Sermons on Bereshis 22:18:

Climbing An Uncertain Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 17, 2005

Do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust God? Unsure of illustrations sources for this sermon.

Climbing up an uncertain mountain - Absolute Faith in the Unseen Genesis 22:1-8, 13-14; Exodus 24:12-18 Intro. It is easy for us to trust in the things we can see and touch. We love to talk about our faith in God, but do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust Him. Or is it evident ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Father/Son Story Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

Abraham’s faith was tested just like our faith is tested. Was there anything that he loved more than God? Is there an Isaac in our life that we love more than God?

A Father/Son Story Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction. A man was telling of an incident that happened with his oldest son. The boy was only 4 ½ years old at the time. The father said, “He was upstairs when I heard him fall, and he was screaming!” The father said he ran upstairs in an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Will Provide Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

How does God meet our needs in crisis times if we trust Him

"The Lord Will Provide" Text - Genesis 22:1-19 "Where’s God in all of this?" The question was thrown down like a challenge, almost defiantly, by the person who had come to visit me. Knowing the circumstances of that person’s life over the last couple of years, I could understand the attitude and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Love's Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

the faithfulness of Abraham in his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac.

Have you ever had your love tested? The true love test comes when the person closest to you says “If you truly love me, you’ll…” You’ll buy me that 3-carat diamond ring. You’ll give up smoking. You’ll take me to Hawaii. You’ll pick up after yourself. You’ll spend more time with me. Some true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Laying It All On The Altar

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Salvation/redemption

TEXT: Genesis, Chapter 22 PROPOSITION: God will send things into our lives from time to time that are designed to test our level of commitment to Him. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCE: What thing(s) in your life might hold you back from laying it all on the line for God? What things are you unwilling to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting God Even When The Reasons Are Not Clear

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How to trust God even when the reasons for compliance to His will is not clear

God’s Gift to Abraham and Abraham’s Obedience to God – Gen. 21:1-7; Gen. 22:1-19 Illustration:Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace. Thomas a Kampis. 1. Aim: To lead the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Separation-Service Series

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Aug 17, 2001

SERVING GOD EFFECTIVELY

GODS DESIRE IS TO BLESS HIS CHILDREN THAT THEY WILL BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS. GEN 12;2 WE WILL USE THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM TO ILLUSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES WE MUST FOLLOW IF WE EXPECT TO BE BLESSED,PROVIDED FOR AND USED MIGHTILY BY GOD. 1ST PRINCIPLE: SEPARATION GEN 12:1 A) FROM THE WORLD 2:COR 6: 14-18 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Abraham

Abraham, a picture of a Father, Genesis 22 Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ, June 16, 2002 Three boys were bragging about their fathers. The first one said, "My father runs so fast he can fire an arrow, start running, and get there before the arrow!" The second one said, "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Those That Are Obedient

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 14, 2004

When can we be assured of blessings? What are they based on? They most assuredly come from God but they are entirely based upon a life of obedience. If you’re looking for blessings, then you should also be obedient to His Word for your life.

To Those that are Obedient I. Introduction Obedience to God is the key to living a life of faith and uprightness before Him. Obedience can be defined as compliance, agreement, submission, respect, duty, conformity, while the opposite of obedience is simply non or dis of all those words that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Father Of Faith

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 29, 2008

Abraham, Pt. 8

THE FATHER OF FAITH (GENESIS 22:1-18) At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Willing Faith

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

The type of faith a Christian should display.

If we were to examine our personal lives, and in particular our personal walk with Christ, we would discover that there are some things that we still need to work on. There are some areas of life we still struggle with. There are some actions we’re still trying to let go, and some sins that get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Highest Form Of Worship Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Sep 3, 2007

Worship in it’s highest form is giving your future to God in radical obedience. Learn from Abraham’s example in Genesis 22.

My goal for the message this morning is to see you worship God this day and place your future on the altar of sacrifice before God because, “Worship in it’s highest form is “giving your future to God in radical obedience”. There are steps you take to get to the place where you offer your life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-20

Genesis 22: When God Asks The Unthinkable - Which He Will.

Contributed by Tom Dixon on Sep 23, 2007

This amazing chapter brings insight into why God tests us and how God’s faithfulness always prevails.

Genesis 22: Sacrifice of Isaac When God Asks the Unthinkable – Which He Does! Review: • Abraham - 75 yrs old when he left Haran (Gen 12:4); • 11 years later: Still no son. Abe figures he has to take up the matter himself; fathers Ishmael at 86 yrs old (Gen 16:16); God says Ishmael is not the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Surrender All? Part 2

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

When we talk about surrendering to God we think of those who give Him one tenth of their income, or who become foreign missionaries. This account of Abraham reveals that God desires every believer to surrender everything - even their very life.

I SURRENDER ALL? PART 2 God desires absolute surrender from every believer. Genesis 22:9-19 Introduction What do you trust in? 1. Money? What if you became the victim of identity theft and you found your bank accounts emptied and your credit destroyed? 2. Career? What if your company suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Little Things Can Make A Big Difference Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008

2008 Palm Sunday Message

(Slide 1) As I reflected on the dramatic reading this week, I remembered a visual presentation of a familiar story that I saw this past week that reminds us that little things can make a big difference. ‘A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God