Sermons on Hagar Ishmael:

Abraham's Family (Genesis 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 4, 2024

How do we handle sibling rivalry? Let's look at an example in Genesis 25.

Sibling rivalry can drive families apart, causing people to leave town, the farm, the business, the country. It doesn’t help when parents take sides. How do we navigate the delicate balance between our children? Let’s look at Abraham’s family in Genesis 25. Did Abraham remarry after the death of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of Abraham

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2013

Faith sees beyond the perplexities and difficulties of the present situation.

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM. Genesis 22:1-19. Sometimes in our Christian lives we are challenged to surrender to God that which we hold most dear, that upon which we set our hopes, even that which God has given to us as a gift. God promised Abraham a son, but the patriarch’s wife Sarah was barren. So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Of Abraham. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2023

The LORD will provide Himself a lamb for a burnt offering.

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM. Abridged. Genesis 22:1-14. Sometimes in our Christian lives we are challenged to surrender to God that which we hold most dear, that upon which we set our hopes, even that which God has given to us as a gift. God promised Abraham a son, but the patriarch’s wife ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A False View Of Worship

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 16, 2009

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FALSE AND REAL WORSHIP.

A false view of worship Text: Gen. 22:1-19 Intro: Tell what most people think worship is. If you want to know the true meaning of a word go to the first time it is used in the bible. ( Mark 5 Different from Gen. 22) Verse 1 says after these things- what things? To know what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

El Roi "The Strong One Who Sees" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 21, 2011

When we depend on ourselves, people see what we can do and we can say, "Look what I was able to do!" When we depend on God, people can see what He can do and they can say, "Look at what God did!" Which one do people say about you?

Genesis 16:1-16 Purpose: To open our minds to God's total awareness of everything. Aim: I want the listener to live every moment aware of God's presence. INTRODUCTION: Where do you go when you are being mistreated? What do you do when you are being treated unfairly? Our human nature is to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Biblical Perspective On The Middle East Crisis

Contributed by Thomas Holland on Aug 25, 2006

What is God’s perspective on the current Middle East Crisis?

Good morning, I’m so glad that you could be here today. I’ve entitled the message “A Biblical Perspective on the Middle East Crisis.” Everybody I know wants to be loved. Even the most independent, monastic hermit wants to know that he or she, at the very least, is not hated. Since 9/11, we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For An Alienated World Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

This sermon is part of a 4 sermon series on the Promise of God leading up to Christmas. Today’s sermon shows God’s pursuit of us, even amidst our rebellion: His hope is given to those not deserving.

[This sermon is part of a 4 sermon series on the Promise of God leading up to Christmas. One of my earlier sermons, it is not a full manuscript. It is hoped that the introductory notes on the Promise in Genesis, and the sermon out line that follows, will aid in developing your own sermon series ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaac: God's Laughter

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

Discover the laughter of God in Isaac

This morning we return to study another Bible character. We find him recorded in Genesis 21 through 28. His name is Isaac. He is the son promised by God to Abraham. Connie emailed me with enthusiasm, “I’m looking forward to Isaac’s story. Usually, Isaac is presented as the son of a famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-7

Denomination: *other

Mothers Day

Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 9, 2021

Discusses four women in the Hebrew Scripture and their lives and walk in life.

Sermon Title: Mothers Day Scripture Text: Luke 1:26-38 Four mothers in the Bible played key roles in the coming of Jesus Christ. None of them was perfect, yet each showed strong faith in God. God, in turn, rewarded them for their confidence in him. These mothers lived in an age ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

The Psalmist David gives us 4 things to do in the Lord in this sermon series. In this sermon, we investigate the first of this series: Trust in the Lord.

Go ahead and open your Bibles to Psalm 37. This is a Psalm of David that starts off by offering encouragement to believers. David gives us some instructions on how to live our lives “in the Lord.” He says starting in verse 1, “Do not fret because of evil doers, nor be envious of the workers of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children For Slavery

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2008

We must resist today’s tendency to "Judaizing" and perform works of charity.

Children for Slavery 13 October 2008 Monday of 28th week in Course If you have been following carefully the weekday readings this month, you realize that the Epistle is one of a series of readings from Paul’s letter to the Galatians. This is two-fisted Paul. He is hopping mad with the Judaizers ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Flesh

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004

. Paul has already made it clear that there must be an inward change of heart and obedience to the law, and that mere external observances can never save a lost sinner. Now Paul proceeds to show how Abraham was pronounced righteous before he was circumc

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Truthbombs - Pt. 3 - If You Laugh . . . You Leave Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 22, 2017

Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

Truth Bombs Pt. 3 - If You Laugh ... You Leave! I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Provides Manna In The Desert Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 3, 2025

This study explores the nature of God as our Provider, especially in dry and barren times of life. We will see how He faithfully provided for Israel and how He still meets the needs of His people today.

THE GOD WHO PROVIDES MANNA IN THE DESERT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 16:1-36 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, Psalm 78:24-25, John 6:31-35, Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:31-33 INTRODUCTION: The journey of the Israelites through the wilderness was a season marked by divine ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Distinguishing Grace Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2009

The sovereignty of God helps us understand the distinguishing grace of God in salvation.

Scripture Last week, in Romans 9:1-5, we saw a glimpse into Paul’s heart of compassion, as he expressed concern for his fellow Israelites. And that’s important to remember for a couple of reasons. First, we need to remember that the Apostle Paul, as convinced as he was of the sovereignty of God, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed