Sermons on Bereshis 12:1:

Move? At This Age?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

God has a plan!

One of the currently circulating e-mails is the story of a wealthy man who every time he picks up a penny, stops and prays. When asked why he does this, he remarked, "On our money it says, "In God We Trust" and then points out that it reminds him from who all things come. Our main text for this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking By Faith

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Abraham followed God in faith.

Stand and greet others who are either (leave your comfort zone) three or more rows directly in front or behind them, or at the opposite side of the worship area. Have them form groups of between four and six within their immediate area and discuss these questions: What’s the wildest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Babel Vs Abram, How To Have A Great Name

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

A look at humility and pride by contrasting the Abram and the builders of the tower of Babel.

Introduction Four preachers had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd man out decided to appeal to a higher authority. "God!" he cried. "I know in my heart that I am right and they are wrong! Please show me a sign, so they too will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Abraham's Separation

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 16, 2004

Abraham was called upon to make a great decision in separating himself from all and everything he counted dear.

ABRAHAM’S SEPARATION Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 12:1-3. (KJV) 1Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee: 2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Traveling Without A Map

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

When God says to go, you prove your faith by packing your bags. (1st of a 3 part series on Abraham)

November 26, 2001 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:11-21 “The voyage of faith” 1. Noah’s faith was grounded on the word of God. “warned”  the nature of the people (Gen 6:5,11-12 “…every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.”)  God gave a warning (Gen ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20, Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Traveling Without A Map

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

When God says, "go", start packing your bags by faith even if you don’t know what is on the horizon. (1st of 3 part series on Abraham)

December 2, 2001 Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-20 “Traveling without a map” INTRODUCTION – talk about expectations that you build up as you anticipate Christmas and maybe even expectations that you have of what is in a particular package. Kid in “A Christmas Story” who wanted a B.B. gun. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 30, 2007

This the first of a series on Abraham, the father of Faith. Learn from his life how God has designed todays Christian to walk in the footsteps of faith.

LIVING BY FAITH Romans 4:12 And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. Paul in writing to the church located in Rome was using Abraham as an example of how the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008

Abraham was a normal man with a unique situation. He messed up from time to time but God still used him. An encouragement to a sinful man like me!

ABRAHAM Hebrews 11:8-9 Genesis 12:1-13 INTRODUCTION 1. Abram, Abraham, is a man not unlike most other men 2. He was married, had a family, and many responsibilities a. Well, he had no kids of his own b. But he was keeping up his nephew Lot who proved to be a handful 3. Why did God call Abram to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risking It All

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

We say God is all-powerful, but when push comes to shove are we ready to put all our faith in Him? Is believing in God a risk?

President John F. Kennedy once said, “There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” History is strewn with people who took risks and in so doing they changed the course of history. It is something we don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Christians In Costume

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 1, 2008

Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be.

Christians in Costume Soon you will have an army of children descend on your home dressed in costume and saying Trick or Treat as they try their best to load their bags up with candy. This was not what Halloween was intended to be. But today our society has turned it into a night of fun and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Meeting God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

We have a strange story, that many of us have heard before, of a man in ancient Mesopotamia, the town of Haran, who hears from God one day. We don’t get any details about how God spoke to him, only that God told him to do something. His encounter with

Encountering God Part 9 – Meeting God Review of previous weeks We have looked at how and why we encounter God in worship and the importance of making that our priority when we gather together for corporate worship. Our top priority must be “to encounter God.” If you meet Him here then you will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

God blessed Abram so that his life could bless others

Blessed to Be A Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction The blessings that we have from God An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Ephesians 1:6). An inheritance that can never be lost (I Peter 1:3-5). A deliverance that can never be excelled (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Being A Blessing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

God has blessed us to be sure that we have a life that can bless others

Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction A certified public accountant did something that maybe all of us should do. He decided to open a journal with God. He wanted to write everything that God gave him and everything that he gave to God. He started keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Seperate Yourself From Delays

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007

Spiritual Maturity

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.” God told Abram to do three things: (1) leave his country, (2) separate himself from his family, (3) and go to a land that God promised to show him. Abram followed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Baptist