Sermons on Before Abraham Was:

Can We Chat Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2017

In the sermon, we witness God and Abraham having a conversation. The things that God tells Abraham truly change his life and he put his trust in God.

Introduction: A. Years ago Dr. Seuss published a children’s book entitled “Horton Hears a Who.” It was recently turned into a movie. 1. How many of you have read the book or seen the movie? 2. It’s a story about an elephant named Horton who hears voices coming from a little speck of dust. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should We Tithe?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

A Biblical overview on the issue of tithing from Abraham to Paul.

“Why Should We Tithe?” Genesis 14:18-20; Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 3:8-10; Matthew 23:23; 1 Corinthians 16:2 I. Because Abraham COMMENCED it. (Genesis 14:18-20) Hebrews 7:4, 9; Genesis 28:22 II. Because Moses COMMANDED it. (Leviticus 27:30) Deuteronomy 14:22; 2 Chronicles 31:5-6, 12; Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20, Leviticus 27:30

Denomination: Baptist

Learn About Faith's Facets From The Father Of The Faithful

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

We learn from Abraham about the gift of faith.

What’s the most precious thing you have? Your CD-player? Wedding ring? House? While those things may seem quite valuable to us now they won’t last forever. Therefore the most precious thing we have is our faith, for even if we should loose everything else but still have faith, we’re guaranteed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Father's Day

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

A lesson for fathers from God through Abraham and Isaac.

Father’s Day 2002 Genesis 22:1-14 Comparison between how Abraham followed God’s instructions and the way we should follow God’s instruction, with regards to our own children, can be drawn. I. God Spoke a. Abraham (Vs 1-2) b. To the Fathers i. 1 Tim. 5:8 “But if any provide not for his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Genesis 45:21, Genesis 45:21-28, Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A New Covenant

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 31, 2009

In Christ, the promise of God to Abraham has been fulfilled.

A New Covenant, Jeremiah 31:7-14, 31 Introduction It is a rather interesting thing to study the religious context into which Jesus descended. Indeed, apart from at least a cursory knowledge of the strict legalism into which Jesus was born, the full measure of the freedom and grace which is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-34

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Another Important Question From Job

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 27, 2014

A sermon that deals with doctrine of justification.

"ANOTHER IMPORTANT QUESTION FROM JOB" Job 25:1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, 2 Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places. 3 Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise? 4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he ...read more

Scripture: Job 25:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakeable Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 31, 2011

Through Abraham’s story with Ishmael, we learn that we cannot be saved by works but only by trusting in God’s works done for us. Then impossible things can happen!

New York Times, April 16, 2011: So unshakable was this town’s faith in its sea wall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami that some rushed toward it after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeast Japan on the afternoon of March 11. After all, the sea wall was one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

An Old Testament Arguement For Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 26, 2009

Paul turns to the objective evidence of the Word of God. We never judge the Scriptures by our experience but test our experience by the Word of God. This section quotes 6 OT Scriptures. Salvation is by faith in Christ, not by works of law.

GALATIANS 3:6-14 AN OLD TESTAMENT ARGUMENT FOR FAITH Having dealt with the Galations’ subjective experience of receiving the Holy Spirit, Paul now turns to the objective evidence of the Word of God. We never judge the Scriptures by our experience; we test our experience by the Word of God. In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Zeal Of The Lord Almighty…

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 11, 2020

One day, almost 4,000 years ago, when His plan was being put into action, God spoke to a man named Abram, who was later called Abraham, & said to him. . .

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a shorter and newer message of one I prepared several years ago.) TEXT: Isaiah 9:6-7; Genesis 12:1-4 One day, almost 4,000 years ago, when His plan was being put into action, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 3:16-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Revelation 7:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unmasking Al Queda:biblical Propehcy Being Fulfilled

Contributed by Kayode Eleyinte on Aug 7, 2013

Not many christian understands that one of the bible prophecy is playing out in the Middle East and as regards the rise of radical Islamic terror groups. We are at the threshold of the fulfillment of age-long prophecy. We need to watch.

The al queda terror group has been around for quite some time.They had been a big threat to the lives and properties of many nation in Asia,both Central Asia and Middle East.Their murderous activities has leap over the borders of Asia into Europe,America and Africa.The fear of al queda has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-23

Denomination: Apostolic

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006

Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

“A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Wife For Isaac Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

Let’s take a look at the right way to surrender important life choices to God and to be as certain as possible that we are in God’s will.

Well, folks today we’re going to talk about how Abraham let God choose a spouse for his son Isaac, but this young man’s idea was probably not quite what God had in mind. Let’s take a look at the right way to surrender important life choices to God and to be as certain as possible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-21

What Makes Us An Heir Of God? A Sermon For The Second Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 21, 2024

How does the life and faith of Abraham inform our faith and walk?

What Makes Us an Heir of God? A Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent Romans 4:13–25 NKJV For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25, Genesis 17:1-7, Psalm 22:23-31, Mark 8:31-38, Genesis 15:5, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible