Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: It Is to Laugh Text: Genesis 17:1-8,15-19; 18:1-15, 21:1-7 A. God made a God-sized promise to Abraham and Sarah B. Abraham and Sarah laughed at God C. God, in His grace, brought His promise to pass anyway D. Abraham and Sarah laughed with God Today’s Takeaway…
Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: The Hardest Part Text: Genesis 15-16 A. God made a promise to Abraham B. God made Abraham wait for the promise C. Abraham grew tired of waiting and tried to force the promise D. Abraham made a mess of everything Today’s Takeaway – Remain patient as…
Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: First Place Text: Genesis 14:14-24 A. Lot, along with many other people and possessions, was taken captive B. Abraham rescued Lot and all the marauders stole C. Abraham encountered Melchizedek and worshipped God Today’s Takeaway – Always keep God #1 in your life along the journey 1.…
Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: The Rubik’s Cubes of Life Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Today’s Truth – We must be ready to solve problems as they arise on our journey 1. Expect problems 2. Recognize there is a problem 3. Understand the purpose of problems 4. Aspire for peace if possible 5.…
Series: To the Land I Will Show You Title: Children, Go Where I Send Thee Text: Genesis 12:1-9 Today’s Takeaway – Desire to go wherever God sends you 1. God seldom tells us where He’s taking us but always promises to go with us 2. God often calls us out of our comfort at seemingly…
Series: Foretold Title: Seed of Worldwide Blessing Text: Genesis 22:17-18 Today’s Truth – Jesus Christ is the promised seed of Abraham who will bless the entire world 1. How do we know this seed is Jesus? 2. How will this seed bless the entire world? 3. What should we do with this seed? May Jesus…
Series: Close Encounters Title: Jacob at the Ford Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Life-changing truths from Jacob’s close encounter with God: 1. Refuse to let go of God because that’s where real blessing is found 2. Blessing often comes only after intense struggle 3. Sometimes God will wound you to emphasize His grace May you encounter God…
Series: Close Encounters Title: Abraham at the Oaks Text: Genesis 18:1-15 Life-changing truths from Abraham’s close encounter with God: 1. Never is time spent with God or serving God wasted 2. None of God’s promises will fail 3. Nothing is hidden from God May you encounter God and never be the same!
Series: Not Mine, but Thine Title: Giving Worship Text: Genesis 14:17-20 Today’s Truth – I get to worship God by giving him a portion of my wealth 1. The tithe is the benchmark of worshipping God with our wealth 2. The tithe is the starting point of worshipping God with our wealth Do I have…
Series: Life’s Biggest Questions Title: The Origins Question Text: Genesis 1:26-31 Today’s Task: Where did I come from? 1. God created you… -Reject every notion you are here by chance 2. in His image… – Insist that you and every human being are naturally full of value and dignity 3. as male and female… -Celebrate…