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  • Arlyn Sunshine Drew avatar

    The God Of Hagar And Ishmael

    Contributed by Arlyn Sunshine Drew on Feb 24, 2022
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    The banishment of Ishmael is extremely troubling: it carries the sting of racism, bullying, and some might even say- a hate crime, life-threatening expulsion of a minor based on prejudice. But God turned this tragedy into a victorious coming-of-age drama.

    Let's read it together, Genesis 21:8-21 (ASV) "8 And the child grew and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. 9 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking.10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Drive out ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God's Visitation Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 3, 2016
     | 21,363 views

    Wait on God and experience the joy of fulfilled promises and answered prayer.

    A couple had two boys, 8 and 10, who were always getting into trouble. The parents were sure that if any mischief occurred in the community, their two young sons were involved. They didn’t know what to do with their boys. Then the mother heard about a clergyman who'd been successful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Patriarchs Those Sins That Plague Us Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016
     | 4,409 views

    The Patriarchs Those Sins that Plague us Genesis 21 David Taylor June 19, 2016

    The Patriarchs Those Sins that Plague us Genesis 21 David Taylor June 19, 2016 Two themes run through Genesis. The first is the mission of rescuing the nations from their sinfulness and the promise of a deliverer, the Messiah. This comes into focus when God chooses Abraham to be the one through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Patriarchs The Joys And Pains Of The Journey Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016
     | 4,484 views

    The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016

    The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016 The overarching story of Genesis is the promise of a Deliverer whose mission will be to bless the nations by rescuing them from their sinfulness. This comes into focus when God chose Abraham to be the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promised Son Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018
     | 8,891 views

    Number 37 in our Genesis series. Dealing with Abraham offering Isaac, and how God provides.

    The Promised Son Text: Genesis 21:1-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve finally got to the fulfillment of the promise that God made to Abraham so long ago. And right off the bat we see an important lesson. It’s probably… I’d say… one of the most important things you can know about God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    The Highs And Lows Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2017
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     | 16,719 views

    In this sermon, we see Abraham experiencing the highs and lows of life and we learn how to walk with God through them.

    Introduction: A. A group of students in Texas was taking a class on the psychology of emotions. 1. The professor wanted to know what the opposite of happy was. a. One student raised their hand and said, “Sad.” “Very good,” said the professor. 2. Then the professor asked, “What’s the opposite of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Alleth Thee, Hagar? (Happy Mother's Day)

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Mar 19, 2018
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    Mothers have shed many tears over their children.

    Text: Genesis 21:14-21KJV “And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beer–sheba. And the water was spent in the bottle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tested By Family Squabbles Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
     | 4,295 views

    What to do when you fuss

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE PROBLEM – GENESIS 21:1-21 1. Sarah was protective of “my son” (v. 10) Isaac. 2. Abraham struck up for the son causing the problem calling him “his son” (v. 11). 3. The older brother Ishmael (age 17) was “scoffing” (v. 9, NKJV). The word means taunting which carries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Moms Who Couldn’t Get Along

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 15, 2017
     | 3,808 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Doubt To Despair To Destiny

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2016
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     | 13,795 views

    In the story of Hagar and Ishmael we see Hagar go from doubting God to despair and the to fulfilling the destiny that God has for her son

    From Despair To Destiny Genesis 21:8-21 (NLT) (for video and audio of this sermon www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Has anyone seen the new Star Wars movie? It is called "The Force Awakens". I dont know who it was supposed to awaken because it put me to sleep. It seems to be a hit though with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Sarah And Hagar

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 14, 2022
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     | 4,094 views

    We can learn much from the lives of Sarah and Hagar.

    Genesis 16 Verse 1 - Now Sarai Abram's wife gave him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. Sarai’s handmaid Hagar is introduced. Sarai had no children. Remember in Genesis 11:29-30 Sarai was introduced and we were told that she was barren and had no child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fifth Sparrow

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 4, 2022
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     | 3,096 views

    Does anyone care? Do you feel like the fifth sparrow?

    “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.” Isaiah 43:2. Jesus Christ made it clear in the Gospel of John 16:33, that his disciples would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Possibility Of Undervaluing What You Possess Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 2, 2022
     | 2,262 views

    When the crowd was massive, the disciples tired and confused, and the multitude was restless and hungry, Jesus uses a lad’s lunch to save the day. To surprise of everyone, Jesus said, “GIVE YE THEM TO EAT! The bewildered, tired disciples undervalued what they had available.

    Sermon. The Possibility of Undervaluing What You Possess John 6:1-15 “After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. 3 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hagar Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2022
     | 4,247 views

    After Hagar becomes pregnant, Sarah treats her harshly, and eventually, Hagar flees from her mistress into the wilderness, where God's messenger speaks to her.

    Hagar In Brief This practice of surrogacya can be found in several ancient Near Eastern texts. Hagar is Sarah's Egyptian slave woman whom Sarah gives Abraham as a secondary wife and would bear a child for him. After Hagar becomes pregnant, Sarah treats her harshly, and eventually, Hagar flees ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Can Do With A Little

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,854 views

    Here begins the beautiful story of “Feeding the Five Thousand,” which is told by all four of the evangelists and this is the only event from the earthly ministry of Jesus told in all four gospel. It shows what God can do with a little!

    The first outstanding event of Jesus feeding of the five thousand, occurs right after the report of the twelve apostles, who had just returned from their first missionary tour. This is a glowing account of their work and their teaching. Matthew says that Jesus withdrew to a desert place apart when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist