Sermons on Through Abraham:

Taken To The Limit Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2016

God would take Abraham to the limit of obedience when He asked for Isaac as a sacrifice

Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other coconut half before fastening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Genesis 25:1-6 - How To Leave A Lifechanging Legacy? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 21, 2011

God said that nations would come from his family tree and Abraham is proving this to be right. But the promise God made to Abraham was that the blessing that would come to the human race would come through his son Isaac. (Genesis 12:3; 17:19)

Genesis 25:1-6 - HOW TO LEAVE A LIFECHANGING LEGACY? The artwork and design of my wife’s book on her family tree is magnificent. The storyline is clear and so interesting. Hours and hours of work, a labour of love. I am so proud of her. A legacy for generations to come. In the prologue of her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-4, Genesis 25:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Don't Know Where You're Headed Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 28, 2015

In a first person format, Abraham, near death, reflects upon his life.

“Getting Into Shape: When You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed” Gen. 12:1-9; 15:1-6; 25:1-11 Oh my dear ones – I’m an old man, full of years and richly blessed. The time of my departure may be near. As I lay here I’ve been thinking about my pilgrimage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming In First

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Jun 30, 2020

Who do you love the most…? And, how much do you love that person…? Now take that love you have and ask yourself…what would you do if God suddenly told you to sacrifice that person…?

Open What do you love the most…? I read on article in USA Today that listed the 20 most popular things people are buying today. Some of the 20 listed were: cloth face coverings, hand sanitizer, mother’s day flowers (I’m guessing this wasn’t on Father’s day), active dry yeast, toilet paper, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16, James 1:13, Exodus 15:25, Exodus 16:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"Confidence Through Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2002

There is an answer to overcoming a lack of confidence.

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 “Confidence Through Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the most painful things that humans often have to live with is a lack of confidence. This lack of confidence causes us all kinds of troubles. Early on, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Receiving Through Giving

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 6:38 says, "Give and it shall be given you.

Luke 6:38 says, "Give and it shall be given you." Most people try to have by hoarding, but God says the way to have more is through giving. Blessed is that person who has learned the lesson that God honors those who give. There was a Christian man who recently sat in front of me at a meeting. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Progressing Through The Storm 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some people are afraid to progress when conditions appear difficult? Most of us are hesitant to try something new unless we are given guarantees

Illustration:When Pablo Casals reached 95, a young reported threw him a question: "Mr. Casals, you are 95 and the greatest cellist that ever lived. Why do you still practice six hours a day?" And Mr. Casals answered, "Because I think I’m making progress." Your goal is to make progress every day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Through Humility Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 13, 2001

Revival is not a church meeting. It is when God sovereignly chooses to grant his church a fresh experience of his Spirit.

Preacher who had a brother fall asleep every Sunday when he would start preaching. Preacher decided to do something about it. Preached on Hell one Sunday and Sure enough the brother had fallen asleep. Preacher pounded the Pulpit, when it came to making this point: “If anybody wants to go to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 3:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cutting Through The Confusion Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 23, 2002

Three central truths help us cut through the confusion of false teaching to the clarity of the Gospel.

Introduction "It ain’t over ’til it’s over." This is probably the single most famous quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra. It’s simple but elegant and must have come to him in a rare moment of linguistic clarity, because he is much better known as the master of confusion and doublespeak like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Through The Valley

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jun 27, 2002

Life will take you through a series of valleys. But God is always there to help you through.

“ Getting through the Valley “ Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Psalm 23 Many of us are so focused on life’s valleys that we tend to miss the joys of this journey we are on. The psalmist has gracefully put a few, but meaningful, words together that can be used to help examine, with remarkable views, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5, Romans 10:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings Through Obedience

Contributed by David Cambridge on Aug 3, 2002

This lesson aims to demonstrate the distinction between ’works’ and ’obedience.’ We certainly cannot earn our salvation but OBEDIENCE is necessary.

Blessings Through Obedience Introduction 1. On the one hand, the Scriptures teach that we are saved by faith, not by works: "8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9) 2. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growth Through Suffering

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001

God often teaches us through suffering. Why? Because in good times, we have a tendency to forget God. But adversity helps focus us on what is most important.

You may be familiar with a story that’s been in the news recently [Bobby Knight allegedly choking one of his players]. My purpose this morning is not to take a position on whether or not he should be fired. What interests me is how some of the very people that this man supposedly abused are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Through Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2001

A sermon on giving

Sermon for 4/29/2001 Luke 6:38 Receiving Through Giving Introduction: Mother Teresa visited Australia. A new recruit to the Franciscan order in Australia was assigned to be her guide and “gofer” during her stay. “Thrilled and excited at the prospect of being so close to this woman, he dreamed of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Going Through It

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 30, 2001

If your going through troubling times right now I have good news for you, YOUR GOING THROUGH IT!

Jesus said in John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus didn’t say you might have trouble, or you will only have trouble when you’re out of God’s will – He said you WILL ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Through The Motions

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

God wants us to do more than just go through the motions of faith.

INTRODUCTION  Have you noticed that in Church, we do not spend much time in the Old Testament?  Today we are going to spend some time in the book of Hosea.  In the Old Testament the nation of Israel was called to be a nation of priests. Israel was to be a bridge between ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ