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
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord? Genesis 18 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Abraham’s interaction with the three visitors reveals much about his relationship with the Lord. His instant concern for their welfare reveals generosity of character on his part and superiority of identity on their part. The revelation… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Walk Before Me and Be Blameless Genesis 17 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Genesis 17 is the foundational text for understanding the sign of the covenant God made with Abraham. The Lord appears to Abraham and reiterates the promise of descendants, blessings, and land. In anticipation of the promises being… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Abraham Believed the Lord Genesis 15 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The promises that God made to Abraham did not immediately materialize, thus raising questions in Abraham’s mind about how they would be fulfilled. The Lord reassures Abraham of His faithfulness by pointing to His character and directing Abraham’s attention… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Arise, Walk Through the Land Genesis 13-14 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Abraham’s material blessings had the potential to distract him from his walk with the Lord, but he wisely demonstrated that he loved the Lord more than his possessions. Abraham did not allow his wealth to substitute for worship;… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Abraham Journeyed On Genesis 12 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The call of God to Abraham marks a significant turning point in the biblical narrative and in world history. Abraham is told to leave his family and familiar surroundings to go to a place yet to be revealed, whereupon the… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Truths for the Dark Times Isaiah 25:3-4 Woody Armstrong, Northpoint Elder Overview: It is one thing to know the truth and another thing to apply the truth. Truth will always be true despite the circumstances or what others may say. This is especially true if it is God Himself who has… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES Grace Upon Grace John 1:16-17 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: John’s gospel introduces us to the person and work of Jesus from a historical and theological standpoint. He notes that prior to the coming of Jesus, God’s people relied on the Mosaic law for their understanding of God and to… Continue Reading
Click here for PDF SERMON NOTES The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The prologue to John’s gospel provides a rich theological backdrop to the Christmas story. John informs us that Jesus is the Word of God who was in the beginning with God and is, in fact, no less than God… Continue Reading