Sermons on Genesis 21:5:

Tested By Family Squabbles: Lesson 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - Laughing At God! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 20, 2010

It seems Isaac was laughed at in one way or another all his life. Isaac means "laughter". What an appropriate name. A river of LAUGHTER runs through the entire story of the birth of Isaac.

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - LAUGHING AT GOD! As he was born my heart was bursting with JOY. I held my son Ben up to the Lord and dedicated him then and there. I was so grateful for the gift of a child. I remember driving home at the beginning of that day laughing and honking the horn so everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Abraham, Sarah, Ishael, and Hagar represent faith and promise, spirit versus flesh, and grace versus Law. Abraham shows faith by letting his son Ishmael go forever.

Some of you have had the pleasure and/or pain of participating in a step-family. On rare occasions this works out really well and goes smoothly, but most of the time it’s very hard and all the parents and children involved, have major adjustments to make both lifestyle wise and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Persevering In Faith: Holding On To God's Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 24, 2024

In Hebrews 10:35-36, the writer speaks to a group of weary believers, who are tempted to throw in the towel and give up their faith in the face of persecution and hardship. Instead of encouraging them to quit, the author urges them to press on, to hold tightly to their confidence in God’s promises.

Persevering in Faith: Holding On to God’s Promises Hebrews 10:35-36 (NLT) – “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Genesis 21:5, Genesis 41:41, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Timing: The Promise Comes To Pass!

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 7, 2024

Trusting God's promises not only gives you a blessing at the end, but it gives you a blessing while you are waiting.

Today, we are in chapter 21 of the “From Dust to Life Series” in Genesis. What we will see in this passage is the end of the 25-year long wait for God’s covenant promise to Abraham and Sarah. As we have said earlier in this series: God is never too late and He’s never too early. Though sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

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

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

White Lies And Laughter

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 10, 2024

The Sin of Deception is contagious, and it affects all who are in its path and consumed by it.

2024.06.09. Sermon Notes. White Lies and Laughter. HIDDEN TRUTH and “He Laughs or Laughter” William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: THE SIN OF DECEPTION IS CONTAGIOUS, AND IT AFFECTS ALL THOSE WHO ARE IN ITS PATH AND CONSUMED BY IT. Scriptures: Exodus 20:2-17, Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 5:27-28, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 5:27-28, Genesis 20:1-18, Genesis 21:22-34, Galatians 4:21-30, Genesis 21:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 17, 2024

Today is Father’s Day. A celebration of those who have fathered us and mentored us. Men of Faith in our lives, who have shown us and directed us to the love of our HEAVENLY FATHER.

2024.06.16.Sermon Notes. FATHER’S DAY FAITH William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Abraham has finally received GOD’s Promise of a son from whom many nations and descendants of Abraham would come. But today, we see GOD putting this Father to the ultimate test. Choose this son whom you love, or ME. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7, Hebrews 11:8-12, Genesis 22:1-24, Hebrews 11:17-19, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of The Eleventh Hour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025

The God of the eleventh hour demonstrates His sovereignty by stepping into situations that seem hopeless or too late by human standards. His timing showcases His power to reverse delays, bring restoration, and fulfil His promises.

Title: THE GOD OF THE ELEVENTH HOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 20:6-7 “And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle, and said to them, ‘Why have you been standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:6-7, Genesis 21:1-7, John 11:38-44, Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Galatians 4 Identity Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 27, 2022

Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity?

Sermon: Galatians 4 – Identity! Question: Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity? Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31 (NIV) 1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2He is subject to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6, Genesis 21:1-21, Genesis 16:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When, God, When? Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 16, 2019

You have received a prophecy or a promise from God? Days, weeks, months and years have passed. When is it going to come to pass? This sermon is for everyone waiting for the promises of God.

WHEN, GOD, WHEN? "And the Lord visited Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as He had spoken. 2 For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. 3 And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him—whom Sarah bore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7, Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: When It Was Time For Some To Leave Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 27, 2021

Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah in their old age, was finally born! Sometime later, Abraham prepared a great feast to celebrate a milestone in Isaac's life. Something happened, and some found they had to leave. For good.

Introduction: Abraham must have dearly loved Ishmael, his first-born son. Abraham had watched Ishmael grow to young manhood, even making sure he was circumcised along with Abraham and every male in the household. But now, something was about to happen, and Ishmael along with Hagar, his mother, were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

What does the Bible tell us about Sarah, wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac?

Genesis 17:15-21 Verses 15-16 And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-21, Genesis 18:9-15, Genesis 21:1-7, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Hebrews 11:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jul 6, 2019

God called Abraham into a covenant - but it wasn't for him, it was for the world. He was blessed to be a blessing - July 4 Sermon

The Abrahamic Covenant – the mideast The Abrahamic covenant is a part of the foundation of Judaism, the Muslim faith, and our own faith in Christianity. Within the Hebrew faith, of which Jesus was a part, the people believed that God had called them and set them aside as a unique people. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 21:1-7, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed