I invite you to open your Bibles with me to Genesis 23. Genesis 23. Genesis is in the Old Testament, the first book of the Bible. If you are in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, or Deuteronomy, you have gone too far. Genesis 23. As always you are invited to leave your Bibles open as we read... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The LORD will provide
This morning we have the joy and privilege to come to the Lord’s Table. We will come to the feast the LORD has provided, where Jesus Christ will feed us. But before we do, I want to share with you a story from the book that we love. It is Genesis 22, known as the... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Grace Upon Grace
In the Bible, names are significant. When a child is given a name, they are called to live into the name they are given. When the LORD promises many children to Abram, he renames him Abraham, meaning ‘Father of many nations.’ Abraham is called to live into his new name. After Jacob wrestles with the... Continue Reading →
Sermon: One Who Is Righteous
This morning we begin the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In doing so, we are entering a story that sits quite uncomfortably with many in the late-modern West. The destruction of the cities has been weaponized in the wars of sexuality in the church. Fire and brimstone raining down from heaven and... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Showing Hospitality
In our time together, I want us to internalize a bible verse as we walk through a bible story. My hope is that when the match of our verse strikes the surface of the story, it ignites, giving light so we can see and heat to warm our hearts. The verse is Hebrews 13:2 and... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The Covenant of Circumcision
Please pray with me: Father, may your Word be our rule, Your Holy Spirit our teacher, and the glory of Jesus Christ our single concern. Amen. If you are able, I invite you to stand to hear God’s Word. Listen closely and listen well, for these are the very words of God: When Abram was ninety-nine years... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The Covenant of Abraham
I invite you to open your Bibles with me to Galatians, chapter 3, beginning in verse 1. Galatians 3, beginning in verse 1. Galatians is in the New Testament - Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians. If you don’t have a Bible with you this morning, please feel free to take one from the pew in front... Continue Reading →
First Glance: Luke 16:19-31
Abraham replied, “They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.” “No, Father Abraham,” he said, “but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.” He said to him, “If they will not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone comes back from... Continue Reading →
First Glance: Genesis 15
“Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness. - Genesis 15:5-6 Growing up, the story of Abraham was one of my favourites. I had several cassette... Continue Reading →
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