Sermons on Bereshis 12:8:

Faithful And Obedient Abraham Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 4, 2017

An illustration of the obedience that Christians should have by looking closely at the life of Abraham

Hebrews 11:8-10 Sometime after the destruction of Babel; after speech had been confused by God; God chose Abram (Abraham) to the the Father of all Nations. God disrupted his day by instructing Abraham to leave his home. Up to this point, Abraham was a pagan, living in Ur; a sinful city of sorts. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 12:7-9, Genesis 13:3-4, Genesis 12:4-5, Genesis 14:21-23, Genesis 13:14-16, Genesis 15:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Abraham - The Call Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2017

Abraham’s Call – Genesis chapter 12 verses 1-9 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Abraham’s Encounter (vs 1). (2). Abraham’s Obedience (vs 4-5) (3). Abraham’s Worship (vs 6-9) SERMON BODY Question: Why study the life of Abraham? Answer: Just consider these amazing facts & trivia: (1). • He is revered by the followers of world’s three great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Called

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 17, 2018

God reveals himself to Abram and Sarai and calls them to follow him and become a great nation.

Genesis 12:1-9 “Called” INTRODUCTION Have you ever experienced God speaking to you? I’ve seen some husbands nudge their wives during my sermons and say something like, “Myrtle, have you been talking to the pastor?” After the worship service, they will come up to me and compliment me by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Abram's Belief For Our Benefit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 2, 2023

Abram's response to God offers us several questions to consider: Do we follow God’s calling as He leads us? Do we take time to reflect on what God has done? Do we follow God obediently? And, do we allow ourselves to be centered to God’s will and calling?

Alpha and Omega, Part 17 Abram’s Belief for our Benefit Genesis 12:1-9 (focus on vv.4-9) Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we saw our lead into God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, John 14:1-3, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have I Got A Covenant For You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2019

God made a special set of promises to Abraham. But do those promises apply to us?

OPEN: A mother was read a Bible story about Abraham to her 5-year-old daughter. when she finished, she started asking her a few questions about it. “What was Abraham's name before God changed it?” She looked puzzled for a moment… then smiled as she asked, “Lincoln?” (Annelle Maurer, Loma ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Altar Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit.

THE ALTAR OF INTIMACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:7-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 6:12-13, Psalm 91:1 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit. One of the most powerful biblical symbols of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:7-8, Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hear The Call Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 8, 2022

In his stubborn struggles, Abraham manages to hang on to faith. This is because his journey with God began with a call.

HEAR THE CALL Genesis 12:1-8 Introduction In Recovery Month we are engaging the Scriptures through the eyes of recovery so that… We can acknowledge all of us are in recovery from something. Jonathan Benz “…The case can be made on both statistical and existential grounds that the addicts in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rigtheous Faith Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 11, 2022

Do you trust that God will make ALL things right if you surrender to His will? Do you have “righteous faith” … a faith based on your trust in a “righteous” God? Good!

[This is part of a series on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer "The Serenity Prayer" (long or full version). This sermon is based on the line, "trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will."] Abram and Lot stood on the ridge and looked out over the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18, Genesis 12:7-20, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:9

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Devoted To Communion Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Communion is a practice of remembrance, focusing on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. It's a time for reconciliation, unity, and anticipation of Christ's return.

Today, we're diving into a super cool part of our faith - communion. You know, that time when we eat bread and drink juice at church. But it's way more than just a snack. It's all about remembering our ultimate hero, Jesus, and what He did for us. So, communion is like our superhero reminder. It's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 12:8

Topics: Sacraments, Eucharist, Spiritual Rituals, Church Traditions

Righteous Path PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Explores Abram's journey of faith and obedience, highlighting the challenges and blessings that come with unwavering allegiance to God's call.

Good morning, family. It's a blessing to be here today, to share in the love and grace of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to learn, to grow, to be challenged and to be comforted. Tommy Barnett once said, "God wants to be the center of your life, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Topics: Serve God

How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores Abram's journey of faith and obedience, encouraging us to heed God's call, harness our faith, and harvest His promises in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of Christ. I greet you with the joy and peace that can only come from our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to engage with God’s Word, to hear His voice, and to respond to His call. As we gather in this sacred ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Topics: God's Promise, Faithful Obedience

Devoted To Communion Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon is the third part of the 'Devoted' series, focusing on the importance of communion in remembering Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and fostering forgiveness and love among believers.

Welcome back church! Glad to have you here today as we tackle week 3 of our Devoted series. Our guiding text for the series has been Acts 2:42 where we learn that the early church was devoted to four specific practices of faith: Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread (Communion), Prayer. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Genesis 12:8

Topics: Communion, Devotion, Unfailing Love

Sermon Series: Devoted