This sermon, based on the Old Testament reading (Genesis 12:1-9) for the Second Sunday in Lent, is called, “Father Abraham.” May the Spirit of God conform the hearer to the pattern of Abraham – the man of faith.!

The Epistle reading is Romans 4:1-8, 13-17 and the Gospel reading is John 3:1-17 and both are referenced in the sermon. The sermon outline is a definition of faith and is provided here for your convenience:

Faith is confidence in God ….
A.   Trusting His promises
B.  And acting on His promises,
C.   Looking forward in hope and
D.  And depending on God’s faithfulness
E.   In relationship with Jesus who saves me