Sermons on Blessings Of Abraham:

The Privileges Of Friendship With God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000

Three privileges of being a friend of God.

“The Privileges of Friendship with God” Genesis 18:1-33 To say that Abraham was God’s friend meant that he was a human being to whom the God of the universe felt close, whom he regarded highly, and with whom He wanted to share some of His intimate thoughts. That God was Abraham’s friend we can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

15. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 4-12 - Messages In Romans – The Faith Of Abraham Reckoned As Righteousness Leading To Blessing (Us Too!) - Message 15 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 6, 2024

This lovely passage examines the faith that is for Jew and Gentile. Faith will reckon one as righteous and that follows in Abraham’s footsteps. There is no sin penalty on the account on the one who believes in the Saviour and whose sins are forgiven.

15. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 4-12 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM RECKONED AS RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADING TO BLESSING (US TOO!) - MESSAGE 15 [A]. RIGHTEOUS RECKONING AND A CLEAN ACCOUNT WITH GOD {{Romans 4:4 “Now to the one who works, his wage is not reckoned as a favour, but as what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:4-8, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 13:5-6, John 14:1, Psalm 32:1-2, James 2:20, James 2:26, James 2:18, Numbers 14:18, Romans 4:9-12, Galatians 3:29, Genesis 15:5-6, Deuteronomy 11:22-29, Joshua 8:30-35, Romans 4:9-11, Genesis 17:3-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Give God A Helping Hand Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 27, 2005

Isaac and Ishmael - 4000 years of war just because Abraham wanted to give God a helping hand!

Let’s give God a helping hand Selected readings: Genesis 15:1-6; Gen. 16:1-15; Gen. 17:1-2 and 15-16; Gen. 18:1-2, 9-15 and Gen. 21:1-12 Let’s give God a helping hand. In the first week of our Lenten addresses we looked at the Call of Abraham to leave Ur of the Chaldees with his father ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

God calls us by name.

Abraham: What’s In a Name? Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16 Reader’s Digest is full of interesting little tid-bits of information—some enlightening, some challenging, but most always, funny. They appear at the end of articles as little slices of life that readers have submitted in hopes of being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessings Of A Long Life Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that the older a person gets the more he falls in love with the psalm. I think I know why!

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series The Blessings of A Long Life Psalm 23 Introduction: The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Blessed To Be Stressed?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 9, 2021

God says to fret not, but how do we do that? (Material adapted from Adrian Rogers at: https://www.oneplace.com/ministries/love-worth-finding/read/articles/too-blessed-to-be-stressed-8863.html) Preached on 1/3/2021- first Sunday in New Year of 2021

HoHum: Driving along and I saw this bumper sticker- “Too blessed to be stressed.” Puzzled me? One definition of stress is the degree of pressure exerted on a material object measured in units of force per unit area. For instance, too much stress on metals causes them to deform. This deformation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed And Highly Favored PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the true nature of God's blessings, correcting misconceptions, viewing burdens as blessings, and our responsibility to bless others.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be with you all today, to be gathered together in the house of the Lord. I am reminded of the words of the renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." This sentiment is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:7-8

Topics: Understanding, Blessed

The Spiritual Saga Of Ishmael And Isaac

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 21, 2001

Paul uses the story of Ishmael and Isaac and their mothers to demonstrate that the Galatian believers were in danger of abandoning the Gospel of grace in Jesus, with fascinating contrasts historically and allegorically, ever relevant for today.

THE SPIRITUAL SAGA OF ISHMAEL AND ISAAC The most casual reader of the Bible will notice that the Scriptures consist of 2 sections - the Old and New Testaments. But have you ever thought how are they related to each other? Someone made the interesting comment about the 2 Testaments that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Strangers From Heaven.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 29, 2004

Jesus pays a visit to Abraham.

Strangers from heaven. Genesis 18. 01/05/05 Heavenly guests come to visit Abraham. They were three in number and appeared as traveling strangers when they came to Abraham. Of the three Angels two were ordinary angels the other angel was Jesus Christ. The identification of Jesus is verified in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Sixth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Our spiritual tree has grown many branches now and is mature enough to bear fruit. Purity of heart is a condition that will determine how we are going to bear fruit. Are we going to bear no fruit, small and few, or large and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody Needs Somebody

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Eliezer

EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY (GENESIS 24:1-27) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abram In Egypt Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 5, 2004

Our account of Abram’s life shows how God cares about us individually. We discover that God patiently loves us in spite of our failures and often-weak faith. We learn of: 1) the famine--a time of testing; 2) Abram’s “solution” which resulted in failure

“Abram in Egypt” Genesis 12:10-13:4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Our account of Abram’s life shows how God cares about us individually. We see this in Abram’s misguided trip to Egypt. We discover that God patiently loves us in spite of our failures ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

How God Turns Our Offering Into A Supernatural Blessing-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Mar 23, 2022

We will learn how the sacrifice or vow that we make unto the Lord God Almighty is turned into a wonderful blessing for all eternity, just as we discover, in the lives of Abraham and Hannah

We praise the Lord that you’ve joined us for Part 2 of ‘How God turns our offering into a supernatural blessing’. Tonight once again we learn about how the sacrifice or vow that we make unto the Lord God Almighty is turned into a wonderful blessing for all eternity, just as we discover, in the ...read more

Choose Carefully

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Making wise choices

Ever make a real good decision? Not just good, but great, excellent. Best job decision, best $50 car vacation trip, best woman you ever married. Tell your neighbor about it. In case you’re sitting next to someone who never got fully recognized, the appropriate amount of pats on the back, tell your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Sides Of Abram's Life Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

B. Each one of us carries various responsibilities and many different sides of personality. Like for example, I am a husband, a father, a son, a pastor, a friend, and many other things. Yet wonderfully, God has made us able to discharge our different resp

Theme: The Three Sides of Abraham’s Life Text: Genesis 18 Introduction A. Greetings. B. Each one of us carries various responsibilities and many different sides of personality. Like for example, I am a husband, a father, a son, a pastor, a friend, and many other things. Yet wonderfully, God has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational