Sermons on Abraham Was Tested:

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

What A Way To Go! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 25, 2017

In this concluding sermon on the life of Abraham, we learn some lessons about finishing strong.

Introduction: A. Have you given much thought to how you hope to die? 1. One man with a sense of humor wrote, “When I die, I want to go like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep – not screaming in terror like the other people in his car!” 2. I know, I know, death isn’t something to joke ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Fire Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

How will you respond when the fiery trial comes upon you? Will God deliver you from the fire, or through the fire?

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down Facing the Fire Daniel 3 (Read Daniel 3 first) Sometimes, the best sermon that’s preached is the Scripture reading. And I have a feeling that today is one of those days. Obviously, this is one of the greatest stories of deliverance in the Bible. It rivals ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:3, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Bible Church

The Arrival Of Hope Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control.

One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control. That’s the message as we leave chapter 20 and move into chapter 21. In chapter 12, God promises Abraham a son. That promise is repeated throughout Abraham’s 25 year journey till this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In God's Promises

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

Like Father Abraham we walk in God’s promises

“Father Abraham had many sons.” How many of the young people here this morning know that song? The song “Father Abraham” is one our children love to sing. I am sure we will sing it once or twice this week during vacation Bible school. In addition to singing about Father Abraham there are some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-9, 2 Kings 4:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Stephen's Message, Pt. 1 - Journeys Of Faith

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on May 5, 2003

Stephen begins his message by talking about Abraham and Joseph

Stephen’s Message, Pt. 1 – Journeys of Faith Acts 6:15 – 7:16 Jeff Hughes – May 4, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Stephen’s faith in God and his walking it out placed him in harm’s way. Stephen boldly stood up for his faith in front of the Grecian Jews at the Freedman’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on May 18, 2007

This is a Father’s Day message based upon the call of Abraham...

Gen. 17:15 The Marks of a Godly Father Intro: Today is a special day of the year, set aside to honor someone special in each of our lives.., our fathers…. Today, I want to talk to you about one of the great fathers in the Bible – Abraham. His name means "father of a multitude". He is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis 25:24-27 - Bear Grylls Vs Master Chef Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 10, 2011

Abraham’s PHYSICAL DESCENDANTS are NOT necessarily children of God

Genesis 25:24-27 - BEAR GRYLLS VS MASTER CHEF He is an outdoorsman, an adventurer, a survivor, best known for his television series "MAN VS. WILD". He climbed Mount Everest at 23, and has excelled in sailing, skydiving, karate, climbing cliffs, parachuting from helicopters, paragliding, and along ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Moral Man Condemned Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Part 36 of our Genesis series dealing with Abraham and Abimelech

A Moral Man Condemned (Genesis part 36) Text: Genesis 20:1-18 By: Ken McKinley Well we’ve made it to Genesis chapter 20, we’re not quite half-way through this book, and if we’ve learned anything so far, it’s that these men of God in Genesis were just as bone-headed as we are. Adam sinned against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jan 25, 2018

Who the Lord was to Abram (Abraham) and who He can be to everyone

The LORD is the one: 1 ) Who helps one to make HIM (God) a priority in one's life - always building an altar in one's heart for God to praise and worship Him - 13:4, 17 2) Who blesses one (Abram) to the point where those (LOT) who associate with one are also blessed - Gen. 13:5-7. As He did for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

True To His Word Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

The promise of Isaac's birth to an aged Sarah and Abraham brings laughter

Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 “True to His Word” INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago we talked about faith. From the perspective of Hebrews 11 we learned that faith was “the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. I pointed out that this is not an illogical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Crossroads Of The World

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2013

The Land of Israel was promised to the descendants of Abraham for some key reasons!

1. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother. While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack. The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than $1500, or they could bury her right there ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Faith Of The Centurion.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2025

East and west join Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven

THE GREAT FAITH OF THE CENTURION. Matthew 8:5-11. (Matthew 8:5). Matthew’s Gospel has much about it that highlights the fact that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah. Yet the second healing of the New Testament involved a Gentile. A Roman centurion, in an act of true submissive prayer, brought his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pleasing Walk Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Three tests to determine whether our spiritual journey is pleasing to God.

I have yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is passed out, suddenly the light seems brighter, the room seems smaller. Recently I ran across some impossible test questions that are sure to strike ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its About Faith?

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005

The book of Job is about a hero who endured an astonishing test of faith.

It’s about Faith? Job 1:9-11 07/31/05 2412 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of Job, chapter 1 and follow along as I read verses 9-11. 9 Then Satan answered the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Have you not put a fence around him and his house and all that he has, on ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed