Sermons on Genesis

Sermons on Genesis

God Meant It for Good, Pt. 4

Forgiving wrongs done to us, shedding that weight of unforgiveness, can transform our lives, says Pastor Donnie Johnson in this final part of his 4-week study of the life of Joseph. But how?

God Meant It for Good, Pt. 3

We should remember two things whenever we’re going through difficulties in life: First: God is good. Second: God has a plan. Nowhere are those truths more obvious than in the Bible story of Joseph. Today Pastor Donnie shows Joseph’s meteoric ascension from a prison cell to the Pharoah’s court in a single day.

God Meant It For Good, Pt. 2

Do you tend to run toward or away from God when suffering comes into your life? Pastor Donnie looks at how God was with Joseph during his many trials and suffering as a slave in Egypt, and though Joseph couldn’t have known the specifics of how God would bring good out of terrible circumstances, He did … and God always will bring good out of suffering for His children.

God Meant It for Good, Pt. 1

“God Meant it For Good.” These words come from the powerful story of Joseph recorded in the Book of Genesis, the focus of our new Sunday series. Pastor Donnie introduces Joseph and begins to address some of life’s biggest questions like “Where is God when we are suffering?”

Christmas Presence – Part 1

One of the most powerful pieces of the Christmas story is the phrase “God with us.” This is an amazing thought! Though humanity first hid from God’s presence He continues to draw nearer and nearer to his people. The story of God coming to be with us is powerful. Living in God’s presence is where we find true fulfillment and joy.

Wrestling with God

Genesis 32 Hosea 12:2-6 Psalms 8 Taking a deep canonical reading of the story of Jacob wrestling with God, reveals some very intense concepts. Concepts of identity and reality that encourage us, as believers, today.

Fearless – Pt. 6

Galatians 3:29Hebrews 11:1-6Hebrews 11:8-10Genesis 12:1-4 It takes faith to follow God’s call. Hebrews 11:11-12Genesis 15:1-6 It takes faith to follow God’s call and hold on to your convictions. Hebrews 11:13-19 It takes faith to follow God’s call and hold on to your convictions in spite of the circumstances.

Let There Be Light – Pt. 1

When the days are short, and it is the darkest time of the year, we do something interesting: we light everything up! God also brought light into the darkness in creation. He brought light forth simply by His word. The word of God is powerful, and the scale of His creation is immense. But He still wants to be involved in the smallest details in each of our lives. He wants to be able to exercise His creating power in our lives.

Knowing God by Name – Jehovah Jireh

Abraham was called to sacrifice his only son; the son of promise. Abraham trusted God, and in doing so came to know God as the One who provides: Jehovah Jireh. Just as God promised a ram in the place of Isaac, so God has provided a lamb to be sacrificed in our place; His own Son, Jesus Christ.

Knowing God by Name – Elohim

Names have meaning. There is a personal connection when someone recognizes you by name. God is referenced by many names throught the bible. Today let us look at the first name He is referenced by. Elohim, a plural non-personal title meaning strength and power. He is the power to create the universe and the strength of recreate you new.

Apostles Creed – Creator

The Apostles Creed begins with believing in God the creator. God has made Himself plain in creation and sometimes we are too close to creation to recognize the creator.
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