Sermons on Genesis 21:8-18: showing 16-30 of 103

The Burden Of The Bondwoman

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

Our burdens often give birth to our blessings.

THE BURDEN OF THE BONDWOMAN Genesis 21:8-21 By Cleavon Matthews January 25, 2007 INTRODUCTION It was a celebratory occasion. It was a time of laughter, delight, and merriment. Abraham made a great feast. Isaac was weaned. He escaped the danger of infantile fatality. There was undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Improper View Of The Father Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This is a series of sermons dealing with the spirit of illegitimacy.

Spirit of Ishmael An improper view of the Father Text: Gen 21:1-20 1 And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. 2 For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. 3 And Abraham called the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mocking Spirit #2 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This message deals with one of the spirits linked to illegitimacy.

Spirit of Ishmael A mocking Spirit Text: Gen 21:8-20 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, Cast out this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Rebellion #3 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This is a sermon dealing with the spirit of rebellion. Number three in the spirit of Ishmael series

Spirit of Ishmael The spirit of Rebellion #3 Text: Gen 21:9-10 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. 10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blinded By Emotion #4 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

Fourth sermon in the series "The Spirit of IShmael" dealing with people who are rulled by thier emotions.

Spirit of Ishmael Blinded by Emotion #4 Text: Gen 21:9-19 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. 10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Kind Of Laughter Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003

What are your expectations and reactions to God’s work in your life?

THE RIGHT KIND OF LAUGHTER GENESIS 17:17; 21:1-8 There are times in our life when we laugh because of disbelief… “I am going to give you a million dollars….” “Yeah, right, ha ha.” And there are other times when we laugh because of joy. Something happens so good that our response is just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:17, Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Kiss Hagar Goodbye

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 7, 2003

Although Abraham couldn’t see it now, later he would understand the reasons why he had to kiss Hagar good-bye.

KISS HAGAR GOOD-BYE ©11-16-97 by Mark Beaird Text: Genesis 21:8-14 Do you believe that God has a plan for your life? I do. I believe that God has a plan for each and everyone who will listen to His voice and follow His direction. Whether you know it or not God is trying to lead you and I to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God And Hagar

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Jul 18, 2001

Mother’s Day sermon for the Single Mothers

When we speak of single mothers, we are not referring to the marital status a child’s mother. Nor am I talking about those women who have decided for the child that the father is not necessary. We are not discussing those mothers that believe that Fatherhood is a nonessential role in child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

God You Are Confusing Me Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:1-21 concerning being faithful to God when His ways make no sense. Genesis Series #43

Genesis Lesson 43 April 7, 2002 Read Genesis 21:1-21 Illustration: Elisabeth Elliot, whose first husband, Jim Elliot, was one of the five missionaries killed by the Auca Indians in 1956, and whose second husband died of cancer, tells of visiting a shepherd in the mountains of North ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of A Promise

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001

How God had prepared Abraham for the birth of Isaac.

“The Birth of A Promise” Genesis 21:1-23 It took God twenty-five years to shape that man to whom He could entrust Isaac. After twenty-five years, in the fullness of God’s time, God gave Abraham and Sarah the promised son. God is never late!! I. THE COMPLETION OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-23, Genesis 21:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 24, 2002

The experience of Abraham and Ishmael and Christ’s words tell us that we are to trust God, even to death.

5th Sunday after Pentecost Trusting God. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Holy Eucharist 23 June 2002 Genesis 21:8-21; Romans 6:1-11; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Matthew 10:24-39 O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21, Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Choosing Our King"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

On Palm Sunday Jesus entered as the King, but the crowd was expecting a political revolutionary

Choosing our King...a Palm Sunday message Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts What kind of deliverer did the people of Jerusalem want? On Palm Sunday the crowds were ecstatic with joy at the coming of the Messiah, but why did they so soon afterwards call ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Genesis 21:8

Denomination: Congregational

Abraham: A True Model Of Worship

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

Many Christians have never truly worshiped God because they don’t know how. Abraham models for us the essence of true, biblical worship.

ABRAHAM: A MODEL OF TRUE WORSHIP Genesis 22:1-19 August 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It seems that very few Christians know much about true worship. Charles Stanely once said that he believed that most Christians in most churches have never worshiped God. We go to church, but we don’t worship. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 21:8

Born Free Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002

The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Genesis 21:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Average Ones: God Uses "Seconds."

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Does God only care about those in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the "second bests," the Hagars?

The Average One: God Uses "Seconds" (Gen.21:1-21) 1. I love bargains.... 2. Alden’s Christmas tree (1972)--$10; HobbyLobby--$30 (1998) 7.5ft 3. Other bargains are seconds...our first kitchen table... 4. Sometimes people feel like "seconds" (unfavorite child, single, after a divorce, child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible