Mother's Day Messages

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Genesis 12:4-20: showing 1-15 of 314

Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Sermon Kits for Preaching

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice

Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives

Ready & Faithful

Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future

Why Suffering?

Help your church understand God's plan in pain

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Back The U-Haul Up To The Door Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    Obedience to God’s word puts the blessings of faith into action.

    Back the U-Haul Upto the Door Text: Gen. 12:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 12:1-4 2. During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, "We have twenty-five cents--and all the promises of God! 3. Over the next several weeks we are going ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Abraham And Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,692 views

    Although the best way to begin a new job is with a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, too many enter into marriage with no such knowledge. (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

    Sermon Notes Abraham and Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Genesis 12, 21; Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3 (Second in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: There is an undeniably basic truth of creation: God produced two distinct types of people, male and female. Both are equally ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dwight Jones avatar

    Back To The Altar

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,082 views

    A message that I preached on the day we brought our new altars into our new sanctuary but one that is applicable in any situation

    Back To The Altar Genesis 12:7 (KJV) And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him. I was raised on “black river road,” it has a letter but we never called it by its letter just ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "The Risk Of The Invitation"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    When God speaks to us to do something, we often fear the risk of the invitation. Sometimes we refuse to take the first step because of not knowing the entire plan. What can we do about the invitation He gives us?

    Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist January 23, 2005 “The Risk of the Invitation” Genesis 12:1-4 Romans 4:1-5; 13-17 INTRODUCTION: Throughout our lifetime we are offered invitations of one kind or another. When we were in elementary school it may have been to a birthday party, or in high school to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    A Time Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    A Time of Trust 1. Trust God in his promises 2. Trust God in your setbacks

    Lent 2 Genesis 12:1-8 Human beings generally are pretty picky about whom we place our trust in. We don’t give away our trust too easily; it often has to be earned. And once our trust in someone is gone, it is extremely difficult for them to ever earn it all back. We are continuing our series as we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James McCullen avatar

    Abraham An Example To Fathers Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 11, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    Father’s need examples to follow in order to become godly fathers. Abram serves as an example. We may learn several principals from this text.

    ABRAHAM, AN EXAMPLE TO FATHERS Genesis: 12:1-8 and 22:1-13 Introduction Nektron are fish that can swim against the current. The name for fish who can not swim against the current is Plankton. This simple distinction divides all marine life. Nektron or Plankton. Mankind is also divided that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Johnny Chase avatar

    Living In The Land Of The Familiar

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on May 27, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,250 views

    A Challenge to go beyond what is familiar into the unknown places the God is leading you.

    Leaving the Land of the Familiar Hebrews 11:8 8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. Genesis 12:1-7 1 The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Take God At His Word

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,697 views

    Abraham received God’s promise but saw its fulfilment 25 years later. The long journey and wait saw his faith growing stronger and his understanding of God deepened.

    In Gen 12, God made a promise to Abraham, that • He will give Abraham a land – “the land I will show you” (12:1) • He will make him into a great nation; He will make his name great • He will be blessing, and become a blessing to others. The world will be blessed through him. Here we see the heart ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Don’t Make These Mistakes!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 16, 2005
    based on 234 ratings
     | 65,871 views

    I have taken some of my mistakes, & added some of yours - shaken them all together - & have reached the conclusion that there are at least 4 major categories of mistakes, & all 4 of them are found in the Bible. (PowerPoint Available -#152)

    MELVIN NEWLAND RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoint slides for this sermon are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #152.) INTRO: Have you ever heard someone say, "That’s the first mistake I’ve made today?" Or, someone who is a little arrogant might ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Abram: The Altar Builder" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 24, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,257 views

    How we can rebuild the altars in our life that have fallen into disrepair.

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist May 29, 2005 Graduation Sunday Memorial Day Sunday “Abram: The Altar Builder” Genesis 12:7-9 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Old Testament people built altars to offer sacrifices, a ritual through which the Hebrew people offered the blood or flesh of an animal ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "When Abram Heard From God"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,428 views

    God initiates His contact with us. How do we repond?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches June 5, 2005 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Abram Journeyed On

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,612 views

    This sermon is about discerning and following the call of God in our daily lives.

    And Abram Journeyed On – Genesis 12: 1 - 9 Intro: Factory fire – several companies answered call. – fought for 1 hr – owner reward of $50K, another hour - $100K – Volunteer fire dept composed of men over the age of 65 – arrive and barrel to heart of the fire - $200K for putting out fire – “What ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,094 views

    Sometimes even godly people do ungodly things.

    Heroes of Faith—Series 1 Abraham: Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Genesis 12:10-20; 20 Heroes. The American Century Dictionary defines a hero as a “person noted or admired for nobility, courage, outstanding achievements, etc.” Who are our heroes? Children have always made heroes of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Test Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,156 views

    We will all one day face the most difficult challenge of our lives as we face the test of faith.

    Heroes of Faith: Abraham The Test of Faith Genesis 12:1-14 Introduction We want to close this series of sermons on the life of Abraham with the most famous story arising from his life—that of the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. I need to remind you that Abraham had been promised a son through ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Sunstrom avatar

    Abraham Man Of Faith Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,558 views

    This is part 1 of a 5 part series entitled Abraham: Man of God which examines the life of Abraham and encourages us to mature in our Christian faith.

    Abraham: Man of Faith (Part 1) 11-13-05 Danny Thomas The Tiger, the Man and God A man was being chased by a tiger. He ran as hard as he could until he was at the edge of a cliff with the tiger in hot pursuit. The man looked over the edge of the cliff and saw a branch growing out of the side of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational