Sermons on Genesis 39 Sermon:

Abraham's Biggest Test (Genesis 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 28, 2024

What is the biggest test of your life? Let's look at Abraham's biggest test in Genesis 22.

Does God sometimes test our faith severely? Does a test also increase our trust in God? Did Abraham’s test foreshadow the cross of Christ? Let’s look at Genesis 22. How did God test Abraham’s faith? Was it perhaps Abraham’s biggest test of his life? What has been our biggest test? Some time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose Stands (Genesis 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2024

Can God use very faulty people to fulfill His purposes? Let's look at Genesis 27.

Sometimes we are blessed, not because we deserve it, but because God has a greater purpose than our sins. A native American once said that European settlers did not deserve the land they stole, but they brought an even more valuable gift, the Gospel. Can God use people who must repent of lies and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Making God Laugh" (Sermon)

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Apr 13, 2023

Sara didn't believe that God can do what He said what He can do. It proves that all things are possible with God.

“Making God Laugh (SERMON) Genesis 18: 9-16 By help of the Holy Spirit and your prayers I would like to use this thought from the Scripture in your hearing, “MAKING GOD LAUGH” and subtitled “NOTHING’S IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD” I’ve remembered back in 2014 the day when my favorite comedian and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Table Of Nations (Genesis 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 14, 2024

Is discounting the world history in the ancient document, we call the Bible, dishonest? Let's discuss the history of nations from Genesis 10.

The history of the world takes into account many ancient documents. Is discounting the history recorded in the world’s most popular document, the Bible, rather dishonest? Who were Japheth’s descendants? It is possible that the name Japheth was corrupted by the Romans to Jupiter. Many ancient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lying To Abimelech (Genesis 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2024

Is God merciful to our human weaknesses? What about the weaknesses of great leaders of our faith? Let's look at Genesis 20.

Is a half-truth still a lie if the intent is to deceive? Do even God’s leading servants occasionally sin out of weakness? Is God merciful to our weaknesses? Let’s examine Genesis 20. Did Abraham lie again about his wife as he had previously done in Egypt? Abraham moved south to the Negev and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Brothers Return (Genesis 43)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2024

Can youthful egos be turned to humility? Can God finally bless us when they do? Let's look at Genesis 43.

Does the reality of life often turn youthful bragging and lack of wisdom into humility? Does God sometimes bring wonderful surprise blessings after many years of trial and testing? Let’s look at Genesis 43. Why did Joseph’s brothers eventually need to return to Egypt? Now the famine was severe in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Greatest Discoveries Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

Now is the time for mature Christians to review life's greatest discoveries one of which is the futility of excessive worry since God is our Father, Jesus is our Lord and the Holy Spirit is our constant companion.

NOW IS THE TIME FOR MATURE CHRISTIANS TO REVIEW LIFE’S GREATEST DISCOVERIES! Life Review is a technique used in geriatric counseling to help us regain a positive self-image and reestablish a sense of self-worth as we advance toward the goal of going home to be with the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

God's Character Sermon I: God Our Provider Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, people of godly character keep on trusting God's purpose, God's provision, God's timing.

GOD’S WORDS TRANSLATED INTO GOOD WORKS DEFINES GODLY CHARACTER Thesis: When God’s People emulate God’s character, human needs are met and God is glorified. God’s “names” reveal God’s character. Application: Identify “names” that are descriptive of your character. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

God Blesses Isaac (Genesis 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 4, 2024

We all face potential family problems. The patriarchs were no exception. Let's look at Isaac's family in Genesis 26.

The patriarchs had all the normal family problems that most of us experience. It seems there is always trouble in the human sphere, someone we don’t get along with, someone who brings trouble of some kind. Yet, in the midst of troubles there is faith. Is there also faith in us? Let’s look at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 1 - God's Bountiful Heart Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 22, 2024

What is the secret to a life of overflowing abundance? There’s much we can learn from the life of David and Abraham. God can bless abundantly if only we can follow certain principles, and let go of thoughts and attitudes that displease God.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) This is Paul’s words to the church at Corinth and he wished them that they would be full and overflowing with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 23:5, Psalm 23:1, Genesis 1:20, Genesis 2:9, Genesis 2:10, Psalm 34:10, Genesis 2:12, Genesis 15:2, Genesis 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Words To Live By - Genesis 48-49 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

You're in this room, and Israel sees his son and his grandsons, and so he gets his energy together and he's ready to do something.

Anna called for me because she was dying. This was last year. She knew that she was dying. She had been to our church, visited a few times as she was going through her cancer treatments. But now she knew that she was dying and in her last days, so she called for me. I went over to her to the house ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eyewitness Genealogy (Genesis 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2024

Do we believe the eyewitness testimony of patriarchal history or the unreliable data from chronometric dating? Let's take a look at Genesis 5.

Which is more reliable, eyewitness testimony including genealogies or wildly unreliable chronometric dating methods? If ancient patriarchs walked with God, can we walk and talk with God too? Was it Enoch’s faith that pleased God? Can we also have such faith? Let’s find out in a document possibly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Difficult Reunion (Genesis 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 24, 2024

The Bible does not require that we trust those who once abused us, but can we forgive? Let's look at Genesis 42.

Can past abuse make a family reunion difficult? God does not require that we trust those who once hurt us, but can we forgive? Let’s look at Genesis 42. What were Joseph’s brothers forced to do because of the famine? When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Envy

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 14, 2021

Envy is defined as “A feeling of discontentment or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.”

Paulo Coelho de Souza, the Brazilian lyricist and novelist once remarked: "The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize one's Personal Legend is a person's only real obligation. All things are one. And, when you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3, 1 Peter 2:1-2, Galatians 5:26

A Wife For Isaac (Genesis 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2024

How did it happen that the Lord provided a distant believing wife for Isaac, rather than a neighboring pagan wife? Let's look at Genesis 24.

How would we find a marriage partner? Would we choose a pagan or unbeliever who is close by or seek a fellow believer even if they come from far away? Would we follow a believing parent’s advice or ignore their wisdom and make our own choice? Do we trust that God can also provide for us? Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist