Sermons on Bereshis 15:3:

Major Life Decisions

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 22, 2019

We all face major life decisions, and making those decisions are never easy. So how do we go about making them?

2nd Week of Lent Genesis 15:1-18 It seems that the older I get the more life decisions I am faced with making. When I was younger my life decisions included what was I going to be when I grew up? Or, what college would I attend in order to pursue my chosen career path. At that time those decisions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Genesis Is Important

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 6, 2018

There are some in the Body of Christ who believe that the book of Genesis is not "God-breathed". But it's a book that Lord says is critical to how we are to live as Christians.

How many of you know that there are many in the Body of Christ who do not think that Genesis is literal? Many believe it’s allegorical. Some don’t believe Genesis really happened believing that the book is a series of stories that were compiled to try and help us understand what happened in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 1:1-3, Genesis 5:1-3, Genesis 13:14-16, Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 19:22-26, Genesis 22:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

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

No Fear This Year

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jan 1, 2018

Do you see The Lord as your reward, more valuable than all earthly gains?

GENESIS 15:1-15 AMP “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; Your reward [for obedience] shall be very great.” Abram said, “Lord GOD, what reward will You give me, since I am [leaving this world] childless, and he who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Habrahan El Amigo De Dios

Contributed by Oscar Esquivel Arteaga on Apr 27, 2019

Evidentemente, Dios necesitaba un amigo, y encontró en Abraham aquella amistad que su corazón anhelaba. ¿Cuáles son los puntos esenciales de una verdadera amistad con Dios? Esta pregunta recibe respuesta observando cuáles son los requerimientos para una amistad terrenal.

La separación del mundo es aquí expuesta como una prueba infalible de que estamos entre los justificados, que tenemos una verdadera fe salvadora en Jesucristo. ¿No te ha atraído nunca esta frase, «amigo de Dios»? Evidentemente, Dios necesitaba un amigo, y ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jul 6, 2019

God called Abraham into a covenant - but it wasn't for him, it was for the world. He was blessed to be a blessing - July 4 Sermon

The Abrahamic Covenant – the mideast The Abrahamic covenant is a part of the foundation of Judaism, the Muslim faith, and our own faith in Christianity. Within the Hebrew faith, of which Jesus was a part, the people believed that God had called them and set them aside as a unique people. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 21:1-7, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adonai Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 16, 2020

Freedom comes when I realize that I am not in charge of the universe … God is … and I let Him do His job and I do mine … which is to be an attentive and obedient servant of the Lord and Master of the universe.

I am a slave. Not because I am being forced to be a slave but because I want to. Under Deuteronomic law, an indentured servant could choose to be a free man when his seven years of service were up or he could choose to stay and work for his master. If he loved his master and wanted to continue ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-6, Deuteronomy 15:17, Deuteronomy 10:17, Exodus 15:13-15, Genesis 15:1-6, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Father Abraham

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 23, 2020

The faith of Abraham made him righteous. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, our faith makes us righteous and leads us to trust in God and God's promises. We never know what these promises will mean for us, but we can know that God works them together for our good.

Father Abraham had many sons And many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them And so are you So, let’s all praise the Lord I know our Sunday School kids know that song and perhaps some of you do as well. In fact, it is probably the most well-known song and story about the great patriarch Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Luke 3:8, Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Renewed Promise Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

God goes into more detail with His promises to Abram and Abram's faith grows.

I. The Promises. Gen 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." • God renews His promise. Abram renews his practice of worshiping and meeting with God. • God said, “Did you see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Settle For Plan B - Go For Plan A(Braham)

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2011

God gives us dreams of his big plans for us - but as time goes on, we feel we have to "be realistic" - The lesson from Abraham: don't. Just keep trusting the God for whom nothing is impossible.

Sermon on Genesis 15 "Don't settle for Plan B: Go for Plan A--Braham" A representative of the gas company phoned the owner of an expensive new home to make an appointment for the service man to come in and light the pilot lights and adjust the furnace. The owner said that was OK, but he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 15 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 15 1. After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I [am] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Out Of That Tent And Into Your Dream Possibilities! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 23, 2013

God wants you to use your imagination to solidify His promises to you and to bring glory to His Name.

After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? And Abram said, Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look Toward Heaven

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 18, 2020

We live the life of faith when we continually look toward heaven as we face our earthly struggles.

Look Toward Heaven Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction We live the life of faith when we continually look toward heaven as we face our earthly struggles. Abraham’s journey of faith began in Genesis 12, when God called him to leave his home and he promised: "I will make of you a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Failure Not Final Sermon I: Failure Not Final With The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Despite failures, sins, mistakes, errors of judgment - God can make something beautiful of our lives if we refocus our priorities and renew our trust in Him to help us make the most of the time we have left.

FAILURE IS NOT FINAL WITH THE FATHER An oft-referred-to phenomenon to make the point that “no one is perfect and all have failed enroute to their ultimate objective” is the major league baseball statistic relative to Babe Ruth’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-5, Genesis 17:18-19

One Minute To Midnight Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2022

We look in the O.T. where God delivered right at the last moment. The trial required faith and patience. One minute to midnight - right at the last moment. The testing of our faith brings glory to God when the child of His love proves the faith that is genuine.

ONE MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT This message will look at intervention in the nick of time. I don’t know if the expression “the nick of time” is known around the world, but it means “just in time”, “at the last moment”. “One minute to midnight,” is a similar expression, and it is surprising how God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Kings 18:13, 2 Kings 18:17, 2 Kings 18:29, 2 Kings 18:32, 2 Kings 19:1, 2 Kings 19:6-7, 2 Kings 19:14-16, 2 Kings 19:34-36, Revelation 16:13-16, Zechariah 12:2-4, Zechariah 14:2-4, Genesis 15:2-4, 1 Peter 4:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational