Sermons on Genesis 9:1-12:7:

I Promise!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

God’s promises are reliable.

It is said that when James Longstreet began his attack on the second day of battle at Gettysburg during the American Civil War without Pickett’s division present he exclaimed, "I feel like I’m going in with only one boot on." After last week’s sermon, I somewhat felt the same way because in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Unfinished

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

What are we building our lives toward?

For several years, an unfinished building, which looked like it was to be a hotel, stood along Interstate 69 south of Fort Wayne, I believe at one of the Marion exits. I often wondered what happened to create this unfinished monument of someone’s hopes and dreams. Did they run out of money? Did ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Move? At This Age?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

God has a plan!

One of the currently circulating e-mails is the story of a wealthy man who every time he picks up a penny, stops and prays. When asked why he does this, he remarked, "On our money it says, "In God We Trust" and then points out that it reminds him from who all things come. Our main text for this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The First 911

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

The bible is a book filled with numerical significance, as validated by this text.

The September 11, experience was an awakening experience for entire U.S. and its allies. Although it surprised a relax world, it did not catch our God by surprise. In an attempt to search the bible for illumination relative to its numerical relevance, I turned to Genesis chapter 11:1-9 and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Rainbow's Promise

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

God’s promises are true

What do you think of when you see a Rainbow? What does a Rainbow mean to you? Destruction is a real part of God’s world - good news/bad news story? Preservation and Destruction are allies, not enemies Pruning a grapevine or Fruit tree - 17 year cicada Grooming hair or nails Baby Teeth, Molting, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:9-14, 2 Peter 3:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking By Faith

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Abraham followed God in faith.

Stand and greet others who are either (leave your comfort zone) three or more rows directly in front or behind them, or at the opposite side of the worship area. Have them form groups of between four and six within their immediate area and discuss these questions: What’s the wildest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cause For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

God has placed a rainbow in the cloud of adversity, death and judgment for every child of God.

CAUSE FOR THANKSGIVING "I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. And it shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud, and I will remember my covenant, which is between Me and you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Barns

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Dec 10, 2002

Evangelism is like raising oxen.

"Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox" (Prov. 14:4). INTRODUCTION: What does this have to do with evangelism or missions? I. EVANGELISM IS MESSY. A. Like the oxen in this proverb, dealing with people--bringing in new people and working with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Serious Business

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002

Lessons on getting serious through examining the people of Babel.

To Pastor McClung…..Reverend Brown……Officers of the Church…..Members……Guest… friends….I thank you for this opportunity….to share the Good News with you. As I began to prepare for this sermon…..my first sermon….I naturally began to feel some nerves. I got right down scared….But It didn’t make ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 20, 2002

This is one of the greatest promises in the scriptures called the Abrahamic Covenant. God always expects a response when he speaks.

God’s Call Genesis 12:1-3 This is one of the greatest promises in the scriptures called the Abrahamic Covenant. We still see the effects of that promise today. Abram means exalted father. God changed his name to Abraham Abraham means father of a multitude. God always expects a response when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant From God Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002

This passage explains how to receive a covenant from God.

Covenant With God Scripture Reference: Genesis 12:1-3 (KJV) Genesis 12:1-3 1 Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, and unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Your Way

Contributed by Jongtae Choe on Jan 4, 2003

Every one must go his own way God calls for him.

Go Your Way God’s purposes for man are two fold. 1) to serve God above, 2) to serve the people below. To fulfill these purposes of God, God calls people as he did Abraham. I want to share with you what God does with us when he call us. 1. God’s Free Will was the Cause of the Call It was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Break Loose

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

Looks at the problem with many Christians today they do not like change. A simple message yet many still need just the simplicity of God’s word with a challenge.

Break Loose! By: Ron Crandall Heb 13:8 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (NKJ) You can remain as you are or you can PRAY, FAST, & STUDY and Change. CHANGE: to many is a dirty word, this six-letter word has inspired great men and leaders to take a look at where they are ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 13:8, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Sense Out Of Babel

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Push aside the spirit of Babel, and declare your dependence upon the Lord

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but every one in this room is part of a minority group. Less than 10% of the people in the world speak English. Estimates are that just under 500 million people on planet earth are English speakers, while over twice that many speak Mandarin Chinese. There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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