Sermon Audio: Link Series Introduction: Today, as we conclude our sermon series on the life of Jacob, we are confronted with a pivotal moment of reckoning, reconciliation, and redemption. Jacob's journey, marked by its struggles and conflicts, has been one that many of us can relate to. From the very beginning, his life was embroiled... Continue Reading →
Jacob Wrestles With God
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Jacob's life is a tale woven with identity crises, sibling rivalry, and spiritual growth. He was born as the younger twin and given a name meaning "supplanter" or "heel-grabber,” foreshadowing how his life would be characterized by cunning and trickery. Jacob's journey led him through a series of family conflicts,... Continue Reading →
Jacob Flees Laban
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Last week, we delved into the life of Jacob, discovering a story of intricate family dynamics, envy, disloyalty, and divine intervention. As we accompanied Jacob and his loved ones, we observed their struggles, the disputes that arose, and the tribulations that challenged their faith. However, amidst all the obstacles, our... Continue Reading →
Jacob’s Children
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today's sermon continues our series on the Life of Jacob, a man whose name means "supplanter" or "he who grabs the heel." Jacob was the younger twin son of Isaac, born immediately after his brother Esau, and his story is full of themes of sibling rivalry, deception, and divine providence.... Continue Reading →
Can We Truly Know The Ones We Love?
"Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven." Luke 6:37 Marilynne Robinson's novel "Gilead" is, without a doubt, one of my favorite novels and the most authentic depiction of the inner life of a minister that I have ever come across... Continue Reading →
Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Two weeks ago, we continued our journey with Jacob. This journey led us to a pivotal moment in his life when the Lord Himself appeared to him on the road to Haran. In that divine encounter, we witnessed the revelation of God's promises of grace that brought Jacob to his... Continue Reading →
Jacob at Bethel
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: In last week's sermon, we examined the story of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau. We focused on their struggles and the numerous decisions that tore this family apart. We analyzed Isaac's bias towards Esau and his disrespect for God's plan, Rebekah's hastiness and deceit to secure Jacob's blessing, and Esau's... Continue Reading →
Jacob and Esau
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Our recent series focused on Abraham's life, and we concluded by focusing on how he sent his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac from among their people. We saw how the servant prayed for guidance from the Lord and miraculously met Rebekah, who agreed to marry Isaac.... Continue Reading →
Isaac and Rebecca
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: In our journey through the book of Genesis, we have witnessed the unfolding of God's, His covenant with Abraham, and the miraculous birth of Isaac, the promised son. With Isaac's birth, a long-awaited dream became a reality, and the lineage through which God's blessings would flow began to take shape.... Continue Reading →
Isaac Born and Abraham Tested
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Over the past few weeks, we have been observing Abraham's journey of faith as they eagerly anticipated God's promise to provide him and Sarah with a son. We saw how God called Abraham (originally named Abram) to leave his homeland and travel to a new land that God would reveal... Continue Reading →
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