Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; Genesis 3:16-19; Romans 8:18-25; Second Peter 3:11-13, 14-15a, 18

Why is work difficult at times, and how do Christians deal with this challenge?

Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Scripture reveals that our work is integral to our calling as followers of Christ.

Genesis 22:15-18; Deuteronomy 9:4-5

Owing to a software problem during our worship service, the sermon did not record properly, so this is a re-recording done later. I find it difficult to preach to an empty sanctuary; I think preaching is meant to be part of the worship of a congregation.

Genesis. 22:1-19

Using John chapter eight, and particularly verse fifty-six as an introduction, we consider the ascending, or ascension sacrifice that is at the center of the dramatic and memorable narrative of Genesis chapter twenty-two.

Genesis 15

R. C. Sproul said and if he was imprisoned and could keep only one verse of Scripture with him, it would be Genesis 15:17. It is certainly true that we have in this text an amazing covenantal revelation from the Lord!

Genesis 8:20-22

Beginning a sermon series on biblical sacrifices, this passage is the first one that makes specific mention of what is commonly called a “burnt sacrifice.” There is profound meaning for this ancient form of worship.

Genesis 17

The Bible frequently uses the concept of covenant to describe the relationship of God as King to his people. A covenant–in contrast to a contract–is based upon personal promises made by the person or persons who establish the covenant. The covenants that God makes are based upon his promises to his people. Their response to his promises is to trust him and submit to his will. The Old Testament (or Old Covenant) sacrament of circumcision and the New Covenant sacrament of baptism are signs performed by his people that demonstrate their faith in God’s act of bringing them into covenant relationship with himself

The Fear of God

It seemed to me that it would be helpful to consider further the idea of fearing God that we considered in Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, so this sermon looks at various Bible passages on this theme. This subject is one that I thought I needed to learn more about myself and apply to my own life.

Genesis 22:1-19

God's eternal purpose to bring into being creatures in his image to share his glory is made a reality in time and space through the promises made and kept by the Trinity. These promises were not casual comments easily carried out, but were carefully thought out commitments kept at immense personal cost. They are covenants made in blood.

Genesis 9:8-17

This Genesis text serves as an excellent introduction to the biblical concept of covenant that is central to an understanding of God's redemptive plan that unfolds in human history.