Sermons on Genesis 16:6:

Part 1 - Genesis 16:1-6 - Forget It! I'll Do It Myself! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 3, 2010

In my arrogance and indignation I have said in effect, "FORGET IT LORD, I'LL DO IT MYSELF!" GOD'S TIMETABLE IS OFTEN NOT MY TIMETABLE. It is not Him that needs to change.

Part 1 - Genesis 16:1-6 - FORGET IT! I'LL DO IT MYSELF! I remember seeing some shorts to a movie once where a millionaire agrees to pay a couple a million dollars if the wife will sleep with him for one night. What would you do? The answer to that question tests your character. Impatience is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-6 - I Keep Coming Back! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 4, 2010

A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated.

Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-16 - I KEEP COMING BACK! A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated. She is being threatened and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yes Dear! Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

Abraham sinned the same way Adam did by not taking leadership and a stand against his wife's sinful idea.

Have you ever watched those movies, usually war movies when a young couple falls deeply in love and wants to be married, but off the guy goes to war promising to come back to her, and she promises to faithfully wait for him no matter what? Then she hears that he’s missing or killed and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Abraham, A Man Challenged #9 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

A Division that comes from loss of Vision

Abraham, a Man of challenge, Faith, Promise A Division that comes from loss of Vision Reading: Genesis.16:1ff In view of developments in recent years in our society of surrogate motherhood, egg and sperm donation for use in cases of infertility, this patriarchal equivalent is not so much of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reverse Prayer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 10, 2009

This sermon examines God’s pursuit of us and the prayer that results.

Have you ever caught yourself doing something in reverse? That happened to me on my first attempt at snow skiing. We were in Boone North Carolina and had chosen a beginner slope as a place to sharpen our skills. However, yours truly (out of control) skied onto a slope with a black diamon rating. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

When We Try To Play God

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 12, 2002

Sarah thought she knew how to do what God has promised. It ended up blowing up in her face. However when she did do God’s will, she had Isaac

Sarah When We Try and Play God Introduction A. When your planning something big you think of every possible scenario B. You think if this happens then we will use plan a C. If this happens and this happens we will go with plan b D. But if this happens and this happens plan c E. Sarah like to come ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:3-10, Genesis 12:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

The God Who Sees Me Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 16 Hagar, the servant girl of Sarai has a personal encounter with God and calls Him "El Roi" "The God who sees me"

Genesis Series # 4 CHCC: February 4, 2007 The God, Who Sees Me Genesis 16:1-14 INTRODUCTION: An atheist was out fishing in Scotland, when all of a sudden a huge Dragon type Amphibian began to emerge from the water. With snarling teeth it slithered closer to the atheist. In desperation he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of Detours!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Hagar & Ishmael. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in peace”. • When he called the florist to complain. • The florist said; “It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2013

Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

Scripture reminds us there is nothing new under the sun. And even though the way certain things are accomplished and the settings might change to some degree, most human dramas have not changed all that much since the earliest days of recorded history. One such desire that has been a constant ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Abraham, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014

Do we need to help God out in the fulfillment of His promises to us by taking matters into our own hand?

The Life of Abram, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Genesis 16:1-15 Introduction In the last lesson, Abram asked the LORD for a pledge of his promise of the land. The answer he had gotten seems discouraging, especially for one whose worldview does not extend past this life. For someone with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thou God Seest Me:

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Thou God seest me:

Genesis 16:1-16 Thou God seest me: 1. The Realisation Of Grief 4 And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes. a) Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

The God Who Sees

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE GOD WHO SEES

Gen. 16:1-16 THE GOD WHO SEES Hagar was so amazed that God cared she called His name “El-Ro - i” “Thou God Seest Me!” She named the well “Beerlahairoi” – “The well of the Living One that seest me.” I. THE CERTAINTY OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018

Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Foursquare

The God Who Sees Me

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2017

Hagar was a woman who never thought God would take notice of her. She wasn't important or wealthy or full of faith. Her only claim to fame was that she ended up in the middle of a big, ugly, complicated, mess. Yet God knew who she was!

THE GOD WHO SEES ME Genesis 16:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Paul Dickson has written a book entitled, What’s In A Name? In that book he shares some of the most unusual names he’s come across. How would you like to have any of these for your name? Cletus Clodfelter, Rotten Earp, Jinglebells ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God