Sermons on Offspring Of Abraham:

Ephesians Series - Part 3 - Adopted By God! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020

We observed last time that our salvation had nothing to do with who we are and what we’ve done…

Review Just as He chose us in Him - Wuest: “He hath chosen”, “to pick out, choose” is in the middle voice where the subject of the verb acts in his own interest, “to pick or choose out for one’s self.” ...before the foundation of the world... - The word “foundation” is katabole, kat-ab-ol-ay', ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Root Awakening

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 25, 2021

When we are rooted deeply in our faith we can survive and thrive. God grafts is into the roots of our faith back to Abraham.

1. Fanny Crosby I once read a story about a little girl who lived in the late 1800’s. At the age of six, a doctor was treating her inflamed eyes and accidentally blinded her. When she was eight years old, she wrote these words: “Oh, what a happy child I am, although I cannot see. I am resolved that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Mistake Of Impatience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

Abraham and Sarah grew impatient and took matters into their own hands. If we are not careful, we can make the same mistake.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two little boys who were waiting for breakfast one morning. 1. As their mother was preparing some pancakes, the boys began to argue loudly over who would get the first one from the griddle. 2. Their mother saw an opportunity to teach a lesson. 3. She said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stick With The Plan

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 20, 2007

Gods plan for our World

STICK WITH THE PLAN - Exodus 5-6 GODS PLAN FOR OUR WORLD 1 Timothy 2:4 sums up God’s plan for our world. THIS IS GOOD AND PLEASES GOD OUR SAVIOR, WHO WANTS ALL MEN TO BE SAVED AND COME TO A KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH. He wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Notice how in ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Life's A Mystery Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 10, 2007

19th in a series from Epehsians. Our life is more fulfilling when we realize it is a mystery that god reveals day by day.

A mystery-lover took his place in the theater for opening night, but his seat was way back in the theater, far from the stage. So the man called an usher over and whispered, ’’I just love a good mystery, and I have been anxiously anticipating the opening of this play. However, in order to carefully ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Never Changing Promise

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Through God's promises to Abraham, we see how His promises never change.

Introductory Considerations 1. Tommy knew that his father kept his promises. And so when his father promised to buy him a new bike, he was excited. But he would have to wait a year - when he would turn 8 years old. Tommy couldn’t wait. He wanted to make sure his father wouldn’t forget and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hijacked From The Land Of Canaan Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2001

What a scoundrel Abraham appeared when he took his eye off the ball.

Hijacked I want to go on to Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. What happened when they got to the Promised Land? 1 How come Abraham did not remain in the Promised Land. Practical application: So many of us think that once we reach the goal God has for us that we have made it. Once we’re in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Anglican

Pray, Christian, Pray!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004

God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Working With God On Behalf Of Our World Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

How God used Abraham to make a Difference, partners with God in changing our world

Beginnings # 6 "He Remembered Abraham"- Working With God On Behalf of our World Most Believers want to make a difference in the world of which we are part! We want to see our friends and family come to know God so they share in our hope of eternal life. We want to see sick people healed, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving Others Through Hospitality Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

Encouraging the church to love our neighbor by our hospitality to guests using Abraham as an model.

Practical Exercise during worship: After singing have congregation greet at least two people they do not know, or have not greeted in a long time (hint: encourage them to get out of their pews if they have to). Give extra time for this. Last week our focus was on how we can live out the second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven's Heroes: Noah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003

Abraham responded to God’s Word; rebuked the world; and received God’s righteousness.

[The outline was borrowed from John MacArthur’s Hebrews commentary.] A business man well known for his ruthlessness once announced to writer Mark Twain, “Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the Ten Commandments aloud at the top.” “I have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:5-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 23, 2012

A Funeral Meditation: The death of Sarah motivated Abraham to seek the promises of God for his life.

The Legacy* Genesis 23:1-4 1 Sarah lived to be a hundred and twenty-seven years old. 2 She died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her. 3 Then Abraham rose from beside his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites. He said, 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2017

This sermon covers Abraham's experience with God when the Lord came for dinner one day.

Introduction: A. One Saturday, the new preacher went out to visit in the homes of some of his new church members. 1. All went well until he came to a certain house. 2. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he had knocked several times. 3. Finally, he took ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Way To Go! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 25, 2017

In this concluding sermon on the life of Abraham, we learn some lessons about finishing strong.

Introduction: A. Have you given much thought to how you hope to die? 1. One man with a sense of humor wrote, “When I die, I want to go like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep – not screaming in terror like the other people in his car!” 2. I know, I know, death isn’t something to joke ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeemed From Poor Choices

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

Abraham and Sarah became impatient and ran ahead of God. But God overcame their poor choices.

TITLE: Redeemed from Poor Choices TEXT: Genesis 15:1-6; 16:1-5; 17:18-19 INTRO: A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant. The will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. If he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist