Sermons on Genesis 16:1-18:15: showing 31-45 of 480

How Strong Are You?

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question.

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question. Do you want to go along with me somewhere. The most vivid memories I had was when he would invite me to go along with him as he worked as a truck driver ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Sarah: When God Is Silent Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002

The most difficult times in life are when God is silent. We must learn to be patient and wait on God. Sarah was a woman in the Bible who learned that it is hard to deal with God especially when he is silent. Contains some valuable lessons to be learn f

Sarah: When God Seems Silent Genesis 16 I’ve told you before the story of John Claypool who in his book The Light Within You tells of his young daughter who was diagnosed with Leukemia and was in a tremendous amount of pain. One night in the hospital she asked him, “Daddy, when will my pain go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Laughter Of Disbelief

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2002

Nothing is impossible with God.

This past week during some devotional reading, I read an excerpt from one of Fredrick Buechner’s books entitled, Peculiar Treasures: A Biblical Who’s Who and one of the passages that he addresses in the book is our main passage of this morning. "Quantitatively speaking, you don’t find all that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Abraham's Promise And The Response

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Conditions for seeing the fulfillment of God’s promises for your life

Unit 7 – Journeys Lesson 16 – God’s Promise to Abraham and Abraham’s Response – Gen. 12:2-3; 15:1-6; 18:1-15 For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand the nature of God’s promises and the conditions necessary to receive His blessings. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In God's Promises

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

Like Father Abraham we walk in God’s promises

“Father Abraham had many sons.” How many of the young people here this morning know that song? The song “Father Abraham” is one our children love to sing. I am sure we will sing it once or twice this week during vacation Bible school. In addition to singing about Father Abraham there are some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-9, 2 Kings 4:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Hot Sand, No Water Just Grace

Contributed by Duane Brown on Oct 26, 2003

Hagar was lost from herself, but never from God

Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar; 2 so she said to Abram, "The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family through her." Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3 So after Abram had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-11, Genesis 21:8-19

Denomination: Holiness

A Googol

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 13, 2002

Father’s Day 2002

A Googol Where have all the dads gone? The June 28, 1993 issue of Time magazine had a cover story on fatherhood in which it examined the changes in “family life”. Fathers used to occupy a greater place in the home but the Industrialization Era changed all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting To Know God - El Roi - The God Who Sees Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of god’s Names - El Roi - The God who sees

Getting to Know God – El Roi – The God Who Sees Hagar the horrible must be one of my favourite cartoons. There is just something about him that begs sympathy. I mean think about it – no one ever gives him respect – not even trees. He is not valued for the special person that he is – not even by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God – El Shaddai – The All Sufficient One Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of God’s Name - El Shaddai – The all sufficient one

Getting to Know God – El Shaddai – God Almighty Over the last couple of months, we’ve been working our way through the names of God. In the days gone by, a person’s name tells us so much about him or her and God’s names similarly tell us so much about his character. Over past months, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Your Door

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

God is at Your Door. Be prepared to serve him. Be prepared to listen to him.

Ding-dong! “Is anybody home?” What do you do when someone is at your door? It depends on who it is doesn’t it? If it’s a friend you will make your way quickly to the door to let him/her in. If it’s a stranger you probably won’t be so accommodating, at least not until you find out what that stranger ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hagar Affair Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2004

The birth of Ishmael came about as a lapse of faith. Like Abram & Sarah, we sometimes try to “help God out,” when instead we should be waiting and trusting.

“The Hagar Affair” Genesis 16 & Galatians 4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts The Arab world dominates our thinking these days; it’s our major global concern--with the war against terrorism, hostage-taking, beheadings, and the Palestinian uprising in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

"His Name Is El Shaddia" Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 26, 2004

El Shaddia is able to make you able to do all things.

WHO IS THIS MAN (part 3) “His Name Is El Shaddia” SERIES TEXT: Hebrews 3:1 INTRODUCTION – If we are going to build a confidence in the principle and process of confession, we must build a confidence in the person of our confession. We must consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

His Name Is El Roi Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 30, 2004

God sees what you are going through and He cares.

WHO IS THIS MAN (part 4) “His Name Is El Roi” SERIES TEXT: Hebrews 3:1 INTRODUCTION – If we are going to build a confidence in the principle and process of confession, we must build a confidence in the person of our confession. We must consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:6-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Assurance Of Living Under God's Covenant Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

we will read of a new level of revelation that came to Abram about the nature and purposes of God’s works. He gained a deeper understanding of his covenant relationship with God and from that understanding, moved into a deeper obedience that was sustained

Beginnings # 5 Once again, we turn to the book of Beginnings, the book of Genesis, as we continue in this series about foundations that undergird our understanding of this world and our God. Today’s subject matter is both comforting and complex! Our text comes from the 17th chapter of Genesis. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Working With God On Behalf Of Our World Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

How God used Abraham to make a Difference, partners with God in changing our world

Beginnings # 6 "He Remembered Abraham"- Working With God On Behalf of our World Most Believers want to make a difference in the world of which we are part! We want to see our friends and family come to know God so they share in our hope of eternal life. We want to see sick people healed, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God