Sermons on Genesis 22:1:

Abraham - The Hero Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 2, 2006

Why did God find it necessary to test Abraham’s faith? What purpose did it serve?

OPEN: Three military recruiters were on hand to address a gathering of high school seniors. The recruiters represented different branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Marines and each of was given fifteen minutes to speak. The Army and Navy recruiters got a little carried away with their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Un-Comprehensible Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon is about the uncomprehensible faith that could even sacrifice, or be willing to sacrifice a son.

I. What if God had said? C. Maye, take your son Bob to Lover’s Leap and offer him there as a burnt sacrifice. Dick and Dee, take Delaney; Marc and David take Kit; Larry & Sarah take Lyndal; Minnie take that grandbaby Raley up on the mountain and offer her as a burnt sacrifice; Debbie & Stan take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

A Father/Son Story Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

Abraham’s faith was tested just like our faith is tested. Was there anything that he loved more than God? Is there an Isaac in our life that we love more than God?

A Father/Son Story Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction. A man was telling of an incident that happened with his oldest son. The boy was only 4 ½ years old at the time. The father said, “He was upstairs when I heard him fall, and he was screaming!” The father said he ran upstairs in an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Life Of Worship

Contributed by Edward Gay on Jan 31, 2004

This sermon is meant to give guidance to Christians in how to truly live lives that display "Worth-Ship" to God.

I. Introduction A. Background. 1. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God 2. Read 12:1-4a. The Bible tells us that Abraham was a friend of God 3. Abraham’s journey with the Lord was cyclical, full of spiritual peaks and valleys. In his life, we see… a. Faith – Leaving His father’s household ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience The Acid Test Of Our Love, Faith, And Fear Of God

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Feb 12, 2004

The true test of our faith, love, and fear of God is our obedience to Him.

OBEDIENCE THE ACID TEST OF OUR LOVE,FAITH, AND FEAR OF GOD GEN. 22 1-19 INTRODUCTION Gold Rush 1849—Testing Gold Scratch the object with a file and apply a drop of Nitric Acid. If the object turns a bright green it is gold plated or gold filled on base metal. If the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

"Jesus, The One Who Will Bless All Nations Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 14, 2004

At a time of his greatest trial, God revealed to Abraham the greatest blessing which the world would ever know.

200354.ser Preparations for Christmas # 2 “Jesus, the One Who Will Bless All Nations” CLBC November 16, 2003 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: Jesus Christ, the means of Salvation Passage: Genesis 22: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:8-16, Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Will Provide Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

How does God meet our needs in crisis times if we trust Him

"The Lord Will Provide" Text - Genesis 22:1-19 "Where’s God in all of this?" The question was thrown down like a challenge, almost defiantly, by the person who had come to visit me. Knowing the circumstances of that person’s life over the last couple of years, I could understand the attitude and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People Of Principle

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 22, 2006

In a society that makes choices based on feelings we need, now, more than ever before to return to our biblical principles. Our situations don’t dictate our decisions, our principles do!

How many of you would agree this morning that we live in a society that basis’ it’s decisions predominantly on feelings or emotions? Some of the most important choices that people make in a lifetime are being made on whether it feels good or not. For example, ‘I don’t feel happy in my marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-10, Genesis 22:1-22

Parents: Give Your Children To God So You Can Have Them Forever!

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jul 4, 2005

A study of Abraham offering Isaac up as a burnt offering to God in Genesis 22 is a model of faith for all christian parents. Here are some life changing principles from the Father of Faith that will keep us from losing our children.

PARENTS: Give Your Children to God so You can have them Forever! (Genesis 22 with Romans 12:1-2) Imagine yourself having been intrusted with the greatest gift in all of history: and then loosing it! Wow that would be a scary thought. But did you know that Mary and Joseph actually "lost" Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of God To Obedience Series

Contributed by Alfredo Torres on Jul 15, 2005

The call of god to Abraham to offer Isaac as burnt offering

TEXT: Genesis 22: 1-14 THEME: The Call to OBEY God (The proofs of the Obedience of Abraham to the CALL of God). Proposition: Every believer must obey the call of God in their life. Transitional Sentence: Every believer MUST obey the call of God in their life as seen in the example of Abraham’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here I Am

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

When you are walking with God, you will still be asked to sacrafice

Here I am Genesis 22:1-11 All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story . . . how God spoke to Abraham to get out of his country into Canaan, and he did. Later God told Abraham that He would bless him by giving him a son and making his son into a nation. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

The Ultimate Choice Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 8, 2005

God’s test of Abraham illustrates the ultimate choice that everyone must make. Will we allow anything to stand between us and God?

The Ultimate Choice Genesis 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Some choices are hard to make. But sometimes hard choices have to be made. The 1989 movie Indian Jones and the Last Crusade has a classic scene near the end. The Last Crusade is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Here I Am..."

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 17, 2005

A person is never what he ought to be until he is doing what he ought to be doing. Abraham knew that feeling well. His test revealed who and what he really was. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Have you ever been put in a position when you were called on to do -as you look back on it- the most IMPOSSIBLE task of your life? In other words, are you facing something or someone that might be the most difficult situation you’ve ever faced in your life! Are you being asked to do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 23, 2004

Understanding the meaning of true worship will allow us to better serve God.

The Heart of Worship September 26,2004 Intro: There are many misunderstandings about what worship is and how we should worship. Some people believe that worship is music. Some think of worship as a weekly gathering of believers. Worship has a much deeper meaning. The heart of worship is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Your Children Back To God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

Baby Dedication Service.

GEN. 22:1-14 “GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD” A) Have you ever given your children back to God? * Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back, but I didn’t think God would take them back ... I thought He had a no return policy on kids ... Besides, I lost the receipt!” * The truth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist