Sermons on Abram Abraham:

Improper Priorities

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007

This message focuses in on the important contrast between Abraham and Lot.

Improper Priorities Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Runaway Who Ran Into God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 7, 2012

1. Not trusting God multiplies our troubles (1-6). 2. The Lord seeks us when we stray (6-7). 3. helps us put first things first (7-9). 4. wants to hear about your hurts (10-11). 5. wants to see the fruit of our faith (13-16).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 7: The Runaway Who Ran into God Genesis 16:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 4, 2012 *Have you ever felt like running away? -- Oh yeah. Some of us may have felt like it today! *I still remember running away in the first grade. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rebekah And Isaac: Married At First Sight? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 11, 2023

Isaac, son of Abraham, was still grieving over the death of his mother Sarah. His father, Abraham, sent a servant to the land of Abraham's brother to find Isaac a wife. This was a true "Married at First Sight" story!

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 2-05-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is February and I have to confess I didn’t think we’d ever get out of January! But here we are and the Lord is with us. Now, February is usually known as the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven Part 2 - Israel - A Nation Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 23, 2019

A message explaining the reason why God chose Israel for himself and outlining the purpose he had (and still has) for this special nation.

The Two Kingdoms The Kingdom of Heaven part 2 Israel – A nation chosen by God In spite of the many scriptures predicting a coming, earthly kingdom of heaven, many Christians persist in believing that Israel has been passed over - rejected as a people of God because of its continual, persistent ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 7:6, Isaiah 19:25, Exodus 4:22, Jeremiah 3:14, Genesis 12:2, Isaiah 49:6, Galatians 3:16, Isaiah 42:6-7, Luke 4:17-21, Deuteronomy 7:7, Deuteronomy 32:8-9, 1 Corinthians 8:5, Ephesians 6:12, Daniel 10:13, Psalm 82:5, 1 Corinthians 10:20, 1 John 5:19, Deuteronomy 32:6, Romans 11:26-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Yes Dear! Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

Abraham sinned the same way Adam did by not taking leadership and a stand against his wife's sinful idea.

Have you ever watched those movies, usually war movies when a young couple falls deeply in love and wants to be married, but off the guy goes to war promising to come back to her, and she promises to faithfully wait for him no matter what? Then she hears that he’s missing or killed and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Get Up And Go Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

Using Abraham’s call to learn how to hear God’s voice in our own lives.

Get Up And Go! 7-30-06 Series: Can You Hear Me Now? Gen. 12:1-10 Intro. Walking from the back saying – “Can you hear me now?” I love cell phones. They’re convenient, inexpensive and practical. But as we all know, they do have a few little quirks. Do you know what drives ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

El Plan De Dios Se Revela Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 17, 2024

Entender este pasaje y la promesa cumplida aquí es importante para entender el propósito de Dios y la venida de nuestro Salvador Jesucristo.

El plan de Dios se revela Génesis 12:1-7 En el capítulo 12 de Génesis, Dios está tratando con un grupo específico de personas. Esto es un cambio de énfasis. En los capítulos 1 a 11 de Génesis, Dios está tratando con el hombre en general. Dios es el ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In Disappointment

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Dec 1, 2012

Abraham’s faith in the face of his disappointment at being without an heir is met with God’s grace--and becomes a model for all who come to faith after him.

Warring armies carried off Sodom’s people – including Abram’s nephew Lot & Lot’s family. But with 318 men, Abram pursued & defeated an army, rescued Lot, family, and Sodom’s people. Just before our passage, Abram began his victorious return. Along the way, Melchizedek, high priest of Salem, blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Amazing Power Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2024

God does miracles, if necessary, in order to fulfill His plan of love that creates, sustains and in His plan will divinize His people. The key is our faith.

Saturday of the 12th Week in Course 2024 Today we hear scriptures that remind us of the importance of faith in God’s divine providence. God is love, all love for us. The love of Father and Son is so intense, so overflowing that it is a divine person, the Holy Spirit. So God does miracles, if ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Luke 1:46-55, Matthew 8:5-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 18, 2014

God wants us to become aware of Him

THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD (Play cd with heartbeat on) What a sound, something alive, something real. WOW. To hear that sound we have to be pretty close. Like lying on one’s chest. Then how much closer does one have to be to God. You cannot just go around and ask ‘can I listen to your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Surprises!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 5, 2014

During the waiting period of 25 years, Abraham and God became FRIENDS eventually!

Surprises! Genesis 21:5”Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.” My family: right from my son, daughter, husband, sisters and mom, all of them love surprises! Notorious gang for surprises! They would surprise you out of the blue and guffaw! On one of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

17. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 18-25 Messages In Romans – Abraham’s Unswerving Faith And The Importance Of The Resurrection For Salvation - Message 17 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024

Abraham’s faith was unswerving in spite of all obstacles. In belief, do you want to be listless with the majority, or victorious with the minority? Will you count for the Lord? Will you serve Him and not yourselves? Christ was delivered up, and raised for our justification.

17. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 18-25 MESSAGES IN ROMANS – ABRAHAM’S UNSWERVING FAITH AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION FOR SALVATION - MESSAGE 17 [A]. THE PERSEVERING FAITH OF ABRAHAM HAS EXALTED HIM {{Romans 4:18 IN HOPE AGAINST HOPE he believed, in order that he might become a father of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-22, Romans 5:4, Romans 8:25, Romans 4:23-25, 1 Corinthians 15:16-19, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trial Of Stephen, Part 1

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2024

We need to be bold like Stephen was to defend our faith in Christ, not only for our sake, but for the sake of those who hear us.

The Trial of Stephen, Part 1 Acts 7:1–8 NKJV Then the high priest said, “Are these things so?” And he said, “Brethren and fathers, listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, and said to him, ‘Get out of your country and from your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Norway: Let God Be Your Strength And Refuge

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 25, 2011

God is our strength and refuge in the gloomiest moments of our lives. Let’s run to Him for shelter from the storm, and in the case of tragedy, especially so. Pray for those affected in the Norway shootings, that they may find their refuge in God.

Text: Psalm 46 Open with me to Psalm 46. This week, Norway has been ravaged with the shootings of over 90 children at the hands of a madman. Families are shattered, friendships irrecoverable. Though this seemed to be a politically and racially motivated crime, many sources of media call this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise God And Pass The Blessings

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jan 8, 2026

As children of Abraham, we are blessed and are a blessing to others.

PRAISE GOD AND PASS THE BLESSINGS Psalm 67 INTRODUCTION A. When God called Abram to leave his country and kinfolks, He promised to bless him, and he would be a blessing (Gen 12:1-3). B. Paul tells us that believers are blessed with Abraham (Gal 3:9). C. It logically follows that we who are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ