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Last week we saw the split between Abram and Lot. Lot went east into the Jordan valley to settle, where Sodom and Gomorrah were. Abram sojourned within the land of Canaan, and God reaffirmed His promise that Abram’s descendants would inhabit that land. 1 And it came about in the days of Amraphel king…

As believers, our walk with God should affect those around us. Our decisions and actions should visibly reflect the commitment we’ve made as followers of Christ. In the story of Gen 14:1–24 , Abram showed remarkable faith in the wake of failure, and people around him noticed. Last week, we saw Abram…

At the time when Amraphel was king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Kedorlaomer king of Elam and Tidal king of Goyim, these kings went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboyim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). All these latter kings…

I’m beginning to think that Genesis 14 was put here to challenge those who get to preach it. The list of names is simply ridiculous; bear with me as I attempt to read the first half of the chapter. If you have your Bible (and I hope you do), please turn with me to Genesis 14 . Follow along with me. 1…

Genesis 14 1 And it happened in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, 2 that they made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that…

Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. Who is Sarah? Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. And I will bless her and also give you a son by her; then I will bless her, and she…

Genesis 1:1 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings, it describes where we came from, it declares what is wrong with us, it discloses where we are going It lays the foundations of human institutions Now unlike any other time…

A Reason for War A Reason for War Tainted Hearts 9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? How often do we hear people talking about following their heart? Going with their gut? It just felt right? If the heart of man is broken by sin, what does it produce.…

God’s Word… the Scriptures are absolutely amazing! We find ourselves in a book that answers the questions of the origins of life, introducing us to this Creator God who loves us yet hates sin. We are engaged in the life of a man known for his faith, we see his struggles and growth. Now we come to chapter…

Genesis 1:1 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings, it describes where we came from, it declares what is wrong with us, it discloses where we are going It lays the foundations of human institutions Now unlike any other time…

ME: There’s a cultural phenomenon going on in our world today called “cancel culture”. What it says is that if you express views that are contrary to those acceptable by a particular group - whether that be a group of friends, a business, a media channel, a government official, you can be locked out…

We are back in our study of the book of Genesis today. In our series THE PROMISE, we come to Genesis chapter 19 today. If you have read the text or are familiar with the story, you can probably understand why I’m always tempted to focus on the sin of the outsiders in texts like this. They are so obvious…

That may Some things to notice: The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. Most of us read this verse and we probably don’t think much about what we read. But if you were a Jew, the word LORD would spark all sorts…

The waiting game What about me? There is a danger in reading a text like we have today. Abram and Sarai were pagan’s. Spent years going against God’s will. Yet God blesses them The temptation when we look at someone like Abram is “What about me? ” I come to church, I try to do the right things… i”m not…

Pentateuch The story of how God restored mankind, lovingly and graciously redeeming them out of sin’s slavery and raising up a people though whom He would touch the whole world. Pentateuch is crucial to the rest of the Old Testament and the whole Bible Pentateuch means “5 Books”. It is the Book of the…

Michelle and I have been watching a series on Amazon Prime called Poldark… it’s based on a series of books written back in the 1940’s about a family in London around the late 1700s. Every episode is full of conflict but back then they handled conflict very differently than we do today. It’s hard to tell…

Is it a sin for a Christian to protect and defend with lethal force? Has God shown approval of people who use deadly force for self-protection? What did Jesus say about carrying a weapon?

Are we willing to rescue our brethren who have wandered out into the world?

Welcome back to our second week of “The Story”! We will begin in a little bit in Genesis 12 , if you’d join me there. Pew Bible: Page ____ Last week Began in Genesis 1:1 established that the God of the Bible is the Creator and Sustainer of everyone and everything . Day 1—Light and Dark Day 2—Sky and…

God's Plan Continues Chapters 1-11 of Genesis detailed the Beginnings of God's Plan. We saw the Preparation of the Place, the People and the Perfect Life. We saw the Problems that came about due to the People's rebellion and the continuing results of that rebellion - most notably the removal from God's…

Cliches What is “Coffee Mug Christianity”? — We see it everywhere… on signs … on coffee mugs and tumblers… on car window stickers… on social media memes… — Those quoted verses… you know, the ones that make us feel good… — We quote them… regurgitate them… share them with others… — We’re well-meaning……

Genesis 16:1-16 People make bad choices; but when we trust God’s promises we find the path to freedom. Scene 1/ People make poor choices! Is a common phrase; a phrase which is used a lot in educational settings. I have heard it used in schools, in courts and in government departments. Jeremy Clarkson…

I . Intro . A . Coming to church this morning was a matter of faith . 1. You had faith that the church doors would be open for you to come into the church. 2. You had faith that the chair you would sit in would support your weight. B . Everything you did this morning to get to church was a matter of…

Almost 7 years ago Leanna and I got married. I married her because I love her, and I love just being with her. These past seven years feel like a short time, at the same time it’s hard to think of a time when we were not together. If I say I love her, but I don’t like spending time with her, then I’m…

Genesis 12:1-20 1 And Yahweh said to Abram, “Go forth from your land, And from your kin And from your father’s house, To the land which I will show you; 2 And I will make you a great nation, And I will bless you, And make your name great; And so you shall be a blessing; 3 And I will bless those who bless…