Sermons on Abram:

Creating An Ishmael

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 23, 2001

Don’t settle for a substitute.

CREATING AN ISHMAEL In Gensis chapter 15 verses 16-17 we have the account of God dealing with Abraham about the promise of God to make him the father of nations. About the covenant that God made with him, and about some of the struggles that Abraham had with the promise. Abraham’s own body and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2, Galatians 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 - Genesis 15:1-6 - There's Muscle Power Behind His Words Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 1, 2010

I saw two boxers standing face to face before a big fight talking big words but its what happens in the ring that counts.

Part 1 - Genesis 15:1-6 - THERE'S MUSCLE POWER BEHIND HIS WORDS I saw two boxers standing face to face before a big fight talking big words but its what happens in the ring that counts. When my grandson runs to me as I get home in the afternoons, he often says, "Hey Pa, do you want to play with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008

Abraham was a normal man with a unique situation. He messed up from time to time but God still used him. An encouragement to a sinful man like me!

ABRAHAM Hebrews 11:8-9 Genesis 12:1-13 INTRODUCTION 1. Abram, Abraham, is a man not unlike most other men 2. He was married, had a family, and many responsibilities a. Well, he had no kids of his own b. But he was keeping up his nephew Lot who proved to be a handful 3. Why did God call Abram to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rushing God

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 10, 2021

In Genesis series. Examines some of the costs of getting ahead of God.

Genesis 16 Rushing God Today, there are between 1.6 and 2 billion muslims in the world, depending on what source you check; making it the second largest religion in the world. Imagine, between 1.6 and 2 billion people who don’t know the Lord, terribly deceived by a false religion; largely, some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Believing In The Dark"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 4, 2004

How can we believe in the dark when things are not going as we think they should go for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Lent March 7, 2004 “Believing in the Dark” Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 INTRODUCTION: How do you reassure someone that your word is good? You might do it in several ways. You might say: 1. I cross my heart and hope to die if it is not true 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:17-18, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Doing In Sodom? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 19, 2012

Sodom represents the allurment of the world. It proved deadly for Lot, and it will just as surely destroy our lives if we venture close to the world.

Our passage gives us a powerful lesson concerning worldliness. The key question from Genesis 14, “how close can you get to sin before it corrupts you?” The key verse, is Genesis 14:12. There we learn that while Lot first “pitched his tents near Sodom, now we read that Lot was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Abraham Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 16, 2016

Believe and be safe, right, and sure.

A Texas dad (who did not want to give his name) had some unexpected excitement on his family vacation a few years ago (2013). The man and his family were traveling through Memphis, Tennessee, when they stopped to fill up their gas tank. That's when the trip got really interesting. Dad had been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Growing Faith

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003

characteristics of one who is growing in their faith.

Growing Faith Genesis 12:6-10 Last week we began our study of Abram, the man God chose to begin the great nation of Israel. We examined the call of God in the sense that God’s call on our life is not about us, God’s call requires us to make sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant With Abraham Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

Number 27 in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine more closely the covenant God made with Abraham.

The Covenant with Abraham (Genesis part 27) Text: Genesis 15:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley Well, for the last few Sunday’s we’ve been talking about Abraham, and we’ve been looking at how he has grown in his faith and in his walk with the Lord. We’ve seen him act in faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Waiting Room

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Aug 26, 2014

Instead of focusing on how to "make" things happen, we should focus on two things.

God’s Waiting Room Pastor Leslie A. Rutland-Tipton I had ten minutes to make it to my meeting. Which was perfect, because the meeting began in ten minutes. And even though I left the house late, I was, now, right on time. And then I hit the traffic, oddly enough, right at my exit. I thought, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: *other

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

Cutting A Covenant With The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

Faith in the certainty of His promises, despite all appearances to the contrary.

CUTTING A COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18. After the battle of the kings, Abram no doubt would have had a rush of emotion. First of all, perhaps, elation: look what God has enabled me to do with a small household army (Genesis 14:14-16). Secondly, a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Carefully

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Making wise choices

Ever make a real good decision? Not just good, but great, excellent. Best job decision, best $50 car vacation trip, best woman you ever married. Tell your neighbor about it. In case you’re sitting next to someone who never got fully recognized, the appropriate amount of pats on the back, tell your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building An Altar Or A House

Contributed by David Robb on Mar 14, 2008

A contrasting look at Abraham and Lot’s response upon parting company in the land of Canaan.

Building an ALTAR or a HOUSE Genesis 12:1, 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate (Gen 13:12 NIV) Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. (Gen 13:18 NIV) So Abram moved his tents and went to live near the great trees of Mamre ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Covenant Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

The Covenant

The Covenant Genesis 17:1-27 Introduction An overriding theme throughout the scriptures is that of covenant. The term covenant, as it is used in the Bible, describes how God relates to man. The theme of covenant runs from the Genesis to Revelation. In fact, one could say that at the heart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist