Sermons on Abraham Sarah:

Tested By Family Squabbles: Lesson 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise And The Problem Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2023

Abraham was a great man of faith... but not always. Sometimes his struggles with believing God's promises undermined his life and his family. But what did God do when Abraham struggled?

A preacher who was new to town and had dropped off his suit at the dry-cleaners. Later that week, he came back to pick up his suit, and the woman behind the counter said. “That will be $10.50.” “Oh my,” said the preacher. “I only have $9. Would it be alright if I came back later with the rest?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ishmael.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2023

The on-going contention between the son of Hagar, and the seed of Sarah

ISHMAEL. Genesis 21:8-21. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD pointed him towards the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 28 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 28 Last week we went through a chapter of reminders. Reminders given to Abraham and his descendants of who God is, the Almighty God, and what He expects from His people, complete obedience. The reminders were through God’s Word, meaningful names and the sign of the covenant. This week ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Visitors Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 6, 2011

This is part 32 in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss chapter 18 when God and the two angels appeared to Abraham and spoke with him concerning God's promise and God's judgment of Sodom.

Heavenly Visitors (Genesis part 32) Text: Genesis 18:1-15 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you know your Bibles then you know that in the next chapter is the infamous Sodom and Gomorrah story – where those two wicked cities are destroyed. And Bible scholars like to point out the contrast ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Losing A Lifelong Mate

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2014

When Sarah, Abraham's sister of 127 years and wife of who knows how long, dies, he loses a soul mate. Genesis 23 tells how he established a family burial plot and began to move on after this loss.

Can you believe it? Here we are making history at the Signal Mountain Church of Christ! This is the first day for two Sunday morning Worship services in our history. May the Lord give us all courage and commitment to go out and bring others in so that the house may be filled… twice! For ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desert Of The God Who Sees Me Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 24, 2011

The story of Hagar leaving Abram and Sarai and meeting an angel in the desert

Introduction Deserts are defined as land regions that receive less than 10 inches of rain per year... They typically have little to no vegetation or plant life... and very few animals are able to live there... for people who live in the desert... it is a harsh life... largely centered on where they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Thou Shalt Laugh

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2014

A sermon on humor focused on the birth of Isaac= he laughs (Outline and much material adapted from Dr. Robert Lee Hill at: http://community-christian.org/sermons/GodWantsYoutoLaugh_092610.pdf)

HoHum: A wise man said, “Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them miserable, but not enough to make them joyful. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can We Be A Friend Of God? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2023

One of the greatest challenges we face today is growing closer to God. Yes, it is possible to have a more intimate relationship with a holy God and it is possible to call upon Him as your Friend, your Provider, as your Strength!

Alpha and Omega, Part 21 How can we be a friend of God? Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction - 2023 has had one primary “purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last time we examined the roots of impatience and how it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lying To Abimelech (Genesis 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2024

Is God merciful to our human weaknesses? What about the weaknesses of great leaders of our faith? Let's look at Genesis 20.

Is a half-truth still a lie if the intent is to deceive? Do even God’s leading servants occasionally sin out of weakness? Is God merciful to our weaknesses? Let’s examine Genesis 20. Did Abraham lie again about his wife as he had previously done in Egypt? Abraham moved south to the Negev and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Peace (Genesis 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2024

Does making peace sometimes mean separation? Is making peace a good thing? Let's look at Genesis 21.

Is laughter sometimes an expression of joy? Is making peace a good thing? Is separation sometimes the best course of action for peace? Is a formal covenant of peace a good thing? Let’s look at Genesis 21. Did Sarah bear a son named Laughter in her old age? Did she laugh again, with joy? The Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Honest History (Genesis 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 17, 2024

Nations often give a dishonest history, leaving out the bad. Does biblical history give an honest view of patriarchs, prophets, and apostles? Let's look at Genesis 12.

Nations often whitewash their history leaving out the bad. Does frank honesty about the strengths and weaknesses of patriarchs, prophets and apostles help us trust the Bible as true history? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 12. How did Abram become Abraham, father of the faithful? Does the letter to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Power Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2024

God does miracles, if necessary, in order to fulfill His plan of love that creates, sustains and in His plan will divinize His people. The key is our faith.

Saturday of the 12th Week in Course 2024 Today we hear scriptures that remind us of the importance of faith in God’s divine providence. God is love, all love for us. The love of Father and Son is so intense, so overflowing that it is a divine person, the Holy Spirit. So God does miracles, if ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Luke 1:46-55, Matthew 8:5-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Hagar Affair Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2004

The birth of Ishmael came about as a lapse of faith. Like Abram & Sarah, we sometimes try to “help God out,” when instead we should be waiting and trusting.

“The Hagar Affair” Genesis 16 & Galatians 4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts The Arab world dominates our thinking these days; it’s our major global concern--with the war against terrorism, hostage-taking, beheadings, and the Palestinian uprising in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

It's Not Too Late For Sarah Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 4, 2009

This is sermon 4 in the series: IT’S NOT TOO LATE. This message deals with SARAH & how that at 90 years of age she believes GOD for a son.

Sermon for August 09, 2009: Sermon Series: It’s Not Too Late: Sermon # 04: It’s Not Too Late For SARAH: Scripture Ref: Genesis 11:30 Introduction: This morning I want us to look at ONE of the GREATEST WOMEN found in the BIBLE, her name is SARAH. The BIBLE INTRODUCES us to SARAH with this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:30