I invite you to open your Bibles with me to Genesis 34. Genesis is the first book in the Bible. Genesis 34. We have spent this summer together looking and listening to the story of Jacob. We left off the story two weeks ago after Jacob had been reconciled to his brother Esau and Jacob... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Limping for Christ
Father, may the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. In Jesus’ name, Amen. If you would, turn with me in your Bibles to Genesis 32. I was reminded this week that a year ago, I was preparing to... Continue Reading →
Sermon: What story are you telling?
Father, you always speak the truth. Help us to hear the truth of your Word this morning and to live well in light of it. In Jesus’ name, Amen. I invite you to open your Bibles with me to the book of Genesis. Genesis, chapter 31. Genesis is the first book in the Bible. As... Continue Reading →
Sermon: A Tale of Two Sisters
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, open our eyes to see you, our hearts to know you, and our lips to speak your praise. Dig out our ears that might hear your word clearly this morning, and give us the feet we need to walk in it by faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen. I sat on... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Tarrying in the House of Laban
Father, may your Word be our rule, your Holy Spirit our teacher, and the glory of Jesus Christ our single concern. Amen. I invite you to open your Bibles with me to Genesis 29. Genesis 29 verses 1-30. Genesis is the first book in the Bible. Genesis 29. If you are new to Bethel, we... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Holding on to the Promise
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - you have called us and claimed us are your own. You have done this by grace through your Son, Jesus Christ, not because we have done anything to deserve it. Hold us fast, so that we might hold fast to your word of promise, that word fulfilled most completely... Continue Reading →
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