this is a powerpoint presentation for a sermon entitled: A challenge to be great

1. Text: Genesis 12:1-5
Title: A Challenge to be Great
Abram (Abraham) – son of Terah
- his wife, Sarai (Sarah)
- from Ur of Chaldees
(Babylon)

2. Text: Genesis 12:1-5
Title: A Challenge to be Great
I. Great in Patience
- He was 75 yrs. Old when the
promise was given. (Gen. 12:4)
- He was 86 yrs. Old when Ishmael
was born (Gen. 16:16)
- He was 100 yrs. Old when Isaac
was born (Gen. 21:5)
• It took him 25 yrs of waiting!
God’s way of developing our patience:
Romans 5:3-4; 2 Thess. 1:4; Jas.
1:3-4
We need patience to receive the
promise: Hebrews 10:36; Jas. 5:7

3. Text: Genesis 12:1-5
Title: A Challenge to be Great
II. Great in Faith
God called him out:
a. Of his country
b. From his kindred
c. From his father’s house
God called him to:
a. Be a great nation
b. Have a great name
c. Be a blessing (Gen. 15:1-6)

4. Text: Genesis 12:1-5
Title: A Challenge to be Great
III. Great in Obedience
Confirmation of Covenant: (Gen.
22:15-18)
*Faith will always result to obedience,
and obedience will always result
to blessings
a. To you
b. To your seed
c. To others