This story describes Jacob's problems in marriage, parenting & business until he comes face to face with God. He walks away with a limp but also as a changed man.
In this sermon, we look at Jacob (pre-conversion) in how he stole his brother's birthright and blessing, and his encounter with God at Bethel where he still bargains with God.
Pastor Ed shares how Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, foreshadows and parallels God's sacrificing of His only son, Jesus.
Abraham thought that his servant, Eliezer, would be his heir, plan C. Then he thought that Ishmael, his son with the servant Hagar, plan B. God's best was Isaac with…
This story gives us five characteristics of a call from Abraham's life and the problems that arise in partial obedience. God remains faithful to deliver us.
Pastor Ed describes four actions that Noah took and four virtues that he had which he trusts will inspire us to take those same actions & possess those same virtues.
We will look at the 5 components of temptation, how Adam & Eve responded to their sin and the results of sin.
Jesus said His followers are "the light of the world." Do we embrace that calling or run away from it?
In this sermon, I discuss humankind's place in Creation, how we reflect God's image, human's responsibilities as image bearers, and the three components of what marriage is.
Pastor Ed will share the big picture of God as Creator as opposed to evolution.