This morning we reach the climax of the story of the sons of Jacob. We are spent the summer walking our way with the brothers in the pits of life, seeing God’s faithfulness along the way. In our passage this morning, reconciliation breaks in like light breaking through the clouds. If you have a Bible... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Longing for a Better Country
This morning we reach the end of the book of Genesis. Genesis 50, beginning in verse 1. Next week I will be gone but then we will come back and listen well to the letter of Paul to the Philippians, listening for Joy in Christ. Yet today, we reach the end of Genesis. Last week,... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Suitable Blessings
We are closing in on the end of our journey through Genesis. Next week will be the last week in Genesis, then I will be gone for a week, and then we will start through the book of Philippians, exploring Rejoicing in the midst of trial. But this morning, we are in Genesis 48 and... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Resident Aliens
If you have a Bible with you, feel free to open it with me to Genesis 47. Genesis 47, beginning in verse 1. Genesis is the first book in the Bible. If you don’t have a Bible with you, simply open your ears and your heart to hear God’s Word. We are picking up the... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Double Love
How do we read the Bible? In particular, how do we read in such a way that our hearts change? If we spend any amount of time reading the Bible, sooner or later we will be reading and find ourselves wondering, ‘God what are you saying to me here?’ We might have all the facts... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Aches That Bring Change
This summer we are working our way through the story of Joseph, exploring how God is faithful when life is in the pit. This morning we are beginning in Genesis 43, verse 1. We have walked beside Joseph as his life is in the physical pit of the cistern, slavery, and prison and seen God’s... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The Cain Test
If you have a Bible with you, feel free to open there with me to Genesis 42. Genesis 42, beginning in verse 1. Genesis is the first book in the Bible - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. If you don’t have a Bible with you, just open your ears to hear God’s word this morning. ... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Joseph’s Elevation
If you have a Bible or Bible app, please turn or scroll with me to Genesis 41. Genesis is the first book in the Bible. Genesis 41, beginning in verse 1. If you don’t have a Bible with you, just take a moment to steady your heart and open your ears to hear God’s word... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Joseph in Prison
If you have a Bible with you, turn or scroll with me to Genesis 40, beginning in verse 1. If you don’t have a Bible, don’t fret. Just open your ears to hear God’s Word this morning. This summer we are spending our time listening to God speak through the story of Joseph. This is... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Joseph in Potiphar’s House
If you brought a Bible with you this morning, I invite you to turn with me to Genesis, chapter 39. Genesis 39, beginning in verse 1. Genesis is the first book in the Bible - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. If you didn’t bring a Bible, don’t fret. Just open your ears to listen... Continue Reading →
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