Sermons on Patriarchs Abraham:

Rebekah And Isaac: Married At First Sight? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 11, 2023

Isaac, son of Abraham, was still grieving over the death of his mother Sarah. His father, Abraham, sent a servant to the land of Abraham's brother to find Isaac a wife. This was a true "Married at First Sight" story!

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 2-05-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is February and I have to confess I didn’t think we’d ever get out of January! But here we are and the Lord is with us. Now, February is usually known as the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Commentary On Lot - Why Did Abraham's Nephew Have A Bad Ending To His Life

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Nov 8, 2017

Lot began well but ended badly, how did this happen when his mentor was Abraham? There’s much to learn from Lot’s life.

** INTRODUCTION ** There are characters in the bible who started well and loved God but then in the end they turned away from God, such as Samson who gave into lust and Judas who gave into money. Lot also gave into money as we will see from this commentary. Lot's story is a sad one but we can ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In Your Dreams

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2013

This brief overview reminds us that Joseph is a picture of Jesus for us. However, he had to grow into his role. He was foolish; faithful; and finally formidable in his life before God and his family.

1. Working out for the good Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David & Svea Flood went with their 2-year-old son from Sweden to the heart of Africa -- to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, & soon the 4 of them felt led by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishes And Loaves And Being Like Jesus. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 24, 2003

A sermon that uses the incident of the Fish and the loaves to identify key character qualities that Jesus has in Hebrews chapter 7

JN 6:8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, 9 "Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?" Sometimes we come across a practical problem that requires a solution. The solution appears impossible to resolve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28, John 6:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"We Are Children Of The Resurrection.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 1, 2001

Year C. Luke 20: 27-38 Heavenly Father thank you, for making us children of the resurrection by our faith in your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. November 11, 2001 Title: “We are children of the resurrection.”

Year C. Luke 20: 27-38 Heavenly Father thank you, for making us children of the resurrection by our faith in your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. November 11, 2001 Title: “We are children of the resurrection.” The Sadducees pose a question to Jesus about the resurrection of the dead asking, which, if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Stephens Sermon Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2017

“The time of the promise” refers to the passage of four hundred years from the day God gave the promise to Abraham until he delivered the seed of Abraham from their affliction and servitude in Egypt, and later brought them into the the land of Canaan....

January 15, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Stephen’s Sermon (7:1-53) Part 2: verses 15-36 Commentary 15 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, So Jacob went down into Egypt. He went into Egypt at the invitation of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:15-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Pit, A Prison, A Palace Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 3, 2014

Life is not easy but to a christian who is connected to the right source- God, he will reach his destination. Everyone likes to identify with the life of the top but there are some personal prices to pay.

Life is in stages. Anyone who jumps one must come back to complete the pace or he faces the consequence. Life is not easy but to a christian who is connected to the right source- God, he will reach his destination. Everyone likes to identify with the life of the top but there are some personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-46

Denomination: Anglican

When No One Is Looking

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 25, 2014

Joseph made the right choice with Potiphar's wife -- even though he might have gotten away with it, at least temporarily. He expressed a godly character in the midst of confusion and chaos.

1. Opportunity Revelations In July of 2014, a bank teller pled guilty to embezzling nearly two million dollars from the State Bank of Lincoln where she worked as a head teller. She pulled off her crime by having access to the bank's vault and by changing audit numbers. Because she had worked at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Slavery To The Slammer!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Feb 10, 2014

Is when we are thrown into the pit, sold as a slave and shoved in the slammer that you not only must digger deeper but look higher On occasion the world bottoms out. In Genesis 39 - we find Joseph is led down to Egypt. lets learn and grow from his life.

FROM SLAVERY TO THE SLAMMER! INTRO When we are looking at someone who has everything going for them, our first general assumption is we are looking at someone who has every received all the breaks in life and was born with a silver spoon in their mouth. • From the distance, they’ve got ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

"But God"!

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Oct 16, 2014

To encourage the people and to let them know that God and only God can help them

But God by Rev. Tim Porter Genesis 37:22-37:27 Introduction: Friends, each of us have encountered situations where we just felt like throwing in the towel. We felt like the whole world was against us. We felt like no matter what we did things would turn out bad. We’ve often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Feud

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

The story of how Joseph was used by God in spite of being in a dysfunctional family.

Family Feud Genesis 37: 1-4 and 12-28 I love a good Bible story, and when looking at the three scripture readings for today I could not resist going with the Old Testament story of Joseph. Perhaps most of you had the story of Joseph and The Coat of Many Colors read to you by your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

From Famine To Feasting

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 8, 2014

For many Christians, there is a famine for God's Word that can easily affect their ability to face their problems. But it is possible to have spiritual feasting in the insurmountable riches of Christ. Let us learn from these characters from Genesis.

FROM FAMINE TO FEASTING Text: GENESIS 43:1, 16, 31 Genesis 43: 1 "Now the famine was still severe in the land." Genesis 43: 16 When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal; they are to eat with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Response To Rabbi On Isa 43:11/How Do We Interact With Jewish Rabbis Respectfully Whilst Sharing The Gospel!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 24, 2025

On how to interact with Jewish Rabbis when they pose a question on Isa 43:11

Dear Respected Rabbi Mike Hendersen, Shalom! Thanks for your question on Isaiah 43:11...when it states clearly that there is no other Saviour other than the Lord God of Abraham, why do Christians believe that Christ is their Saviour? Whilst answering your question, I would try to base my answers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:27-45, Romans 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: *other

That Trouble With Hagar Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 23, 2009

This chapter of Abraham’s life serves as a teaching time for all Christians to see exactly how we should respond the problems (sin) in our life.

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith TROUBLE WITH HAGAR Genesis 16:1-16 Intro: It is amazing the depths to which God’s own people can sink. Here is Abram, a man who is following God by faith. He has believed God enough to leave his homeland and his family behind. He has trusted God through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hospitality To A Stranger

Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Apr 14, 2016

Principles to learn from Abraham. Eagerness to show hospitality; Abraham chose to offer hospitality; Hospitality with no strings attached; Disruptive hospitality; Hospitality that honours the guest.

Today we are looking at a story of hospitality shown to some strangers. This is a story that comes from a different world: a different place and a different time. About 4000 years ago in what we know as the west bank today. We would find it a far less ‘busy’ world than the one we live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican