Sermons on Bereshis 22:18:

Abraham And Isaac Series

Contributed by Jeff Wickert on Jun 18, 2007

From a sermon series that helps us understand what God was trying to get us to understand in all those well known stories from the Bible. This one is on Spiritual Sacrafice.

Everything You Need To Know You Learned from Your Childhood Bible Stories “Abraham and Isaac” Genesis 22:1-19 Introduction: A. series recap, greatness.. 1. Naoh/Sacrific, Daniel/Survival, David/Success, Abraham/Sacrifice. 2. Sacrifice is something that our modern country knows little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Summit Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 26, 2007

Just as a child opens their arms wide to demonstrate their love we too need to open our entire life, past, present and future to the will of God. We need to make our life wide open and that is what Abraham did. For his hopes and dreams at this point in

The Summit of Sacrifice Those of you who have children or grand-children will find todays message a challenge and an inspiration. Do you remember being a child and being asked by your mother or father that universal question? How much do you love me? Most of us can remember demonstrating our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 21, 2007

Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac. What resulted was a foreshadow of a greater sacrifice to come.

THE SACRIFICE There is a trial that is probably the hardest of all to go through in life. That trial is watching your child suffer and wonder if they will live or die. To suffer yourself is one thing, but to watch your own child hover between life and death is unbearable. Some of you know this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Worst-Case Scenario Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Sixth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Go to the website www.worstcasescenarios.com, and you’ll find out what to do in the event you find yourself in a real-life, worst-case scenario. For example, there are complete instructions for such things as How to jump from a building into a dumpster How to survive if your parachute fails to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When God Asks Too Much

Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 8, 2007

This sermon focuses on the audacious call to Abraham to sacrifice his only son and reflects on the times when we feel that God is asking too much of us. It is only in light of the sacrifice of God’s only Son that we can appreciate his call.

When God Asks Too Much Gen. 22 and Mark 14:32ff Newland Street C/C 8/20/06 (Sunday Evening) Introduction: Have you ever felt like God was asking too much? Sometimes other people amaze us. They will ask us to do something, which we feel obligated to do, or have to come up with some excuse not to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Top Three Tests Of Faith

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

In Genesis, chapter 22, and in Hebrews 11:17, we find the top three tests of faith in the life of Abraham. Satan tempts to bring out the bad, but God tests to bring out the good. Although I would rather be exempt from tests, a faith that cannot be tested

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. The Top Three Tests of Faith By James O. Davis Introduction In Genesis, chapter 22, and in Hebrews 11:17, we find the top three tests of faith in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resolutions And Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at the components that go along with making a proper sacrifice.

Resolutions and Sacrifice Genesis 22:1-19 It was once said that if Christmas and Thanksgiving are the holidays of excess, then New Year’s Day must be the holiday of regret. I think that I am in agreement with that statement. New Year’s is a time when we think back on the year that was and try ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Abraham's Most Important Test Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 12, 2001

Passing Life’s Challenges

ABRAHAM’S MOST IMPORTANT TEST *What was the most important test in your life? ACT? SAT? For some it would be passing the bar, getting into med school, All of us would probably agree, except for a few, that we really don’t like taking tests. God tested Abraham A fact that comes with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

My God Does Provide

Contributed by Daryl Miller on Feb 15, 2001

God provided a substutional sacrifice for us all.

MY GOD DOES PROVIDE STORY LEAD - IN Old man trapped on roof top during flood conditions: A helicopter flies over and a crew member drops a ladder and yells - " grab the ladder" The old man refuses and proclaims : " My God will rescue me. God will provide." The old man is not wrong. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-12, Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: *other

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

The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 2)

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jun 19, 2002

You may not realize the wonderful truth that we live in covenant with the Almighty King of Kings. God’s covenant with Abraham applies to us.

"The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 2)" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 22:1-19, KJV Purpose: You may not realize the wonderful truth that we live in covenant with the Almighty King of Kings. God’s covenant with Abraham applies to us, and Christ’s fulfillment of the New Covenant certainly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

Approaching The Altar

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

Giving our all for God even when it seems unrealistic or possible.

In our text for today Abraham is called by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the altar that they would build on the mountain. Shocking really when you think about it at all! But, Abraham’s faith was such that he did not question God’s wisdom, but rather followed in obedience regardell of how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: A True Model Of Worship

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 23, 2002

Many Christians have never truly worshiped God because they don’t know how. Abraham models for us the essence of true, biblical worship.

ABRAHAM: A MODEL OF TRUE WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 August 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It seems that very few Christians know much about true worship. Charles Stanely once said that he believed that most Christians in most churches have never worshiped God. We go to church, but we don’t worship. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 21:8

The Challenge Of Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Oct 5, 2002

Worship will always challenge us. We can not stand in the holy presence of God and not feel His challenge. This text shares three ways in which we are challenged when we worship.

THE CHALLENGE OF WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 Famous researcher, George Barna recently conducted a survey on worship in American churches. He had some very interesting things to say, so let me share just a couple of them with you. “Worship is a non-negotiable obligation and privilege of every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God