Sermons on Promise Of Abraham:

Dealing With Our Good And Bad Traits Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 16, 2009

Like Abraham, Keturah, Ishmael, Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob, each one of us today have good and bad traits; and the first thing we need to do to have effective and productive lives is to know these personal traits, then control them.

Some may call it stereotyping, but we connect certain traits with a specific ethnic background don’t we? What do people say about Asians?? What do people say about Germans or Irish People?? What do people say about Italians and Spaniards?? Isn’t it interesting that we have a tendency to think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Life Is Not Fair

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 4, 2009

When life is not fair, what do you do? Life is not fair, it seems the bad guys win all the time, so what’s the godly thing to do.

When Life is Not Fair Gen. 50:15-21 It is such a privilege to be here to talk about our great God in our series in Genesis. Allen and I have walked with you through it. Hope it has been helpful. Today is the final wrap up to the series. Allow me to speak to you - When life is not fair, what do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overcome By Redemption Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 24, 2021

Only with God’s help can we be people who overcome. That is fully illustrated in the life of Jacob.

OVERCOME BY REDEMPTION Genesis 28:10-22 Introduction We began this series by talking about the chaos that formed the beginning of the Creation account - that the Spirit of God was hovering above the chaos…speaking life into it. Each of the stories in the Bible that we look at will have it’s own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Removing Of The Shoes

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

We all believe and wants God to do move mightily among us. As we prepare our hearts for a great encounter with the Lord, he will honor our humility and bless our walk.

The Removing of the Shoes Ex 3:1-6 ODC Aug 04 Ex 3:1-6 One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he went deep into the wilderness near Sinai, the mountain of God. 2 Suddenly, the angel of the LORD appeared to him as a blazing fire in a bush. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1st Sunday In Advent - Series A

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Oct 26, 2000

God blesses other people through you.

What if I was to tell you that because of you someone else will get something great? Something wonderful! In someway they, because of you, will be blessed? How would that make you feel? Would you feel pretty good? Or pretty confused? Maybe you would ask yourself "What could I ever do that someone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 9:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 7, 2016

To establish that success is never achieved without one first counting the cost. This lesson deals with our commitment and faithfulness to Christ; and his promise to us regarding eternal life.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Counting the Cost before Building 2. Counting the Cost before Battle 3. Counting the Cost before Believing Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will discuss the theme: “counting the cost.” Success can never be achieved by anyone unless they have taken the time to sit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalms 27, 37, And 84 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2020

Passages in different locations are often interconnected in such a way that one avenue of thought springs from another. Although these psalms were not written with the intent that they be interconnected by us today, they collectively express a message relevant today.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Judges 6:26-27, Deuteronomy 27:1-7, Joshua 8:30-32, Exodus 24:4, Exodus 17:15, 1 Samuel 7:17, Genesis 35:1-3, 2 Samuel 24:21-25, Genesis 33:20, Psalm 37:25, Philippians 3:20, Acts 7:1-49, 2 Samuel 12:10-13, Psalm 84:1-4, Psalm 37:1-40, Psalm 27:13, Genesis 26:25, Psalm 84:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 12, 2017

God chose Abraham to father a nation. He didn't always get it right. But he, along with his wife Sarah, teach us valuable lessons: to trust in God's sovereignty, to wait for God's timing, and to follow God's leading as we walk by faith.

Genesis 12:1-4 Blessed to be a Blessing Do you ever wonder why God seems to bless some people with extra helpings of blessings? And some people seem to sense more easily how God wants to guide them, how God wants to lead them? Abraham was such a guy. The Bible’s “Hall of Faith” in Hebrews chapter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 4:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Reward / Inheritance Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

15th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as or loving Father. This message explores the fact that our loving Father rewards His children and secures and amazing future inheritance.

“The Reward and Inheritance Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Message 16) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. REWARD Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reward / Inheritance Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

16th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues a discussion on the truth of our Father's rewarding heart.

“The Reward and Inheritance Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Message 16) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. REWARD Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blessed Are Those Who Bless The People Of God Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 10, 2009

This is the first in a series of sermons on the Old Testament beatitudes. Who are the blessed ones? Those who bless the people of God

Series: OT Beatitudes Title: Blessed Are Those Who Bless the People of God Text: Numbers 22:1-6; 24:1-14. Introduction: I think we’re all familiar with the beatitudes with which Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 5. I thought it might be interesting to look at some similar ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Conquers The Impossible Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Dec 8, 2007

To remind the reader that God can take the impossible and make it a reality.

FAITH THAT CONQUERS THE IMPOSSIBLE Hebrews 11:11-12 My brothers and my sisters the Davis Sisters once sang a song called God Specializes, and I found the words to be appropriate for this message. The words are, [Have you any rivers that seems uncross able. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 8, 2020

God is a faithful God. He is faithful to His words and promises. He is faithful to preserving the lives of the believers. The believer should reciprocate by being faithful to God.

TOPIC: THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD TEXT: LAMENTATION 3:22-23 "It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness" We thank God for the year 2020. It has been an interesting year; filled with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

We will study the life of Abraham and his journey of faith. He is called the Father of Faith, and the Patriarch of Faith of both Jews and the Christians. I believe his life will teach us many things about walking or living with God by faith. He is also ca

Theme: The Call to a Life of Faith Text: Gen.11:27-12:3 B. This morning we are going to begin a new sermon series, and it’s from the book of Genesis. We will study the life of Abraham and his journey of faith. He is called the Father of Faith, and the Patriarch of Faith of both Jews and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things Working Together To Bring Us Salvation

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2025

God’s promise: that when He himself comes to Zion as Redeemer, God would make a covenant with the peoples and send His spirit into them, His words into their mouths.

Epiphany Homily 2025 The story of God’s people, the Israelites, from Abraham to Jesus was a series of a few triumphs and many tragedies. Look carefully at the histories recorded in Scripture and you’ll see that the tragedies were caused by poor human decisions, while the triumphs were caused, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:2-3, Ephesians 3:5-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic