Sermons on Sari And Hagar:

Where I End ... Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 28, 2022

In his prayer, "The Serenity Prayer," Reinhold Niebuhr makes the claim that hardship is the pathway to peace. How can that be? Come discover this wonderful truth with us.

[This is part of a series based on The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr. This sermon deals with the "accepting hardship as a pathway to peace."] Many years ago, my dad and I got our hands on a motorcycle that had been sitting in a man’s backyard for years. It had been sitting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11, Genesis 15:1-5, Genesis 21:7, Genesis 39:2-5, Genesis 41:4-5, Genesis 50:20, Job 1:22, Job 2:10, Job 38:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Don'tllisten To The Devil

Contributed by Tylor Cates on Apr 8, 2002

Today in our lives we let the Devil convince us God is a harsh God when really if any one’s trying to keep us from having fun it’s the Devil.

Don’t Listen to the Devil By Tylor Cates: Intro: (Gen. 2:16-17) " And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Free, Free, Set Them Free

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

A message on the gift of freedom we have recieved from the Lord and the importance of giving that same freedom to others.

20, July 2003 Dakota Community Church Free, Free, Set Them Free Introduction: The Iranian conjoined twins illustrate beautifully how precious freedom is. Freedom is worth fighting for. Freedom is the ultimate gift God has given us. Freedom is the ultimate gift we can give to each other. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Mennonite

Abraham's Most Important Test Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 12, 2001

Passing Life’s Challenges

ABRAHAM’S MOST IMPORTANT TEST *What was the most important test in your life? ACT? SAT? For some it would be passing the bar, getting into med school, All of us would probably agree, except for a few, that we really don’t like taking tests. God tested Abraham A fact that comes with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

Unseen Preparations For The Future Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Even in some of the most obscure passages of the scriptures God’s plans become evident if we’ll just look.

Back in Chapter 11 we were introduced to Abraham and His family. Abram was one of three brothers. The other two were Nahor and Haran. The growth and direction of this family is what the entire Old testament records. First we discovered that Haran had a son named Lot. Lot came along with Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Jephthah's Daughter Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful to interpret events in the context of that day, not merely by the moral climate of one’s own.

Judges 11:30–40 The Tragedy of Jephthah’s Daughter The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Problem Of Focus

Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008

This message deals with the tendency for believers to develop the wrong focus in life.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Christians Are Under Law Or Under Christ Or We Are In Rebellion.

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 6, 2014

What is the difference between seeing God’s words as Law and seeing them as Grace?

1 We Christians are under law or under Christ or we are in rebellion What is the difference between seeing God’s words as Law and seeing them as Grace? LAW: The Law demands that we do our utmost, using our unrighteous human nature, to comply with the righteous requirements of the written ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Testing Of Abraham

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

The testing of our faith brings perseverance and allows us to know where we are at on the obedience scale.

The Testing of Abraham Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 Introduction- Turn to Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 This morning I want you to see the testing of Abraham by God. That’s right, you heard me right, God was testing Abraham. The Bible teaches us that God does not tempt us to do evil, that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Fear Not

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 20, 2014

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Matt. 10:29-31)

Theme: Fear not Text: Gen. 21:8-21; Rom. 6:1-11; Matt. 10:24-39 The technological age has given us easy access to information that was impossible a few years ago. The click of a computer tab can scan a document for specific words, list them and count them. The words “Fear not” occur ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Tempt Me! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013

Trials are a part of our life in this world. They make us stronger, but there are times to ask NOT to be tested.

1. CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Wait On God? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 22, 2012

Faith is tested when we must wait and continue to trust God even when the answer seems far away, or when our problems seem too great. Abraham's lack of an heir, and God's promise to work a miracle for Abraham provide a powerful example for us of waiting

Sermon Notes April 22, 2012 FBCam Will You Wait on God? Genesis 17 We often equate FAITH with DECISIONS. Sometimes FAITH is about WAITING. Romans 4:9-12 describes Abraham as the “Father of our Faith.” When we consider Abraham’s faith, we normally consider his faith in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 1 - God of Abraham I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family's rise and near fall from power in America ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-7, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 15:5, Genesis 18:10-14, Genesis 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep To The Task

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 22, 2006

Be ruthless about the sin in your life.

KEEP TO THE TASK Joshua 10.16-12.24 S: Removal of Evil/Sin C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: BE RUTHLESS ABOUT THE SIN IN YOUR LIFE. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 10.16-12.24 how Joshua succeeds in keeping to the task of possessing the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2004

How God’s relationship and covenant with Abraham display how God works - not by asking us to come to him, but by him coming down to us.

The Return of the King is a recently released movie about a king who reunites the world of elves, trolls, and humans to fight against the evil king of Mordor in a battle to the finish. It has grossed millions of dollars as people of the world came out in droves to see the third and final climax ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran