ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Nelson Mandela: Well Done, Good And Faithful Servant

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 14, 2015

Nelson Mandela chose to persevere in his life’s mission regardless of the cost and hardship, just like Christians everywhere are to persevere in their mission from God regardless of the cost and hardship.

Before I deliver my homily this morning, I’d like to say a few words about the passing of Nelson Mandela this past Thursday. How can I describe in a few words and a few moments what he meant to the people of South Africa and the world? How can I describe his legacy in a short amount of time? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Anglican

Time Marches On Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 5, 2016

This sermon fills in the gap between Lot's rescue and the promised son to Abraham.

A lot can change in 25 years. Twenty-five years ago, I was 40 years old. Crystal was seven. Shane was five. We had been in Denver 2 years. Denver was all farmland. There were three service stations and a Red & White grocery store. There were no fast food restaurants. If you wanted a more modern ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare