Sermons on Abrahams Compassion:

Abraham: Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021

2nd in the series Unlikely Heroes. Reveals Abraham's great heroic attribute of faith.

INTRODUCTION A famed tightrope walker came to Niagara Falls and stretched his rope across the thunderous currents from Canada to the United States. Before the breathless multitudes, he walked, then ran, across the falls. He did the same blindfolded, with drums rolling. Then, still blindfolded, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham: Father Of The Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 8, 2021

In Hebrews chapter 11, we’re introduced to several choices Abraham made “by faith,” and from these we’ll learn about how faith works and how to develop this kind of faith.

Abraham: Father of the Faith Hebrews 11:8-12; 17-19 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLsGh1gYFjQ As I was wondering and seeking about what to talk about next with you, the issue of faith came back, especially seeing how the mask mandate has once again been instituted within the U.S., but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12, Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 12:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Heroes Of The Bible: Abraham Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 15, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Abraham.

Heroes of the Bible: Abraham Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/18/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying my book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

God Of Abraham 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 2 - God of Abraham 2 I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family's rise and near fall from power in America ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 21:5, Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham-Father Of Nations Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2024

Abraham believes in the future which is in the hands of God. He he looked unto God and not unto the situations and surroundings. He became the Father of nations, father of faith and even the father of Jesus.

Theme: Abraham: Father of Nations Text: Genesis 12:1--3   Introduction: The Lord is good, and His love endures forever!!   Today, we will meditate on the great personality of the world History, namely Abraham. I titled it as “The Father of Nations”. This passage has three great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Faith Of Abraham. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2023

The LORD will provide Himself a lamb for a burnt offering.

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM. Abridged. Genesis 22:1-14. Sometimes in our Christian lives we are challenged to surrender to God that which we hold most dear, that upon which we set our hopes, even that which God has given to us as a gift. God promised Abraham a son, but the patriarch’s wife ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Before Abraham Was” Series

Contributed by John Newton on Jun 4, 2023

Jesus’ controversy with the Pharisees concludes with the most amazing claim.

For those of you who are old enough to have watched the Seinfeld show on TV, you may recall an episode from twenty-five years ago entitled “The Comeback”. It all revolved around a conversation in the opening scene between George Costanza and a co-worker named Reilly. The two are taking a snack ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Episcopal

Abraham Justified By Faith

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 25, 2024

Paul proves through Scripture that Abraham was not justified by works.

4:1 “What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh?” Let’s look at this verse, as all the others, one word at a time. “Then” is “therefore” in this text. Based on all Paul has told us about sin, righteousness, judgment – by the way, the three things Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Abraham Experienced Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 1, 2024

The exposition of Romans 4:1-3 examines Abraham's justification by faith. Paul supports his position that Abraham was justified by faith (not works) using Genesis 15:6 as his text.

Intro In Romans 3:28 Paul came to this all-important conclusion: “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.”i In this context, to be justified means to be declared righteous before God.ii The Greek word translated justified (dikaioo) is a forensic or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Romans 3:20-31, John 8:58, Romans 11:36, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ezekiel 28:4, Galatians 3:16, Romans 4:23-25, Hebrews 11:6, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Faithful Father Abraham Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Faithful Father Abraham

Galatians 3 v 1 - 14 Faithful Father Abraham The Folly Their Deception - 1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, Their Dissension - that ye should not obey the truth, Their Distraction - before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, Their Desertion - crucified among ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

God's Holiness Is Perfected In Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 26, 2019

Jesus heals the bent over woman on the Sabbath, defying Sabbath laws. He liberates the daughter of Abraham from what has long bound her. Love is the perfection of holiness.

August 25, 2019 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 13:10-17; Psalm 103:1-8 God’s Holiness Is Perfected in Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Feet. Her view was always the same. She was bent over. She had been for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Psalm 103:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

He Had Compassion On Them

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005

Discussion of the compassion Jesus had for the crowds that were "harrassed and helpless."

"He Had Compassion on Them..." Matthew 9:35-38 November 6, 2005 Introduction One of the things I really like about Jesus was just how available he was to people who needed him. There were times he had to get away and be by himself or his disciples, but generally, he was always where people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Obedience: Using The Map And Compass Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006

Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

Obedience: Using the Map & Compass July 14, 2002 Tell me what all of these names have in common… Hitler, Mussolini, Ayatollah Khomeini, Mu’ammar Kaddafi, Saddam Hussein… How many of you would say, “They’re all tyrant leaders”? True… but there’s something more. They were all people who were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Mercy And Compassion–above And Beyond Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 18, 2003

Three exhibitors of compassion making the point that when we turn to the Lord for refuge we experience his outrageous mercy and compassion.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When we started out in Ruth a couple of weeks ago I gave you a homework assignment to read ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-22

Denomination: *other