Sermons on The God Of Abraham:

Abraham's Flaky Family Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 10, 2011

Most of us can identify with a dysfunctional family.

Intro: 1. George Bernard Shaw observed, "If the other planets are inhabited, then they must be using the earth, for their insane asylum." 2. We have just got started in this book - and what a mess we have seen so far: Forbidden fruit loving Adam and Eve... Killer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

"His Test, My Results"

Contributed by Rex Johnson on Jul 11, 2009

The final test of Abraham’s faith with a burt offering sacrifice of his son Isaac.

“His Test, My Results” Genesis 22: 1-18 Past History: Abraham was 75 yrs. Old when God told him to go & claim the land he was promising to him, the land of Canaan. God instructed him that he was going to make Abraham a great nation, he would bless him, he would make his name be great, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Battle Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 14, 2012

Did we not read in the Bible that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour? (1 Peter 5:8) Get ready to read the next attack that the enemy plans on Abraham.

Sodom deal! – Abraham – Part 4 Genesis 4:17”And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.” Did we not read in the Bible that the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham, David And You!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 30, 2013

1- The salvation of Abraham 2- The salvation of David

INTRO.- What’s required for salvation? ILL.- It was said that one time a businessman who well known for his ruthlessness once said to writer Mark Twain, "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the 10 Commandments aloud at the top." "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Before Abraham Was” Series

Contributed by John Newton on Jun 4, 2023

Jesus’ controversy with the Pharisees concludes with the most amazing claim.

For those of you who are old enough to have watched the Seinfeld show on TV, you may recall an episode from twenty-five years ago entitled “The Comeback”. It all revolved around a conversation in the opening scene between George Costanza and a co-worker named Reilly. The two are taking a snack ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Episcopal

Genealogy - Noah To Abraham Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 23, 2021

The genealogies in the Bible reveal more than who begat who.

Genesis 11:10-32 The genealogy of Abraham and the genealogy of the Jesus Christ, who is a descendant of Abraham. Noah was the father of Shem. Shem was the father of Arphaxad. Arphaxad was born ---2yrs----after the flood. The flood Verse 10 ---- 2 yrs --- Shem begat Arphaxad (2 yrs after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-32, Genesis 11:27

Denomination: Baptist

Melchizedek Blessed Abraham

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 26, 2014

To show that our King of Righteousness lives within us who regularly blesses us with His Presence and Righteousness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you regularly blessed by CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our King of Righteousness lives within us who regularly blesses us with His Presence and Righteousness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:1 (The Message) 7:1 Melchizedek was king of Salem and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham: A Midrash Extravaganza Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2019

Abraham was in the position to be the ultimate example for justification by faith for several reasons.

Abraham: A Midrash Extravaganza (Romans 4:1-25) 1. There aren’t many Abraham jokes out there. To get this one, you have to know a little about computers and the life of Abraham. 2. Abraham announced to Isaac one day that he had decided to upgrade their family computer to Windows 10. So they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham's Tree At Mamre Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 29, 2007

The tree Jesus rested under.

Genesis 18:4 “Rest yourselves under the tree”. 1. HEAT Genesis 18:1 “He sat in the tent door in the heat of the day.” Abraham saw three men. It was unusual to see anyone out at this time when most people were resting. Christ met the woman of Samaria “about the sixth hour” i.e. midday. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:4

The Life Of Abraham, Part 15: The Way Of The Philistines Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

How do we live our faith during the long periods of ordinary life between our mountaintop spiritual experiences?

The Life of Abraham, Part 15: The Way of the Philistines Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction In the last lesson we saw the expulsion of Ishmael and his mother from Abraham’s family and their harrowing exodus into the wilderness which nearly proved fatal. As the boy was dying, God heard the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Covenant Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

God marks Abram/Abraham as His covenanted people.

• Promises: Tonight, I am going to speak about a topic that requires some maturity. • It is a bit embarrassing in one sense, and appeals to our immaturity in another. • I am not going to ask for much. I just ask you to be as mature as me as we go through this. • You will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Obtained What God Promised Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2014

To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying waiting for the LORD's return? Are you claiming and enjoying every GOD's Promises in the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display correct attitude of patience and endurance while waiting for the LORD's return. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:15 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - A Journey That Begins With God Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 11, 2016

Our journey of faith begins with God, not our efforts.

Can you finish this well-known saying? “A journey of a thousand miles begins with…a single step.” That’s what the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu observed 2600 years ago and the point of the saying is to encourage action when facing a daunting task which threatens to paralyze ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Abraham's Hope, Perfected In God

Contributed by David Tack on Apr 3, 2024

How is a lost person, being dead in sin, to cross over into a state of being made alive? By embracing Abraham's mind set, found in Romans 4:18.... transitioning from a SELF-hope [impossibility] to a GOD-hope [expectation]!

OUR TEXT Abraham’s Hope in God, Perfected in God Romans 4: 18, 20-22. [Abraham] (18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken [Gen 15], So shall thy seed [offspring] be…. Picking up in vs (20) He staggered not at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:21-25, Romans 5:8, Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:13-14, Titus 2:13, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, Isaac, And Our Vocation As Other Christs

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2015

We are called to be children of the promise, not children of slavery to sin.

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2015 Extraordinary Form Our Lord Jesus Christ was no politician. If some charismatic leader today advertised himself as a wonder-worker, and down at our convention center or stadium took five loaves of bread and two fish and fed five or ten thousand people, and then promised ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-31

Denomination: Catholic