Sermons on faith in genesis:

Abram's Bad Decision (Genesis 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2024

Do people of faith occasionally make very bad decisions? Let's discuss Genesis 16.

Though he was righteous by faith, did Abram still make the occasional horrible decision? Is Christian history also filled with both virtuous and shameful choices? When we forget to pray and seek God’s will, inspired by the Holy Spirit, scripture, and Godly counsel, can we cause ourselves and others ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham's Biggest Test (Genesis 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 28, 2024

What is the biggest test of your life? Let's look at Abraham's biggest test in Genesis 22.

Does God sometimes test our faith severely? Does a test also increase our trust in God? Did Abraham’s test foreshadow the cross of Christ? Let’s look at Genesis 22. How did God test Abraham’s faith? Was it perhaps Abraham’s biggest test of his life? What has been our biggest test? Some time ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 37 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 17, 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 37 1. And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. 2 These [are] the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Answers For The Skeptic Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 14, 2014

If the Christian can't get past the first eleven chapters of Genesis, how could we ever get the skeptic to believe in the Christ of the Bible?

Let’s look at some of the verses skeptics will use to argue that the Bible is a book of myth. 1. According to [Gen 1:11-13 NIV] trees were made on day 3 before man. - 11 Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did We Come From 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 14, 2014

Much of the information in this study comes from Dr. David Dewitt's book "Unraveling the Origins Controversy" and "Answers in Genesis"

HOW DID WE GET HERE? Slide 1 shows the Tree of evolution. What is the first thing you notice about the picture? Slide 2 shows the Creation orchard. What is the difference this picture and the tree of evolution? God created them after their own kind. Slide 3: Gen 1:11, 21, 24-26 NIV - 11 Then God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Most Gracious Invitation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

A Most Gracious Invitation

Genesis 7:1-10 1 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. 1. A Most Gracious Invitation - From the Lord And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark The Lord wanted them in, and all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 2, 2022

Based on Gen 1-3 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider the building block of a strong home & family.

“THE BUILDING BLOCKS” Gen. 1-3 FBCF – 5/1/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – I’ve never built a house before. Some people love to do that. Build multiple houses over course of their lives. Others say it’s a quick way to mess up a good marriage! Ha! Even though I’ve never built one & would never try to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Babel Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 30, 2022

From one language to many

May 28, 2022 Today we continue our series: BIBLE STORIES Coming to Genesis 10, we find another set of Genealogies, which follows the 3 sons of Noah: Shem, Ham and Japheth • Genesis 10:2-5 - The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras…. • Genesis 10:6-20 - And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:2-5, Genesis 10:6-20, Genesis 10:22-32, Genesis 11:1-9, Isaiah 14:13-14, Daniel 4:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Elohim: The God Of Dna, Galaxies, Nature, & The Higgs-Boson Particle Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

Throughout the scriptures God invites us to inquire of Him and learn about Him. That is really the main goal of God on Earth, is that we would turn to Him, and be curious about Him, and seek to know Him, and then understand how to know Him

Throughout the scriptures God invites us to inquire of Him and learn about Him. That is really the main goal of God on Earth, is that we would turn to Him, and be curious about Him, and seek to know Him, and then understand how to know Him, then to enter into His presence, and receive a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Genesis 48, Counter Cultural Living In Unity. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 17, 2024

Joseph's journey was an interesting one, now Jacob aka Israel adopts his sons and blesses them but backwards. There are reasons for this.

Genesis 48: Counter Cultural Living; In Unity. Well, here we are nearly at the end of Genesis, we have travelled all the way from creation, the fall, the existing garden of Eden. Through to The Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and to Joseph in Egypt. His brothers turning up in need due to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

Genesis 22: When God Asks The Unthinkable - Which He Will.

Contributed by Tom Dixon on Sep 23, 2007

This amazing chapter brings insight into why God tests us and how God’s faithfulness always prevails.

Genesis 22: Sacrifice of Isaac When God Asks the Unthinkable – Which He Does! Review: • Abraham - 75 yrs old when he left Haran (Gen 12:4); • 11 years later: Still no son. Abe figures he has to take up the matter himself; fathers Ishmael at 86 yrs old (Gen 16:16); God says Ishmael is not the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heroes Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on May 15, 2001

Third sermon in a series on Hebrews 11. Abraham was called, obeyed and went.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:8; By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Voyage Of Faith

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

Faith will take you places you never thought you’d go, but you will be grounded on the word of God the whole time.

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: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The greatness of Abraham was not moral perfection, but in getting back to God and believing again.

FATHER OF ALL THE FAITHFUL. Romans 4:11-18 11 So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are made right with God by faith. 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-18, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful With Little Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Fourth in the series "God Has a Dream." God reveals His dream through us when… We are “Faithful with little, God will give us more.”

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Genesis 39:1-6 (p. 29) Series: “God Has A Dream” “Faithful with Little” “God has dreams for us, that we ourselves have not imagined” God reveals His dream through us when… We realize that “We cannot do it”. We “Let God love us and love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6, Proverbs 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ