Sermons on Bereshis 21:16:

A Shady Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013

In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voice Of A Battered Woman

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 1, 2010

This sermon encourages battered women everywhere to depend on God in the worst possible situation.

Gen. 21:14-19 14 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba. 15 And the water was spent in the bottle, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

“gods Promises And God’s Story” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 9 “Gods Promises and God’s Story”

Journey of Faith, part 9 “Gods Promises and God’s Story” Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor In Abraham, we have seen a man who at times shows great faith and at other times demonstrates great unbelief and sin. God’s promises are not delayed or even defeated by sin. Like many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians 4 Identity Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 27, 2022

Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity?

Sermon: Galatians 4 – Identity! Question: Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity? Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31 (NIV) 1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2He is subject to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6, Genesis 21:1-21, Genesis 16:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly.

A Godly mother Psalm 58 1. Genesis 21:11- 21 2. 1 Samuel 1: 11 Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly. There was a recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:11-21, 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promised Son Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Number 37 in our Genesis series. Dealing with Abraham offering Isaac, and how God provides.

The Promised Son Text: Genesis 21:1-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve finally got to the fulfillment of the promise that God made to Abraham so long ago. And right off the bat we see an important lesson. It’s probably… I’d say… one of the most important things you can know about God. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Alleth Thee, Hagar? (Happy Mother's Day)

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Mar 19, 2018

Mothers have shed many tears over their children.

Text: Genesis 21:14-21KJV “And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beer–sheba. And the water was spent in the bottle, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Abraham, Part 14: Isaac Shall Be The Heir Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

God chose that through Isaac and not Ishmael that Christ would be born.

The Life of Abraham, Part 14: Isaac Shall Be Heir Genesis 21:8-21 Introduction The birth of Isaac was a time of great joy. But the birth of Isaac also would have important implications. I would suppose that Hagar and Ishmael rejoiced in the birth as well, at least outwardly. But is would not be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Need A Little Shade Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

God provides for His people what we need when we need it.

• Do you ever need a little shade in this life? John Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Single Parents

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This is a message about and for single parents

Single Parents Genesis 21:8-19 In this series, we’ve been looking at the Book of Genesis and the beginning of families. Families are not what they used to be. They come in all different kinds of configurations. Today we’re going to look at the fastest growing type of family in the US: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

Sarah

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 21, 2013

This sermon today will be about Sarah

Good afternoon brothers and sisters, Today we will be discussing the woman named Sarah in the bible. Yes, Sarah was one of the most famous women in the bible. Sarah was just like you and I to some degree. We can all find ourselves in Sarah' life story. On the outside we would all assume that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Patriarchs Those Sins That Plague Us Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs Those Sins that Plague us Genesis 21 David Taylor June 19, 2016

The Patriarchs Those Sins that Plague us Genesis 21 David Taylor June 19, 2016 Two themes run through Genesis. The first is the mission of rescuing the nations from their sinfulness and the promise of a deliverer, the Messiah. This comes into focus when God chooses Abraham to be the one through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Patriarchs The Joys And Pains Of The Journey Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016

The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016 The overarching story of Genesis is the promise of a Deliverer whose mission will be to bless the nations by rescuing them from their sinfulness. This comes into focus when God chose Abraham to be the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Visitation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 3, 2016

Wait on God and experience the joy of fulfilled promises and answered prayer.

A couple had two boys, 8 and 10, who were always getting into trouble. The parents were sure that if any mischief occurred in the community, their two young sons were involved. They didn’t know what to do with their boys. Then the mother heard about a clergyman who'd been successful in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hagar, A Mother Sees God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Hagar was an Egyptian servant girl in the house of Abraham and Sarah. She was a comparative nobody, but she became a somebody that God used to change history by her motherhood.

Sarah was the oldest mother in the Bible, and likely the oldest woman to ever have a baby. She was 90 years old when she gave birth to Isaac. This is not a record many are striving to match or break, so it is likely to stand for all time. Abraham is the father of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-20