Sermons on Abraham Tested:

We Killed Him

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2015

Jesus went willingly to His death for our sakes, to fulfill the covenant obligation God freely took on with Abraham.

We killed Him. O, I know the Roman procurator read the sentence, and Roman soldiers beat Jesus and crowned Him with thorns and hammered in the nails. They were what philosophers would call the “efficient cause” of Christ’s death. But Adam and Eve and David and Caligula and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Catholic

Who's Not Ashamed?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 15, 2015

When most hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the declaration by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ." In this study, we focus on two lesser known passages that speak of another person who has said they are “not ashamed”.

When most students of the New Testament hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the famous pronouncement by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes; to the Jew first and also to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Man, God's Plan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

How do you manage your anxiety while you wait on God? Rehearse the Promises of God.

I want to highlight one recent group’s effort at loving our neighbor. Our church family’s month long emphasis is Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? The Key Bible Fellowship Group shared Christ’s love by providing loose change in a nearby laundry mat. They shared Christ’s love through conversations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful People Persevere Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2020

Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are considering how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. I want us to consider the truth that Powerful People Persevere.

Powerful People Persevere Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are considering how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. All of us have the potential to be empowered by God, and the way in we which we live our everyday lives, as disciples of Jesus, will affect the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20, Matthew 13:23, Numbers 23:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Illustration Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

As an example of salvation by faith and not works, Paul uses the Jews own patriarch Abraham against them!

INTRO: Let’s review...we have been talking about works versus faith. At the crux of the debate going on in the lives of the Galatian believers was the question of salvation through works or through faith in Christ alone. How are we truly justified? Justification is the gracious act of God by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Tithe To Melchizedek (Genesis 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2024

Who was the mysterious person that Abraham gave a tithe to? Let's discuss this in Genesis 14.

In the midst of war weariness, Abram paid tribute to a mysterious priest, who is described as without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life. Was this the preincarnate Christ or merely a prototype? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 14. Was there war ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery And Ministry Of Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

As we explore Melchizedek's role and relevance to our faith, we will uncover profound truths that have the power to transform our understanding of Christ's priesthood and our own spiritual lives.

The Mystery and Ministry of Melchizedek Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey of discovery into the intriguing figure of Melchizedek, a mysterious and significant figure in the Old Testament. As we explore Melchizedek's role and relevance to our faith, we will uncover profound truths ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Hebrews 7:1-3, Hebrews 7:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is God And The Crowd Doesn't Like That Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2025

Jesus has just declared that the Father and He are one, one in intention and one in mind and heart. The Jerusalem crowd that Jesus has been preaching to heard His words as blasphemy, and that offense carried the death penalty.

Friday of the Fifth Week in Lent 2025 Today’s Gospel reading from St. John continues the narrative we heard yesterday from an earlier chapter. You may recall that incident. Jesus declared that Abraham rejoiced to see the day of Jesus. Almost certainly that means the birth of Isaac and perhaps even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Psalm 18:2-7, John 10:31-42

Denomination: Catholic

Israel And The End Times - What We Need To Know Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 2, 2023

What should every believer know about Israel and the events surrounding the end times?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are going to talk extensively this morning about Israel and her role in the last days. You know about the war in Israel; you know about the horrific and barbaric assault on civilians, women, children, elderly, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Your Money's Worth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 16, 2003

What does the Bible say about the "tithe" and is it required of Christians today?

OPEN: Gordon Wood of Ellison Bay, Wisconsin told of the time he tried something different in his church’s worship service. “Instead of preaching at the end, I did it first, with music, the offering, and Scripture reading afterward. As I stood behind the pulpit, I could see people getting ready ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assurance Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 25, 2004

A Foundation Series Bible Study. There is, I believe, a four-fold confirmation that gives the Christian the assurance that he/she is a child of God. Revision Exercises & Test included.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed by this document, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely telling me where in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 1, 2022

Lessons from some good - but imperfect - fathers in the bible.

Fathers Day Sermon There are two stories of when the first Father’s Day was celebrated. The earliest occurred in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. Grace Golden Clayton suggested to the minister of the local Methodist church that they hold services to celebrate fathers after a deadly mine ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, John 5:19-20, John 10:15-17, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6, Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 31:14-15, Hebrews 11:17-19, 2 Samuel 18:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abimelech Solution Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2004

For the 2nd time in his life, Abraham passes his wife off as his sister. How can he be such a great model of Godly faith when he acted out of fear?

OPEN: How many of you have heard of the recent “Mad Cow” disease scare? (All hands went up). It seems that never a year goes by that we are not exposed to the fact that one food or another is endangered by some chemical or biological threat. Back in the late 1990’s a High School freshman won ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Jesus

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 18, 2011

From Abraham to Isaiah to Thomas to today, Faith is the key ingredient to our salvation. Is Christ in your Christmas?

2011.12.18 where is your faith?  Looking for Jesus.  William Akehurst Wheels in motion or grinding to a halt? Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.  Have you ever hit a wall in your faith?  Everything seems to come grinding to a halt. Sometimes it's hard to get the wheels back in motion again. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Minute To Midnight Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2022

We look in the O.T. where God delivered right at the last moment. The trial required faith and patience. One minute to midnight - right at the last moment. The testing of our faith brings glory to God when the child of His love proves the faith that is genuine.

ONE MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT This message will look at intervention in the nick of time. I don’t know if the expression “the nick of time” is known around the world, but it means “just in time”, “at the last moment”. “One minute to midnight,” is a similar expression, and it is surprising how God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Kings 18:13, 2 Kings 18:17, 2 Kings 18:29, 2 Kings 18:32, 2 Kings 19:1, 2 Kings 19:6-7, 2 Kings 19:14-16, 2 Kings 19:34-36, Revelation 16:13-16, Zechariah 12:2-4, Zechariah 14:2-4, Genesis 15:2-4, 1 Peter 4:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational