Sermons on God Tested Abraham:

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How do we "test the spirits", and what does that say about our identity as God’s people?

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: 1 John 4:1-6 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John November 6, 2005 Intro: It is good to be back after a couple of weeks vacation, and I really mean that! We had a good time away as a family, enjoyed our trip, and created some great memories. It was good timing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

On The Mountain Of Absolute Surrender Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008

God has called each of us to absolute surrender of ourselves to Him.

Theme: ON THE MOUNTAIN OF ABSOLUTE SURRENDER Text: Genesis 22: 1-14 Introduction A. Our passage this morning is one of the most preached portions of the Bible. Usually, this story was used as a picture of God giving His darling Son to die for the sin of mankind. God is revealed here as the “God of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paternity Testing Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

How do we know we are children of God? By the testimony of the Spirit of God. The paternity test for being a child of God is evidenced by the Spirit of God within us.

Joke about children: You spend the first two years of your children’s life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up. Grandchildren are God’s reward for not killing your own children. Mothers of teens now know why some animals eat their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tested And Trained

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 16, 2006

There are three points for us to consider as we take a Biblical look at God’s purposes in allowing afflictions to come upon His chosen people.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Title: Tested and Trained Theme: Understanding God’s Purpose in Afflictions Listen as I read 2 Timothy 4:7-8, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 18, 2012

True obedience to God means that we obey Immediately, obey Completely, obey Joyfully and obey Continually.

THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if they are completely trained. The final test is almost beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Seed Of Abraham

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2016

To show that GOD confirms His Promises to the SEED of abraham that lives within us, the LORD JESUS CHRIST who also does the confirmation.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD doing everything for your sake? No. GOD is doing everything for me for the sake of the SEED of abraham within me. 2 Corinthians 5:20 (Amplified Bible) So we are Christ’s ambassadors, God making His appeal as it were through us. We [as Christ’s personal representatives] ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nature Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007

Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Taken To The Limit Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2016

God would take Abraham to the limit of obedience when He asked for Isaac as a sacrifice

Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other coconut half before fastening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-17

Denomination: Foursquare

"God Calling: Abraham And Sarah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2016

A sermon about God calling us, no matter our situation in life.

"God Calling: Abraham and Sarah" Genesis 11:27-12:9 It can be terribly difficult to make decisions in this life. Some of us have a difficult time deciding what to wear in the morning. Others of us may have a hard time trying to decide what to order from a menu. And as far as major life ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Call Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 13, 2001

This begins with the historical evidence from the ancient kingdom of Ebla that validates the life of Abraham and then I will look at God’s call. How He used Abram’s humanity, weakness and faith to open the door of God’s purpose.

God’s Call Genesis 11 ends with the genealogy leading up to Abram (later Abraham). Terah took his son Abram and his wife Saria, and grandson Lot and headed toward Canaan. They did not get to Canaan, but dwelled in the city of Haran (which is probably named after Abram’s brother who died after he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10, James 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: When God Calls

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 17, 2003

Learn what to do when God calls.

The message this morning is the beginning of a four part series that I’ll teach when I’m here. We will study the character of Abram or Abraham. Abraham is an important character in the Bible, and his life deserves our careful study. We find the first mention of Abram in Genesis 11:26. The ...read more

Denomination: *other

Abraham Put God First

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 24, 2008

Abraham learned the power of faith in his life, there are four exciting things faith can do for you, come and see

ABRAHAM PUT GOD FIRST Text: Genesis 15:1-6 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:5-11 INTRODUCTION: 1. Abraham is a remarkable character of faith 2. There are four lessons of faith we get from Abraham’s life: a. Faith changes people b. Faith has no age restriction c. Faith is courageous d. Faith is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: Obeying The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 4, 2009

Genesis 12:1-9. What exactly did God call Abram to leave when he asked him to leave his home and travel to Canaan? Find out in this look at the beginning of the story of Abraham.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM: OBEYING THE CALL OF GOD GENESIS 12:1-9 INTRODUCTION - Early in his career, someone said that Vince Lombardi, the Hall of Fame football coach of the Green Bay Packers, knew very little about the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Receiving The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 20, 2009

Genesis 17:15-18:15. A look at how and why God always keeps his promises.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM: RECEIVING THE PROMISES OF GOD GENESIS 17:15-18:15 INTRODUCTION - I really have only one main goal for us today and I’m going to share it with you right up front. What I want to do is highlight ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Meets Our God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2011

Abraham’s story was unique in many ways, but as we look at his faith journey, we can see 5 parallels to our own faith journey.

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 4: Abraham Meets Our God Genesis 11:27-12:8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 14, 2011 *We have been talking about Christ in the Old Testament. There are hundreds of references to Jesus in the Old Testament, including prophecies, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist