Sermons on Genesis 17:1-24:

Walking With The Lord

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Feb 22, 2017

This teaching is just a little output of my time with the Almighty and how we can experience an organise walk with our Him, specifically I termed it the PTD (priority-time-depth) method of worship and fellowship with the Lord

WALKING WITH THE LORD Genesis 17:1-3, Philippians 3:10 People are strategic about everything they want to accomplish, notwithstanding they lack plans to know the God that knows their imperfection. They get frustrated after all effort exerted in their cause of planning. Take for eg, If we want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

07 - The Promise For All Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 19, 2021

This is the 7th of the 30-session Bible Study on Romans

Romans 4:16-18 16 Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all 17 (as it is written, “I have made you a father of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 15:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatness Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 24, 2021

How great is our God? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

God is great! That is an understatement. We get that, but do we comprehend why God is great? Can we begin to grasp how great God truly is? This is why we have been exploring the attributes, or the characteristics of God. God is without limits, He is not bound by time and space as we understand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1, Isaiah 40:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Us? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 5, 2021

The proof of God’s love and His faithfulness to His Covenant is People is the fact that they are still around despite every effort that’s been made over the centuries and millennia to not only eliminate them from “the River to the Sea” but off the face of the earth.

“Why me?” Have you ever sung that song? The refrain goes something like this: “Why do bad things always happen to me?” I was singing that song one day when a man came up to me and said, “Why not you? Are you special?” Yep. I am special. And so are you … which is why bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:17-18, Zechariah 9:2-3, Genesis 17:1-8, Deuteronomy 7:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Unexpected Events (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2021

Message analyzes the incident in Exodus 4:24-26 when God sought to kill Moses. Why were God's dealings so severe when he was on his way to Egypt to do what God told him to do at the burning bush? What lessons can the Christian draw from this story?

Before we get into the message, I want to mention an opportunity we have in this season. Tomorrow, September 6th at sunset begins the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah). That also launces the annual Ten Days of Awe on the Jewish calendar which culminates on September 16th with Yom Kippur, the Day of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Hebrews 12:1-29, 1 Corinthians 11:17-31, 1 Peter 4:17-18, Genesis 17:1-14, Matthew 10:28, James 3:1, James 4:15, Romans 14:5-6, Amos 5:19, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Romans 11:22, Exodus 4:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

All In The Family ... Sort Of Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 15, 2021

If you are amazed at the willingness of Muslim radicals to die for what they believe in, ask yourself this: Who was called to this kind of commitment long before the Muslim radicals ever came into existence? Us

Yesterday there were ceremonies all around the nation remembering the tragic events and loss of life that happened on September 11, 2001. Nineteen Muslim men hijacked four commercial airliners and converted them into flying bombs. Two crashed into two of the World Trade towers, causing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Genesis 16:7-12, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 17:20

Denomination: United Methodist

Has God’s Word Failed? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2021

If God’s Word failed regarding Israel, how do we know it will not fail regarding us? But God’s Word has not failed.

Has God’s Word Failed? (Romans 9:6-13) 1. Have you ever had a gift certificate or card they wouldn’t honor because it had expired? 2. Most restaurants no longer have expiration dates, because it creates bitter feelings – and people will ask for cards from other establishments instead. 3. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13, John 1:12-13, Jeremiah 9:25-26, Genesis 25:21-26, Malachi 1:2-3, Psalm 115:3, Genesis 17:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Was A Terrible Fight.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Feb 27, 2021

Adam and Eve are told about the battles because of what they did. At the end there is salvation from what Adam and Eve did.

Genesis 17:1-7 NLT 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life. 2 I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants.” 3 At this, Abram fell ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-16, Genesis 17:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

2nd Sunday In Lent, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 28, 2021

FEBRUARY 25th, 2024.

Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 9:2-9. (A) A COVENANT FOR ALL NATIONS. Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16. Abram was ninety-nine years old. Ishmael, his son by his wife’s slave girl Hagar, was thirteen. Now, after a long silence, the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 9:2-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undeserved - A God Who Loves Anyway

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 12, 2020

In the context of White Privilege, we sometimes think God loves us because we are lovable. Quite the opposite, God calls us when we aren't worthy or even very lovable. Responding to a God who brings laughter.

Sermon: Undeserved • Sarah and Abraham were unworthy but God gave them Isaac (laughter) anyway. • We were undeserving, but Jesus died for us anyway. • If we know God loves us even if we are undeserving, how should we act towards others? I was speaking with a group of pastors this week about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 17:17, Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sarah, The Mother Of Nations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

God chose only one mother to be the mother of nations, but every mother is called to so live with and love their children that they will want to love Jesus and know God's will for their life.

An Indian chief's daughter by the name of Shell Flowers came to appreciate the ways of the white man. She learned English, and then took for herself the Christian name of Sarah. She was fortunate to come under the influence of General Howard, the commanding officer of Fort Lynn, for he loved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22

I Am Weak, But

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2019

Ever hear a Christian work say: I AM SO TIRED? I AM WEAK? BUT they never finish but THOU ART SO STRONG! We are but candles, Jesus is the light. Come let us give ourselves for the LIGHT.

I AM WEAK, BUT… Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks Billy L. Meeks, Jr. for the fodder. SOLOMON LEARNED A LESSON… AND HE WANTS TO TEACH THE LESSON TO US… 2 Chronicles 6:1 (NIV) Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud; 2 Chronicles 6:1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:1, Genesis 17:1, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Israel Is God's Chosen Nation! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

God named Jacob( Grandson of Abraham), was named as Israel after he had wrestled with God (Gen32:28 ).

God chose to bless the world through Abraham because Jesus Christ, would come to us through Abraham's seed because God chose the Israelites because He had made covenant with Abraham that his descendants would become a great nation and occupy the land of Canaan and Abraham would be the father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:4, Psalm 89:28-37, Ezekiel 38:21-23

Failure Not Final Sermon I: Failure Not Final With The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Despite failures, sins, mistakes, errors of judgment - God can make something beautiful of our lives if we refocus our priorities and renew our trust in Him to help us make the most of the time we have left.

FAILURE IS NOT FINAL WITH THE FATHER An oft-referred-to phenomenon to make the point that “no one is perfect and all have failed enroute to their ultimate objective” is the major league baseball statistic relative to Babe Ruth’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-5, Genesis 17:18-19

Strength For The Long Journey Beyond The Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 7, 2020

The Scriptures reveal that God spoke to Abraham only 7 or 8 times. Even though many people are constantly talking about how God is speaking to them every day, most of us do not hear from God that frequently. What do you do when God is silent?

"Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram......And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me and be thou perfect.” Introduction: The interaction between God and Abram and later ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:16, Genesis 17:1, Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist