5 sermons preach from Genesis 16 — 4 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“God sees everything. Hagar said that he is El-Roy.”
“Paraphrase of Abraham and Sarah trying to 'help God' by giving Hagar to Abraham.”
A Communion Sunday message urging believers to trust God's promises, wait and surrender rather than trying to force outcomes, illustrated by Abraham's story (Isaac vs. Ishmael). The sermon connects covenant faithfulness to lasting blessing, emphasizes grace, giving, and invites listeners to salvation and communion.
“Sarah sent Abraham to go lay with Hagar; Hagar has a baby, she has Ishmael.”
Pastor contrasts God's promised provision (Isaac) with human-made solutions (Ishmael), urging the congregation to wait on God's covenant, remove fleshly habits, and prepare for a corporate and personal move of God through faith, prayer, and obedience.
Charles Spurgeon
There are more eyes fixed on man than he wots of: he sees not as he is seen. He thinks himself obscure and unobserved, but let him remember that a cloud on witnesses hold him in full survey. Wherever he is, at every instant, there are…
Read the full text“God sees everything. Hagar said that he is El-Roy.”
Sermon on Luke 16:10 urging believers to be faithful in small things so God can promote them. Emphasis on development during delays, daily habits, humility/submission, resisting small compromises, and practical steps (memorize Scripture, give tithes, serve in outreach). Uses Joseph and Job as examples; includes church announcements and invitations to salvation and prayer.
“You are Elroy. You are the God who sees me, God.”
A Deeper Church LA Sunday message teaching from Abraham (Genesis 15) on having 'vision for more' and practical steps to unlock the next season: expand exposure, elevate perspective, and exercise faith—paired with worship, community celebration (graduates), calls to give, and invitations for salvation and church membership.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.