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
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