Sermons on Hagar Ishmael:

Un-Comprehensible Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon is about the uncomprehensible faith that could even sacrifice, or be willing to sacrifice a son.

I. What if God had said? C. Maye, take your son Bob to Lover’s Leap and offer him there as a burnt sacrifice. Dick and Dee, take Delaney; Marc and David take Kit; Larry & Sarah take Lyndal; Minnie take that grandbaby Raley up on the mountain and offer her as a burnt sacrifice; Debbie & Stan take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do Your Eyes See Or Glance At? Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020

Many homes have been destroyed by lack of restraint in sharing information about what they see publicly. There are things meant only for private consumption. You do not expose your secrets to a third party but keep it within your hearts.

Let me start by telling you an interesting and funny piece about some pastors titled, “PASTORS’ PERSONAL PROBLEMS (PPP)” A renowned pastor in diaspora held a crusade and invited two other top preachers from two different countries. After the crusade, the three pastors shared their experiences ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father And Son

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 21, 2020

God shared the pathos of His sacrifice of Jesus through having Abraham sacrifice Isaac. Two storytellers are needed: [#1] will tell the story of Abraham and Isaac, and [#2] will tell the story of God the Father and Jesus.

Introduction [#1] Genesis 22:1-2 This is a story of a Father, Son, and sacrifice. Usually we understand this chapter in terms of testing, faith, obedience, commitment, surrender, substitutionary sacrifice, The Lord Will Provide. It’s all in there. [#2] It also foreshadows another Father, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16, Philippians 3:8-10, Romans 8:31-32, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Doctrine Of The Gospel Is Represented As A Traveler Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

Colossae was destroyed by an earth quake in ad 60-61, evidently before Paul wrote this epistle.

#2~Col.1: 9-18 ~Colossians Study~ 12-1-13 Before we get back to our verse by verse study in Colossians I want to give you some things that I found to be interesting, and hopefully to you as well. =================== There are seven people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining Grace From Above

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Jul 10, 2012

This life is a struggle, and remains a struggle until God comes to help a man. If God refuses to help a man, life can be full of unprofitable labours, unfinished tasks, and thorny pathways. To progress in life, you may need new methods, new efforts, new i

Obtaining Grace from Above Text: Psalm 84:11, Heb. 4:16 Ps 84:11 11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. NKJV Heb 4:15-16 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham's Test Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Part 38 in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we discuss Abraham offering Isaac to be sacrificed, and we tie it in with the Lord's Supper.

Abraham’s Test (Genesis Pt. 38)(Communion Service) Text: Genesis 22:1-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Tomorrow’s the 4th of July. The other day I was in Woodward, eating lunch with a couple of friends and across from us, sitting at another table, were three guys, probably in their early to mid ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2022

The situation of Ahaz was impossible, but God guaranteed deliverance through a miracle Child, who was no ordinary child, but “God with us!” This same Child promises US deliverance if we trust in Him and seek Him in prayer.

THE SIGN OF IMMANUEL Isa. 7:1-8:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Judy Moore and her family sat down at the dinner table. On the menu was leftovers. As they were saying grace, the mother, Judy, noticed that her youngest son wasn’t joining in. Afterward, she asked him why. 2. His response: “Because ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022

Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Father’s Blessing Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 31, 2023

The final chapter of Jacob's life provides a striking example of the power of a father's blessing. What can we learn that's can be applied to our role as fathers (and mothers).

AT THE END: As Jacob comes to the end of his life, he blesses his children. - Genesis 48:1-49:28. - These two chapters share with us the final acts of Jacob. He has lived a long life and he knows he’s at the end (48:1-2; 49:29, 33). - The words that Jacob speaks are words of blessing (49:28). - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shall Decree A Thing And It Shall Be Established

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 17, 2024

The children of God are empowered to decree a thing in line with the word of God and it shall be established by God.

Thou Shall Decree a Thing and It Shall be Established Study Text: Job 22: 27 - 29 Introduction: - To decree a thing means to authoritatively order or give instructions with the back up of the law for its enforcement. - God has made us Kings and Priests. And one of the characteristics ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:27-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Don't Have No Cataracts

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 17, 2001

This sermon is all about how God sees us at all times in all places. It offers a positive word of encouragement and hope of our all-seeing and all-caring Father.

Charles W. Holt, PhD email: cholt@gt.rr.com GOD DON’T HAVE NO CATARACTS Genesis 16:13; Psalm 33:18,19; (See also 1 Sam. 16:7) Excuse me. I know the title has fried the syntax of all good rules of English. Fearing a total meltdown the syntax sensitive among us are ready to bail out. Please stand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faith Test

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

Living faith is revealed in the decisions we make – not in the words we say.

OPEN: How many people here would say that you enjoy taking tests? If you go back to your good 'ole school days -- how many people actually looked forward to the day when the test was taking place? OK, let's see a raise of hands of people who would say you are way on the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 2: The Things Which John Saw Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 11, 2015

John's final book begins with glorious encounters in the heavenlies. God's outline of the book was,1. The things you have seen, 2. the things which are, and 3. and the things which shall be. This is part one of the outline, and most important!

1. The things which John saw. (1:1-20) Address of origin (1: 1-2). John receives this document from an angel. Even when Jesus appears to be speaking, the angel is delivering the message. Knowing just this one fact will make much of the reading in the beginning and especially at the very end of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Angel Announces Judgment Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2018

Israel's weeping was not a sign of true repentance. It was a passing emotional experience that brought no change to their hearts.

Chapter 8 Angel Announces Judgment [Judges 2:1–5] Scripture 1And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. 2And ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Faithful And Fair? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

An expository message on the faithfulness and fairness of God, especially in His dealings with Israel.

Romans Series # 42 June 12, 2002 Title: Is God Faithful and Fair? Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 9 of Romans as we continue with message #42 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational