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From Pain To Power Battered, Beaten And Rejected But Not Abandoned

Contributed by Simone Williams on Jan 26, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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Women’s Conference message

Pain – A feeling of being hurt, suffering to have a bad effect on do damage or harm to Power – great ability to do or act, authority, influence, control, strength or force over something or someone Abandoned – Give-up entirely leave without intending to return Rejected – Throw away as useless or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Islam Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 9, 2004

based on 50 ratings

| 5,698 views

Part of the series on world religions inspired by Adma Hamilton’s similar series.

(Video Clips from Willow Creek: I Have a Friend Who thinks all Religions are the Same) (Internet sites researched included in body of text) SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pads I continue the series of messages on Christianity and world religions. Today I will discuss Islam and as is the case in all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-20, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Methodist

According To The Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 13, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 6,292 views

In Genesis 21 we are blessed with a very important beginning, the beginning of the nation of Israel. Earlier in scripture, God had promised Abraham a son and now was fulfilling that promise in providing Isaac.

I. Introduction The Old contains the New and the New explains the Old. What that means is that the New Testament can be seen in the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, God makes known predictions, prophecies, and typologies. And, in the revelation of these predictions, prophecies, and typologies, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Mama's Big Helper"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 12, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,470 views

It is difficult to Pastor a Church these days. Where are the families? It seems everyone comes from, or is a part of, a disfunctional family today. God offer’s hope to the homeless!

Introduction: It is difficult to Pastor a Church these days. Where are the families? It seems everyone comes from, or is a part of, a disfunctional family today. God offers hope for the homeless! Broken homes can happen in the best of families. It happened to Abraham and Sara. The birth of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"And Sent Her Away..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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One degree makes all the difference. For example at 212 degrees water boils. One degree less and it’s just hot water. Abraham’s life took that one degree turn that brought devastation. Let’s see why!

Introduction Did you know that one degree can make all the difference between disaster or discovery for anyones life? For example, at 212 degrees water boils, one degree less and it’s just hot water! Still not convinced, then listen to George Woods as he wrote concerning Korean Airline flight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14, Genesis 26:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 6,147 views

Dealing with Difficult people God’s way.

Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis Many Christian writers and counselors will give you a specific course of action to use on each type of difficult person. I will share common types of difficult behavior in a few minutes, but I want to lay a proper foundation first. My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Someone's Trash, But God's Treasure

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

based on 23 ratings

| 7,013 views

This is a Mother’s Day sermon.

Series: Mother’s Day SOMEONE’S TRASH, BUT GOD’S TREASURE Genesis 21:14-20 Introduction: [Video Clip: “Bill Cosby Himself”] Before I had children this was funny, after I had children this was funny because it is true. There is nothing easy about being a parent and on this Mother’s Day I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Spiritual Wells

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

based on 45 ratings

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Wells represent life, prosperity and abundance. No wonder numerous biblical characters from Abraham to Isaac, Jacob and Moses -even our Lord Jesus Christ had a story to tell besides a well. What is the significance of wells? What kind of wells do we have

By Bode Ayodele Wells play a very vital role in the bible. Many important bible characters located their blessings besides - or had something to do with wells. Why are wells so important? What are the different kinds of spiritual wells in existence and what roles do they play in our lives today? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-19, Genesis 24:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hagar’s Dilemma

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jul 9, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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Most of us have experienced some type of dilemma and we’ve all dealt with dilemmas or circumstance or our own making. But the God of Glory is more than able to hear, help and to bring us out.

Gen. 21:1-3, 8-10,14-20 Hagar’s Dilemma H Lee Clay The word “dilemma” is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, “A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable;and a problem that seems to defy a satisfactory solution” All of us at some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

12 Keys To Abundant Living: Don't Quit Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007

based on 36 ratings

| 11,894 views

This sixth in the series deals with our propensity to give up on marriages, family, and jobs before God is done working.

Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-19

Denomination: *other

God's Extreme Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 9,890 views

The story of Hagar and Ishmael provides a backdrop for a discussion of God’s faithfulness to His promises and to His people.

Text: Genesis 21:1-21 Date: Sunday, June 23, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell You and I live in a society in which it is common for people to look for loopholes. Lawyers look for loopholes in the legal system for the benefit of their clients. Insurance companies specialize in pages of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

God Heard The Voice Of The Lad

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

based on 88 ratings

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In a world where youth are crying everyday because of parental abandonment and life’s pressures, it is good to know that God hears the voice of the lad.

Introduction: In our text, Abraham is torn between two families. He loved both Ishmael and Isaac. But as often is the case, he had to choose. Thus, he choose Sarah and Isaac. Reluctantly he sent Hager and Ishmael away. In great pain and depression, Hager ended up in the wilderness of Beersheba with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Born Free Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002

based on 124 ratings

| 17,412 views

The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Genesis 21:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Arrival Of Hope Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 5,039 views

One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control.

One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control. That’s the message as we leave chapter 20 and move into chapter 21. In chapter 12, God promises Abraham a son. That promise is repeated throughout Abraham’s 25 year journey till this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Blessed And Recieving A Curse Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 4,530 views

The Wicked have always persecuted the righteous; yet it is not our task to hate and hurt back but to turn the other cheek and bless them who curse us.

Genesis 21:9-21 is an Old Testament Passage with a New Testament Parallel familiar perhaps to some, but worth hearing all over again. < Read Gen 21:9-21; Gal 4:21-31> 1. Combined these texts cover our relationship to the Law and to Grace, and there are other lessons in here as well for followers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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