Sermons on Promise To Abraham:

God Is Our Shield

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 16, 2016

Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham (and therefore us) that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12; Psalms 27; Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 Theme: God is Our Shield Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2013

Faith is Obedience to God's Word

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith February 10, 2013 A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Promise Land Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 4, 2019

This sermon focuses on three places we can live - a. In a land of slavery (enslaved to the penalty and power of sin) b. In the wilderness (going around in circles) or c. In God's Promise Land - cleansed, infilled and enjoying the Life made possible by God's Holy Spirit

Scripture: John 10:10; Exodus 2:23 - 25; Dt. 1:6-8; Joshua 1:1-9 Theme: Living Abundantly Title: Promise Land Living INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about where you are living. I don't mean your physical address; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Exodus 2:23-25, Deuteronomy 1:6-8, Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Another Promise Kept Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2006

God has promised to prosper His people, but we must appropriate it by keeping His word

Another Promise Kept Text: Gen. 30:25-43 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 30:25-43 2. Jack was out jogging one day and as he passed a cliff, he got too close and fell. Grabbing hold of a branch he was stranded. No way up and certainly no way down. He began to scream, “Hello up there can anyone hear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Word, The Assurance, The Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 26, 2003

The Word brought to Abram comfort, protection, and blessing, and it can do the same for us.

The Word, The Assurance, The Promise Genesis 15:1-21 Every New Year many people desire to make a promise with themselves for self-improvement. They promise such things as quitting smoking, eating less or more healthy, exercising more, etc. And, usually these New Year’s resolutions end up being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Promises Rewards Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005

We believe that God will do whatever He says He will, so why don’t we trust Him in the area of our finances?

God Promises Rewards 2 Cor 9:1-11 These days we see many credit card companies offering rewards. Some companies give back a portion of what you spend, other give you gifts, some would give frequent flyer miles on all purchases. Even car manufacturers are in on this, cash back or zero ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bad Promises. Jepthath

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jan 16, 2013

God does not want to bargain with us. He's looking for our faithfulness, not our deals.

Judges 11:4-5, 29-37 Pray Well I certainly picked out another one of those pick me up stories for you this morning, now didn’t I. “Hey what’d you talk about in church today?” “Oh the usual...a guy killing his daughter for God.” “Your pastor is kind of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:4-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Standing On The Promises Of God"

Contributed by Kenneth Q. James on Feb 26, 2016

A sermon to encourage us to trust and stand firm on God's promises.

“STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD” Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: *other

Journey To Greatness

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 13, 2013

After these things.. After what? In Chapter 21 Abraham had been forced to send his 'other son' Ishmael out with Hagar. Ishmael, though was not his child of promise, was still his son

Journey to Greatness- Genesis 22:1-18 After these things.. After what? In Chapter 21 Abraham had been forced to send his 'other son' Ishmael out with Hagar. Ishmael, though was not his child of promise, was still his son. Sending him out with the mother was a saddening experience for Abraham but he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes Us An Heir Of God? A Sermon For The Second Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 21, 2024

How does the life and faith of Abraham inform our faith and walk?

What Makes Us an Heir of God? A Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent Romans 4:13–25 NKJV For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25, Genesis 17:1-7, Psalm 22:23-31, Mark 8:31-38, Genesis 15:5, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where He Leads, I Will Follow Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 1 of 10.

WHERE HE LEADS, I WILL FOLLOW (GENESIS 12:1-13:4) About 1,800 years before the birth of Jesus Christ - after the chaos at Babel but before there were Jews - a seventy-five year old man by the former name of Abram received a call from God to settle in a new land, to build a great nation and to be a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014

If you find the promises of God are just too good to be true then you need to understand what happen at the cross to understand that you are accepted only by your belief that Jesus rose from the tomb: and that is all.

Title: The Empty Promises of Easter Isaiah 65:17-25 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Acts 10:34-43 Luke 24:1-12 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 31st March 2013. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Faith At The End Of Life Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023

Last words/actions are critical/imperative.

A. INTRODUCTION: ISAAC, JACOB, JOSEPH – HEBREWS 11:20-22 1. From father (Isaac), to grandson (Joseph), Hebrews 11 discusses their faith at the end of their lives. “When Isaac was old and turning blind” (Genesis 27:1). “Word came to Joseph, “Your father (Jacob) is failing rapidly”(Genesis 48:1). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year Promise. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

God shall supply all your need.”This is the blessed assurance for you in this new year. What is your need? He will provide for you. Are you lacking in finance? He will supply for you. He will finish his work in you/and for you. He will supply all your nee

A NEW YEAR PROMISE. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.(Phil.4:19). Beloved this is the last day of the year.We are stepping in the new year,in a few hours.Here is a promise for a blessed New year.And I pray that we may all cling to this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Abraham, Part 16: Isaac Is Not The Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

There are a lot of parallels between this passage and the crucifixion of Chriat

The Life of Abraham, Part 16: Isaac is not the Sacrifice Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction In the life of Abraham, the LORD seems to break into Abraham’s life in a most unexpected way. Sometimes when we read the Bible, we get the impression that God spoke to his prophets all the time. We forget that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible