Sermons on Genesis 22:15-17:

Your Sacrifice

Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Aug 3, 2002

This is drama/sermon focusing on the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac; with the attention paid to Isaac and his cooperation.

(Build an "altar" of wood on a table on the stage area. Have an older man [Abraham] and an older teenager [Isaac] act out the scene as you describe what is happening. Make sure the teenager is large enough to be able to "overcome" Abraham, if he chose to. Dress contemporarily) Tell an illustration ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience And Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 14, 2003

Christians are accused of being robots who obey without question. Abraham was an obedient servant who was justified by faith, but he knew exactly what he was doing because he weighed the options.

June 15, 2003 Morning Service Fathers Day Text: Genesis 22:1-19 Subject: Abraham’s Obedience Title: Distinguishing Between Blind Obedience and Faith I never cease to be amazed at the perception that the world has of Christians. It shows in the news media, on the movie screen, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jehovah Jireh - The God Who Provides Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on the name Jehovah Jireh - the God Who Provides.

Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Jehovah Jireh – Gen. 22:1-19 Intro: I grew up playing sports, but my favorite sport was baseball. Sadly, I grew up in Atlanta where the Braves were perennial cellar-dwellers. They were so bad we used to attend games w/ paper bags over our heads for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Unthinkable Request

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

How could God ask something like this of Abraham. This message looks at the faith of Abraham.

The movie “Sophie’s Choice” tells the story of a woman who was having a hard time adjusting to life due to a past event that consumed her with guilt and pain. Sophie was a Polish Christian who was arrested by the Nazi’s during WWII and placed with her two kids into a Concentration Camp. While in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Paying The Price? Series

Contributed by Michael Stacey on Nov 2, 2005

This is the fourth in the series of messages adapted from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing

Are You Paying the Price? Genesis 22:1-18 -In your hunger for the passion and power God offers through His Spirit, what price are you willing to pay? -Let’s put it another way: What is your pursuit of God costing you? Because in case you didn’t know it, all biblical worship, all service to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice A Son

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2008

Abraham was told by God to sacrifice his only son Isaac. God did not ask Abraham to do something God was not willing to do Himself. This sermon parallels these truths.

Abraham is the Father of our Faith. In Genesis 12 God called him to be the leader of a great nation. In our story today God tells Abraham to sacrifice his son. Let’s study this story for truths we can apply to our lives. I. The request from God 22:1, 2 READ Notice in verse 2 God understood the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Starting Point Of All

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 17, 2008

When you give your child back to God, you are openly declaring that this child is a gift from God and only on loan to you. We’d better be careful how we treat and care for God’s property! God trusted you enough to place those children in your care to ra

The Starting Point of All Genesis 22:1-18 The Bible says that children are a blessing from God. Psalm 127:3 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. (NIV) The Bossier City First Church of God is thrilled to partner with your family in raising your children in a Godly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Climbing An Uncertain Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 17, 2005

Do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust God? Unsure of illustrations sources for this sermon.

Climbing up an uncertain mountain - Absolute Faith in the Unseen Genesis 22:1-8, 13-14; Exodus 24:12-18 Intro. It is easy for us to trust in the things we can see and touch. We love to talk about our faith in God, but do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust Him. Or is it evident ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Sacrifice

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 26, 2008

This is a sermon that shows the great sacrifice that Abraham was willing to make as he offered up Isaac and the way that the Lord blessed him.

THE PLACE OF SACRIFICE TEXT: Genesis 22 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Abraham is going to be facing his greatest test. Upon the completion of this test, Abraham will have demonstrated his willingness to turn loose his most prized possession, his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Outrageous Faith Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Abraham shows outrageous faith in response to God's unreasonable request that he sacrifice his promised son Isaac. Clearly faith is shown through our obedience.

Let me share a story from Chuck Swindoll. “Four guys decided to go mountain climbing one weekend. In the middle of the climb, one fella slipped over a cliff, dropped about 60 feet and landed with a thud on the ledge below. The other three hoping to rescue him yelled, ‘Joe, are you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Jehovah-Jireh

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 3, 2017

Jehovah-Jireh; the LORD will provide. Do we really believe this? Do we really believe this correctly? Is the Lord our Vending Machine in the sky or does the Lord really provide even though we may be walking through the valley of the shadow of death?

Genesis 22:1-19 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) Think about our Memory Refresher Scripture for today – Philippians 4:6-7. “Do not be anxious about anything!” Have you ever noticed that sometimes the things we become anxious about are because we have done something wrong and have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Mark 16:17-18, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:8, Proverbs 3:5-7, John 14:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Greatest Test Of All

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Abraham Tested. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

True faith is always tested: • For it is only through testing that we discover what kind of faith we have. • Tests of faith are opportunities for growth and victory. Ill: Sport: Squash you only improve if the game is difficult. Tests of faith are opportunities for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Step #4 "The Fulfillment Of Sacrifice!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

5 Steps for Spiritual Disciplines.

Genesis 22:2 "Take your son," He said, "your only son Isaac, whom you love, go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about." (HCSB) This trip was Abraham's greatest test, resulting in his greatest sacrifice. 1. The Meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 19, 2011

Today I want to center our thoughts around the other two words that are used for the first time in Genesis 22. The first one is the word LOVE in verse 2 and the word WORSHIP in verse 5.

Genesis 22:1-19 Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: As I mentioned last week, Genesis Chapter 22 contains four important words that are used for the very first time in the Bible. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehovah Jireh - Your Provider Too

Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 3, 2012

Jehovah Jireh was not only Abraham's provider or the Provider for special people. He ants to be your provider too.

Genesis 22:1-18 SERMON - Jehovah Jireh, my Provider God is almighty and omnipotent and does not NEED anything, but He does want to know how genuine and sincere and deep OUR faith in Him is. We don't know if God would ever have allowed Abraham to kill Isaac, or if Abraham ever questioned ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational