Sermons on Bereshis 15:13:

Chasing The Vultures Away

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 24, 2018

In Genesis 15 vultures come and try to steal Abram's sacrifice. Vultures are always trying to steal the basis of our covenant relationship with God. Some vultures include: lethargy, distractions, human fraility. Shocking end to sermon.

Chasing the Vultures Away This message contains a shocking ending. I’m telling you now, but I don’t think that can fully prepare you for what is ahead. PPT 1 Series title: (Hidden Gems) Last week we began this series and discussed how God has secrets He wants to share. I mentioned the passage in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Man, God's Plan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

How do you manage your anxiety while you wait on God? Rehearse the Promises of God.

I want to highlight one recent group’s effort at loving our neighbor. Our church family’s month long emphasis is Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? The Key Bible Fellowship Group shared Christ’s love by providing loose change in a nearby laundry mat. They shared Christ’s love through conversations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant Of Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 15, 2012

When God makes a covenant with us He makes good the guarantee.

A Covenant of Promise Text: Gen. 15:1-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: In modern times we define a host of relations by contracts. These are usually for goods or services and for hard cash. The contract, formal or informal, helps to specify failure in these relationships. The Lord did not establish ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Faith in God’s promises conquers the fear of my prospects

ENGAGE Have you ever made some kind of bold decision or taken a strong stand on some issue and then at some point began to wonder if you really did the right thing after all? I know that I certainly have. When Mary and I had kids, we made the commitment that Mary would stay home with the kids and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Up For What’s Right

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 3, 2017

Sometimes we have to stand up for what's right. We need to remember that God knows our plight, we need to fear God above people, and we need to humbly take a stand. The Hebrew midwives in Egypt stood up to Pharaoh, and God remembered them for it.

Exodus 1:8-21 Standing Up for What’s Right Recently I watched the movie, “Hacksaw Ridge.” It documents the true story of Private First Class Desmond Doss, who enlisted as an Army medic during World War II, but refused for religious reasons to carry a weapon. Spoiler alert: despite ridicule, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-21, Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Patriarchs The Struggle Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Struggle of Faith Genesis 15 David Taylor April 10, 2016

The Patriarchs The Struggle of Faith Genesis 15 David Taylor April 10, 2016 All of us, if we are honest, struggle with our faith at times. In the midst of life, we wonder where God is and how he is going to work in our circumstances. King David felt this way when he wrote, “My God, my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

To See The Face Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2025

What a great gift the Transfiguration is for us, glorifying God in our second full week of Holy Lent!

Second Sunday of Lent 2025 If there is a fundamental difficulty with religion, it may be that God, and every attribute of God, does not belong to us. All is naturally out of our human comprehension. We say God is transcendent. As Bp. Barron teaches, we are like two-dimensional stick figures on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Genesis 15:5-18

Denomination: Catholic

Covenant By Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 13, 2026

Covenant with God is established, sealed, and sustained through sacrifice.

COVENANT BY SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 15:1-18 Key Verse: “In the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates.” (Genesis 15:18) Supporting Texts: Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Promise To Providence - The Beginning Of A Nation - Exodus 1:1-2:15 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2026

GOD fulfills His covenant promises by growing His people through fruitfulness, shaping them through affliction, preserving them through faith, and preparing a deliverer who points ultimately to JESUS Christ; teaching us that true freedom comes only through dependence upon Him.

2026.01.04.Sermon Notes. FROM PROMISE TO PROVIDENCE. Exodus 1.1-2.15 The Beginning of a Nation - Faith, Affliction, and Deliverance Exodus 1:1-2:15 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORD: Exodus, Covenant, Faith, Affliction, Deliverance, Providence, Obedience, Redemption, Faith, Humility, Sovereignty, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:24-26, Exodus 1:1-22, Exodus 2:1-15, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:13-14, Genesis 50:24, Hebrews 11:23-26, Numbers 12:3, Acts 5:29, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Backside Of The Desert To Holy Ground_exodus 2.15-3.22 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 10, 2026

GOD often prepares HIS servants in hidden places before revealing HIS power in public deliverance. The GOD who sees affliction, hears cries, and remembers HIS covenant reveals HIMSELF as I AM, the eternal Deliverer WHO sends HIS servant to redeem His people.

2026.01.11. Sermon Notes. “From the Backside of the Desert to Holy Ground” Exodus 2.15-3.22 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 2:15-25, Exodus 3:1-22, Genesis 15:13-14, Acts 7:22-34, John 8:58, Hebrews 11:24-27 KEY WORDS: Deliverance, Covenant, Holy Ground, I AM, Calling, Obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25, Exodus 3:1-22, Genesis 15:13-14, Acts 7:22-34, John 8:58, Hebrews 11:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Fulfilment Of His Promise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore and understand God's unwavering faithfulness and His steadfast presence in our lives, as demonstrated through His promises and their fulfillment.

Good morning, church family! Do you know what's more reliable than the rising sun, more constant than the North Star, and more dependable than gravity? It's the faithfulness of our God in keeping His promises. As Jerry Bridges once said, "The promises of the Bible are nothing more than God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-16

Topics: God's Presence, God's Promises

The Ten Commandments, 1 Of 6: The People Prepare

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 17, 2023

God’s plan for Israel: Exodus 19:5-6, “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”

Dear reviewer, this is to be a preamble to the five sermon series titles Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments, 1 of 6: The People Prepared Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, Genesis 15:13-14 Summary: God’s plan for Israel: Exodus 19:5-6, “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, Genesis 15:13-14

Genesis Chapter Fifteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifteen. 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 FIFTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is God makes a covenant with Abram. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 15 Abram believes God, who promised him a seed which shall equal the stars in number. He is commanded to prepare victims; falls into a deep sleep, and hears ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dios Nos Da Seguridad Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 9, 2024

Abraham tuvo momentos muy buenos, pero también momentos malos. Saber eso nos ayudará cuando no experimentemos victoria tras victoria. A veces no vemos todo lo que le estamos confiando a Dios y es difícil tener fe.

Dios nos da seguridad Resumen: Abraham tuvo momentos muy buenos, pero también malos. Saber eso nos ayudará cuando no experimentemos victoria tras victoria. A veces no vemos todo lo que le estamos confiando a Dios y es difícil tener fe. Dios lo dijo. Yo lo creo. Eso lo ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:23, Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist