Sermons on God Tested Abraham:

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Abraham & Sarah Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 2, 2003

The example of Abraham and Sarah’s faith.

Faith’s Hall of Fame: Abraham & Sarah Hebrews 11:8 – 19 INTRODUCTION “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for” (Heb. 11:1 – 2). As we continue in our walk through the portrait gallery of Faith’s Hall of Fame we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Test 1: The Bible Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 1, 2007

The first test of faith we must pass is the Bible test. In order for our faith to be real, we must receive God’s holy, inspired, infallible Word the right way and respond to it the right way.

1. How should you receive the Word of God? With meekness (19-21) a. Receive with meekness by listening b. Receive with meekness by humbling ourselves c. Receive with meekness by implanting 2. How should you respond to the Word of God? With action (22-27) a. Respond with action by ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 15, 2012

Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ‘the Lord said to Abram’ but it is the first time in chapter fifteen we read the words, ‘Abram said, "Lord GOD......!”’Here, Abraham starts a conversation with God and continues so steadfastly that

God brought him outside……….part 5 - Abraham Genesis 15:1”After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." Right from chapter twelve of Genesis, we read the phrase ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham: Making Covenants

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Looking at covenants in the life of Abraham

Intro: How do you like telephone telemarketers? They are one of my least favorite occupation of people I deal with. What I especially hate is their low level of integrity. First, I wonder how they can always catch me sitting down at a meal. It never seems they call at a time when you say, “Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Testing Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan’s onslaught against the Word of God is constant. He is always twisting and manipulating, trying to get us to doubt what the Lord has said. In addition to attacking the Word, the devil will bombard us with testing and trials.

Every temptation is a kind of test . . . from the Evil One. A temptation is a trial posed by Satan, with the wicked hope that we will fail. - Philip Ryken(1) Satan’s onslaught against the Word of God is constant. He’s always twisting and manipulating, trying to get us to doubt what the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Our Fathers, Yes Ours! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 30, 2007

The Christian has two spiritual fathers: God and Abraham. The blessing and promises of God to Abraham become our inheritance in Christ!

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers… Why do you hear this line so often in the Bible? Who are these men of God, and what makes them so important that their names are scattered all over the Bible in both the old and new Testaments? They are all forefathers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2019

If you want to keep from being fooled, listen to what communicators say about Christ; listen to God’s Sprit within; and listen to God Word.

Ninety years ago (1926, 1927, 1929, 1930?), as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were preparing to play the USC Trojans in college football, Notre Dame’s coach Knute Rockne was aware that his USC opponents had a far better team. So he devised a scheme to intimidate the opposing players. Rockne scoured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is Sin A Test?

Contributed by Dennis King on Apr 20, 2022

Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath.

Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. Had you ever been an abomination to God for having ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, James 1:22-24, Psalm 112:7-8, James 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 14, 2019

Relating Abrams call to Canaan to the call God makes on believers live's today

Lessons from the life of Abraham Faith and Obedience: The Call of Abram Welcome to this series of messages on the life of Abraham – or Abram as we know him up to Genesis 17. By studying the life of this man of faith we can learn so much that is relevant to us. In the story of his life we gain ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Strength Of Abraham PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores Abraham's faith journey, emphasizing the power of trust, perseverance, and God's promises, and encourages us to apply these lessons in our own lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today in the house of the Lord, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds for today's sermon, let's pause for a moment and simply breathe in the grace that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Topics: Trust

Seed Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

There is a simple correlation between the word ‘seed’ (KJV) and the promises (aka – covenants) of God. The first promise of Messiah was in Genesis 3:15...

Introductory note: There is a simple correlation between the word ‘seed’ (KJV) and the promises (aka – covenants) of God. The first promise of Messiah was in Genesis 3:15 (seed of woman (virgin)); promise of Godly line preserved through Seth (Gen. 4:25); covenant to Noah prohibiting floods and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

Test 8: Integrity Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

God demands that His children be people of integrity. People who are honest and reliable. This is the next-to-last test of faith that James gives us--the integrity test.

1. The importance of individual integrity 2. The implication of individual integrity 3. The intentionality of individual integrity 4. The incentive of individual integrity This Wednesday night, American TV is hitting a new low. It’s almost hard to say that with all the trash that’s on TV these ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Test

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Giving of tithe and offerings is a test of who we thank and worship.

I remember walking into class and the teacher saying it was time to take the test more than 1 time I said what test? Every time we get paid we take a test. The test is who do we thank who do we worship Mal 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Mal ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is A Test Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus feeds thousands

This is a Test John is unique. Unlike any other gospel. John is new, different. Different stories, different teachings, different characters. Events occur mostly in Judea not Galilee, no parables at all - but sermon like conversations. Written 60 years or more after the resurrection, the author ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational