Sermons on Abraham:

The Buffet

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005

When we come to worship we must participate fully not just in the parts we like.

This sermon was adapted from an idea of Larry Brincefi Growing up in a military family I have had to learn how to adjust. When we moved from Texas to California we had to learn how to forget that Bar-B-Que existed and move on to other things. When we moved to New Orleans we had to adjust from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Everywhere Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010

Telling someone "God loves you" seems trite and meaningless. Too many people act as though that's his job. But I have respect the agnostics you say it's presumptuous to believe a Supreme Being would care about us. They get it. The idea that God would

Introduction: What do the following have in common? • A man & woman lighting one candle • A man & woman exchanging rings • "Dearly beloved we gathered here in the presence of these witnesses...." They're all part of a wedding ceremony. Middle eastern people in the Bible, from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jacob: Chosen Before Birth Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Nov 3, 2009

Genesis 25:19-28. God’s election of Jacob over Esau; and Paul’s use of this Genesis passage.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 | PATRIARCHAL HISTORY JACOB: CHOSEN BEFORE BIRTH GENESIS 25:19-28 INTRODUCTION - One of the most difficult aspects of biblical theology to understand is the intersection of God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. It is quite clear in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Discipleship

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2014

Jesus didn't stop with teaching about the freedom that leads to bondage; He also spoke of a bondage that leads to freedom.. A true disciple is one who has renounced his or her way to follow the way of Christ.

1-20-05 Title: Characteristics of Discipleship Text: “” (John 8:31) Bible Reading: John 8:30-59 Children have a funny way of looking at things. I read a cute little story which points out that fact. It seems Little Jeremy was on a walk with his grandfather when a stranger smiled ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-59

Denomination: Baptist

Genealogy Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2017

I have read the Bible several times, but to be honest I must admit that I sometimes skip the genealogies. But it occurs to me that since the Spirit of God used so much ink to give them to us that there must be something in there that we need to know.

Genealogy of Jesus Christ Scriptures (Ruth 4:18-22; 1 Chr. 1:1-14) Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-38 (Focal Passage), Luke 3:23-38 (Focal Passage) 23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24 the son of Matthat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Baptist

Priest Jesus-Go See Your Priest Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jan 25, 2024

Who is Jesus?A good question. How does He impact our life daily? Hebrews says He is a Priest. What does that mean to you and me?

Who is the most interesting guy you’ve ever met? In 2006 there was a marketing campaign that said it was this guy; Don Equis. Yet, the guys real name was Jonathan Goldsmith. Yet, he played the role of “Don Equis; the most interesting man in the world.” He depicted a debonair, cosmopolitan ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28, Genesis 14:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – El Roi, The God Who Sees Me

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 18, 2025

God responded to her suffering, not her prayer, revealing Himself to her and giving her the assurance that He had seen her affliction. This encounter provided Hagar with strength and the knowledge that she was not alone, but rather seen, known, and understood by God.

Sermon – El Roi, The God Who Sees Me Scripture - Genesis 16:1-11 “Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not been able to bear children for him. But she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-11, Job 14:1, Job 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Average Ones: God Uses "Seconds."

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Does God only care about those in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the "second bests," the Hagars?

The Average One: God Uses "Seconds" (Gen.21:1-21) 1. I love bargains.... 2. Alden’s Christmas tree (1972)--$10; HobbyLobby--$30 (1998) 7.5ft 3. Other bargains are seconds...our first kitchen table... 4. Sometimes people feel like "seconds" (unfavorite child, single, after a divorce, child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Offering Isaac

Contributed by Stephen Peele on Oct 18, 2000

Theme: What stands between you and God? Introduction: Years ago there was a man who claimed that God told him to scarifice his son, and he did but it wasn't to God.

Theme: What stands between you and God? Introduction: Years ago there was a man who claimed that God told him to scarifice his son, and he did but it wasn't to God. Satan is Jealous of the praise and worship that God get from his creation. He desires to be worshipped today, and he is getting alot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Voices From The Other Side

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002

Five minutes in Hell can teach us a lot of important lessons.

Voices from the Other Side 19 ¶ There was a certain rich man who was customarily clothed in purple and fine linen and making merry in luxury every day. 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores 21 and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Sarah Laughed"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to TRUST GOD to bring His promise(in their life) to past.

BIG IDEA: IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD? REFERENCES: Genesis 17:17 (Abraham fell on his face and laugh); Hebrews 11:11 (Sarah inducted into the Hebrews Hall of Fame because she considered him faithful who had promised); Genesis 3:8 (God visiting Adam and Eve in the cool of the day); Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Testings

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 2, 2005

Faith is a muscle. Without resistance it can’t get stronger.

Hebrews 11:8-12 THERE WILL BE TIME WHEN WE ARE TESTED James writes 1:2- Count it joy when you are tested,- knowing the trying that the trying of your faith produces perseverence. Like going to a gym The only way to build faith- Is resistance- IS A TEST You’re faith needs to be tested---- So you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In Genesis: The Sacrifice Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 10, 2007

A look at Isaac as a type of the Christ and some lessons we can learn.

Jesus In Genesis: the Sacrifice of Isaac Heb 11:17-19 INTRO.: Tell the story from Genesis 22. This is a very mysterious story. How could God order a man to offer his son as a sacrifice, and why? What terrible emotional stresses were involved? How could Abraham even think of carrying out God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Kinds Of Faith (3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

3 Kinds of Faith

James 2:14-26 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Lamb For Man

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 25, 2022

Christ is the perfect sacrifice for our sin. He is our Passover. We should not have anything to do with any past sins (“old leaven”) because He has freed us from the shackles of sin.

Because they did not have time to wait for the bread to rise, the Hebrews were instructed to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) as they prepared for their exodus from slavery in Egypt. They were told to remove all yeast from the house because it was also a symbol of sin. (Exodus 12:15, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible