Sermons on Abraham's Descendant: showing 466-480 of 41,882

The Laughter Of Disbelief

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2002

Nothing is impossible with God.

This past week during some devotional reading, I read an excerpt from one of Fredrick Buechner’s books entitled, Peculiar Treasures: A Biblical Who’s Who and one of the passages that he addresses in the book is our main passage of this morning. "Quantitatively speaking, you don’t find all that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Where He Leads, I Will Follow Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 1

WHERE HE LEADS, I WILL FOLLOW (GENESIS 12:1-13:4) Traveling is a hazard, and I had my share of bloopers and misadventures. One was a landing in Connecticut that never was due to snow. The plane did the next best thing and landed at a small local airport nearest possible to the city, then a bus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tested By Family Squabbles Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

What to do when you fuss

A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The word means taunting which carries ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, Isaac And Jacob Lived As A Stranger In Tents Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 7, 2014

To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a sojourner here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:9 (Amplified Bible) 11:9 [Prompted] by faith he dwelt as a temporary ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everybody Needs Somebody

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Eliezer

EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY (GENESIS 24:1-27) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham's Family (Genesis 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 4, 2024

How do we handle sibling rivalry? Let's look at an example in Genesis 25.

Sibling rivalry can drive families apart, causing people to leave town, the farm, the business, the country. It doesn’t help when parents take sides. How do we navigate the delicate balance between our children? Let’s look at Abraham’s family in Genesis 25. Did Abraham remarry after the death of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Traveling Without A Map

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

When God says, "go", start packing your bags by faith even if you don’t know what is on the horizon. (1st of 3 part series on Abraham)

December 2, 2001 Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-20 “Traveling without a map” INTRODUCTION – talk about expectations that you build up as you anticipate Christmas and maybe even expectations that you have of what is in a particular package. Kid in “A Christmas Story” who wanted a B.B. gun. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 33 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we ended our time together seeing that Abraham’s life was going great. - His business is booming - God brought forth the promised son in dramatic fashion - The wife is happy since her rival is out of the picture - He’s living at peace with all the people around him - And His faith is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah's Story Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

The matriarch of the Hebrew family has much to teach the Christian disciple concerning faith. This sermon explores the power of faith lived out in this woman's life.

Let’s see…a guy preaching on putting women in their place. What could possibly go wrong? Wait! Don’t answer that question. I already know the answer. We talk about putting women in their place, and our minds, unfortunately, return to a less pleasant time in history. Culture even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Embarrassing Reruns

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 28, 2016

Sometimes when you've made the same dumb mistake again, you get a vague sense of déjà vu. That's what Abraham got when Abimelek rebuked him for lying about Sarah being his sister. Let's don't keep falling into the same sins!

EMBARRASSING RERUNS Gen. 20:1-13,17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Abraham bought himself a fancy new computer and was showing it to Isaac one day. "Look at all the wonderful programs it has on it. And look at all the neat things it can do." 2. Isaac was impressed but a little concerned. "But, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is At Your Door

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2013

God Is At Your Door 1) Serve him. 2) Listen to him.

What kind of people came knocking at your door this past week? Neighborhood kids? Deliverymen? Family? Was there anyone you were surprised to see? In our sermon text this morning Abraham received three unexpected visitors: two angels and the Lord himself! What would it be like to have God pop in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014

Abraham hits a speed bump on the road to God's blessing.

The Life of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour Genesis 12:10-20 Introduction In the last episode we saw Abram and Sarai on the backside of the wilderness trying to scratch out a meager living and I think wondering about they had understood God correctly. When Moses wrote down this account of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Worship Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Abram builds alters for God and demonstrates to us what is true worship.

• Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in distant country. He became known for his devotion to God. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, since food was so scarce and butter was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Incomplete Obedience

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2013

The Obeying One is the Believeing One

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Incomplete Obedience January 27, 2013 A. GOD CALLS PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE “Terah had three sons, Abram, Nabor and Haran who had a son named Lot. Haran died in Ur of the Chaldees, Abram and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Series: The Binding Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

The Bible: The Binding of Isaac Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/3/2013 Nearly a hundred years ago, a little boy in England received a stuffed bear as a gift on his first birthday. Soon after, his father, a playwright and novelist, began writing stories that featured the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church