The sermon examines Genesis 12:10-20, highlighting the immediate test of faith Abraham faced after stepping out in obedience to God. It explores the reality that hardship is inevitable in a fallen world and uses Abraham's failure in Egypt as a lesson on the consequences of fear and the necessity of returning to God after a spiritual stumble.

Summary

The sermon begins by noting that while Christians often desire a life free from trials, faith is frequently tested, even right after a decision to follow God. The speaker acknowledges that while being in God's will may not exempt believers from hardships—such as the famine Abraham faced—it is how we respond to these tests that defines our walk.