Sermons on Genesis 18:23:

Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015

If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In The Midst Of A Darkened World Somebody Prayed For You.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

Somebody was concerned enough about you, that they took the time and prayed for you. That is God's love in action.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – October 28th, 2012 Let us Pray Welcome.. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the Lord's Day, a good day to be alive, and so we will rejoice and be glad in it. In our Bible Class last Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Church Of God

"There Is Nothing Too Hard For God."

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 22, 2008

God said through the Angel "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" is found in Genesis 18:14. Then through the Prophet Jeremiah God’s Word then give the answer to this most important question is found in Jeremiah 32:17, "There is nothing too hard for thee."

"There is nothing too hard for God." God said through the Angel "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" is found in Genesis 18:14. Then through the Prophet Jeremiah God’s Word then give the answer to this most important question is found in Jeremiah 32:17, "There is nothing too hard for thee." Here ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-25

The Justice Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 5, 2012

Have faith in a just God. Justice flows from Him. Wait for the Lord. Delayed judgement is not injustice but the mercy of God. Don't take vengeance. Let go and let God do the judging.

Why do bad things happen to good people? And why do good things happen to bad people? • When the twin towers of World Trade Centre collapsed and killed nearly 3000 people, where was God? • When the tsunami hit Japan and destroyed thousands of homes, where was God? • When my wife ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

The man who was friendly with God.

Intro: 1. As his UCLA football team suffered through a poor season in the early 1970s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure from alumni and fans.Things got so bad, he remembers with a smile, that friends became hard to find. He said, "My dog was my only true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Intercession Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

Principles of intercession

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:16-33 1. The most difficult test thus far. “The Lord went on His way when He had finished His conversation with Abraham” (Gen. 18:33). 2. Tested by obedience to God’s call, (11:27-12:3). Tested by provision where God calls you, (12:4-20). Tested by family ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

God's Friend

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 10, 2013

Abraham

GOD’S FRIEND (GENESIS 18:1-8, 16-33) An English publication offered a prize for the best definition of a friend. Among the thousands of entries received were the following: “One who multiplies joys, divides grief”; “One who understands our silence”; “A volume of sympathy bound in cloth”; and “A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pt. 1 Abraham's Intersession Series

Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013

A seven week series on how people from the bible engaged God in prayer. feel free to use any or all of this...

Learning to Pray Pt. 1 Abraham’s Intersession Intro: I think it is awesome how God has made us all different. He has given us all some things that we are good at… In my home, all four of us have things that we are good at: Amy is good at organizing and managing our home, without her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasoning With God

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 25, 2012

The effectiveness of bold petition to God.

Introduction There was a TV series in which the star would receive a newspaper with headlines about some kind of tragedy to take place in the near future. His task then was to intercede in time to prevent the tragedy from occurring. Abraham had such an experience. God stopped by for dinner, and as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2019

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

I like “how to” videos: How to sew on a button, how to char broccoli, even how to train your dragon. Our Readings this Sunday teaches us how to get out prayer problems. 1). How to pray for the guilty--like Abraham in our First Reading— The general principle is that even one innocent person is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Thoughts And Prayers Matter

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 20, 2019

In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, politicians and many Christians are repeating “Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need action.” Could it be that they, like many Christians, don’t truly understand prayer and what it can accomplish?

In 2015, after a shooter left 14 dead in California, the cover of the New York Daily News shouted “God Isn’t Fixing This! As the latest batch of innocent Americans are left lying in pools of blood, cowards (referring to politicians) who could truly end gun scourge continue to hide behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 18:23-32, Exodus 8:13, Numbers 14:20, James 5:13-18, 2 Kings 20:1-6, Acts 12:5, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 1:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 26:36-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray Boldly!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Can our prayers really change an all-powerful and all-knowing God’s mind? How does prayer work? We’re going to see prayer in action as we examine a prayer offered by Abraham to the Lord. He prayed boldly and the Lord responded. What can we learn from that prayer about the prayers we offer?

Nearly 1000 years after Abraham lived, the Lord wrote through the psalmist, “Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15). The invitation was not a new one from the Lord. It was an invitation that God had extended to his people from the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer For The Unworthy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2019

This prayer of Abraham seems to be the 1st recorded prayer in Scripture. Why did God preserve it for us, and what can we learn by how Abraham prayed?

OPEN: In Europe in the Middle Ages, people had a strong belief in the power of prayer. They also believed that the purer and simpler the life you led, the more God would listen to you. And since Monks were supposed to live purer and simpler lives than anyone else their prayers were seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Justice Of God In The Damnation Of Sinners

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2019

This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in the year 1734.

TITLE: THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 18:20-33 This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Ask And It Shall E Iven Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 13, 2019

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Luke 11:9-10)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “ask and it shall be given”. It is a teaching on prayer and its various dimensions that include the need to pray, the way to pray and the results to expect. Prayer is the heartbeat of the believer and results from an intimate relationship with God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed