Sermons on God And Abraham:

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

Your Change Is Coming

Contributed by Robert Drake on Mar 12, 2009

God wants all of us to change.

Change can be very hard. The world is changing so quickly that we awaken with new anxieties each day. Rick Joyner once said that, “change is coming on the world so fast, that the only thing we can count on is change.” Change even affects the church. Worship music is changing. Worship service is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice

Contributed by Richard Holland on Aug 15, 2001

A story sermon for the Easter season comparing Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaiah to Our Father’s sacrifice of Jesus.

THE SACRIFICE GENESIS 22:1-14 As you all know so well, this is Easter Sunday, the most important day of the year for Christians. Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb. We celebrate because he defeated death not only for himself but as well for each of us who will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A Promise

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Nov 19, 2017

The value of a promise depends upon the reputation or character of the one giving the promise. Discover the value of a promise from the one who is faithful and true. Be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name!

What if someone who has a reputation of being unfaithful and untrue, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Not much. What if someone who has a reputation of being faithful and true, gives you a promise? How much value would you give to that promise? Great value. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, Luke 1:30-35, Romans 4:17-22

A Credit Line Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The difference between when Jesus died and the death of every martyr or every hero who ever died is this: Those people died and they are still dead. The thing about Jesus Christ is he died, he was buried, and he came back after three days.

INTRODUCTION Back in December I read a list of things you will never hear a good ‘ole boy in Texas say like, “I thought Graceland was tacky.” You’ll never hear, “You can’t feed that to the dog,” or “That deer head takes away from the decor of this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

When You Don't Know Where You're Headed Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 28, 2015

In a first person format, Abraham, near death, reflects upon his life.

“Getting Into Shape: When You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed” Gen. 12:1-9; 15:1-6; 25:1-11 Oh my dear ones – I’m an old man, full of years and richly blessed. The time of my departure may be near. As I lay here I’ve been thinking about my pilgrimage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be A Loser Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001

Abraham made it, Terah didn’t

1. The Mission Abraham as rightly been called the Father of all who believe. (Rom 4:11) The New Testament uses Abraham’s experiences as the historical basis for teaching justification by faith (Gal 3:69 and Rom 4:13). Abraham’s faith resulted in ACTION. It was not just head knowledge. Faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Patriarchs The Struggle Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Struggle of Faith Genesis 15 David Taylor April 10, 2016

The Patriarchs The Struggle of Faith Genesis 15 David Taylor April 10, 2016 All of us, if we are honest, struggle with our faith at times. In the midst of life, we wonder where God is and how he is going to work in our circumstances. King David felt this way when he wrote, “My God, my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Daily Living

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2018

Folks, the only way to come to God is to come by faith. But, faith has to rest upon something or someone. So what is it that Christian faith rests on? It is the Word of God!

8-6-04 Title: Faith in Daily Living Text: “Someone might say, “You have faith, but I have deeds.” Show me your faith without doing anything, and I will show you my faith by what I do. “(James 2:18) Bible Reading: James 2:14-26 Introduction: There seems to be something mystical about faith. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

According To The Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 13, 2004

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

"I'm Not Losing Anything”

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Oct 20, 2003

In this Message we look at the need of faith in our life’s. We do this by using the Patriarch Abraham’s faith as our example.

Genesis 22 If you will just allow me to preach this message the way that I feel it. I need to start by saying that in spite of the economy, in spite of the possibility of war, in spite of what ever may be going on in your life right at this moment, God is still God, and he has it all in control! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24, Genesis 22:22-24

Denomination: Apostolic

Living By Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 14, 2007

Abraham’s faith is an excellent example that must be imitated by Christians.

LIVING BY FAITH Hebrews 11:8-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Two boys were playing in the snow one day, when one said to the other, "Let us see who can make the straightest path in the snow." His companion readily accepted the proposition, and they started. One boy fixed his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ishmael Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2022

In Islamic beliefs, Abraham had prayed to God for a son. (God delivered this child to Abraham and later tested Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his only son at the time.

Ishmael Ishmael was the first son of Abraham through the Egyptian Hagar, the common patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, and is venerated by Muslims as a prophet. According to the Genesis account, he died at the age of 137. Personal Facts Born: Canaan Children: Nebaioth, Basemath, Adbeel, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says "Go" Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

First in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

OK, here’s the story: man worships many gods; man hears voice of real God speaking; man drops everything he’s doing and moves away; man has kid at 100 years of age to 90-year-old wife. That story’s a dime a dozen; I’m sure every one of us can identify with it, right? Or not… But consider the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Submitting To God In Times Of Famine

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 3, 2020

Abraham experienced a crisis of faith. He hesitated to trust God to continue. Every famine is a test from God. Can we wholeheartedly trust and submit to him? That is always the question. God doesn't leave us even when we leave him.

Submitting to God in times of Famine Do you trust in God when the wells are dry? I begin today with a question. Where do you go when you are in a tight place? Of course, if someone in your house is having a heart attack, you would call the paramedics. If you have a fire, you would call the fire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10, Galatians 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational