Sermons on Genesis 15:21:

Hope In A Covenant Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 18, 2018

A Covenant of Faith and a man named Abraham. Romans 4:3, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”

Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope of the Covenant. Our faith is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant with God. Our salvation is not based on us being ‘good enough’, or ticking the right boxes, or trying to ‘be better’ or ‘doing good ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Hebrews 8:6-13, Romans 9:19-26, Zechariah 13:7-9, Zechariah 8:1-8, Hosea 2:16-23, Hosea 1:6-11, Ezekiel 37:11-28, Ezekiel 36:22-32, Ezekiel 34:11-30, Ezekiel 14:1-11, Ezekiel 11:14-21, Jeremiah 32:36-42, Hebrews 11:8-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 30:8-22, Jeremiah 24:1-7, Jeremiah 11:1-5, Jeremiah 7:21-26, 2 Samuel 7:4-16, Ruth 1:15-16, Leviticus 26:40-45, Exodus 29:42-46, Exodus 6:1-8, Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 15:18-21, Genesis 15:1-8, Romans 4:18-25, Romans 4:13-16, Jeremiah 31:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Chapter Fifteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is God makes a covenant with Abram. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 15 Abram believes God, who promised him a seed which shall equal the stars in number. He is commanded to prepare victims; falls into a deep sleep, and hears ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (5 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

Life can be really confusing at times.

Illus: A psychiatrist visited a California mental institution and asked a man: "How did you get here? What was the nature of your illness?" The psychiatrist got the following reply. • "Well, it all started when I got married and everything went down hill from there. • I married a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence During Uncertainty

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2022

Just like Abram, all we need to do is simply believe and trust in God. Yes, we can be confident in the times of uncertainty.

We have been talking about having confidence during certain times in our lives--confidence when fear surrounds us, and confidence during conflicting times. Today I want to look at being confident in times of uncertainty. If anyone knows about uncertainty, it's our world today. You all know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Psalm 33:4, Romans 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Man, God's Plan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

How do you manage your anxiety while you wait on God? Rehearse the Promises of God.

I want to highlight one recent group’s effort at loving our neighbor. Our church family’s month long emphasis is Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? The Key Bible Fellowship Group shared Christ’s love by providing loose change in a nearby laundry mat. They shared Christ’s love through conversations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: One Man Is Chosen Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

God starts over with humanity again, only this time with a man named Abram. God chooses Abraham as the New Adam to end the lines of disaster. God makes a new fresh start.

We’re doing a series on God’s Big Story where we are tracing the central storyline of the Bible. The aim of this series is to see the big picture of the Bible. I want to offer a bird’s eye view, if you will. We live in a world that has tried to overlay their big stories as the TRUE story – the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-27, Genesis 15:1-21, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 1)

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jun 19, 2002

God loves His people. We are His creation. And He desires that we live in right relationship with Him. God knows that He will have to make the "first moves," and He has done so.

"The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 1)" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 15:1-21, KJV Purpose: God loves His people. We are His creation. And He desires that we live in right relationship with Him. God knows that He will have to make the "first moves," and He has done so. In the powerful old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 10, 2002

We can know beyond a Shadow of a Doubt that God keeps His promises.

Have you ever been around someone you think you know really well, and suddenly they do something totally out of character? It may be something good or it may be something bad. If you’re married, you’ve no doubt had that happen! Or maybe we’ve stereotyped somebody and found out they’re nothing like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Testament's Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: We are being conditioned out of neccesity to be sceptical people.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction: We are being conditioned out of neccesity to be sceptical people. We are always told that if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. I heard this week, and maybe you did as well about an 81 year old man who was con'd out of $40,000 by a Canadian con artist. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

The Word, The Assurance, The Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 26, 2003

The Word brought to Abram comfort, protection, and blessing, and it can do the same for us.

The Word, The Assurance, The Promise Genesis 15:1-21 Every New Year many people desire to make a promise with themselves for self-improvement. They promise such things as quitting smoking, eating less or more healthy, exercising more, etc. And, usually these New Year’s resolutions end up being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Eliezer Alternative Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2004

God had promised a son, but Abraham had waited so long, he was bewildered, disappointed, and working on a "plan B." The sermon had a powerful impact on people struggling with their faith.

OPEN: 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 wanted to make sure he was there, because if he wasn’t the service man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proper Introductions

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 19, 2004

We are introduced to the Almighty God of the Universe. We are introduced to a man named Abraham and something called faith. We are also introduced to the idea of

PROPER INTRODUCTIONS GENESIS 15:1-21 INTRODUCTION The Christian Education Ministry is focusing on twelve books this year for our church to study. This month, is Genesis. I would like to highlight one passage each month in the different books to help you in your reading and to keep you motivated ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: What's His God Like?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 3, 2003

Discover what Abraham’s God was like throught God’s perception of Abraham.

Abraham: What’s His God Like? Genesis 15 As a pastor I’ve gotten used to talking about God. It’s not that have a special line to God or that I’ve known God the longest of all of us. It’s a privilege and a calling to be a pastor, and part of the pastor’s role is to tell others about God, based ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: *other

It Has Always Been About Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

Genesis 15 shows that God’s plan for salvation has always been salvation by grace through faith.

Genesis 15 April 6, 2003 One of the biggest mistakes I believe the early dispensationalists made was calling the OT age Law and the New Testament age Grace. I prefer Israel and the Church. Grace has always been God’s operating program with man. Genesis 15 falls into a double pattern. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Baptist