Sermons on Genesis 18:17:

How Our Nation Turned Its Back On God's Commandments Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2021

No city, no nation, no culture deliberately sets out to become a society of depraved miscreants, to be forever remembered as abhorrent, to give its name to an unspeakable sin.

Homily for Monday of 13th week in Course Gen 18; Mt 8:18-22 Have you ever wondered how Sodom and Gomorrah got to be the way they were in the time of Abraham and Lot? In their day gangs of violent homosexuals roamed the city night after night, invading the homes of law-abiding citizens, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33, Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Sexually Healthy Church - Genesis 18:16-33 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Now I do think it’s important to talk to children about sexuality.

Today we’re going to look at the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. So for those of you who are online, I just want to remind you as I’ve tried to share with you in advance already that this is probably not appropriate for children nine years and younger. Now I do think it’s important to talk to children ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Triangle Of Man

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

We are going to look at a man named Abraham In this passage, he is visited personally by the Lord. During this visit we are given a glimpse at three sides of this great man's life. As Abraham is revealed to us here, we see some characteristics in his life that need to be seen in all of us.

The Triangle of Pastor Timothy The Bridge Church Upstate Text: Intro: Everyone in this room wears many different hats. For instance, I am a husband, a father, a son, a Pop-Pop, a Pastor, a friend, among a lot of other things. This passage reveal the triangle of man. Let's examine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bargaining With God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Just as Abraham was an instrument of blessing to the world, you are to be instruments of blessing to the world. Just as Abraham taught His children God’s righteous ways, you are to teach our children God’s righteous ways.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! As believers in Christ, we need not wait until the end of November to be thankful. You and I need to be grateful for God’s righteous goodness all the time. And as we will see over the next few minutes, you and I need to be grateful for God’s justice all the time. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2017

The prayer of Abraham in Genesis 18:16-33 shows us a model for prayer.

Scripture God called Abram out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him incredible promises. At the time, Abram was seventy-five years old when he left family, clan and land to follow God’s call to go to Canaan and claim the promises God made to him in Genesis 12:2–3, “And I will make of you a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Pleading For God's Mercy

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 24, 2016

This sermon reminds us of the power of intercessory prayer and the need to seek God for our nation.

Here are several principles found in Abraham prayer for Sodom. I. He was Connected to God. (God's friend) II. He was Convicted of sin's repercussion. (God forewarned him) vs 17-21 III. He drew Close to God. vs 23 IV. He was Concerned for Sodom. vs 23 V. He was Courageous in approach. vs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Search For Silver But Finding Gold

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

How often do men fail to search out God simply because they only see him as a God of judgment, represented in the Silvert! Yet, he desires us to find him, and when we do we find Gold - that gold that represents all things of our Good God!

Searching for Silver but Finding Gold Sunday, April 17, 2016 By Rev. James May Yesterday was an unusual day here at Victory Temple. Many of you know that we had a memorial service for someone who had only visited our church one time. Just a short time ago, she came into our midst, sat on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 3, 2015

In the conversation Abraham had with the Lord before the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, we see the compassion that both Abraham and God had for people.

Let’s Make A Deal Genesis 18:16-33 (NLT) For a video of this sermon and others, go to www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A subjective person came along and said, "I feel for you down there." An objective person walked by and said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Sodom

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Sin of Sodom

Genesis 18:16-33 The Sin of Sodom 2 Peter 2:6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; 1. The Perversion of Sodom - LOOK BACKWARD 20 the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Holiness

Abraham's Prayer Over Sodom

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Abraham's prayer over Sodom

Genesis 18 v. 16 - 33 Abraham's prayer over Sodom James 5 v. 16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." 1. ABRAHAM WAS A PRACTIAL MAN (a) His Haste v. 1 & 2 "And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; And he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Holiness

A Friend Of God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average American, that he understood the way we live and the concerns we have

A Friend of God 1. Genesis 18:16-21 2. Isaiah 41:8 Psalm 25 When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-21, Isaiah 41:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 25, 2020

A review of the sin of homosexuality with encouragement for followers of Christ to treat homosexuals with compassion while holding firmly to the Word of God.

“The men set out from [the oaks of Mamre], and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The LORD said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus The Son/Offspring Of God Or God, The Son? - In Defense Of The Trinity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 11, 2021

A Multi-Part study of historical Christian teaching concerning the claims of Jesus and the beginning of the Church

There are many religions in the world. A significant number of them predate Judaism, and the vast majority predates Christianity. All religions have various sects and subgroups that are also called denominations in Christianity. Denominations have most often come about as the result of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham The Intercessor Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Abraham was the great intercessor of the Bible. This prayer of his for Sodom is the first intercessory prayer of the Bible, and it is one of the most remarkable prayers in all the Bible. An intercessor is one who pleads with God on behalf of others.

What comes down from the heavens has a big effect on the values of real estate. Take what happened in Stillwater in 1852 for example. Jacob Fisher, who was a surveyor, had found a small stream called Brown's Creek in back of the town. He dammed it up and made a lake, and he ran the water down ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33