Sermons on Genesis 22:12:

Approaching The Altar

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

Giving our all for God even when it seems unrealistic or possible.

In our text for today Abraham is called by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the altar that they would build on the mountain. Shocking really when you think about it at all! But, Abraham’s faith was such that he did not question God’s wisdom, but rather followed in obedience regardell of how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Isaac Test Series

Contributed by Tim Gibson on May 18, 2001

Abraham’s offering up of isaac is not only a beautiful foreshadowing of God’s offering up of His only Son, Jesus, but it also shows us and important principle for our own Christian walk. Have you offered up any Isaacs lately ?

(1) INTRODUCTION: What is the ’Isaac Test’(see verse 1) "God will test our faith by asking us to sacrifice those things that are most dear to us that He has blessed us with." (we are tested as Abraham was as we are the ’seed of Abraham’ - Galatians 3:29) He is not asking us something that He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

Where God Guides, God Provides

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001

This sermon shows the provisions of God and His guiding hand on our lives as we persue new levels of faith.

Scripture: Gen. 22:1--- Title: "Where God Guides, God Provides" Introduction: There’s not a day when we are not faced with challenges. The challenges come in different sizes, but they come every day. How we deal with these challenges determines how we grow in our relationship with God. Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting God Even When The Reasons Are Not Clear

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How to trust God even when the reasons for compliance to His will is not clear

God’s Gift to Abraham and Abraham’s Obedience to God – Gen. 21:1-7; Gen. 22:1-19 Illustration:Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace. Thomas a Kampis. 1. Aim: To lead the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Did What He Would Not Let Abraham Do

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 19, 2001

I want to look at the love we should have towards God, and God’s love towards us.

Title: God did what he would not let Abraham do. Text: Genesis 22:1-14 ETS: Abraham was willing to give his son because of his love for God. ESS: God did give His son because of His love for us. OSS: I want my people to see that God loves them. Probing Question: How does God, like Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Of Faith Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 8 of 10

THE FATHER OF FAITH (GENESIS 22:1-18) At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Test

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

Story of the test of Abraham to offer up his son

June 1 The Test The Command to Sacrifice Isaac Story is dripping with meaning Genesis 22 After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." 2He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: A True Model Of Worship

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

Many Christians have never truly worshiped God because they don’t know how. Abraham models for us the essence of true, biblical worship.

ABRAHAM: A MODEL OF TRUE WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 August 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It seems that very few Christians know much about true worship. Charles Stanely once said that he believed that most Christians in most churches have never worshiped God. We go to church, but we don’t worship. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 21:8

The Perfect Provider

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002

Discover the nature of God’s provision in His revelation of Himself as "Jehovah Jirah"

The Perfect Provider Genesis 22:1-14 INTRO: 1. ILL. A pastor had received a offering for the poor and had in mind who he was going to give to. Went to her house. It appeared she was home. Windows opened, flower pots set out. Knocked and knocked, but no answer. Next morning she answered the door, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Putting My Heart Upon The Alter.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 1, 2002

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. Give Him your best.

I’m Putting My Heart Upon the Alter. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Sept 1, 2001 Sometimes you can love or desire something so much that it could cloud your vision and focus for God You start to focus on an object or a person, your eye becomes fixed on it, and we lose sight of the Lord You can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge Of Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Oct 5, 2002

Worship will always challenge us. We can not stand in the holy presence of God and not feel His challenge. This text shares three ways in which we are challenged when we worship.

THE CHALLENGE OF WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 Famous researcher, George Barna recently conducted a survey on worship in American churches. He had some very interesting things to say, so let me share just a couple of them with you. “Worship is a non-negotiable obligation and privilege of every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

A Hard Walk Series

Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 27, 2003

Abraham and Isaac

Title: A Hard Walk Text: Genesis 22 Subject: Trust Series: The Walk Series; #3 Introduction: The old man stopped walking. It had been a long day and he was tired. To look into his eyes though, you would have realized that it wasn’t his body that was tired, but his spirit. The place of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Our Substitute Series

Contributed by Wade Lewis on May 31, 2003

This is the second sermon in a pre-Christmas series called Glimpses of Grace that shows some of the promises of the Redeemer in Old Testament characters and events.

TEXT: GENESIS 22:1-14 SERIES TITLE: GLIMPSES OF GEACE SERMON II TITLE: CHRIST OUR SUBSTITUTE MANY THINGS TAUGHT IN THIS PASSAGE: A. THE TESTING OF GOD’S SAINTS. B. TOTAL CONSECRATION TO THE WILL OF GOD. C. THE GRACE OF SUBSTITUTION. D. THE PREINCARNATE MINISTY OF CHRIST. CONTEXT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience And Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 14, 2003

Christians are accused of being robots who obey without question. Abraham was an obedient servant who was justified by faith, but he knew exactly what he was doing because he weighed the options.

June 15, 2003 Morning Service Fathers Day Text: Genesis 22:1-19 Subject: Abraham’s Obedience Title: Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience and Faith I never cease to be amazed at the perception that the world has of Christians. It shows in the news media, on the movie screen, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Proxiimty Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Jun 19, 2003

Get Closer, Whisper Softer

Gen 22:1-14 There are at least two ways to make something bigger to the eye. You can magnify it with a magnifying glass, microscope, or telescope; or you can move closer to it. Magnification makes an object appear larger to the eye, but there is only one way to get a sense of an object’s true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed