Two Ways Your Faith is Exposed - Genesis 18:1-15 (10.3.18) - Pastor Jordan Rogers

Pastor Jordan Rogers continued preaching through The Book of Genesis in this sermon on Genesis 18:1-15 entitled, "Two Ways Your Faith is Exposed."

Many times, rather than our faith in God being put on display, our faith is actually exposed for what it is. The truth is, your faith is exposed by the way you treat people and by how you receive God’s Word.

Genesis 18:1-15 is the record of Abraham’s godly hospitality toward the three visitors who came to declare to him both the birth of his son Isaac and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In this account, Abraham’s faith is exposed by the way he treats these three strangers. Sarah’s faith is exposed by how she receives God’s Word.

Below you will find sermon notes to help you along as you watch.

Sermon Title: “Two Ways Your Faith is Exposed”

Text: Genesis 18:1-15
“(1) And the LORD appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his tent in the heat of the day. (2) He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth (3) and said, “O Lord, if I have found favor in your sight, do not pass by your servant. (4) Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree, (5) while I bring a morsel of bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on—since you have come to your servant.” So they said, “Do as you have said.” (6) And Abraham went quickly into the tent to Sarah and said, “Quick! Three seahs of fine flour! Knead it, and make cakes.” (7) And Abraham ran to the herd and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to a young man, who prepared it quickly. (8) Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them. And he stood by them under the tree while they ate.
(9) They said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” And he said, “She is in the tent.” (10) The LORD said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife shall have a son.” And Sarah was listening at the tent door behind him. (11) Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in years. The way of women had ceased to be with Sarah. (12) So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out, and my lord is old, shall I have pleasure?” (13) The LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?’ (14) Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.” (15) But Sarah denied it, saying, “I did not laugh,” for she was afraid. He said, “No, but you did laugh.”

Single Sentence Sermon Summary: Your faith is exposed by the way you treat people and receive God’s Word.

Structure:
**vs.1-8: Abraham’s Faith is Exposed

Way #1: Your faith is exposed by the way you treat people.

Four Service Tips From Abraham’s Example

Service Tip #1: Serve others willingly.

Service Tip #2: Serve others humbly.

Service Tip #3: Serve others promptly.

Service Tip #4: Serve others sacrificially.

**vs.9-15: Sarah’s Faith is Exposed

Way #2: Your faith is exposed by how you receive God’s Word.