Sermons on Hagar In The Wilderness:

You Always Were Mom's Favorite

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 21, 2007

This Mother’s Day message was originally delivered in 2003 and requested again in 2007. It deals with the heart warming memories of a Godly mother.

You Always Were Mom’s Favorite 2 Tim. 1:3-5 3I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

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

Shortcuts to God’s will are not worth taking. In chapter 16, we read that Abram and Sarai decided that enough was enough; perhaps God meant that Abram would have a son by another woman, since Sarai was barren, and so she gave her maiden Hagar to Abram. Hagar conceived and bore Ishmael to Abram; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Non-Christians And Prayer

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jul 11, 2008

Does God hear and answer the prayers of Non-Christians?

Non-Christians and Prayer Selected Scripture 7-6-08 I have been asked by 1 of you to address a particular topic & since we have not started a new series yet, I thought today would be a good day to tackle it. It has to do with the issue of non-Christians & prayer. And the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Answers Come Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 15, 2015

When your in the place of ministry, you often find yourself in that place were people expect you to pray for them. Expecting God to answer yes to their request, because you prayed, after all, your a preacher. There are Biblical attributes to prayer.

Title: When Answers Come Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: When your in the place of ministry, you often find yourself in that place were people expect you to pray for them. Expecting God to answer yes to their request, because you prayed, after all, your a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Father’s Faith Falters

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 21, 2015

A Father's Day sermon that examines Abraham's fatal decision to betray his wife out of fear of Pharaoh, and the consequences of the "faltering faith" of this otherwise great man of faith.

When a Father’s Faith Falters Father’s Day Message Chuck Sligh June 19, 2022 TEXT: Turn to Genesis 12 INTRODUCTION Since it’s Father’s Day, men, I’m going to do us all a favor. I’m going to help your wives understand you with Chuck Sligh’s Dictionary of Man Phrases. Men know what they mean by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

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 Audacity Of Simple Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 15, 2009

Abraham didn’t have much to go on - God’s promise. But what Abraham did, when he did it, and through what agency speaks volumes to the Jew and Gentile alike how to have trust in a God you cannot see.

Despite the good news that God gives new life free of charge, we humans have a hard time accepting such a gift. We, by nature want to earn or buy what we get. For the Roman Christians reading Paul’s letter, that would also have been true. In fact, many of them were Jewish Christians, and thinking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Abraham And Succession By Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2018

Did Jesus support the theory of apostolic succession or faith? Let's see why faith is the key, through Abraham's story.

Why was Abram who became Abraham called the father of the faithful? What can we learn about about apostolic succession by looking back at Abraham? Let’s look at his early life and the tests of Abraham’s faith and how he dealt with them in Genesis 12-22 (Genesis 12:1, 10, 15; 14:14; 15:13; 16:3; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Why was Abram’s name changed to Abraham? Why is he called father Abraham? Let’s look at Genesis 12-25 and the life of a patriarch of our faith.

A study of the patriarchs and matriarchs reveals that they were very imperfect people, but blessed by God because of faith. This should be an encouragement to us who are likewise very imperfect, but trust in God. Why was Abram’s name changed to Abraham? Why is he called father Abraham? Let’s look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:7-8, Hebrews 11:8, Romans 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 15, 2013

How to Handle the Fruits of the Flesh

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 9: Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh April 14, 2013 A. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH? 1. Avoid the lust of the flesh. “Love not the world . . . for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mockery Spirit!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 7, 2014

God abhors mockery! Behind the mocking spirit is the devil! Do not give in to the instigations of the devil and mock at each other.

Mockery! Genesis 21:9 “And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.” Loss of civility and a sense of decorum and decency was what all of us witnessed in India during the recent election campaign, where the politicians went about wagging ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tested By The Fruit Of The Flesh Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

What is the fruit of the flesh?

A. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH? 1. Avoid the lust of the flesh. “Love not the world . . . for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the pride of life” (1 John 2:15-16). 2. Flesh can mean the requirements of air, food, water, exercise, etc. 3. Flesh here ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah - Life From A Barren Womb Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

Sarah is an example of marriage, fidelity and loyalty.

“This is the word of promise … Sarah shall have a son” (Romans 9:9). “By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one … were born as many as the stars of the sky in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12, Genesis 18:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2013

Why did John baptize Jesus? And why so quickly? Granted Jesus said it was to "fulfill all righteousness", but what exactly could that mean?

OPEN: A little girl wanted to get baptized but her mother wanted her to attend some classes to make sure she knew what she was committing herself to. After one of the classes, her mother asked, "Honey, what does baptism mean?" Thinking hard, the little girl the finally said, "Well, it isn’t the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Covenant With Abraham Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 21, 2017

Genesis 17:1-27 shows us that God Almighty established with Abraham and his seed an everlasting covenant with the stipulation that they receive the sign of membership in God's covenant family.

Scripture Two Sundays ago, I started a new series of sermons on “The Life of Abraham.” We are examining only selected incidents from Abraham’s life. Last time we examined God’s call to Abraham when he was still known as Abram and living in Ur of the Chaldeans. In obedience to God, Abram, at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed