Sermons on Genesis 11:27-25:11:

Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 25, 2012

Go and be a blessing!

Some time ago (August 2001), I received an e-mail from a friend which gave Sandy and me both a good laugh. It contained a poem, entitled A Poem for Computer Users over 30. I thought you might enjoy it. A COMPUTER was something on TV From a science fiction show of note A WINDOW was something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Does God Make Us Wait?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2012

A look at some of the major reasons that God doesn't always answer our prayers when we want Him to.

A Nagging Question: Why does God make us wait? - Genesis 15:1-3. The questions linger in our minds. Even someone with as great a faith as Abraham struggled with these questions. I want to look at some of the main reasons that He makes us wait. I realize this is not as good as telling you that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Only A Test

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2012

The account of the binding of Isaac is not only a significant one to the Jewish people, it is essential to Christians. There are key applications regarding our faith in and trust of God.

1. Three Military recruiters were each given 10 minutes at a high school assembly to pitch their particular branch of the armed forces. The Navy recruiter spoke 12 minutes; the Army recruiter spoke 18 minutes, leaving the Marine with no time. The principal felt bad, so he allowed the marine 30 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encountering God’s Providence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2012

Genesis records the immediate familial path to Abram. We continually walk within the paths of God’s providence. Where do we encounter it? We encounter/touch God’s Providence in/thru...

ENCOUNTERING GOD’s PROVIDENCE—Genesis 11:10-32 Attention: The House that Jack Built—All things are tied to others so that their relation one to another cannot be fully discerned. Need: Genesis records the immediate familial path to Abram. We continually walk within the paths ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-32

Denomination: Baptist

If It Is In The Bible Is It Okay With God

Contributed by David Owen on Nov 28, 2012

People in the Bible had more than on wife why can I.

I have had several people say to me over the years that I don't see why it is not okay for me to have more that one wife. Abraham did. Well let take a look and see if it was alright with God if he had more than one wife. Genesis chapter 16 verses 3 and 4. And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:3-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going With God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 1, 2012

GOING WITH GOD... Rebekah becomes the bride of Isaac because she was willing to go when the servant of the Lord invited her. Will you go with God?

From The Desk Of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org GOING WITH GOD Genesis 24:42-67 Intro: There are 4 important characters in today’s text. Abraham, his servant, Isaac, and Rebekah. These four typify for us the search and call for sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:42-67, Genesis 24:60-67

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In Disappointment

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Dec 1, 2012

Abraham’s faith in the face of his disappointment at being without an heir is met with God’s grace--and becomes a model for all who come to faith after him.

Warring armies carried off Sodom’s people – including Abram’s nephew Lot & Lot’s family. But with 318 men, Abram pursued & defeated an army, rescued Lot, family, and Sodom’s people. Just before our passage, Abram began his victorious return. Along the way, Melchizedek, high priest of Salem, blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Detours - Pt. 1 - Detour Decisions Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012

A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn’t plan?

Detours Pt. 1 – Detour Decisions I know we all have pet peeves. There are certain things that push your buttons and cause your perfect day to become your worst day. I have buttons! I am an ordered person. In other words, I like to travel the same route every day. I don’t like to alter from that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Was It All Abram's Fault Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 1, 2013

Sarai sends her hand maiden into Abram's tent and it is all his fault?

Who do you blame when things go wrong in your life? Let’s look at the text and then draw some lessons from them. Gen 16:1 “Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar.” Masters had absolute rights over their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Every Mother's Child Matters

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2010

Sarah's me-ism blinded her to Ishmael's value; Abraham's comfort blinded him to how best to support Hagar and Ishmael; Hagar, like many of our mothers, had to trust God in the desert. We today must support the Hagars of this world.

The barren landscape seemed to dance before her eyes, as she looked toward a horizon littered with debris, strewn with the rubbish of thousands of careless people who had gone this way. Filthy and dirty as it was, though, it seemed to dance before her eyes, for the sun was high above and hot; the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Honors God

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Jan 10, 2010

Trust is an endangered species.

01.10.10 A Faith that Honors God Gen. 22:1-14 The closer we get to God the more intense our longing for Him will and should be. Why? We were created to live in time, but destined for eternity. In creation we had a beginning, but the love in which God created us, was in God without a beginning. And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Turning Back

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jan 11, 2010

Jesus' warning about Lot's wife is sobering and important for us today as we begin a new year. What's making you look back?

2010 is upon us folks, welcome to a new year, a new decade and a new season of possibilities. How many of you are excited about what God has in store in 2010? This will be a year of planning for future growth and taking steps of faith, to see God’s plans unveiled before our eyes. This kind of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

It's Everywhere Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010

Telling someone "God loves you" seems trite and meaningless. Too many people act as though that's his job. But I have respect the agnostics you say it's presumptuous to believe a Supreme Being would care about us. They get it. The idea that God would

Introduction: What do the following have in common? • A man & woman lighting one candle • A man & woman exchanging rings • "Dearly beloved we gathered here in the presence of these witnesses...." They're all part of a wedding ceremony. Middle eastern people in the Bible, from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Keys To Success

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 4, 2010

I suspect we'd all like to be successful. The problem we face is our understanding of what successful means.

Five Keys to Success Genesis 24:1-14 I have a question for you; are you successful? You immediately thought “yes”, “no” or “not sure/don’t know” and with that thought certain things ran through your mind. Let me ask you another question; would you like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Is Love Ever Really Enough?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I want to address the common, almost universal belief that says, "As long as you genuinely love each other, everything will always work out."

IS LOVE EVER REALLY ENOUGH? GENESIS 24:62 66 Even the most devoted couple will experience a stormy bout once in a while. A grandmother, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary, once told the secret of her long and happy marriage. "On my wedding day, I decided to make a list of ten of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-66