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 →
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: This morning we will continue our sermon series on the life of Abraham. Last week, we continued our journey with Abraham in Genesis 18, where we witnessed a remarkable encounter between him and the Lord. In the scorching heat of the day, Abraham was sitting by the entrance of his... Continue Reading →
Abraham Pleads for Sodom
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today, we're diving back into our series on the life of Abraham. Two weeks ago, we studied how Sarai, Abram's wife, struggled with impatience when God's promise of a son didn't seem to be coming true. In a moment of weakness, Sarai suggested that Abram should have a child through... Continue Reading →
Hagar and Ishmael
Sermon Audio: LINK Series Introduction: Today's sermon will be a continuation of our series on the life of Abram. In the previous week, we witnessed a significant moment in the life of Abram. During a period of uncertainty and anxiety, God appeared to Abram in a vision and reassured him of His faithfulness and promises.... Continue Reading →