Sermons on Abraham The Prophet:

Isaac : When He Lied, Just Like His Dad

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 10, 2021

Isaac was a man of faith, but there was one time when he did the same thing as his father, Abraham, had done years earlier. They both did it for the same reasons, but were they right to do it?

Introduction: Like father, like son. How many of us have heard that saying? Perhaps we should ask this: how many of us have made the same mistakes as our dads? We may never know how closely Isaac copied his father’s mannerisms or way of managing a household but we do know he followed Abraham’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pleading For God's Mercy

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 24, 2016

This sermon reminds us of the power of intercessory prayer and the need to seek God for our nation.

Here are several principles found in Abraham prayer for Sodom. I. He was Connected to God. (God's friend) II. He was Convicted of sin's repercussion. (God forewarned him) vs 17-21 III. He drew Close to God. vs 23 IV. He was Concerned for Sodom. vs 23 V. He was Courageous in approach. vs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rushing To The Rescue Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 2, 2016

God calls on us to keep reaching to out to help others - just as he has helped us.

Last week I began my sermon by talking about those people who constantly change lanes to get ahead of the traffic. Drivers like that put themselves and others at risk and we don’t like it. But when an ambulance with sirens blaring does the same thing, we don’t mind. In fact we’re ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Skip The Tune-Ups Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 9, 2016

Even Abraham needed regular spiritual tune-ups. Look at how God provided them.

We were eight hours into a sixteen-hour drive when the “check engine” light blinked on. We had just driven through Great Falls, Montana at 11 at night and we had the most desolate part of the drive ahead of us—three and a half hours across the high plains of Montana before we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Can't Wait

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

In Genesis 24 we read the wonderful incident about how Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this article, we see several things happening but in this message I have chosen to highlight a few things which the people involved just could not wait to do.

In Genesis 24 we read the wonderful incident about how Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this article, we see several things happening but in this message I have chosen to highlight a few things which the people involved just could not wait to do. 1) JUST ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:10, Romans 1:16

The Triangle Of Man

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

We are going to look at a man named Abraham In this passage, he is visited personally by the Lord. During this visit we are given a glimpse at three sides of this great man's life. As Abraham is revealed to us here, we see some characteristics in his life that need to be seen in all of us.

The Triangle of Pastor Timothy The Bridge Church Upstate Text: Intro: Everyone in this room wears many different hats. For instance, I am a husband, a father, a son, a Pop-Pop, a Pastor, a friend, among a lot of other things. This passage reveal the triangle of man. Let's examine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear The Call Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 8, 2022

In his stubborn struggles, Abraham manages to hang on to faith. This is because his journey with God began with a call.

HEAR THE CALL Genesis 12:1-8 Introduction In Recovery Month we are engaging the Scriptures through the eyes of recovery so that… We can acknowledge all of us are in recovery from something. Jonathan Benz “…The case can be made on both statistical and existential grounds that the addicts in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis Chapter Twenty-One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-One. 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-ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Isaac the promised child is born which causes strife between Hagar and Sarah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 21 Isaac is born, is circumcised and weaned. At Sarah's request Hagar is driven out; to whom, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Four Faces Of Obedience

Contributed by John Gaston on May 17, 2023

Christianity is not just a set of beliefs. James said the demons believe and tremble, but their belief doesn't save them, because they don't OBEY God. Our faith should cause us to walk, stand, live, and obey.

THE FOUR FACES OF OBEDIENCE Gen. 22:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are times when even doing what is right seems like it will backfire on you. Old habits are hard to break. 2. One guy invariably left off the cap to the toothpaste and for years his wife had hounded him about it. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Spirituality (7 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

In this series, “What is Spirituality”, we want to look at what constitutes being spiritual.

In this passage of scripture, Peter tells us a number of things we need to add to our faith, such as: VIRTUE, KNOWLEDGE, TEMPERANCE, and he tells us we also need to add PATIENCE. Patience give us a difficult time. After all, we are the society that invented: • Fast food • Microwaves • The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Place

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In Genesis 12 and 13 we learn two valuable lessons.

• In Genesis 12:10-20, Abraham is seen leaving Canaan (The Promised Land) during A TIME OF FAMINE to go to Egypt (a picture of the world). • In Genesis 13 we see Abraham recognizing his mistake of going to Egypt, and returning back to Canaan land. It was a big mistake for Abraham to leave Canaan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith: Learning To Believe In What You Believe

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022

Abraham teaches us what it takes to walk with God by faith. Where do I start? Abraham shows us that trusting God begins when I:

In the records of American History during the gold rush days there is a story about a family that was crossing the Arizona desert on their way to California. As they traveled across the hot and blistering desert, water supplies grew scarce and all the family could see was the blinding haze of heat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Liberty

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 25, 2024

Believers are called to live in the liberty that Christ has secured for them, standing firm in this truth and rejecting any form of legalism or works-based righteousness that would undermine the sufficiency of Christ's redemptive work.

Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) LIBERTY February 25, 2024 Galatians 5:1 is a powerful verse in the New Testament that encapsulates a key theme of the letter to the Galatians written by the apostle Paul. In this verse, Paul addresses the issue of freedom in Christ and warns against falling back into slavery ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 4:19, Galatians 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Abram And Sarai Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 10, 2024

God’s plan would revolve around the history of one man and woman – Abram and Sarai. They will become the nucleus of his hands-on Plan of Redemption.

October 12, 2024 After Adam and Eve sinned, they were promised a Deliverer – a Savior – who would undo what they had done. Meanwhile, the sin weed grew and flourished until – “every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.” It was pruned briefly by the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-9, Hebrews 7:1-17, James 2:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist