Sermons on Genesis 17:15-16:

Laughing At God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2016

When you're tempted to laugh at God in disbelief, listen to Him anyway and do what He says.

In 1993 FBI agents conducted a raid of Southwood psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agents had worked up an appetite. The agent in charge of the investigation called a nearby pizza place to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Patriarchs God Almighty And The Covenant Of Circumcision Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs God Almighty and the Covenant of Circumcision Genesis 17:9-17:27 David Taylor May 8, 2016

The Patriarchs God Almighty and the Covenant of Circumcision Genesis 17:9-17:27 David Taylor May 8, 2016 Last week we saw that God comes to Abram identifying himself with a new name, God Almighty, and tells Abram to walk before him and be blameless, both of which are connected to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:9-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning The Facts Into Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Just because it is a fact does not mean it has to stay that way.

Thank you Rev. Shane Giadrosich TURNING THE FACTS INTO FAITH TEXT GEN 17:15-17 Gen 17:15-17 15 And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. 16 And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 3 - Genesis 17:1-27 - Could You Choose A Different Sign? Please! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 10, 2010

The real SIGN OF THE COVENANT that God made with Abraham is not found in the stars. It was another kind of sign entirely, a sign which probably stunned Abram at first.

Part 3 - Genesis 17:1-27 - COULD YOU CHOOSE A DIFFERENT SIGN? PLEASE! On facebook I have noticed that you have the opportunity of reading your HOROSCOPE for some kind of guidance each day. Apparently it was Empedocles, a fifth century BCE Greek philosopher, who started it all off when he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sarah

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

What does the Bible tell us about Sarah, wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac?

Genesis 17:15-21 Verses 15-16 And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-21, Genesis 18:9-15, Genesis 21:1-7, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Hebrews 11:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

Tangible Verses Intangible Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 11, 2023

What is it that God wants you to do with the one life he has given you? The life you have is a gift but will not be all it can be without your journeying into the unknown.

Tangible verses Intangible. Abraham set free to be blessed and a blessing! Genesis 17:1-10 and 17:15-22. We carry on today with number two sermon of this four-part sermon series “Steadfast.” The verse that sort of ties the series together is Psalm 16:8 “I have set the LORD always before me: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-10, Joshua 24:2, Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 7:14, Hebrews 11:1-40, Genesis 17:15-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 4: Abraham And Sarah Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 9, 2023

Why do we need faith in God? 1. Faith motivates us to move for God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith wins the fight against our fears (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith puts us in touch with God's power (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith makes us willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9-10, 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 4: Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16; James 2:23; Genesis 17:4-8; Genesis 17:15-22; Genesis 18:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 9, 2023) MESSAGE: *James Merritt once said, "Everybody has faith in something. An atheist drinks water out of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16, James 2:23, Genesis 17:4-8, Genesis 17:15-22, Genesis 18:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Trust God

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Oct 7, 2023

A relationship can only be as secure as you trust each other—trust in the Lord, not in your own understanding. We do not have a better way. Dare to trust God.

Establishing a solid and enduring bond in a relationship primarily hinges on the foundation of trust. Trust contains the highest level of certainty in a partner's faithfulness. Trust fosters a profound sense of security and love. It is intricately linked to a state of peace and genuine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9, Genesis 17:15-17, James 1:2-8, Hebrews 11:6

Go With A Name You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 23, 2016

God Almighty can keep the promises he makes! Trust him.

The last time I shopped for a baseball glove, it took me all summer to find what I wanted. Why? Because I wanted a particular brand, a Mizuno, which is made in Japan. But since I was in the States that summer I had a hard time finding Mizuno equipment. Wilsons and Rawlings were everywhere, but no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Covenant With Abraham Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018

The covenant making God renews His covenant with Abram, and changes his name to Abraham.

Last Sunday, we started a new series entitled “Covenant.” Or, we think about the old covenant—that which is revealed in the Old Testament, or the new covenant—meaning that which is revealed in the New Testament. We are examining the idea of covenant from the biblical perspective. God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

El Shaddai. All Sufficient God. Abram To Abraham, A New Covenant

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 6, 2024

From Abram to Abraham, a New Covenant, a New Name, a Fresh New Start…all at 99 years old! It’s never too late! El Shaddai – The All Sufficient, Almighty GOD. HE IS “More than enough”.

2024.05.05. Sermon Notes. EL SHADDAI. ALL SUFFICIENT GOD. A new covenant. From Abram to Abraham and Sarai to Sarah. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: From Abram to Abraham, a New Covenant, a New Name, a Fresh New Start…all at 99 years old! It’s never too late! El Shaddai – The All Sufficient, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:15-16, Genesis 17:1-27, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 42:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"we Can't Save Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 22, 2024

A sermon about Law versus Grace.

“We Can’t Save Ourselves” Genesis 17:1-2, 9-15 Acts 15:1-21 Good Christian people, with the best of intentions, have been having disagreements from the very beginning. Sometimes, a dispute can lead to new insight and understanding. It happens in marriage. Most of us have heard marriage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-15, Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

¿hay Algo Demasiado Difícil Para Dios? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 8, 2024

Abraham y Sara deben confiar en Dios. Quizás hayas estado orando durante años por alguien o algo. Recuerde: Él es El Shaddai. Él es Dios Todopoderoso. Cuando nuestra situación se vuelve más imposible, Dios se muestra todopoderoso.

Hay una pregunta filosófica que algunos hacen acerca de Dios y la afirmación es que algo es demasiado difícil para Dios. ¿Puede Dios hacer una roca tan grande que no pueda levantarla? No. El filósofo cree que de alguna manera ha burlado a Dios. Pero también Dios es tan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Sarah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Sarah’s journey from barrenness to motherhood demonstrates God’s faithfulness. Though she had moments of doubt and impatience, she ultimately trusted God and became the mother of nations. Her life reminds us that God’s promises never fail, even when they seem delayed.

CHARACTER STUDY OF SARAH (SARAI) – WIFE OF ABRAHAM, MOTHER OF ISAAC By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:15-19 "And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-19, Hebrews 11:11, 1 Peter 3:6, Genesis 18:10-15, Genesis 21:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God