Sermons on Genesis 12:1-25:11:

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

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

How Strong Are You?

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question.

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question. Do you want to go along with me somewhere. The most vivid memories I had was when he would invite me to go along with him as he worked as a truck driver ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

A Father's Strength

Contributed by Don Gaston on Oct 18, 2000

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event.

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event. Will power! Have you heard the expression, ‘so and so has a strong will power’? Will (noun): the power of control over one's own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2

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

How To Have A Great Nation

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” In the preceding verse, God promises to make a “great” nation through the seed of Abraham. The Jewish people do constitute a “great” nation. Though that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2

Choices We Must Make

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. Read Rom. 6:6-14 B. "Are YOU an Instrument or an Ornament?" C. Every day we must make choices; Choices that effect us and others in our lives. D. God has made us "Free Moral Agents" in that He allows us the freedom to Choose. E. With the Freedom of Choice also comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Abraham

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gave Abraham great hope, buoyant expectations and an upbeat attitude about God’s will for His life, regardless of the outward circumstances. The Bible says, "Abraham was waiting expectantly and confidently as he looked forward to the city

How the Holy Spirit Will Lead You as He Led Abraham (Gen 15:1-20) Illustration: Into the shell of an oyster a tiny grain of sand finds its way. "The intruder, though microscopic, is a source of irritation and pain to the soft body of the oyster. Unable to rid itself of the unwelcome pebble, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Never Changing Promise

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Through God's promises to Abraham, we see how His promises never change.

Introductory Considerations 1. Tommy knew that his father kept his promises. And so when his father promised to buy him a new bike, he was excited. But he would have to wait a year - when he would turn 8 years old. Tommy couldn’t wait. He wanted to make sure his father wouldn’t forget and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Here Am I

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story .

Introduction: All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story . . . how that . . . . 1. God spoke to Abraham to get out of his country into Canaan, and he did 2. God told Abraham that He would bless him by giving him a son and making his son into a nation 3. Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Offering Isaac

Contributed by Stephen Peele on Oct 18, 2000

Theme: What stands between you and God? Introduction: Years ago there was a man who claimed that God told him to scarifice his son, and he did but it wasn't to God.

Theme: What stands between you and God? Introduction: Years ago there was a man who claimed that God told him to scarifice his son, and he did but it wasn't to God. Satan is Jealous of the praise and worship that God get from his creation. He desires to be worshipped today, and he is getting alot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Before You're Promoted, You Have To Pass The Test

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: This is a pivotal day in the history of Central Assembly of God.

Intro: This is a pivotal day in the history of Central Assembly of God. We may never pass this way again. There are some important lessons today God wants us to understand before we leave here. These lessons come from the story of Abraham offering his son Isaac on Mt. Moriah. I. GOD WILL TEST HIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

The Source Of Your Power

Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003

How does God meet your deepest needs

The Source Of Your Power How God Meets Your Deepest Needs Genesis 17:1-3 By Pastor Ted Palaroan All of us at sometime in our lives have felt weak and useless. We’ve struggled with some problem that seems to always defeat us and bring us down. During those times we ask ourselves, were do I get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith That Gives

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2003

God desires that we express our faith to Him in many ways, one of which is through faithful giving to His local church.

Genesis 14:17-24 A Faith That Gives Introduction I’m going to be speaking about giving today, and I want you to stay tuned in because during the invitation, if you’ll stick with me I’m going to make you a deal you can’t turn down. I want to be completely up front with you about some things and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Well Of Promise

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 27, 2003

Some have come to the well in time of thirst, but some live there.

THE WELL OF PROMISE Genesis 25:11 And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac. And Isaac dwelt by the well La-hai-roi. La-hai-roi in Hebrew means well of the living one who sees me. This is the well where Hagar once found strength and help when Sarah had dealt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational