Sermons on Genesis 12:1-4:4:

God Works In Mysterious Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 24, 2022

If you ask Christian which is their favorite book of the Bible the answer will vary from Genesis to Revelations. However, probably very few if any would say my favorite book of the Bible is Habakkuk.

The reason they would not choose this book as their favorite is because they do not know that much about the book of Habakkuk. Let me share a few things with you about this precious book of the Bible and it might become your favorite. Let’s look at… I. THE BOOK Out of the sixty six books of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Man With A Plan

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 1, 2022

This sermon uses God's plan for Abraham in Genesis 12 to remind us that God is a God who plans and calls us to faithful obedience even when the plan is vague and challenging.

Man with a plan The Old Testament is essentially a story about a family – the family of a man named Abraham who lived about 2000 years before Jesus and he is introduced in Genesis 11. We don’t know how early this is in the history of the world but in the Biblical account it’s pretty early. In ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'wrestling With God'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 16, 2025

'Wrestling with God' - Genesis chapter 32 verses 22-32 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Stage is Set (vs 22-24A) (2). The Match (vs 24B-25) (3). The Result (vs 26-32) THE TAKEAWAY. #1: God Alone Determines Our Identity. #2: God Alone Assures Our Victory SERMON BODY: Ill: • Hulk Hogan is probably the best-known wrestler in the world. • Standing at 6 feet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Brethren

Jacob's Limp PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore Jacob's encounter with God in Genesis 32:1-33:20, highlighting the themes of God's discipline, our identity in God and Christ, and how our weaknesses can be used for His glory.

Good morning, beloved. Today, we'll be diving into a fantastic journey in the Bible—Jacob's journey—and how it speaks to us about God's discipline, our identity in God and Christ, and how our weaknesses can be used for His glory. As we prepare our hearts, let's remember the words of A.W. Tozer, who ...read more

Topics: Identity, God, Christ

The Battleground Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

Genesis 3 is not just an old story—it is the moment that defines our struggle today. Every temptation, every deception, every act of rebellion against God finds its roots in this battleground.

The Battleground February 26, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 3 Introduction: The First Battlefield in the War of the Ages Every great conflict has a moment where the first strike is made, where the battle officially begins. In American history, we remember The ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Da Vinci: The Di Vinity Code

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jun 8, 2006

Eight significant hints God has included within the pages of Holy Scripture, from Genesis to the New Testament, that point to Jesus being the Promised One who would crush the serpent’s head.

THE DI VINITY CODE Luke 24:13-35 1. The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown, has as one of it’s claims that Jesus was really just a regular mortal, who got married to Mary Magdalene and had a child named Sophia with her, but that the Catholic Church and eventually Constantine and the Council of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Called To Return Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 27, 2002

God calls us to return to completing His business. In Genesis 43 we will see Jacob and his sons return for grain and for God’s greater purpose--the Salvation and Continuation of the Nation of Israel.

Called to Return A. The Promise B. The Preparation and Panic C. The Presentation and Placement DBF, Genesis 43, 4/28/02 I know there are times of year that we all leave Dillingham and Bristol Bay to go to different places outside. When I go, I really do enjoy leaving for a while to re-energize ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Stroll Through The First Cemetery

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005

A sermon from Genesis 5 on the Surety of Death, The Shortness of Physical Life and The Security of Eternal Life. Many thanks to Dr. Roger Campbell for permission to preach and share this outline with my own additions and illustrations.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Cemeteries intrigue me. o I lived by a cemetery when I was a boy. o My wife grew up next to a cemetery. o Not long ago we drove through the cemetery here. Ø The epitaphs tell the history of a community. o They often illustrate the depth of Christian faith. o They sometimes reveal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:3-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Am I Here" Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Mar 13, 2002

"What is my Purpose in Life?" is a question of the ages. We all ask it at some time or another. We will look at 2 passages in Genesis and one in Luke to find what GOD purposes for our lives.

The Search of a Lifetime Text: Gen 1:1 Last week – Where do I come from? This week – Why am I here? What is the purpose of Life? Many people try to answer the question Purpose of life is to get more money? Go to school so they can get a good job so they can sent their kids to school so they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Luke 19:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

The 13th sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we cover the controversial topic of "The Son's of God" - where they ancient kings, were they of the line of Seth, or were they angelic beings?

Genesis (Pt. 13) (The Sons of God & Daughters of Men) Text: Genesis 6:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now we are actually going to spend two Sunday’s on this passage of Scripture, because there’s just so much here that we need to see. This morning we’re going to focus on that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heavenly Visitors Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 6, 2011

This is part 32 in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss chapter 18 when God and the two angels appeared to Abraham and spoke with him concerning God's promise and God's judgment of Sodom.

Heavenly Visitors (Genesis part 32) Text: Genesis 18:1-15 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you know your Bibles then you know that in the next chapter is the infamous Sodom and Gomorrah story – where those two wicked cities are destroyed. And Bible scholars like to point out the contrast ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Noah (You Leave Me No Choice Part 1)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2017

Noah (You leave me no choice part 1) - Genesis chapters 5 to 6 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Chapter 5: Just a list of names? • 2 men who followed • 3 recurring Words. Chapter 6: Just waiting to happen! • The fact of the flood. • The purpose of the flood • The grace of God SERMON BODY: Ill: • As you are sitting on two sides of the room; • Let’s have a game of word ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer Of Jacob

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 5, 2018

Let us study a few things from the Prayer of Jacob (Genesis 32). 1) RELATIONSHIP with God 2) REMINDING GOD 3) REALISATION 4) PRAYER FOR RELEASE 5) REMINDING GOD AGAIN

The Bible says that after 20 years of hard labor Jacob was on his way back to Canaan. He was going with his wives, eleven sons, a daughter and lot of oxen, asses, flocks, men servants and women servants. While he was on his way, from the other side his brother Esau was coming to meet him with four ...read more

Let's Start At The Very Beginning Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 12, 2015

3 things from Genesis 1-3, one from each chapter (adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book: God, Marriage, and Family, chapter 2 Leaving and Cleaving, pgs. 31- 39)

HoHum: At Sunday school there were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Abraham, Part 8: Thirteen Years Later Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014

It had been thirteen years since the birth of Ishmael. God makes a sudden appearance with a startling announcement. We will also be introduced to a new covenant of circumcision which is a conditional covenant unlike that of Genesis 15

The Life of Abraham, Part 8: Thirteen Years Later Genesis 17:1-27 Introduction In the last lesson, it finally looked from Abram’s point of view that God had satisfied Abram’s long awaited promise of a son named Ishmael. At the age of eighty-six, Abram was a dad in his own right. Hagar had acted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible