Sermons on Bereshis 22:3:

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

Genesis 22: A Test For You

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 27, 2007

A discussion on GENESIS 22, showing how the test of Abraham is also a test for us, and in that test, we are given a moment of personal testimony.

There is one constant in the kingdom of God. Every time God tests our faith, He also gives us something in return. That ‘something’ is a defining moment, and we refer to these as ‘personal testimonies’. They give witness to the fact that God is active and working in our lives. Two weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Altar Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A Lenten message challenging us to consecrate the sacrifice of ourselves to God.

The Altar of Sacrifice Text: Genesis 22:1 & 2, 9-12 This Lenten Sunday morning we examine Sacrifice. A traditional exercise of many believers is to give up something for Lent. Many of you have shared with me what you are giving up for Lent, some are going to fast, some are giving up chocolate, some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

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

The Father Of Faith Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

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

I Surrender All? Part 1

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 1 God desires absolute surrender from every believer. Genesis 22:1-8 Introduction Illustration: Don’t Argue With A Lighthouse There was an officer in the navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Altars And Alterations

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 27, 2008

Altars are places where often alterations are made. They are constucted primarily as places of sacrifice and surrender. This sermon examines their role in the church as a means of calling worshippers to a level of commitment.

ALTARS AND ALTERATIONS Gen 22:1-14 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am," he replied. 2 Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

Altar Of God

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 16, 2007

This could easily spur a series but i believe this is a core teaching for the believer wanting to know more about their position in Christ and the Character of God

Altar Of God Intro: I didn’t come here to preach a nice message to you, I am not here to boost my ego or try out my skills. You didn’t come just to hear smooth words, meet some nice American, and you certainly are not in the wrong place. We are here because God has heard your prayers and the cries ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Vineyard

God Of Our Fathers, Yes Ours! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 30, 2007

The Christian has two spiritual fathers: God and Abraham. The blessing and promises of God to Abraham become our inheritance in Christ!

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers… Why do you hear this line so often in the Bible? Who are these men of God, and what makes them so important that their names are scattered all over the Bible in both the old and new Testaments? They are all forefathers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worshiping Through Obedience Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part 4 of a series on Worship

Worshiping through Obedience The Power of Praise Gen 22:1-14 But if you keep looking steadily into God’s perfect law—the law that sets you free—and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. James 1:25 I. Obedience means listening for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

Risk: Baby Steps Part 2 Of 3 - A Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Sep 27, 2006

Faith without risk is a contradiction - This is part 2 of a 3 part series on faith using the backdrop of Abraham and Isaac to communicate trust, risk, and belief in matters of faith.

Baby Steps Part 2 RISK Last week we began a journey of baby steps… taking one step at a time to find true faith. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1-3 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham - The Hero Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 2, 2006

Why did God find it necessary to test Abraham’s faith? What purpose did it serve?

OPEN: Three military recruiters were on hand to address a gathering of high school seniors. The recruiters represented different branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Marines and each of was given fifteen minutes to speak. The Army and Navy recruiters got a little carried away with their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah Jireh Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

This is the test. God is saying, “We’ve walked together for many years and now you have the son you’ve longed for. Tell me, Abraham; is this son more important to you than your relationship with me?”

Encountering God – Part 11 – Encountering Jehovah Jireh Overview and review We have been looking at what it means and what it is like to encounter God and how we respond to Him when we encounter Him. Over the past few weeks, we have moved from the subject of encountering God in corporate worship ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 22:1-14 (Abraham Sacrifices His Son)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 27, 2007

A sermon given on the anniversary of the kidnapping of Mordechai Vanunu ...

Some reflections on Abraham – the father of faith: I It was early morning. Abraham rose in good time, had the asses saddled and left his tent, taking Isaac with him, but Sarah watched them from the window as they went down the valley until she could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican