Sermons on Genesis 21:9-21:

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Abraham, Sarah, Ishael, and Hagar represent faith and promise, spirit versus flesh, and grace versus Law. Abraham shows faith by letting his son Ishmael go forever.

Some of you have had the pleasure and/or pain of participating in a step-family. On rare occasions this works out really well and goes smoothly, but most of the time it’s very hard and all the parents and children involved, have major adjustments to make both lifestyle wise and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Tested By Family Squabbles: Lesson 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Imperfect Mothers

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 13, 2019

News flash-there are no perfect mothers. But that doesn't stop all those 'regular' moms from trying to live up to that June Cleaver image. It's time to stop beating yourself up and realize that all moms are imperfect.

IMPERFECT MOTHERS When we look back and see the TV shows like Leave it to Beaver or Brady Bunch we get the image of the perfect mom. She never gets frustrated, she always looks her best, the kids are always good, her husband adores her; all that happy stuff. Then you compare that with how things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-11, Genesis 25:28, 2 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 31:27-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promised Son Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Number 37 in our Genesis series. Dealing with Abraham offering Isaac, and how God provides.

The Promised Son Text: Genesis 21:1-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve finally got to the fulfillment of the promise that God made to Abraham so long ago. And right off the bat we see an important lesson. It’s probably… I’d say… one of the most important things you can know about God. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tested By Family Squabbles Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

What to do when you fuss

A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The word means taunting which carries ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Two Moms Who Couldn’t Get Along

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 15, 2017

Does God only care about moms in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the disadvantaged moms, like the Hagars?

Two Moms Who Couldn’t Get Along Genesis 21:1-21 1. Mother’s Day is a day we set aside to honor our moms. 2. Our world needs good moms, and many moms fit that bill. 3. Moms have their own vocabulary; a few terms from the Mom’s dictionary: AIRPLANE: What Mom impersonates to get a 1-yr.-old to eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Highs And Lows Of Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2017

In this sermon, we see Abraham experiencing the highs and lows of life and we learn how to walk with God through them.

Introduction: A. A group of students in Texas was taking a class on the psychology of emotions. 1. The professor wanted to know what the opposite of happy was. a. One student raised their hand and said, “Sad.” “Very good,” said the professor. 2. Then the professor asked, “What’s the opposite of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Possibility Of Undervaluing What You Possess Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 2, 2022

When the crowd was massive, the disciples tired and confused, and the multitude was restless and hungry, Jesus uses a lad’s lunch to save the day. To surprise of everyone, Jesus said, “GIVE YE THEM TO EAT! The bewildered, tired disciples undervalued what they had available.

Sermon. The Possibility of Undervaluing What You Possess John 6:1-15 “After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. 3 Then ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, Genesis 21:17, Jeremiah 1:7, Judges 16:26

Denomination: Methodist

Galatians 4 Identity Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 27, 2022

Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity?

Sermon: Galatians 4 – Identity! Question: Do you know who you are in Jesus? Do you know your God given identity? Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31 (NIV) 1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2He is subject to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6, Genesis 21:1-21, Genesis 16:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hagar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2022

After Hagar becomes pregnant, Sarah treats her harshly, and eventually, Hagar flees from her mistress into the wilderness, where God's messenger speaks to her.

Hagar In Brief This practice of surrogacya can be found in several ancient Near Eastern texts. Hagar is Sarah's Egyptian slave woman whom Sarah gives Abraham as a secondary wife and would bear a child for him. After Hagar becomes pregnant, Sarah treats her harshly, and eventually, Hagar flees ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah And Hagar

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 13, 2022

We can learn much from the lives of Sarah and Hagar.

Genesis 16 Verse 1 - Now Sarai Abram's wife gave him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. Sarai’s handmaid Hagar is introduced. Sarai had no children. Remember in Genesis 11:29-30 Sarai was introduced and we were told that she was barren and had no child. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:20, Genesis 21:8-21, Genesis 25:9, Genesis 25:12-18, Genesis 28:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Submission In Marriage

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 2, 2022

What does it mean to submit with regards to husband and wife in the Bible? Christians are exhorted to submit to one another in reverence to Christ. How does this injunction impart Christian marriage?

TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:21-33 (NLT) 21. And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. 24 As the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:6, Genesis 21:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fifth Sparrow

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 4, 2022

Does anyone care? Do you feel like the fifth sparrow?

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.” Isaiah 43:2. Jesus Christ made it clear in the Gospel of John 16:33, that his disciples would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:26, Genesis 21:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Doubt To Despair To Destiny

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2016

In the story of Hagar and Ishmael we see Hagar go from doubting God to despair and the to fulfilling the destiny that God has for her son

From Despair To Destiny Genesis 21:8-21 (NLT) (for video and audio of this sermon www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Has anyone seen the new Star Wars movie? It is called "The Force Awakens". I dont know who it was supposed to awaken because it put me to sleep. It seems to be a hit though with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Through Isaac

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jun 6, 2016

By faith we are to believe the promise of God, believe in the promised Redeemer. Through Isaac God was keeping his promise. Through the promised Redeemer, he has kept his promise to provide our redemption.

Genesis 21:1-12 Through Isaac 6/5/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction It had been a long time coming, so long that it had become a laughing matter to both Abraham and Sarah. Twenty-five years is a long time for a promise to be fulfilled, especially when no indication had been given that it would be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed