Sermons on Abrahams Bosom:

Moment Of Decision

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

Why does God allow us to be tested?

Moment of Decision – Genesis 22 We all have moments of decision…some are small and insignificant and some are life changing, or life forming. This story about Abraham in Genesis 22 brings up some familiar themes from the life of Jesus and His moments of decision. Let’s compare ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Grace In The Ups And Downs Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2012

Throughout our lives, we encounter both triumphs and tragedies. Victories and struggles. In all of them, God’s grace is constant, as we will see through the child God gives Sarah, the comfort God gives Abraham, the water God gives Hagar, and the Salvatio

Events can change IN A MOMENT. Our emotions can go from the top of the world to the bottom of the barrel in flash of time. The year was 1986. By now, the launch of the Space Shuttle was news but not like it was during the first few launches. This launch was different because for the first time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unshakeable Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 31, 2011

Through Abraham’s story with Ishmael, we learn that we cannot be saved by works but only by trusting in God’s works done for us. Then impossible things can happen!

New York Times, April 16, 2011: So unshakable was this town’s faith in its sea wall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami that some rushed toward it after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeast Japan on the afternoon of March 11. After all, the sea wall was one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Bondage Verses Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 12, 2009

The proposition that only those who by faith accept God’s promise are children of God is given its last defense with an appeal to Scripture interpretation. It appeals to Scripture to again prove that Christians are not under law.

GALATIANS 4:21-31 BONDAGE VERSES FREEDOM [Genesis 16:1- 4; 21:8-12] How you interpret the facts is important. A worldly young Southern Baptist went to the racetrack for the very first time. He saw a priest in the paddock give a horse a blessing. The boy took the horse’s number, placed a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Galatians 4:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Seeking Understanding

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2014

God redeemed the world through suffering, and we can understand, if not fully comprehend, the mystery.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2014 Lumen Fidei On this first day after the solemn beginning of Lent, as we begin our forty-day retreat, the Church gives us some stark words. Deuteronomy tells us that the choice is between life and death, between blessing and curse. Honor and obey God alone, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

When A Father’s Faith Falters

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 21, 2015

A Father's Day sermon that examines Abraham's fatal decision to betray his wife out of fear of Pharaoh, and the consequences of the "faltering faith" of this otherwise great man of faith.

When a Father’s Faith Falters Father’s Day Message Chuck Sligh June 19, 2022 TEXT: Turn to Genesis 12 INTRODUCTION Since it’s Father’s Day, men, I’m going to do us all a favor. I’m going to help your wives understand you with Chuck Sligh’s Dictionary of Man Phrases. Men know what they mean by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Five On Five Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Lessons from Abram's rescue of Lot

Five On Five is Not Good Enough Genesis 14:1-16 • I know we have some basketball fans here today. Some people are fanatics. • Robert Russell tells this story: • huge rivalry in college basketball … University of Louisville and University of Kentucky. • one games, an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant For The Nations

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2015

The covenant established with Abraham is not just about the land, or circumcision - but it is also about God's plan of redemption for the nations, via the cross of Jesus.

A COVENANT FOR THE NATIONS. Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16. Abram was ninety-nine years old. Ishmael, his son by his wife’s slave girl Hagar, was thirteen. Now, after a long silence, the LORD spoke anew to Abram. When we try to work out God’s purposes on our own strength, as Abram and Sarai ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Undeniable, Unchallengeable, Indisputable Faith!!! Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

I want to say that YOU HAVE THAT FAITH!!!

Dear Friends, I want to say that YOU HAVE THAT FAITH!!! Can you believe it? Do u have the heart to accept it? I challenge you and say that YOU HAVE IT!!! You have the UNDENIABLE, UNCHALLENGEABLE, INDISPUTABLE FAITH!!! WOW... just saying that brings goose bumps all over me. SAY IT a few times!! I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Father And Son

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 21, 2020

God shared the pathos of His sacrifice of Jesus through having Abraham sacrifice Isaac. Two storytellers are needed: [#1] will tell the story of Abraham and Isaac, and [#2] will tell the story of God the Father and Jesus.

Introduction [#1] Genesis 22:1-2 This is a story of a Father, Son, and sacrifice. Usually we understand this chapter in terms of testing, faith, obedience, commitment, surrender, substitutionary sacrifice, The Lord Will Provide. It’s all in there. [#2] It also foreshadows another Father, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16, Philippians 3:8-10, Romans 8:31-32, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Abimelech Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2022

Abimelech means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings.

Tom lowe 1/5/2022 Abimelech, King of Gerar Abimelech[1] means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings. Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Man With A Plan

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 1, 2022

This sermon uses God's plan for Abraham in Genesis 12 to remind us that God is a God who plans and calls us to faithful obedience even when the plan is vague and challenging.

Man with a plan The Old Testament is essentially a story about a family – the family of a man named Abraham who lived about 2000 years before Jesus and he is introduced in Genesis 11. We don’t know how early this is in the history of the world but in the Biblical account it’s pretty early. In ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

First message after being hospitalized with COVID pneumonia and blood clots. In this message using God's call of Abraham I answer the question (as best I can) as to why God choose to hear my prayers and heal me, while so many other He did not.

WHY? Powerful Passages SO – good morning Maple Grove! MAN – it is so good to be standing before you all today. I MEAN – it has been a minute, right? LIKE – the last time I stood up here was back on July 18th 9 weeks ago when we were kicked off our series ‘Powerful Passages’ by looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2nd Sunday In Lent, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 28, 2021

FEBRUARY 25th, 2024.

Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 9:2-9. (A) A COVENANT FOR ALL NATIONS. Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16. Abram was ninety-nine years old. Ishmael, his son by his wife’s slave girl Hagar, was thirteen. Now, after a long silence, the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 9:2-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis-People Relating To God- Part 5-- Too Hard ? Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 12, 2015

Part 5 of a study on the book of Genesis- focus on our relationships and responses

Please feel free to use any or all of this material for God's glory As always , I write like I preach - sorry if it is hard to read Too hard? Genesis 18:1-18:15 Have you ever been in a situation where everything seemed impossible? I mean no matter how hard you looked You could not see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist