Sermons on Genesis 15:4-5:

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

"Believing In The Dark"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 4, 2004

How can we believe in the dark when things are not going as we think they should go for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Lent March 7, 2004 “Believing in the Dark” Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 INTRODUCTION: How do you reassure someone that your word is good? You might do it in several ways. You might say: 1. I cross my heart and hope to die if it is not true 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:17-18, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Covenant Of Grace"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 2, 2004

God made a contract with us, and we had no role in it, except to receive the benefits. It is a covenant of grace. A Palm sunday sermon.

Abram had just won a great victory. His nephew, Lot, had been taken captive, along with his entire family, servants and goods, by four kings and their armies; and with 318 men, Abram had chased them down, defeated them, and brought back the hostages. Then in a separate victory of sorts, Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Have I Got A Deal For You!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

What is the nature of God’s plan? Provision, hope, and a future.

Every weekday morning TV viewers are treated to an hour of high-energy television with the legendary game show "The Price Is Right.” We are constantly bombarded with offers for various things. It seems as if every TV commercial has a fast talking salesperson that says, "Have I got a deal for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Nations In Uproar Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 3 of 10.

THE NATIONS IN UPROAR (GEN 15:1-21) There is a story a number of years ago when John Kennedy was president of the United States, and Nikita Khrushchev was Premier of the Soviet Union, and Golda Meier was Premier of Israel. The three of them got together for a peace conference and decided to pray ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Is Our Shield And Our Reward

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 3, 2003

PENTECOST 12(C) - The Lord is our Shield and our Reward: our comforting Shield for our earthly living and our undeserved Reward in our eternal living.

THE LORD IS OUR SHIELD AND REWARD GENESIS 15:1—6 AUGUST 31, 2003 GENESIS 15:1-6 1After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." 2But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do I Believe: Abram's Example

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004

Belief is not based on the information, but on the giver of the information!

WHAT DO I BELIEVE: ABRAM’S EXAMPLE GENESIS 15: 1-21 JULY 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The content of belief is important: Jonathan Whitfield was preaching to coal miners in England. He asked one man, "What do you believe?" "Well, I believe the same as the church." "And what does the church believe?" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Calms All Our Fears

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Sermon for fearful christians

August 22, 2004 12th Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 15:1-6 God Calms all Our Fears "What are you afraid of?" says your father as you try to muster up the courage to put that leech on your fish hook for the first time. "What are you afraid of?" says your date as he tries to coax you into the back ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

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

This Is My Son, Obey Him

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 16, 2003

“A cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘this is my beloved Son. Hear Him’” Luke 9:34-35.

Theme: This is My Son, obey Him Text: Gen. 15:5-12; Rom. 3:21-31; Lk. 9:28-36 Every successful student needs to listen carefully to what is being taught and also needs to read about what has been written on the subject. This makes what we hear and read an important aspect of our lives. These days, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Genesis 15:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

The Lord Is The Father Of Our Father Of Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 20, 2004

How the LORD strengthened Abram’s faith when he was weak, and how he strengthens ours through the promise of the stars.

August 22, 2004 Genesis 15:1-6 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Blessing, Division, And Vision Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 24, 2001

God blesses when we get behind the vision He ordains. Division threatens to side track the church from His vision. This sermon looks at the importance of seeking unity, but not at the cost of the vision God calls us to follow.

Blessing, Division, and Vision Genesis 13: 1 Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South. 2 Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journey from the South as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-9, Genesis 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of Grace (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 10, 2001

The smoking pot, flaming torch and God’s covenant with Himself that benefited Abraham is a reflection of our covenant of grace. This sermon looks at the promise that is not dependent upon us, but on God’s grace.

The Covenant of Grace Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." 2 But Abram said, "Lord GOD, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist