Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES My Lord and My God! John 20 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The resurrection of Jesus is both a historical event and an article of faith, bringing together God’s work in Christ with our response. John’s account of the resurrection provides numerous historical details that prevent us from reading it… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES He Wept Over the City Luke 19:28-44 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The ministry of Jesus begins to culminate with His arrival in Jerusalem. Jesus prophetically instructs His disciples to secure for Him a colt upon which no one has ever sat for the purpose of peacefully presenting Himself as… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Surely the Lord Is in This Place Genesis 28 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The departure of Jacob from his father’s home and the departure of Esau from his father’s ways illustrates two very different paths of life. Jacob left with his father’s blessing while Esau married a Canaanite woman… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Fear Not, For I am with You Genesis 26-27 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The life of Isaac and his family demonstrates the struggles that come with living by faith in the promises of God. Like his father before, Isaac fears for his life in light of a famine and… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES The Older Shall Serve the Younger Genesis 25 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The death of Abraham marks the end of an era but not the end of God’s promises, which will continue through the line of Isaac and Rebekah. Like Sarah before, Rebekah is barren until the Lord graciously… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES So Isaac Was Comforted Genesis 23-24 Tyler Van Horssen, Director of Student Ministries Overview: Life does not slow down when we mourn and suffer. Neither did it for Abraham and Isaac. In Genesis 23-24, we see a picture of mourning quickly dropping into the background as the narrative continues moving forward.… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Take Your Son, Your Only Son Genesis 22 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The Lord tests Abraham by calling him to offer his son, Isaac, as a burnt offering at a place yet to be revealed. Although he has questioned God before, Abraham accepts this call without protest and without… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES God Has Made Laughter for Me Genesis 20 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The long-awaited fulfillment of God’s promise to give Abraham and Sarah a son comes about in their old age and is met with astonishment, joy, and renewed obedience. Isaac rightly receives their attention and affection, which leads… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES She Is My Sister Genesis 20 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Abraham’s journeys lead him to Gerar, where he comes under the authority of Abimelech. In an effort to protect their lives, Abraham and Sarah pose as brother and sister, a strategy they have employed once before with embarrassing results.… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Remember Lot’s Wife Genesis 19 Pastor Taylor Mendoza, Students & Young Adults Overview: After the Lord’s conversation with Abraham in chapter 18, the Lord sends two of his angels to the city of Sodom to see if there are ten righteous people in the city. If he finds ten righteous people… Continue Reading