Sermons on Abraham Was Tested:

Noble Refusal

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 17, 2014

ALLIANCE WITH UNBELIEVERS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOBLE REFUSAL OBSERVATION: THIS TEACHING ADDRESSES ABRAM’S (ABRAHAM) WISE DECISION TO REFUSE A MONEY GIFT FROM A PAGAN KING. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER DEFEATING SEVERAL MESOPOTAMIAN KINGS. INTERPRETATION: GENESIS 14:21-24 (NKJV) NOW THE KING OF SODOM SAID TO ABRAHAM, GIVE ME THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Is This All There Is To Life?

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

Abraham discovered that real LIFE is about walking with God! Getting to know God! And in the text Paul tells us that God still wants people to walk with Him by faith.

March 7, 1993 Romans 4:1 "What shall we say that Abraham ... has found?" The question of our text, "What has Abraham discovered?" comes between two Bible stories in our lesson for today; one from the Old Testament, one from the New. Both of these stories touch on the profound ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Core 52 Week 4 - Covenant Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

What does it look like to be in covenant with God?

To hear the sermon please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2610538 Covenant - Being a Part of God's Work Intro: • [VIDEO] Pixar movie Up intro scene. • Hits you right in the “feels.” • Where did we learn to love, commit like that? • Our first three weeks in Core 52 have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6-10, Genesis 17:1-7, Romans 4:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count The Stars (Genesis 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2024

Are we Abraham's children by faith? Let's examine this in Genesis 15.

What did the Lord promise Abram? Did he trust God? How many descendants would Abram have? Did God intend to bless the whole world through a descendant of Abram, Jesus? Did God visit Abram in a vision? What was his request of God? After these things Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Interceding With Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 28, 2025

This is the 10th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#10] INTERCEDING WITH FAITH Genesis 18:16-33 Introduction: In the journey of faith, intercession holds a vital place. It is the act of standing in the gap for others, bringing their needs before God with confidence and trust in His mercy. Genesis 18 presents us with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect Of Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 8, 2026

This is the 12th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#12] THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF SIN Genesis 19:30-38 Introduction: I want us to look at a profound truth about sin- The way it begins small but creates waves that reach far beyond our initial actions. Sin is often seen as a personal, isolated act, but in God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:30-38

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Eighteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eighteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER EIGHTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that God confirms His promise that Abraham will have a son – at which Sarah laughs. God disclosed to Abraham that He is about to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 18 The Lord appears again to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Begins Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 1st Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#1] THE JOURNEY BEGINS Genesis 11:1-32 Introduction: Tonight, we will begin a new sermon series, "Called To Promise." In this series, we will learn about the life of Abraham, a man who trusted God and followed His plans. Today, we start at the very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Call That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 2nd Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#2] THE CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction: Imagine you are standing at a fork in the road, and 1 path leads into the unknown. Suddenly, you hear a gentle voice calling you to take that path, promising a future you never imagined. This is what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Fear Overrides Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 3rd Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#3] WHEN FEAR OVERRIDES FAITH Genesis 12:10-20 Introduction: In our text, we witness a compelling moment in Abram’s journey of faith, illustrating how fear can threaten to overshadow trust in God's promises. As Abram sojourned in the land of Canaan, a severe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 4th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#4] MOVING TOWARD FAITH Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction: In our text, we witness Abram’s journey as he moves away from conflict and confusion toward a divine promise of blessing. This passage reminds us, that God's call often involves stepping out in faith, even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Midst Of War Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 5th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#5] FAITH IN THE MIDST OF WAR Genesis 14:1-24 Introduction: Welcome to this message in our series, "Called To Promise." Today, we look at Genesis 14:1-24, where we see how Abram trusted God during a time of war and chaos. Even though there was fighting and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Counting On God's Promises Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 6th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#6] COUNTING ON GOD’S PROMISES Genesis 15:1-21 Introduction: As we study our passage, we are reminded that God's promises are not just words spoken in the past; they are living assurances we can rely on today. In a world filled with uncertainties, setbacks, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In The Desert Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 7th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#7] TRUSTING GOD IN THE DESERT Genesis 16:1-16 Introduction: Life often leads us into barren and challenging places, moments when our resources are depleted, hope seems distant, and the path forward is unclear. In these desert experiences, it can be difficult to see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Promise In A Changing World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 8th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#8] GOD’S PROMISE IN A CHANGING WORLD Genesis 17:1-27 Introduction: Tonight, I want us to think about how faithful God is, even when the world around us is changing all the time. Our story starts in Genesis 17, where God makes a special promise to Abram, saying He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist