Sermons on Patriarchs Abraham:

Un Souvenir De La Grandeur De Dieu

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

L’humeur du psaume change de la lamentation (vv. 1-9) en la réflexion (vv. 10-12) et mène finalement à une hymne joyeux célébrant la grandeur de Dieu d’Israël (vv. 13-20). La variation dans le genre et syntaxe aussi bien que le changement du mètre de 3 +

Psaume 77 : Un Souvenir de la grandeur de Dieu L’humeur du psaume change de la lamentation (vv. 1-9) en la réflexion (vv. 10-12) et mène finalement à une hymne joyeux célébrant la grandeur de Dieu d’Israël (vv. 13-20). La variation dans le genre et syntaxe aussi bien que le changement du ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Friend Of God’s People - James 2:25-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

This sermon shows how differently God sees people than we do. By our standards, Abraham and Rahab couldn’t be more different. For God, they are the same.

James 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

According To The Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 13, 2004

In Genesis 21 we are blessed with a very important beginning, the beginning of the nation of Israel. Earlier in scripture, God had promised Abraham a son and now was fulfilling that promise in providing Isaac.

I. Introduction The Old contains the New and the New explains the Old. What that means is that the New Testament can be seen in the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, God makes known predictions, prophecies, and typologies. And, in the revelation of these predictions, prophecies, and typologies, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Numero Uno

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Our most important task is to keep God as number one in our lives. Abraham was an example of one who accomplished this.

May 28, 2000 Exodus 20:1-3 ¡§Numero Uno¡¨ INTRODUCTION Exodus 20:3 ¡V ¡§You must not have any other gods before or besides me.¡¨ Who would you say of all the persons spoken of in the Bible other than Jesus best lived out this commandment? Who kept God as the Number One ¡V the numero ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Want What?!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

When God asks for a sacrifice, nothing is too great. He will always provide. (3rd in 3 part series on Abraham)

December 16, 2001 Heb. 11:17-19; Gen. 22:1-19 “You want what?!” INTRODUCTION There is a difference between giving a gift and making a sacrifice. A pig and a hen were walking down the road when they saw a poster advertising the forthcoming harvest supper. It said that ham and eggs would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Change Your Laughter Into Laughter

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 4, 2005

A sermon on how god appeared to Abraham and Sarah to encourage them in the promise - somewhat like when Jesus was transfigured on the Mount of Transfiguration.

February 6, 2005 Genesis 18:1-15 Dear friends in Christ, The writer to the Ecclesiasties had this to say about laughter - Ecclesiastes 2:2 “Laughter is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?” Ecclesiastes 7:3 Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Significance Of The Genealogy Of Jesus Christ (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

The main and clear significance of Jesus’ genealogy that the author wants to show is that Jesus is “the son of Abraham”, as well as “the son of David”.

The Significance of the Genealogy of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:1-17 (Christmas Series) Matthew 1:1-17 listed the genealogy of our Lord Jesus Christ and summarized it in verse 17: “So then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, and fourteen from David to the exile in Babylon, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Call God A Liar!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2007

Abraham knew the character of God so well that he trusted His Promises even when he could not understand them

Gen 15:1-13 I have always liked the story of Abraham – a heathen whose father was a craftsman of idols in Ur of the Chaldees - and who responded to the call of God in his life And the story in Gen 15 is particularly striking for me – because Gen 15:2 was my baptism verse “I am your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Sojourner Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Apr 20, 2007

Learning from the life of Abraham--discovering five life-principles that invite the blessings of God to be poured out onto our lives.

Introduction 1. Illustration: The other day my wife and I went to the hospital for an appointment concerning Angela’s pregnancy. We had to park a long distance due to building construction. By the time we got to the information desk Angela was exhausted and was having contractions. The attendant ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Uses The Ordinary To Do The Extraordinary

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2008

God can use Moses, God can use abraham, and God can use you. A look at moses at the burning bush.

God uses ordinary people to extraordinary things Exodus 3:1-17 Intro- Have you ever sensed God leading you to do something , but hesitated because it would interrupt your everyday life, change your schedule, or cause you to have to do something you don’t want to do? Good ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

¿dónde Está El Mapa?

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 12, 2006

Abraham, se lo conoce como el padre de la fe. Este sermón muestra brevemente el porqué...

Tema: La Fe Lugar: IBD Texto: Génesis 12:1-9 Fecha:05-01-05 Título: ¿Dónde está el mapa? INTRODUCCIÓN • Yo no se cuantos sermones he escuchado y aún yo mismo he predicado acerca de la fe y parece ser un tema inagotable. • Es que la Biblia es la historia de la Fe. • La Biblia describe la ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lot - The Struggle Of Righteousness

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009

The stories in Genesis present Lot in a very negative light, but Peter and Abraham thought he was righteous. It is a time for adjusting our interpretation.

Lot – The struggle of righteousness Genesis 18:16-33 This is a classic passage because it depicts something that we somehow know we should not do, bargaining with God. Abraham, out of concern for his nephew Lot, in an episode that sounds like an auction, begs God to be merciful. Five times, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Mennonite

Eating At The King's Table Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010

Many of us willingly choose to live in spiritual, emotional, and physical poverty, but we are heirs to a great covenant between God and Abraham.

Series Introduction: Middle Eastern people in the Bible, from Abraham to Paul, were as acquainted with covenants as we are with weddings. The Greeks and Romans did not have covenants. In fact, when the Jews translated the OT into Greek, they had to use the Greek word for “will” or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who's Your Mama? Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 14, 2013

The critical question is not: Is your spiritual father Abraham? Rather the critical question is: Is your spiritual mother Sarah or Hagar?

Introduction: A. How many of you are familiar with the children’s book “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman? 1. It has been one of my favorite books since I was a child. B. “Are You My Mother?” is the story about a hatchling bird. 1. His mother, thinking her egg ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

Hidden until the coming of Christ, the Good News came not only to the children of Abraham, but to all those who are his sons in faith.

“He [the Word] was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican