Genesis 39:20b-23 · Genesis 40
Genesis
Forgotten
God remains present with his people even during prolonged trials. When circumstances are unfair and unchangeable, believers demonstrate faith through excellence in their work, maintaining trust in God's faithfulness without complaint.
Genesis 50:15-21 · Genesis 47:9
Genesis
Grace
This sermon examines how uncertainty about God's forgiveness reflects a misunderstanding of grace. Like Joseph's brothers who feared revenge despite his clear forgiveness, believers often live in fear and self-condemnation rather than embracing the freedom and assurance that God's grace offers.
Genesis 45:1-15
Genesis
Looking Back
This sermon examines Joseph's revelation to his brothers and demonstrates how God works through difficult circumstances. Believers are called to trust God's plan even when they don't understand the present moment.
Genesis 37 · Genesis 15:12-16
Genesis
Suffering and Faith
God's plan unfolds through Joseph's suffering, demonstrating that He works even when His presence seems uncertain and that faith means trusting Him in silence.
Genesis 21:8-21
Genesis
A Divided Family
Sin creates long-lasting family discord, yet God's purposes prevail despite human failure. When we pursue our desires against God's will, we bring disharmony to ourselves and others—but God remains sovereign over all circumstances.
Genesis 29:1-30
Genesis
Deja Vu Again
Jacob's deception of others is turned back on him when Laban substitutes Leah for Rachel. The sermon examines how Jacob learns patience and trust in God's timing through this humbling experience.
Genesis 25:19-34 · 2 Samuel 8
Genesis
Despised
This sermon examines how Esau exchanged his birthright for immediate gratification, illustrating that long-term thinking rooted in God's trustworthiness is superior to short-term desires driven by instant gratification.
Genesis 16:1-16
Genesis
I'll Do It Myself
Impatience with God's promises leads to poor decisions. Abram and Sarah's attempt to fulfill God's promise through human effort results in heartache, but God's sovereignty remains unchanged and His care extends even to those forgotten by others.
Genesis 4:1-16
Genesis
Jealousy and Murder
This sermon traces Cain's descent into murder through anger and pride, showing how sin separates us from God. It calls listeners to heed God's warnings about temptation and repent before sin consumes them.
Genesis 12:10-20
Genesis
Lost Courage
This sermon examines Abram's failure of faith during famine, when he abandoned God's promise and deceived Pharaoh to survive. Though Abram forgot God's covenant, God remained faithful and redirected him back to his calling.
Genesis 3 · Genesis 2:25
Genesis
Sin, Separation, and Grace
Sin begins when we question God's goodness and believe we can be our own god, leading to shame, separation, and broken relationships. Yet God's grace pursues us even in our disobedience, clothing our shame and offering restoration.
Genesis 37:12-36 · Genesis 42:21
Genesis
End of a Dream
Jacob's favoritism toward Joseph sows seeds of jealousy among his other sons, who betray and sell Joseph into slavery—illustrating the principle that we reap what we sow, even as God uses human sin to accomplish His purposes.
Genesis 1:1-31 · Romans 1:20
Genesis
God Creates
This sermon examines Genesis 1 to reveal God's creative power and loving design, arguing that belief in a personal Creator is more reasonable than attributing the cosmos to random chance.
Genesis 45:1-14 · Proverbs 19:21
Genesis
God's Plans
Through Joseph's twenty-year journey from slavery to prominence, God demonstrates his constant work to accomplish his purposes. The sermon encourages believers to trust in God's plan even amid doubt and uncertainty.
Genesis 45:1-15
Genesis
Looking Back
This sermon examines how time and perspective reveal God's hand in our lives, especially through trials that shake us from complacency.
Genesis 27:41-28:9
Genesis
Running from Trouble
Isaac's faith stands in stark contrast to his sons' selfishness and deceit. Though neither Jacob nor Esau demonstrates faith, Isaac trusts God's promises and blesses Jacob anyway, reminding us that true faith acts on what we cannot see rather than what we can.