Sermons on Genesis 18:13:

Sarah's Disappointment

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Sermon explores Sarah's discouragements during her faith journey, then offers insights on how to deal with disappointment.

Genesis 18:9-15 2-7-16 Disappointment! How well do you handle it? What do you do when your hopes and dreams get shattered? What do you do when you throw your heart into something; and then it fails? How do you process a disappointment and come out on the other side unscathed? I want to begin, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-15, 1 Peter 4:12, Isaiah 43:1-2, Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Charismatic

It Takes Faith (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 24, 2017

As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to the story of Abraham and Sarah having a child in their old age. It took faith to believe the unbelievable but we'll see that it wasn't easy.

IT TAKES FAITH (part six) Hebrews 11:11-12 As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to the story of Abraham and Sarah having a child in their old age. It took faith to believe the unbelievable but we'll see that it wasn't easy. Today we'll see that although Abraham had great faith he didn't have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12, Genesis 15:1-8, Genesis 16:1-6, Genesis 17:15-19, Genesis 18:9-15, Genesis 21:1-7, Romans 4:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2017

This sermon covers Abraham's experience with God when the Lord came for dinner one day.

Introduction: A. One Saturday, the new preacher went out to visit in the homes of some of his new church members. 1. All went well until he came to a certain house. 2. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he had knocked several times. 3. Finally, he took ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Barren Shall Bear Fruit

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jan 20, 2023

You may be a believer for a number of years and you may long for a blessing in your life. God may give us barrenness so that we will come to the end of ourselves and recognize that it is God who gives the increase.

THE BARREN SHALL BEAR FRUIT (by brother Tarran Dookie) SARAH Gen 18:9-15 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (4-5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

We all have had some strange unexpected things happen to us.

Illus: A lady was walking down the street to work and she saw a parrot on a perch in front of a pet store, and to her surprise, the parrot said to her, • "Hey lady, you are really ugly," The lady was furious! She stormed past the store to her work. • On the way home she saw the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Sarah Laugh ?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 19, 2024

Since God spoke to Abraham regularly, Abraham was strengthened and was able to sustain 25 long years waiting for the promised child. But this was not the case for Sarah.

And the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, saying, ‘Shall I surely bear a child, since I am old?’ Genesis 18:13 Sarah might have laughed because she had no more tears left to weep or cry for the fulfilment of the promise. Her tears might have been exhausted over the course of 25 long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:13

Do You Believe God's Word As He Does?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2023

This is message is about faith, hope and the resurrection - if we truly believe God's word as He does. If you only read part of this message, please read my brother's final words. God bless!

Do You Believe God’s Word As He Does? Scripture: John 1:1-5; Genesis 1:1-3; 18:9-14; I want to say upfront that I am grieving my brother and you will hear some of that in this message. I started this message three weeks ago but it changed after my brother died. My brother Delrick had received ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-3, Genesis 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Grace Is Gives Us Peace! Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 3, 2023

God's peace is not a by-product of a tribulation free life but of seeing and thanking Him for the unmerited grace one has received!

God’s Grace Gives us Peace! Genesis 18:1-14; Philippians 4:6-7; John 11:32; Genesis 12:1-9; John 16:33; Hebrews 11:8; Genesis 21:1-7; John 14:6 Fear of past, present, or future circumstances often make lying down in green pastures to sit beside quiet waters an exceptionally rare occurrence! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14, Philippians 4:6-7, John 11:32, Genesis 12:1-9, John 16:33, Hebrews 11:8, Genesis 21:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 4: Abraham And Sarah Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 9, 2023

Why do we need faith in God? 1. Faith motivates us to move for God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith wins the fight against our fears (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith puts us in touch with God's power (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith makes us willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9-10, 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 4: Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16; James 2:23; Genesis 17:4-8; Genesis 17:15-22; Genesis 18:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 9, 2023) MESSAGE: *James Merritt once said, "Everybody has faith in something. An atheist drinks water out of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16, James 2:23, Genesis 17:4-8, Genesis 17:15-22, Genesis 18:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Recover Your Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 15, 2023

Today we are going to look at two people who laughed, but it was not a joke - it was a promise that was humanly impossible.

RECOVER YOUR FAITH Genesis 18:9-15 Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction A sense of humor is a good thing. (Bulletin Bloopers) Proverbs 15:13, 15 A happy heart makes the face cheerful… The cheerful heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine… Today we are going to look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis Chapter Eighteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eighteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER EIGHTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that God confirms His promise that Abraham will have a son – at which Sarah laughs. God disclosed to Abraham that He is about to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 18 The Lord appears again to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Is Too Hard For God To Do

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2025

God specialises in doing the impossible, and no situation is beyond His power.

NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD TO DO By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 1:40-45 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 3:20, Jeremiah 32:27, Genesis 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: The omnipotence of God is a central theme in Scripture. In Mark 1:40-45, a leper approached Jesus with faith, saying, “If You are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Ephesians 3:20, Jeremiah 32:27, Genesis 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 1: How To Receive The Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2024

1. Receive Jesus with hospitality (vs. 1-8). 2. Receive Jesus with hope (vs. 9-14). 3. Receive Jesus with honesty (vs. 11-15).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 1: How to Receive the Lord Jesus Christ Genesis 18:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 24, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Day - Sodom And Gomorrah

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 3, 2024

Our nation has hit an all-time low level of depravity. It cries out to GOD for correction. As in the days of Noah, and as in the days of Lot, so it will be when the Son of Man is revealed. Sense the urgency of this statement, JESUS is Coming Soon!

2024.06.02.Sermon Notes. Judgment Day. Sodom and Gomorrah William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Our nation has hit an all-time low level of depravity. It cries out to GOD to be rescued and returned to the root of its foundation upon the principles of GOD’s Word. Yet, as in the days of Noah, and as in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30, Genesis 18:1-15, Psalm 139:2, Romans 8:22, Genesis 18:16-33, Matthew 3:12, 2 Peter 3:9, Hebrews 13:2, Genesis 19:1-38, Luke 17:20-30, Proverbs 16:18, Psalm 14:1-3, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 63:4, Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:22, Jeremiah 21:12, 2 Peter 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational