Sermons on Descendants Of Promise:

Sarah: A Flawed Heroine Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2023

Hebrews 11:11 teaches us that we cannot do in our strength, God can.

Introduction Last week, I started a sermon series from Hebrews 11 that I am calling, “Flawed: Heroes of the Faith.” This five-week sermon series explores the lives and flaws of some of the believers listed in Hebrews 11. Today, we are going to study Sarah, a flawed heroine of the faith. I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Generational Challenges Equal Futuristic Blessings”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 1, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to look forward to affirming to others that Jesus, like His ancestors, also descended into Egypt.

“Generational Challenges Equal Futuristic Blessings” Matthew 2:13-23 (KJV) Deuteronomy 11:26-28 (KJV) 31 December 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS need to empathize with Jesus’ life journey. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ending Of Noah And The Ark Is Redefined

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 28, 2009

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Series B. It is a comparison of all three lessons.

1st Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your Word for our lives, and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

Our work as God’s people will not be complete, and our covenant with God not fully realized, until blessing has come to all the earth.

“Blessed to Be a Blessing” - Genesis 12:1-4a The first book of the Bible might well be titled, "Genesis, or the Book of Divine Disappointment." God creates Adam and Eve and gives them everything they could possibly want, except for permission to eat the fruit of one tree. Adam and Eve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Of The Sons Of Korah

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 23, 2002

Temple musicians, descendants of a rebel priest who died at God’s hand, help us explore mysteries of our faith.

OF THE SONS OF KORAH PSALMS 42–49 “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Ps. 42:2). Temple musicians, descendants of a rebel priest who died at God’s hand, help us explore mysteries of our faith. Background Book II. Most believe this second collection of psalms was assembled during the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013

Abram has his name changed to Abraham. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A New Appearing (vs 1-2) A New Requirement (vs 1b) A New Name (vs 3b-5) A New Bond (vs 9-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • "What's in a name?" • Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet made this question famous. • If you know the story you will remember that they fall in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

Where Moses Got The Genesis Account?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 15, 2024

The verification of the Bible; how Genesis is actually the record of eyewitnesses. Shem was a link to the preflood world and passed those details to his descendants.

WHERE MOSES GOT THE GENESIS ACCOUNT? Gen. 11:10-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A preacher had to get his teeth pulled and the dentist fitted him with dentures. The first Sunday afterward, he preached 10 minutes. The second, he preached 20 minutes and the third, he preached 1½ hours! 2. Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A "Mary" Christmas For All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

The presence of God disrupts our plans and, like Mary, we must surrender our lives in order to fulfill His plan.

As I’ve expressed in past years…I love the Christmas season. More than at any other time, I find during this season,. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. I’ve been reminded of the competing dynamics we all know so well. It’s caused me to look into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Separate From Lot Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 4, 2022

Abram left the country, left the people but not the household (Genesis 12:4). He took Lot with him. Now, he decided to depart from his household. After, Lot departed, God spoke to him.

Text: Genesis 13:8-18 Theme: Separate from Lot Greetings: Joke: A husband and wife were in church. The pastor noticed that the husband has fallen asleep and said to the wife, “Wake your husband up!” The wife answered, “Pastor, You're the one who made him fall asleep, you wake him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

"The Rainbow: Proof That God Takes His Promises Seriously”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 1, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Rainbow is our proof that we can trust God to be faithful to his promises.

1 March 2009 First Sunday of Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: We can trust God to be faithful to his promises. REFERENCES: Isaiah 44:3 ESV For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overflowing Blessings Beyond Our Expectations

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2010

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT OVERFLOWING BLESSINGS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. ANSWERED PRAYER 2. PROVISION 3. MERCY 4. JOY 5. GUIDANCE 6. FAMILY BLESSING 7. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS

EPHESIANS 3:20-21 ********************** Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 1 - God of Abraham I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family's rise and near fall from power in America ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-7, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 15:5, Genesis 18:10-14, Genesis 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Claiming Our Inheritance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 18, 2024

A Christian must know what out inheritance in Christ is. We need to learn to claim the promises of God.

Title: Our Inheritance Theme: To show that as a child of God we have been given freedom and promises that we need to hold onto. Text: Romans 8:17, Note: This message was inspired from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado. Where quotations are the book is quoted. Great message from the book I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Are You Laughing? Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Oct 23, 2018

Sometimes we scoff at the idea of the miraculous things God desires to do in our lives! We shouldn't be shocked at God's favor and His doing the impossible! Doubting God is never a “laughing matter”! Doubt is a poison we should do our best to avoid!

Why Are You Laughing? Continuing with the series, “Questions?” • First week, “Did God Really Say…?” • Second week, “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” • Both of these were questions asked in opposition to God’s plan and purpose This week, we are going to look a little closer at a question that was asked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:13, Genesis 18:1-15, Hebrews 11:1-2, Genesis 17:17, Matthew 22:29, Genesis 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

Psalm 103 is a beautiful psalm of promise and hope

Bless the Lord Psalms 103 Psalms 103:1-5 (New King James Version) Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God