Sermons on Bereshis 12:1:

Abraham's Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

Abraham was fully human, but he was also a man of God. He was a part of something bigger than himself.

ABRAHAM’S JOURNEY OF FAITH Genesis 12:1-20 Joe Stowell, the president of Moody Bible Institute, tells about his experience watching the Olympics. He writes, “In 1980, America’s economy was in the ditch. The Cold War was in its fury. Russia seemed bigger, more powerful than us, and America ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

God's Call Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 13, 2001

This begins with the historical evidence from the ancient kingdom of Ebla that validates the life of Abraham and then I will look at God’s call. How He used Abram’s humanity, weakness and faith to open the door of God’s purpose.

God’s Call Genesis 11 ends with the genealogy leading up to Abram (later Abraham). Terah took his son Abram and his wife Saria, and grandson Lot and headed toward Canaan. They did not get to Canaan, but dwelled in the city of Haran (which is probably named after Abram’s brother who died after he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10, James 2:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: The Call

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 11, 2001

The call of Abraham is addressed in three elements contained in the following statement: ’God calls ordinary people.’

There’s a children’s Bible song called “Father Abraham.” The words speak of Abraham having many children, and also speaks of you and I being Abraham’s children. It reminds me of a couple back home. They adopted two children because they believed they couldn’t have any biologically, but then they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Be A Loser Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001

Abraham made it, Terah didn’t

1. The Mission Abraham as rightly been called the Father of all who believe. (Rom 4:11) The New Testament uses Abraham’s experiences as the historical basis for teaching justification by faith (Gal 3:69 and Rom 4:13). Abraham’s faith resulted in ACTION. It was not just head knowledge. Faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Let's Build An Altar

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Aug 14, 2001

Let’s make a space for ourselves as well as a place for God, to mark the realisation of God’s very presence and the recognition of God’s voice.

LET’S BUILD AN ALTAR “Abram built an altar there to the Lord” (Genesis 12: 8). Abram was asked of God to leave behind all that he had known, his country, his relatives and his home (Genesis 12: 1). Abram was asked by God to become a immigrant and a nomad. There are many who have left behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift Of The Promise Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

First in series. The gift of the promise of the messiah.

The Gift Of The Promise Genesis 12:1-3 Introduction: Tis the season to give gifts Hustle and bustle of those around us Stores are full "Little Paws Adventures"? – Insights for Living-Chuck Swindol God has given us FOUR gifts by which we can understand the true purpose and meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Missions: God's Blessings Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Mar 12, 2002

A Mission sermon to reach the unreached people groups.

We are looking now at a passage in Scripture (Genesis 12:1-3) that is the key to understanding God’s purpose for you. When our lives align with God’s purposes, when God’s church is in line with the purposes of God, then we are prepared to receive the blessings of God. It begins with the creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Baptist

How Should My Relationship With God Affect Me? Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

Learn how to live in should a way that your relationship with God is obvious to all

The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances. —Victor Frankl Gen 12 Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of Abraham

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 14, 2002

God’s call to Abraham and his response are important as it is alluded to in Scripture over and over again. It is an emblem for all subsequent calls. The Bible calls Abraham the father or all those who believe (Rom 4:11).

Introduction: God’s call to Abraham and his response are important as it is alluded to in Scripture over and over again. It is an emblem for all subsequent calls. The Bible calls Abraham the father or all those who believe (Rom 4:11). As we study his call we can examine our own call to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Courage For The Call Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Mar 11, 2002

In the middle of his life, Abram receives a call to travel with God. Where does he find the courage to launch out?

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Courage for the Call Genesis 12: 1-9 12 Then the LORD told Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will cause you to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Alive In Your Heart?

Contributed by Ock Soo on Oct 18, 2000

PREFACE When the Israelites were in Egypt, God wanted to be their God.

PREFACE When the Israelites were in Egypt, God wanted to be their God. So God sent Moses to tell Pharaoh "Let my people go that they may serve me." The Israelites went to live in the wilderness after they were released from bondage in Egypt. God wanted to live within their hearts. So He commanded ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Humility Of Abraham Vs. The Pride Of Babel

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Only God has the right to make a name for us. Abraham submitted and was exalted, the people of Babel exalted and were humbled.

The Humility of Abraham or Pride of Babel I want to start by looking at Isaiah 57: 15: For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-2, Genesis 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of One...

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A faithful response to God’s call on our lives

The Faith of One… Gen 12:1-5 Introduction: I. God’s Call A. God chose Abram, not the other way around. 1. God called Abram away from his entire security system. 2. He called Abram from among idolators B. He called Abram to a place he had never seen. 1. God’s call could have allowed Abram to stay ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Israel—an Ex—forever?

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 26, 2002

Has Israel become, in the eyes of God, a ex-people that now differs nothing from any other peoples of the earth?

Has Israel become, in the eyes of God, a ex-people that now differs nothing from any other peoples of the earth? Even an ex-wife in the natural human drama never becomes just another woman in the eyes of an ex-husband. Please understand that NO divine promise will ever fail, whether it relates ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding By Faith

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002

This is a farewell sermon that I preahced to my previous congregation.

RESPONDING BY FAITH Text: Genesis 12:1-9 It is truly interesting that the last Sunday before moving day in the South Carolina Methodist Conference corresponds to this text of Genesis 12:1-9 that is a suggested text of the lectionary. It was thirteen years ago that I first entered the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist