Sermons on Isaac Carried The Wood:

The Gentle Helper

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Walking with Christ’s help (rest) – He’ll carry the burden!

Monkey on My Back Scene: Person walking around with monkey hanging on their back. Character: Person holding monkey Props: Monkeys that can hang (labels such as finances, marriage, etc.) Character: “What am I going to do? I am so tired. I didn’t get any sleep last night. I still have a job to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is A Journey Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Our Heavenly Father has provided the lamb just as He provided a ram for Abraham instead of sacrificing Isaac. We are to give over our children spiritually to God as a gift of faith.

Faith is a Journey of Sacrifice Psalm 118:6-7 Psalm 23 To be a person of faith is to be a person familiar with sacrifice. At this time of Lent we see that truth magnified in the life of our Savior. Jesus the Son of God came to save sinners and call them to repentance and forgiveness. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:3-8, Hebrews 11:17-19, Psalm 118:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Discipline Of Delay

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jan 13, 2007

Dr. Wood used this sermon to inform the congregation that often God uses delay in order to discipline us or steer us in the direction that He intends for the good of His kingdom.

John 11:1–46 INTRODUCTION: Too often, we worry when we should wait, and we resist when we should resign. Often God’s delays are explained in that God wishes to teach us our need of patience (see Hebrews 10:36). In our text, Lazarus was on his deathbed and yet Jesus delayed (see vv. 1–6). ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob - The Exile Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 28, 2024

Yahweh had promised to go with Jacob and He had also promised to bring him back to the land of Abraham and Isaac.

November 30, 2024 When we left Jacob last week, he had arrived in the land of his mother’s people - Mesopotamia. Yahweh had promised to go with him and he had also promised to bring him back to the land of Abraham and Isaac. And so, the exile years begin. Not knowing where he was, Jacob ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Come To The Well Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013

The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. It can be a difficult decision to discern whether God wants you to be a confronter like Abraham or peacemaker like Isaac (God can/does bless both approaches)

Come To The Well Part 1 of 2 Gen. 26.18-26 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. 1 In about 2091 B.C., God told Abraham to leave Haran & go to Canaan, promised ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Good To All Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

What is expected of us when it comes to carrying burdens? What do we have to carry for ourselves and what should we help others with?

DOING GOOD TO ALL TEXT: Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION I. CARRY OTHER’S CARGO 1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Don’t Miss It!

Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018

Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Don’t Miss It! John 1:29–36 The next day he [John the Baptist] saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is He of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because He was before me.’ 31I myself did not know Him, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

A Fresh Coat Of Paint Without Sanding Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Paul tells us in the second half of chapter 4 that we need to let Christ sand us way down to the bear wood, in order to cover us with His way of thinking and acting.

I like to see a nice new coat of paint on something - like this bench we had outside on our patio. The problem is - in order to have a nice coat of paint I had to strip off the old - but I was lazy. So when I painted the new coat on, the old paint underneath began to chip and peel and push the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessings Lost Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

As we continue our series in the Book of Genesis, here we see Esau lose his birthright to Isaac.

Blessings Lost Text: Genesis 27:1-29 By: Ken McKinley Now before we begin this morning, I want to remind you of chapter 25… it was in chapter 25 where we read about how Jacob stole Esau’s birthright. Remember? Esau was more concerned about the flesh, and fleshly desires than he was about his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Short Personal Example Of The True Gospel Message

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2016

The true Gospel message is everywhere in the bible, yet most church goes cannot see it. They cannot see the wood for the trees. This short sermon hopefully summarises this message in a way that relates to people.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th September 2016. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow & Dumfries) Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 Prayer: Loving God, Father Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal

Cross Roads

Contributed by David Anderson on May 3, 2001

Christians who carry their crosses win the attention of the world.

Sermon: "CROSS ROADS" Rev. D. Anderson Jer. 15:15-21; Ro. 12:1-8; Matthew 16:21-26 + + + These words of our Lord which I am about to read again are not very popular within our self-indulgent generation: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Fathering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

How is the Christian father to carry out his responsibilities

Introductory Considerations 1. Passage from 1 Samuel not one we feel comfortable with. It is downright frightening, especially to those of us who are parents - a story of disobedient children who ignore their father’s scolding and as a result God severely punishes both them and their father - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helping The Helpless

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2011

The Story of the Good Samaritan carries a message for us all.

Helping the Helpless Sunday, March 06, 2011 By Pastor James May What is the most important question that any man can ask? A number of time, throughout God’s Word, we find those who have discovered what that question is and they voice that question. As I look over this congregation, I see a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is Power In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 9, 2018

The nane of Jesus is ever powerful. It carries the Omnipotence of God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THERE IS POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS Acts 4:5-7 King James Version (KJV) 5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic