Sermons on Sarah:

An Appeal From Allegory

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 12, 2019

The Galatian converts defined themselves as children of Abraham; but Paul reminds them that Abraham had two kinds of children, one by a handmaid (Hagar), and one by a freewoman (Sarah).

November 23, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.2: An Appeal from Allegory (4:21-31) Galatians 4.21-31 (KJV) The Historical Facts 21 Tell me, you who want to be under the law, are you not aware of what the law says? 22 For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Hope

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

Believing when all seems lost or hopeless

This year I began trying to memorize two verses of scripture a month. Somehow the word “hope” kept coming to mind so I decided to look up some verses on hope. Afterall, with a new year we always hope we will be better people and things will get better etc. But right away the hope I had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Cry Baby, Cry? When The Brooks Goes Dry?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2014

EVEN SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF PROMISE KNOW LEAN TIMES. What are we going to do when everything seems wrong? Study Hagar and Elijah.

CRY BABY, CRY BABY, CRY BABY, CRY... WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WHEN OUR PROVISIONS GO DRY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In 1945 a young man and his girlfriend decided to get married... The two had enough money for a simple wedding and they purchased two train tickets to go to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of The Impossible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 17-21 we see Abraham laugh in surprise, Sarah laugh in disbelief, and both of them laugh in astonishment when Isaac was born.

Genesis Series # 5 CHCC: February 11, 2007 The God of the Impossible Genesis 17: 15-17; 18:9-15, 21:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I heard it told that one day Abraham was trying to update his computer to the new Microsoft Windows Vista. Isaac said, "Father, you can’t do that. Your computer doesn’t have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And You Thought Your Family Had Probelms Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Faith is the distinguishing mark of the Christian. Did you know that the Christians were called believers before they were ever called Christians? Believers – this is the distinguishing mark of a Christian, is he or she is a believer

Abraham, Our Spiritual Father We continue to examine the story of Abraham, the father of the faithful. Our story today happens about 4,000 years from our day before Israel exits Egypt in Exodus – does that help you place our story? And even though Abraham lived so long ago, he remains vitally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Mama? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

God promised Abraham that he would have thousands of descendants. Abraham and Sarah showed a lack of faith when they launched the Hagar Solution.

INTRODUCTION The term “who’s your daddy?” has become a part of our cultural vernacular. My golf buddy, Dean Cagle, yells it every time he makes a long putt, which is more often than I like. In fact, the guys who know Dean know him by that phrase. So, a couple of years ago when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Two Moms Who Couldn’t Get Along

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 15, 2017

Does God only care about moms in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the disadvantaged moms, like the Hagars?

Two Moms Who Couldn’t Get Along Genesis 21:1-21 1. Mother’s Day is a day we set aside to honor our moms. 2. Our world needs good moms, and many moms fit that bill. 3. Moms have their own vocabulary; a few terms from the Mom’s dictionary: AIRPLANE: What Mom impersonates to get a 1-yr.-old to eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Plot & The Promise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

Abraham and Sarah think they know best how to fulfill Gods promise. Doing things our way can have unintended consequences.

What happens when God doesnt move fast enough for us? Do we wait patiently or do we start thinking - "maybe I was supposed to do something." In the end we muck it up by inventing answers to prayers. Thats what happens to Abram and Sarai - and it almost ruins the family. Fortunately, God is in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Da Vinci Code: What Does The Church Really Think About Women? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2006

Now the question – was Mary really Jesus’ wife and mother of Sarah, the child Jesus supposedly fathered to establish a royal bloodline to rule the earth?

Many women were also there, looking on from a distance; they had followed Jesus from Galilee and had provided for him. Matthew 27:55 (NRSVA) The DaVinci Code movie will be released this week. The fact that it coincides with Mother’s Day does not surprise me. Part of the conspiracy theory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is Your Faith Taking You?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 13, 2007

How is your faith today? Can you learn anything from Abraham and Sarah about the power of faith to follow God into the unknown?

Where is Your Faith Taking You? Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 August 12, 2007 After Noah built the ark, the animals started to board the ship two by two. Pair after pair of animals passed by Noah, heading up the ramp into the ship. Finally a lone hippo waddled up and Noah asked him where his mate was. "I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Promises Kept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2013

God keeps his word to give Abraham and Sarah a son. Abraham, though, is told to sacrifice his son, but God provides a lamb.

Genesis 21:1-3, 22:1-14 ”Promises Kept” INTRODUCTION It is not easy walking a life of faith. Each and every one of us has discovered that, while we have lived in a relationship with the Lord as God’s sons and daughters and as disciples of Jesus Christ. The story traditionally ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Bride For The Son

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2024

Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, The Church and the Bridegroom. A Bride for the Son. Parallels of The Servant and the Father’s Plan and The Holy Spirit and The Bride of Christ

2024.06.23. Sermon Notes. A Bride for the Son. Parallels of The Servant and the Father’s Plan. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The account of Abraham and Isaac, continues. From the substitute sacrifice at Mount Moriah, to the Father’s Plan to find his son Isaac, a wife. Both accounts give us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:20-24, Genesis 23:1-20, Genesis 24:1-67, Genesis 13:14-15, Genesis 15:2, Matthew 22:1-2, John 14:16, John 16:14, John 4:32-34, Romans 8:26, Colossians 1:16-18, John 15:26, Hebrews 1:14, John 14:26, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

She Who Laughs Last Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2021

I didn't want to preach this sermon about Sarah's faith... but read the sermon to find out what I learned.

Children’s story: Do you love your mommy? She loves you too. In fact, I don’t think she could imagine a life without you. Without you, she’d be very sad. Back in the Old Testament there’s the story of a woman who couldn’t have a little boy or girl. She didn’t think she’d EVER become a mommy. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For A Great Mom

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2021

Sarah was a mother/grandmother/great grandmother who deeply loved her family. The message focuses on her sacrifice and love... and her faith in Christ.

I’m going to something today that I NEVER do. I’m going to modify a passage of Scripture, and I’m hoping God will forgive me for that because this rendering fits my message this morning. “An excellent (Mother) who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. She does good, and not harm, all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hagar, The Runaway Slave Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 11, 2024

Hagar has long represented the plight of the foreigner, the slave, and the sexually abused woman. She was a Slave. She was abused by Sarah, and abandoned by Abraham. Appreciated by God.

Theme: Hagar, the Runaway Slave Text: Genesis 16:5-16   Introduction: Hagar is both a minor character and an important figure within Genesis. She is an important figure within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Genesis 16, Hagar is introduced as an Egyptian slave woman who belongs to Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:5-16

Denomination: Methodist