Sermons on Genesis 12:1-13:4:

Famine In The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

In beginning an interim pulpit ministry, God directed my attention to Abram/Abraham as a paradigm of faith. Some will object to the almost typological approach to these texts.

Famine in the Promised Land Text: Genesis 12:1-20 Today, may or may not be the beginning of a journey together. But whether God allows me to stay with you over a long period of time or whether today is merely a temporary lesson for an eternal purpose, God has placed this message on my heart. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: *other

Head-On Collision Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

Immediately after Abram gets "back to basics," a controversy develops. Did you know that "blessing" can lead to dissension? Did you know that walking in faith almost inevitably leads to opposition?

The Head-On Collision Text: Genesis 13:1-18 When a corporation has some bad financial reverses, you are likely to read a press release that says something about getting back to the company’s core business. When a sports team gets outplayed, the coach’s press conference will usually have a statement ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: *other

History: Understanding His Story Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series.

Route 66 came to life in 1926, when the diagonal route from Chicago to Los Angeles was assigned its number in the federal highway system. By the 1930s, thousands would use the road to escape the Midwest Dust Bowl in search of a better life. In 1939, Route 66 was immortalized in John Steinbeck’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Improper Priorities

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007

This message focuses in on the important contrast between Abraham and Lot.

Improper Priorities Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Genesis 21 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 21 You know much of the book of Genesis is like a thousand piece puzzle that’s just been dumped out on the table. All the pieces are there but they just haven’t been put together yet. We can see the picture on the box of what the completed puzzle looks like, but we just have to put all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

God promises Abram that if he will go on this faith filled adventure that he would be made into a great nation (a great legacy), that his name would be great! He would be a blessing, and moreso, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH would be blessed in him. I w

1. Overview and Review a. Last week I began my December sermon series on what it means to leave a legacy. i. I talked about how we all leave a legacy, good or bad, whether we want to or not. ii. Legacies are what one generation leaves to another, what one ancestor passes on to his descendents. b. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Story - Sermon 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

The Story. A Bible paraphrase inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

The Story - Chapter 2 September 19, 2010 As we came to the end of chapter 1, we saw God has a big vision. God wants to be with us. But the conflict immediately emerges, as the first two people God created, Adam and Eve have a different vision, and as a result a sin nature came into their DNA, so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Promises Behind Obedience

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 8, 2011

When God calls, He made promises for those who obey.

GOD’S PROMISES BEHIND OBEDIENCE Genesis 12:1-3 Introduction: When God calls, He made promises for those who obey. Body: I. GUIDANCE The LORD said to Abram: Leave your country, your family, and your relatives and go to the land that I will show you. (v.1) • Challenges: • a. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed Of Abraham

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Sep 15, 2011

The fulfillment of the covenant with Abraham is in Christ.

What God required of Abraham… Leave your country, your people and your father’s household. Go to a land I will show you God promised to Abraham… God would give him land God would make him into a great nation God would make him a blessing to others Through Abraham and his son, Isaac, the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blossoms In The Dessert - The Victory That Only Faith Can Bring Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012

Abraham and Lot. Two believers. One trusted God, and the other trusted in his own achievement, power and wisdom. The question for us as we examine their lives and story is simply this. Who do you trust?

As we come to Genesis 13, we find a chapter that gives us a powerful contrast between two very different people, Abram and Lot. While we are tempted to think that Lot was not a true believer, 2 Peter 2:7–8 tells us that he was indeed a believer, "And if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Un Llamado A Una Vida De Fe

Contributed by Jay Ramos on Apr 11, 2012

Sermón Temático Pocos hombres fuera del mismo Señor Jesucristo han tenido un impacto tan grande en la historia del mundo como lo hizo Abram/Abraham. Abraham se nos presenta como un gran ejemplo de un hombre que vivió su vida por la fe, y fue llamado el

Génesis 12: 1-3   Dios llama a Abram (RVR1960)  1 Pero Jehová había dicho a Abram: Vete de tu tierra y de tu parentela, y de la casa de tu padre, a la tierra que te mostraré.     2 Y haré de ti una nación grande, y te bendeciré, y engrandeceré tu nombre, y serás bendición.     3 Bendeciré a los que ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal