Sermons on Old Testament (Page 12)

Sermons on Old Testament (Page 12)

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.

Giving Up Control

These opening lectionary texts both highlight temptation, though the responses are profoundly different