Sermons from September 2024
God Tests the Heart for Our Good (Genesis 44:1-34)
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from…
The Power of Forgiveness, Mercy, and Love (Genesis 43:1-34)
The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever;he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him;as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;for he…
Awakened by Grace (Genesis 42:1-38)
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to…
Perseverance, Character, Hope, Responsibility (Genesis 41:1-51)
As you deal with one another, you should think and act as Jesus did. In his very nature he was God. Jesus was equal with God. But Jesus didn’t take advantage of that fact.Instead, he made himself nothing. He did this by taking on the nature of a servant. He was made just like human beings.He appeared as a man. He was humble and obeyed God completely. He did this even though it led to his death. Even worse, he died on a cross! So God…
Waiting Upon the Lord (Genesis 40:1-23)
Let those who have respect for the Lord say, “His faithful love continues forever.” When I was in great trouble, I cried out to the Lord. He answered me and set me free from my trouble.The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. What can mere human beings do to me?The Lord is with me. He helps me. I win the battle over my enemies. It is better to go to the Lord for safety than to trust in mere human beings. Psalm 118:4-8 Sermon Notes