Sermons on Old Testament (Page 10)

Sermons on Old Testament (Page 10)

Legacy

This Sunday, we conclude our sermon series that journeys through the book of Genesis as guided by our Revised Common Lectionary, exploring the idea of legacy. What kind of legacy have Abraham and Sarah left to Isaac? How will he carry it on? What does it teach us about our own faith? Our own legacies? Scripture: Genesis 24:34-38 Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Copyright info Note Our apologies, but this week’s video was not captured on YouTube.…

Rites of Passage

This week’s story continues the journey of Abraham’s family with the familiar story of “the binding of Isaac.”

Weaning

This Sunday, we continue our sermon series that journeys through the book of Genesis as guided by our Revised Common Lectionary. This week’s story continues the journey of Abraham and Sarah and a difficult situation where a mother and son are cast out into the desert.

Birth

This Sunday, we continue our sermon series that journeys through the book of Genesis as guided by our Revised Common Lectionary. We welcome Beckie Henselmeier, who explores Sarah’s response to an unlikely prediction.

Creation

This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series that journeys through the book of Genesis as guided by our Revised Common Lectionary. This Sunday we begin with the creation story and explore how God’s voice called order from chaos. Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-2:4a Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Note:  today’s audio recording is from the 9:00 service, while the video is from the 10:30 service. Copyright info

God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It?

This Sunday, we continue our sermon series based on Pastor Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths. This week’s sermon asks about how we read our Bibles. It also quotes a scripture about indoor toilets… Please explore the Sermon Preview link below for an intro, the scripture, and some thought-provoking questions to get started. Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:12–14 Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Copyright info

God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle?

This Sunday, we continue our sermon series based on Pastor Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths. This Sunday, Dr. Christopher Carter leads an exploration of the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 46:1-2 Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Copyright info

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves?

This Sunday, we continue our sermon series based on Pastor Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths. We ask if God really does only help those who help themselves and what that might (unintentionally) say about grace… Scriptures: Psalm 10:14, 17-18; Psalm 18:6, 16; Psalm 121:1-2 Click here for additional resources on this sermon. Copyright info

Everything Happens for a Reason?

This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series based on Pastor Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths. The series begins with an exploration of the phrase, “everything happens for a reason,” and how this well-intentioned phrase could cause harm rather than the comfort intended.