Sermons on Abram And Sarai:

Don't Be A Stoner... Be A Transformer Series

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on May 26, 2007

This message looks at the ways God is able to transform our lives.

DON’T BE A STONER… BE A TRANSFORMER! Genesis 17:1-6; 32:24-28 Review: Last week we began this two part message: “Don’t be a stoner… Be a transformer”, and I would like to recap a little of that message before we begin today. We were in John 8:1-11 last week, and saw how absolutely incredible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1: God's Call

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. His faith. Abraham is the only one that God called His Friend. (II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; 2:23). Arabs called him El Kahil, i.e., the friend of God. Abraham’s faith made him closer to God than all others. 2. Father. Terah was a worshiper of idols (Joshua 24:2). Tradition said ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Plot & The Promise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

Abraham and Sarah think they know best how to fulfill Gods promise. Doing things our way can have unintended consequences.

What happens when God doesnt move fast enough for us? Do we wait patiently or do we start thinking - "maybe I was supposed to do something." In the end we muck it up by inventing answers to prayers. Thats what happens to Abram and Sarai - and it almost ruins the family. Fortunately, God is in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God’s Design For The Family

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

God has designed the family

Genesis 2:15-25 Introduction: Illustration “Two Paddle Boats” I. The Family Is Divine in Origin. Illustration “Mishaps” A. God created human beings in His own image. - “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness’… So God created man in His own image; He created him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Easy Way

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

We live in a convenience-crazy society. Getting what people want FASTER, CHEAPER and EASIER is the name of the game. We do the same things that people have always done in the past, but everything is much easier now. It is no surprise then that people woul

Intro: We live in a convenience-crazy society. Getting what people want FASTER, CHEAPER and EASIER is the name of the game. We do the same things that people have always done in the past, but everything is much easier now. Through modern science and technology, tedious chores are getting easier all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19

Denomination: *other

Covenant From God Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002

This passage explains how to receive a covenant from God.

Covenant With God Scripture Reference: Genesis 12:1-3 (KJV) Genesis 12:1-3 1 Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, and unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-6 - I Keep Coming Back! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 4, 2010

A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated.

Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-16 - I KEEP COMING BACK! A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated. She is being threatened and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When Abram Heard From God" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

God initiates the call and it can be any time and any place.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches May 7, 2000 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

I Dare You To Compare Yourself To Abram

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 21, 2002

how there are striking similarities and differences between ourselves and ABram

February 24, 2002 Genesis 12:1-8 The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Dangerious Deceit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 18, 2016

Don't depend on a lie to get you out of trouble; depend on the Lord and trust Him to take you out of "Egypt" as well as take "Egypt" out of you.

A police officer pulled a man over for speeding and had the following exchange: Officer: May I see your driver's license? Driver: I don't have one. I had it suspended when I got my fifth DUI. Officer: May I see the owner's card for this vehicle? Driver: It's not my car. I stole it. Officer: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rushing God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 10, 2021

In Genesis series. Examines some of the costs of getting ahead of God.

Genesis 16 Rushing God Today, there are between 1.6 and 2 billion muslims in the world, depending on what source you check; making it the second largest religion in the world. Imagine, between 1.6 and 2 billion people who don’t know the Lord, terribly deceived by a false religion; largely, some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Call Forwarding

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 10, 2013

This chapter of The Story covers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I chose to focus on Abraham, pointing out that he influences generations after him by his faith.

1. The Story -- an overview of God's story -- last week in the "Book of Beginnings" we looked at Creation to Noah a. God Creates b. God Re-Creates 2. This Week -- Abraham -- Isaac -- Jacob 3. A Nailed Down Faith An 84 year old grandmother fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lot's Lot

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2013

Choices Have Implications.

Lot’s Lot Genesis 13:1-13 Lot is first mentioned at the end of the 11th chapter of Genesis. It mentions that his grandfather Terah had taken him and his uncle Abram and aunt Sarai from the advanced civilization of Ur of the Chaldees to a less prestigious village of Haran which was several ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Covenant Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

The Covenant

The Covenant Genesis 17:1-27 Introduction An overriding theme throughout the scriptures is that of covenant. The term covenant, as it is used in the Bible, describes how God relates to man. The theme of covenant runs from the Genesis to Revelation. In fact, one could say that at the heart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist