Sermons on Abram And Sarai:

"The Promise Of El Shaddai"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 5, 2015

The promise of God and Gods faithful ness to fulfill them promises.

The promise of El Shaddai Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16. 1. Gods promises last ours do not • We learn In this Genesis text we read God makes a promise to Abram and Sarai. • We also learn God keeps promises and covenants • We know something's don't last very long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Mistake Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

This is the 28th sermon in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine Abraham's failure to trust in the covenant promises of God by sleeping with Hagar and fathering Ishmael.

The Mistake (Genesis part 28) Text: Genesis 16:1 – 16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now as we’ve been reading about Abraham, we’ve seen him go through high points and low points. We’ve seen him walking in faith and we’ve seen his faith falter from time to time. Last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014

Do we need to help God out in the fulfillment of His promises to us by taking matters into our own hand?

The Life of Abram, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Genesis 16:1-15 Introduction In the last lesson, Abram asked the LORD for a pledge of his promise of the land. The answer he had gotten seems discouraging, especially for one whose worldview does not extend past this life. For someone with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Our Savior And Scarecrows: How To Fight Your Fears” Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022

God didn’t call Abraham to be the Father of Faith because He was a spiritual giant; quiet to contrary, He called Him because He was human, yet willing to be molded, melted, and changed. He wants to do the same for you.

One of God’s staple, primary commands to His followers is simply: “Do not fear.” It is interesting but did you know that the phrase: “Do not fear or Fear not” occurs over 300 times in the Bible and in some translations it actually occurs 365 times—some say 1 for every day of the year. Here’s the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Ishmael Idea Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2004

What happens when God’s people don’t stand up for what they know is right?

OPEN: Henry Ward Beecher was a very famous preacher in his day. When he was a boy, it is said that the teacher in the school he attended asked a classmate a question The boy answered, but his teacher became visibly upset with his answer and cried testily: "Sit down!" This frightened the boy… ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering Genesis, Part 15 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 15, 2011

Part 15 focuses on the sin of Sarai and Hagar and Abram and specifically examines the application to us about waiting on God to fulfill His promise. He does not need our help in fulfilling His promises ... we are called simply to wait on Him.

Discovering Genesis, Part 15 (The Tale of Two Families, Part 1) Genesis 16:1-16 Introduction - This morning, we saw the response of Abram to God in a two part phase - (v6) The Bible tells us 1) Abram believed then, 2) God credited righteousness - It is something that we have to see: God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating An Ishmael

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 23, 2001

Don’t settle for a substitute.

CREATING AN ISHMAEL In Gensis chapter 15 verses 16-17 we have the account of God dealing with Abraham about the promise of God to make him the father of nations. About the covenant that God made with him, and about some of the struggles that Abraham had with the promise. Abraham’s own body and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2, Galatians 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Walking With God

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

A description of how Abram walked with God and God’s response back to Him.

The Joys Of Walking With God Genesis 17 Today’s society thrives on big events, speed, noise, movement, and drama. But it is not hyperactivity that troubles us - it’s quietness. Solitude is often considered boring, a waste of time. Mistakenly, we suppose that walking with God is a quick, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-26

Denomination: Foursquare

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013

Abram has his name changed to Abraham. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A New Appearing (vs 1-2) A New Requirement (vs 1b) A New Name (vs 3b-5) A New Bond (vs 9-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • "What's in a name?" • Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet made this question famous. • If you know the story you will remember that they fall in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

The Sign Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2004

God renews His covenant with Abram in 2 ways--a name change, and a mark of ownership. Circumcision becomes Abraham’s signature on his new pact with God.

The Sign of the Covenant” Genesis 17:1-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we consider our needs and wants, we work out various ways to achieve them. Facing a new year, many of us will make resolutions. Abram had an understandable yearning for a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

What God Wants Us To Learn From Ishmael's Story

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Jan 19, 2004

Has anyone ever been born that God did not want born? What about Ishmael?

I Want To Begin this A.M. by Challenging Your Thinking With A Rhetorical Question: Has Anyone Ever Been Born Who God Didn’t Want to Be Born? {We Know His Will is Seldom Done}After all, it is not His will that any should perish...but most do! Was It God’s Will For Bathsheba to Conceive a Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"God Calling: Abraham And Sarah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2016

A sermon about God calling us, no matter our situation in life.

"God Calling: Abraham and Sarah" Genesis 11:27-12:9 It can be terribly difficult to make decisions in this life. Some of us have a difficult time deciding what to wear in the morning. Others of us may have a hard time trying to decide what to order from a menu. And as far as major life ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Hagar

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 6, 2020

As I opened to read Genesis chapter 16, I got stuck with the above verse, it is such an eerie moment in the life of Abram and Sarah which we all can relate to, but our future depends on how we handle such situations, if not we are ruined.

Hagar Genesis 16:1”Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.” Our website and facebook links: https://www.worshipjesusministries.org https://www.facebook.com/balasamson01/ The following five points are covered in this entire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1

Denomination: Pentecostal