Genesis 12:1-9. What does biblical faith look like? From Abraham’s calling we discover that that true faith is always a response to God’s initiative, (2) responds with obedience to God’s call, and (3) always leads to reverent worship. Do you see your present difficulties as an opportunity to stretch and strengthen your faith?
Genesis 39 In this sermon, guest speaker, Pastor Thomas Kubiak walks us through Genesis 39, where we discover four characteristics in Joseph’s life: Distinction (resisting culture), Diligence (resisting complacency), Devotion (resisting compromise), and Determination (resisting complaining). We learn that as we find our satisfaction in the sovereignty of God, we gain stable character which brings…
Genesis 32 In this new sermon series, Pastor Mark highlights the life of Jacob. We learn that the story of Jacob is not simply an account of a person long ago, but that his story is our story. Pastor Mark highlights 2 ways God has pursued and renewed Jacob, as well as all true believers. …
Genesis 16:1-11–Hagar is running away from her difficult situation when she is intercepted by God. He asks her, “Where have you come from? Where are you going?” This is a timely question for us to ask both corporately and individually.
Genesis 11:10-12:9–This passage contains a pivotal point in the story of everything. God’s call to Abram contains this promise:”I will make you a great nation . . . and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you, I will curse. All peoples on earth will be blessed…
Genesis 10:1-11:9–The story of everything continues as the generations that sprang from Noah’s sons after the flood get up to no good. The tower that they built, defied God and so God confused their language and they scattered “filling the whole earth”– (Which is what God had asked them to do in the first place.)
Genesis 9:1-29–As Noah, his family, and all the animals disembark the ark, God lets them know that some things have changed and some things will remain the same. There is ongoing evidence of the effects of sin, but the blessing of fruitfulness and the promise of redemption are intact. [Note: poor sound quality due to…
Genesis 6:9-8:22–This is the story of Noah and the Flood. God saw the wickedness on the earth. But He also saw Noah walking in righteousness. He made Noah a part of His redemption plan as He undid His work of creation to start again with the promised blessings still in place.
Genesis 5:1-6:8–The first genealogy listed in the Scriptures depicts a pattern of the blessing and the curse repeated in successive generations. But if you look closely, there are individuals in the line that seem to break that pattern. God’s grace offers a glimpse of redemption.
Genesis 4:1-26–In the Story of Everything we come to the account of the brothers Cain and Abel. How quickly things deteriorate; from a less than genuine offering, to envy, and murder, sin has its way. But even in the midst of the affects of the curse, God offers the hope of redemption.
