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Finding Jesus in Exodus: The Exodus

Sermon Scripture: Exodus 5:1-9, 12:1-7; 13, 15:1-18, (NLT) The Exodus event is the dominant picture of what salvation looks like in the Old Testament. The Exodus event also informs and shapes how salvation is understood by the authors of the New Testament. The exodus event provides the framework to understand salvation. We see that the

Finding Jesus in Genesis: Joseph

Sermon Scripture: Genesis 37:5-8, 37:18-20, 41:41-44, 50:14-21 (NLT) The whole contour of Joseph's story bears the mark of Jesus. This story is a gospel shaped story. Jesus, like Joseph, was the beloved son of a Father, scorned by his own people, and cast into the pit of hell. But even in the depths, he was

Finding Jesus in Genesis: Jacob

Sermon Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19, NLT Jacob is the patriarch of the Old Testament that is renamed Israel, so it would be difficult to overstate his importance. But, whatever moral credibility Jacob earned later in life, it is certain that he did not begin his life as a person you would want to emulate. Throughout his

Finding Jesus in Genesis: Abraham

Sermon Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14 (NLT) There are realities that push and pull in this passage. They are the testing of God and the provision of God. A command is given that is in contradiction to a promise that had previously been given (Isaac was the embodiment of God's promise to Abraham for decedents). There is

Christmastide

Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, NRSV As we continue to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we consider the mystery, that God has brought us redemption from our brokenness, and has adopted us into His Kingdom through His Son. Jesus changes us, heals us, makes us better, and enables us to help others to

Christmas Sunday: God With Us

Sermon Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, NRSV As we celebrate the birth of our Messiah, Jesus Christ, we consider how, “God With Us,” effects our hearts, minds, and lives.  https://youtu.be/cwaQKTUmdOs Subscribe to our Podcast Each week we offer our sermons as Podcasts allowing you to listen at your convenience at a later time. To subscribe, please use