Sermons on He Blessed Abraham:

God Is Generous

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Sep 21, 2008

God can help us intimes of economic despair and crises.

Prayer: O God, we are so please that you are here with us. We find comfort and joy in knowing that you walk beside us. You are a merciful God. Lord you will be done. I call forth the light of Christ to protect this community of faith. Heal our community Lord. Help us to move forward in a way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Expand Your Horizons: A Divine Mandate SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

You don't have to remain confined to your current circumstances. It's time to step into new territories and take dominion over them.

Greetings in the name of the Lord! Today, we will explore the powerful prayer of Jabez and how it relates to expanding our own territories. The word "enlarge" in this context means to increase, multiply, become great, and have authority. Let us delve into this topic and seek God's blessings to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Blessing, Expansion

Living The Bold Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2015

Our words and actions have consequences for both ourselves and others.

Psalms 1:1-6 “Living the Bold Life” INTRODUCTION The Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Merciful - Matthew 5:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 6, 2024

This message is a summary of the whole biblical teaching on the subject of mercy. And it will help you understand with clarity the difference between what Jesus called “the weightier matters of the law” and the less weighty ones.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

New Beginnings

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

When God asked Abraham to become His follower He was asking him to make a great sacrifice. Abraham was going to have to forfeit the inheritance that was his. He was going to have to leave his people and go to an unfamiliar place (Genesis 12:2-3).

New Beginnings Genesis 12:1-9 Howard Hendricks relates how the mentoring of one of his teachers’ impacted his life. “By the fifth grade, I was bearing all the fruit of a kid who feels insecure, unloved, and pretty angry at life. In other words, I was tearing the place apart. However, my teacher ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Somos Bendecidos Series

Contributed by J Spurling on Oct 29, 2008

Hay muchas bendiciones que tenemos en Cristo, pero hay tres bendiciones más profundas que Pablo quería para la iglesia de efeso.

Esta semana vamos a empezar una serie que va a llearnos en la temporada de Navidad. La serie estará en Efesios y se llama “Nuestra Identidad en Cristo”. Hay seis capítulos en Efesios y hay seis semanas antes de diciembre. Vamos!! Esta mañana vamos a empezar con capítulo 1. Cuando yo estaba ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Abraham

Abraham, a picture of a Father, Genesis 22 Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ, June 16, 2002 Three boys were bragging about their fathers. The first one said, "My father runs so fast he can fire an arrow, start running, and get there before the arrow!" The second one said, "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting What God Gives You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2019

Abraham's servant didn't pray to his god... he prayed to Abraham's God. Why did he do that, and what can that servant's appeal to God teach us about prayer?

OPEN: A woman was telling about her brother and wife were expecting another baby. Hoping to get her 4 year old niece to talk about it… she asked her "What do you want, a baby brother or a baby sister?” “Aunt Donna,” she chided, “sometimes you just gots to take what God gives ya.” (Donna ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even During My Hard Time Series

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Jun 17, 2018

Exodus 1:1-22

In this chapter we notice the following: 1. The Israelites were exceedingly fruitful. 2. They multiplied greatly and filled the land. 3. Even though the slave masters oppressed them they still spread throughout the land. Reflection for daily living: No matter what you may be going through ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jan 11, 2017

Remember, Meditate, Muse His deeds and mighty wonders because He is the outstanding one who works wonders. He saves us and He shows His strength among us.

You (Jesus) are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples. Psalms: 77:14 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, greetings to you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Psalm 77 is a prayer in times of hardships, discouragements, helplessness and darkness. If we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

God's Call

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 20, 2002

This is one of the greatest promises in the scriptures called the Abrahamic Covenant. God always expects a response when he speaks.

God’s Call Genesis 12:1-3 This is one of the greatest promises in the scriptures called the Abrahamic Covenant. We still see the effects of that promise today. Abram means exalted father. God changed his name to Abraham Abraham means father of a multitude. God always expects a response when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Making Much Of Little Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

Little is much when God is in it. Jesus demonstrates His power to use insignificant people and things for His purpose

SERIES: Miracles with a Message #4 TITLE: Making Much of Little TEXT: John 6:1-15 [vs.1-6] INTRO: Last week we visited the pool of Bethesda, now we are going to Bethsaida. Jesus and His Disciples hear that John the Baptist has been beheaded. They take a boat on a 13 mile trip across the sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010

Jesus is coming back for His church and for us to be a part of this return we must follow the words of this prophetic book. We must live by them and keep true to them because this will lead right into Heaven.

“The Be Happy Blessings of Revelation” - part 7 Key Scripture Verse: The 6th Blessing - Revelation 22:7: 7“Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book.” Thesis: Jesus is coming back for His church and for us to be a part of this return we must follow ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Whatever He Tells You To Do Series

Contributed by Dave Clark on Jan 21, 2013

We cannot always do what Jesus did, but we can do what he tells us to do and experience the transformation of water into wine and despair into hope.

Do Whatever He Tells You to Do John 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 Rev. David J. Clark Something went wrong at the wedding. It’s a common occurrence. I warn couples that something will go wrong during their wedding day. It may be something insignificant – the goldfish for the table ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Foundation Of Failure Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Abram’s first failure was not decision to lie, nor was his primary failure the decision to go to Egypt; Abraham’s failure started when he failed to take God’s revealed word into account.

Passage: Gen..12:6-13:1 Abraham, when his name was only Abram was told to leave Haran when he was 75 years old (Gen... 12:5) So Abram packs up his stuff, picks up his family in the caravan and heads East Southeast. He proceeds down to Canaan, Where he worshipped God a time or two, and God himself ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational