Sermon Archives

The reality of death drives us to consider the future: What will happen to those I leave behind? What will happen to me? Is there life beyond the grave? As Abraham’s responds to the death of Sarah, Genesis 23 points toward the ultimate answers to these questions.

“How are you going to pay for that?” That’s is a common question whether we’re talking about political goals, home renovations or summer vacations. So far in Genesis, God has made some amazing promises. Who will cover the cost associated with fulfilling them? In Genesis 22, God shows us how He is the one who […]

We are now over 20 years and 9 chapters into Abraham’s journey of faith. As yet, none of God’s promises from chapter 12 have be fulfilled. In Genesis 21, things begin to change. After a grueling ‘winter’ we begin to see some encouraging signs of spring.

If Netflix made a series of Genesis, what would the ratings agencies make of chapter 19? It’s shockingly graphic, but the biggest surprise is what it reveals about God’s grace.

How should we respond to all of the evil in the world around us? In Genesis 18, God’s visit to Abraham helps by giving us God’s perspective.

In Genesis 17 we find one of the most compelling ‘state of the union’ speeches in human history. In it, God himself strengthens our union with him by reassuring us of his commitment to us.

People often claim to have ‘no faith’ but all of us place confidence in someone. Either we trust ourselves and our own judgment, or we trust God and his Word. Genesis 16 shows us which of these two options makes the most sense.