Download PDF 7.10.2022 Trusting in God’s Providential Care Genesis 42-45 Dr. Tamene Menna, Executive Pastor Overview: One of the most common themes throughout the book of Genesis is sibling conflict and God’s providential act of preserving a covenant line to fulfill His redemptive plan of salvation. In the narrative of Genesis 42-45, we see how… Continue Reading
Download PDF 7.3.2022 Joseph Entered the Service of Pharaoh Genesis 41:37-42:9a Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Joseph’s ability to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams results in his appointment as second in command over Egypt, a far cry from his life as a prisoner and even farther from his identity as the son of a Hebrew shepherd.… Continue Reading
Download PDF 6.26.2022 SERMON NOTES Interpretations Belong to God Genesis 40–41 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Joseph’s imprisonment marks the second time in his life when he seems to have been abandoned by God, but in reality, the Lord is working through his life to bring hope and help to others. A conversation with… Continue Reading
Download PDF 6.19.2022 SERMON NOTES God Was With Joseph Genesis 39 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Joseph arrives in Egypt as a slave, rises to a position of prominence, and winds up in prison; yet the Lord is with him in every circumstance. Showing no signs of bitterness in light of his problems, Joseph… Continue Reading
Download PDF 6.12.2022 A Call to Spirit-Empowered Boldness 2 Timothy 1 Dr. Ray Van Neste, Union University Continue Reading
Download PDF 6.5.2022 She Is More Righteous Than I Genesis 38 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The story of Judah and Tamar seems to interrupt the Joseph narrative, but it explains how the Lord was preserving Judah’s family line and Jacob’s family tree at the same time. Judah’s behavior is suspect from the beginning… Continue Reading
Download PDF Jacob Mourned for His Son Genesis 37 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50 explains to the original audience how their ancestors arrived in Egypt, living outside of the Promised Land but not outside of the promises of God. Jacob continues to be a central figure in… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Arise, Go Up to Bethel Genesis 35-36 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The lives and legacies of Esau and Jacob are contrasted once again as they come together to bury their father, Isaac. As it turns out, Esau’s life and legacy seem remarkably prosperous in terms of his family and… Continue Reading
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