Sermons on Abram To Abraham:

The Covenant Of Grace (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 10, 2001

The smoking pot, flaming torch and God’s covenant with Himself that benefited Abraham is a reflection of our covenant of grace. This sermon looks at the promise that is not dependent upon us, but on God’s grace.

The Covenant of Grace 3. The Covenant Look again at our passage in Genesis 15: 8 And he said, "Lord GOD, how shall I know that I will inherit it?" 9 So He said to him, "Bring Me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon." 10 Then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:8-18, Hebrews 6:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walk And Be Blameless Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 4, 2001

Abraham was justified before Isaac was born, yet his sacrifice was evidence of this faith. This study looks at our lifestyle as evidence for our faith in Christ or in the world.

Walking by Faith and Blameless Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. 2 "And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly." 3 Then Abram fell on his face, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-11, James 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

“called To Live A Life Of Faith “ Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “

Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “ Gen 12:1-20 David Taylor Outside of Christ, Abraham may be the most significant character in the bible. In terms of space, the first eleven chapters of Genesis are devoted to human history. The next fourteen chapters are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Give Up On Anyone! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 15, 2011

The Loyalty of Abram

Intro: 1. One of the all-time greats in baseball was Babe Ruth. His bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. But in time, age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane. Finally the Yankees traded him to the Braves. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (2–5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

We live in an age of materialism! It seems we can’t get enough of what this world has to offer. Because of people’s love for things, we have two problems.

(1) We have people who are up to their eyeballs in debt because they are constantly buying things they can’t afford. Illus: A businessman is in a great deal of trouble financially because he kept buying things when he should not have. He even considered suicide, but he decided before he would do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:4, Genesis 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Taken To The Limit Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2016

God would take Abraham to the limit of obedience when He asked for Isaac as a sacrifice

Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other coconut half before fastening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Abraham, Isaac And Jacob Lived As A Stranger In Tents Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 7, 2014

To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a sojourner here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:9 (Amplified Bible) 11:9 [Prompted] by faith he dwelt as a temporary ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Darkness To Hope Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 14, 2011

Where is God when evil rears its ugly head? God gave hope to Abram when he lived in an incredible evil time of darkness....

Series: The Journey Message: From Darkness to Hope Text: Genesis 11:27-12:1 Date: September 11, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath OFFERING At this time I’d like to continue our time of corporate worship and celebration by taking an offering. The offering is simply an opportunity to celebrate ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Withouth Hope Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 10, 2009

A look at God’s covenant with Abraham

Mt. Diablo is only about 3,500 feet, but it is very noticeable as it sits all alone in the Concord, California valley. Before I called them "God sightings" I found myself caught up in an "aha" moment as I looked at the cloud covered Mt. Diablo. I couldn’t help but think that if someone took off ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Reap What We Sow Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 18, 2001

Lot sowed in the flesh and reaped trouble; Abraham sowed in faith and reaped righteousness. This study looks at how these two men reflect our choices today.

We Reap What We Sow Genesis 19 29 And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when He overthrew the cities in which Lot had dwelt. 30 Then Lot went up out of Zoar and dwelt in the mountains, and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:29-38, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Complete Trust Is Perfect Freedom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2005

If only we could have the faith of Abraham.

Genesis 22:1-14 “Complete Trust is Perfect Freedom” Have you ever had your faith tested? If so, how did you stand up? I’ve had my faith tested many, many times… …and there have been many, many times that I was not able to stand up to the test. Perhaps things have gone so awfully wrong, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Moving Towaards Maturity Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

“Faith is like a muscle, the more you exercise it, the bigger and stronger it becomes.” That is why God leads us through difficult places and circumstances in life. By so doing, He is helping us grow in our faith.

Theme: Moving Towards Maturity Text: Genesis 16: 7-23 Introduction A. Our message last Sunday was about the word of God to Abraham concerning his fear, future, and faith. God reassured Abraham of His divine protection and comfort. God told him that he should not be anxious about what his future ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Covenant Relationship With Us As Children Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 28, 2009

President Obama has a place and context in history, as do Christian believers whose time has come in the providence of God.

INTRO This week a historic event took place in the USA. An estimated 40 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the inauguration of Senator Barack Obama as President of the USA. Significant contributions were made to the ceremony including from Rick Warren (Pastor of the Saddleback Community ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith 101 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

When someone directs us to do something, before we take the first step, most of us want to know all the details. Abraham didn’t ask; he just kept on moving by faith until he came to this land that was going to one day be Israel.

INTRODUCTION In college, usually the most basic freshman courses are labeled “101.” It may be Algebra 101, History 101, Calculus 101 or something like that. Today I want to teach from Romans 4, some of the basics about faith. My favorite uncle was Uncle Charles, my mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (5 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

Life can be really confusing at times.

Illus: A psychiatrist visited a California mental institution and asked a man: "How did you get here? What was the nature of your illness?" The psychiatrist got the following reply. • "Well, it all started when I got married and everything went down hill from there. • I married a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist