Sermons on Bereshis 15:5:

Passing Through The Pieces Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2017

To establish Christ – that the promised seed passed through the pieces to confirm Jehovah's covenant agreement with Abram. This lesson dispels the notion that Christ's body was stolen, rather than raised, by pervading through the cerecloth left within the tomb.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Covenant (with Abram) of Promise 2. The Continuing (Unchangeable) Priesthood 3. The Cerecloth (Linen Wrap) Pervaded Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will discuss the theme: “Passing through the pieces.” The hope of our salvation and the assurance of our faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-17, Hebrews 10:19-25, John 20:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace In Disappointment

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Dec 1, 2012

Abraham’s faith in the face of his disappointment at being without an heir is met with God’s grace--and becomes a model for all who come to faith after him.

Warring armies carried off Sodom’s people – including Abram’s nephew Lot & Lot’s family. But with 318 men, Abram pursued & defeated an army, rescued Lot, family, and Sodom’s people. Just before our passage, Abram began his victorious return. Along the way, Melchizedek, high priest of Salem, blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Our Shield

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 16, 2016

Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham (and therefore us) that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12; Psalms 27; Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 Theme: God is Our Shield Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

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

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

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

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

Abraham: The Beginning Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016

God keeps His promises, even when they don’t make sense.

It’s a new year, so it’s time for people to start making new year’s resolutions! A resolution is just a promise you make to yourself in order to improve yourself. Many people make resolutions like promising to exercise, or eat better, or study harder in school, that sort of thing. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, Genesis 12:10-13, Genesis 12:17-20, Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-2, Genesis 16:7-12, Genesis 17:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abram’s Smoking Firepot & Blazing Torch

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2013

This was one of the most significant moments in all human history, when God signed His name on the dotted line of salvation, at least, from our perspective. What is a covenant? What parts of this account are covenantal? What is the smoking firepot and the

ABRAM’S SMOKING FIREPOT & BLAZING TORCH Gen. 15:5-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An elderly wife said to her husband, "Why don't we eat something sweet. Get us both a bowl of ice cream." 2. The husband said, "We only have a little ice cream, but I don't want to eat it without chocolate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Blood Covenant With Us!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 13, 2013

The new covenant in Christ is the ultimate everlasting covenant God made with all mankind and is ratified by the blood of Jesus Christ through His death on Calvary.

The Bible is in two major divisions called testaments or covenants. The word testament is a translation of the Greek “diatheke” which was a translation of the Hebrew word “Berith” which means covenant. The covenant is not much understood today having been watered down in meaning. However in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-13, Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thy Will Be Done

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 4, 2013

Abram was that that type of guy "Thy Will Be Done" it was his concept to do what ever God said. We to should be Thy Will Be Done type of people.

Gen 15:1-18 Thy Will Be Done Type Person 1. Many put their faith in the Following A. Many put faith in things that are safe No risk No reward B. Many put faith in Security (Back up Plan) C. Many put their Faith in self serving ways ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 6: Tested By Time

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013

Abram asked God for fruit.

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 6: Tested Concerning Fruit March 10, 2013 A. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER TEST: GEN. 15:1-22 1. Scared. Abram had just defeated an army of four kingdoms. He might be afraid of a counterattack. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Lent 2: God Is Heavy: Carrying The Weight Of God

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

Second Sunday in Lent. This sermon focuses ar​oun​d the idea of God as s​hiel​d but God as heavy to carry as Lent requires reflection and repentence​.

“Carrying the Weight of God.” The Rev. Rian Adams Second Sunday of Lent, Year C The Genesis reading says God spoke to Abram and said, “I am your shield.” A shield has one job… the difference between life and death is how well a shield does that job. A shield's vocation is to protect the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Our Part In Salvation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 17, 2019

What is our part in being saved? Early in the Bible we discover we are saved by faith alone, through God's grace and not our own works. As Christians we live every day thankful for God's grace.

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Our Part in Salvation [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] Sometimes I talk with people about what heaven will be like. Many are looking forward to it. They know it is their true home. They feel more like a foreigner in this world, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18, Hebrews 11:12, Romans 4:16-18, Galatians 3:6-9, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist