Sermons, Lectures, & Teachings
Honoring the past context for God’s word.
Understanding the current relevance for God’s word.
Living in the future hope of God’s word.
Sarah: When Grace Follows You Through the Wilderness | Genesis 11-21
Abraham’s story is told time and again in sermons and illustrations. But often overlooked is the life of Sarah. Sarah’s life mimics that of our own. When we peel back the layers of her story, we see a woman who endured hardships, struggled with her flesh, and was extended grace in her humanity. Ultimately, she was used in a powerful and miraculous way by God to birth a nation.
Sabbath: Worship | Genesis 2:2-3
But in our final teaching, we come to what is arguably the most important of all four–the Sabbath is a day for worship. Now, where does this idea come from? Let’s read one last time from Genesis 2…'On the seventh day God had completed his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, for on it he rested from all his work of creation. ' Genesis 2:2-3, CSB
Biblical Hospitality | Genesis 3:1-15 & Romans 5:6-11
Some might think that hospitality is a gift, and sure, there might be some who are more pre-disposed to extending a hospitable environment moreso than others. But, my hope today is that each one today leaves here challenged today with this question: Do others feel that I welcome them as the Father welcomes me?