Sermons on Sarah And Hagar: showing 31-45 of 5,417

Sarah Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Wonderwoman isn’t the only female Superhero. We have many from our culture and from the Bible. Today, we’re going to look at one of them, Sarah, who laid a foundation for Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Sarah Genesis 12:1-4 When I was growing up, there was really only one female superhero and it was Wonderwoman. She had it all: the rope of truth, the indestructible bracelet, a tiara which serves as a projectile, and of course, the invisible plane. I never really understood why you couldn't see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

There Are No Shortcuts Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2016

When we try to do things our way instead of relying on God's promises, we only make a mess of things.

My dad was the king of shortcuts. While others stuck to the major roads, he took the back streets to avoid busy intersections throughout Tokyo where we lived. My dad had such a knack for finding these shortcuts that even the Japanese members of his congregation started to ask him the quickest way ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Sarah

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

What does the Bible tell us about Sarah, wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac?

Genesis 17:15-21 Verses 15-16 And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-21, Genesis 18:9-15, Genesis 21:1-7, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Hebrews 11:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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 Life Of Abraham, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014

Do we need to help God out in the fulfillment of His promises to us by taking matters into our own hand?

The Life of Abram, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Genesis 16:1-15 Introduction In the last lesson, Abram asked the LORD for a pledge of his promise of the land. The answer he had gotten seems discouraging, especially for one whose worldview does not extend past this life. For someone with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Abraham, Sarah, Ishael, and Hagar represent faith and promise, spirit versus flesh, and grace versus Law. Abraham shows faith by letting his son Ishmael go forever.

Some of you have had the pleasure and/or pain of participating in a step-family. On rare occasions this works out really well and goes smoothly, but most of the time it’s very hard and all the parents and children involved, have major adjustments to make both lifestyle wise and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

"the Tale Of Two Mothers" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 2, 2023

No, it's not about the two mothers before King Solomon. It's the question "Who is Your Mother" ... Sarah or Hagar? Freedom in the promise of God's grace, or still living under the law given at Sinai. Figurative language used by Paul regarding two covenants.

In Jesus Holy Name February 5, 2023 Text: Galatians 4:22-23 Redeemer “The Tale of Two Mothers” There is a great story in I Kings that explains the wisdom of Solomon. When Solomon became king after his father David died he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7, Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Sarah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the life of Sarah, focusing on her strengths, spirit, and significance, to inspire and deepen our understanding of faith and God's plan.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, where we gather under the glorious grace of God. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort and to strengthen our faith in the Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the inspiring life of Sarah, a woman whose story is as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:2

Topics: Defining Verse, Sarah

Sarah: Defeating Your Own Purpose Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 17, 2009

You can defeat what you know you want and ought to do by using immoral means or by destroying relationships to do it. But Christ is able to give us a new spirit.

The membership of this church is almost two-thirds female. That would be reason enough for us to have a series of sermons on the lessons that women can teach us. But that is not the only reason I have planned a three-part series of messages around the theme, Designing Women. I have planned this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lessons Of Hagar

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 2, 2021

Lessons learnt from a part of the life of Hagar.

We have a situation described in the Bible of a woman named Hagar who found herself pregnant and alone. Later, she finds herself with this son of hers on the verge of death from dehydration. The book of Genesis clearly and simply tells us how Hagar found herself pregnant. Yes, yes, Sarah and ...read more

God Sees Our Struggles And Has A Solution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020

If you ever feel like life is out of your control, seems hopeless and you feel like no one can help, or even cares --- then look at the story of Hagar. Hagar teaches us that life is a struggle, yet God sees our struggles and offers a solution.

The book of Genesis tells about different people who heard directly from God. God spoke face to face with Adam and Eve in the Garden. He spoke to Noah and gave him instructions about building the Ark. Then you can see how God spoke with Abram and made a Covenant with him. This lesson, we are going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis 26 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 26 The last time we were in the book of Genesis we found the Lord giving Abram a pep talk concerning His covenant to build a nation through him. Abram was coming off of a great military victory, but was still concerned that he and Sarah hadn’t been able to have a baby through the first ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

Learning To Wait On God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2017

In this section from the story of Abraham, we see that he and Sarah got ahead of God and tried to force God to bring an heir through Hagar. There are a lot of important lessons for us to learn from this episode.

Introduction: A. One day there was a man who was taking it easy, lying on the grass, looking up at the clouds, and having a conversation with God 1. The man said, “God, how long is a million years to you?” a. God answered, “In my frame of reference, a million years is about a minute.” 2. The man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Providence: Whose Son Are You?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

The story of Sarai, Hagar, and Abram is really a story about how people deal with issues of faith . . . especially when our faith is being tested by God’s providence.

God’s Providence: Whose Son are You? Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31 Genesis 16:1-4; 21:8-14 Yesterday, as I was reviewing the scriptures in Genesis, I noticed something that hadn’t struck me before. It’s a bit off the point, but I found it curiously funny. Let me review part of today’s reading ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed