Sermons on Isaac An Offering:

Ishmael And Isaac: From Mistake To Mission

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2009

We live with dreams deferred, and act hastily, out of impatience. Either we then go into denial or we try to make do with a substitute. But Christ makes all dreams ever new.

The playwright Lorraine Hansberry asks it: "What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up, like a raisin in the sun?" A dream deferred. A dream deferred is something you’ve put heart and soul into, for a long time, but it’s delayed. It hasn’t come. It’s incomplete. What happens to a dream ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David Builds An Altar Where Abraham Offered Up Isaac: The Future Site Of Solomon's Temple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

David builds an altar at the exact same place that hundreds of years earlier, Abraham came, and built an altar there as well when he was told to do so by God.

Here we find the last chapter of 2nd Samuel, the very last overview of the life of David and all that was done in the name of the Lord. King David had done so many great things, from defeating Goliath, to conquering enemy nations, to building up the nation economically and militarily. He had made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Isaac Take You Rebekah

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 12, 2012

A sermon on marriage and other decisions based on Ravi Zachariah's book.

Grandpa John was celebrating his 100th birthday and everybody complimented him on how athletic and well-preserved he appeared. "Gentlemen, I will tell you the secret of my success," he cackled. "I have been in the open air day after day for some 75 years now."

The celebrants were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:34-51

Denomination: Baptist

God Blesses Isaac (Genesis 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 4, 2024

We all face potential family problems. The patriarchs were no exception. Let's look at Isaac's family in Genesis 26.

The patriarchs had all the normal family problems that most of us experience. It seems there is always trouble in the human sphere, someone we don’t get along with, someone who brings trouble of some kind. Yet, in the midst of troubles there is faith. Is there also faith in us? Let’s look at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Us: Isaac's Family Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 22, 2019

Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story.

Today we are continuing our new family series called This is US. Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story. We’re going to take a look at several Bible Families ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Persist And Prevail: The Story Of Isaac's Wells SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Isaac, on the brink of celebrating his success in finding water, is confronted by the Philistines who forcefully claim his well. Despite this being the third time, Isaac does not surrender. Will he persist and prevail?

Today, we will explore the story of Isaac and the lessons we can learn from his experience of digging wells. Isaac faced challenges and opposition, but he never gave up. Through his perseverance, we can discover how to overcome adversity and achieve success in our own lives. When Isaac began to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-32

Topics: Perseverance, Faith

The Robbing Of God And Yourself

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014

God gives us clear direction of what we should be doing with our money. Tithes and offerings is not giving to God, but returning to God what is already His.

The robbing of God and yourself Malachi chapter 3:6-3:18 Introduction- This morning I want you to take out your wallets and pocketbooks and hold them up. (Wave them) I would like the ushers to come and collect them. Just kidding, that would be terrible. That would be unacceptable. If someone ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Divine Matchmaking PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

Explores the importance of faith, obedience to God's guidance, and the joy of finding a partner who shares our devotion to God.

Greetings and welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering under the watchful eye of our Lord. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound exploration of faith, obedience, and divine partnership. In the grand tapestry of God's Word, we find a myriad of lessons and stories, each ...read more

Topics: Isaac, Rebekah

Ordinary Opportunities To Offer The Unordinary

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Sep 4, 2002

Everyday ordinary opportunities present themselves to us to offer the unordinary touch of God.

Look back over this day and ask yourself … "What did I do with the opportunities God gave me?" You might ask, "What opportunities?" · You work beside the same people day after day. · You walk the hallways with the same people day after day. Ziggy cartoon … "Opportunity, knocked while you were ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Offers The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 14, 2002

The Gospel -- the good news of salvation in Chrirst -- is nourishment for the soul.

When we go to a restaurant we usually decide first what kind of meat we want and then build our meal around the meat dish. To our western culture meat is the main factor in a meal. In Jesus’ day however, meat was simply a side dish, but bread represented the major part of the meal, everything was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Offer Up Prayers Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 7, 2005

Advent 2(C) - We offer up prayers of thankfulness for Christian fellowship and prayers seeking a continuing faithfulness.

OFFER UP PRAYERS OF THANKFULNESS Philippians 1:3-11 -- ADVENT 2 -- December 4, 2005 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In this season of Advent it is easy, as we listen to our readings and look at the cover of our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

An Offer Too Good To Refuse Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

Int his text Jesus says come to me for compassion, forgiveness, and hope. Jesus says bring me your pain, your unhelathiness, and I will cleanse you. Come to me with your sins and I will forgive you.

AN OFFER TOO GOOD TO REFUSE Mark 1:40-2:17 INTRO: I’m a sucker for offers “you can’t refuse.” Examples: Bad tie, knife sharpeners, Bamix, Golf swing video, pocket PC (it should have been no surprise).. I’ve had to learn not to believe such offers. Even churches make such offers... Prev: Today, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can The Church Offer?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 6, 2004

The purpose of the Church as expressed in Acts 2:42

What Can the Church Offer? Acts 2:42 INTRO.: Many are not aware the Day of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. On the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit fell on the Apostles of Jesus in fulfillment of Jesus’ promise. Through the Holy Spirit, the Apostles were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Problems With Cain's Offering

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 30, 2005

Maybe one of the most disturbing passages in the Bible is the story that tells how a man committed the first murder against his own brother. Just the very horror and evil of such an act is disturbing to say the least. It is a story that chills us to our

1 CAIN WANTED TO DENY THAT HUMAN NATURE IS EVIL HE FELT HE WAS BASICALLY GOOD Cain wanted to believe that he was basically a “good Joe.” He did what was morally right. He didn’t “drink, smoke or chew, or run with girls that do.” No one would want to admit that they are basically a bad person. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

What God Has To Offer

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

No matter where you are found this morning it is time to move. If you have just been a member it’s time to move. If you have just been serving it’s time to move. If you have been sharing its time to move further out than you have gone before.

WHAT GOD HAS TO OFFER Scripture Reference: Ephesians 3:14 -21 Introduction I like what David Jeremiah once said, “Everywhere you go, you meet them --- the ones who sit on the back row of life, whisper, and roll their eyes. These are people who aren’t really headed anywhere, and they’re eager to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational