Sermons on Faith
The King in the Manger: God’s Sovereign Plan Revealed
Caesar Augustus believed he was exercising absolute power by ordering a census, yet his decree simply became the means by which God fulfilled the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. Human rulers act according to their own purposes, but God directs history to accomplish His promises. Jesus entered the world in complete humility. Rather than being born in a palace, the eternal King was wrapped in cloths and laid in a manger because there was no room…
The Beginning of Luke: Faith in God’s Timing
Luke opens his Gospel by explaining that he carefully investigated eyewitness accounts so readers could have confidence in the truth about Jesus. Written as the first part of a two-volume work with Acts, it presents an orderly account of Christ’s life, emphasizing His humanity, compassion, prayer life, joy, fellowship, and concern for outsiders. The narrative begins during the reign of Herod with Zechariah and Elizabeth, a faithful elderly couple who had long endured the pain of childlessness. While serving in…
From Suffering to Salvation
Genesis 50 closes the story of Joseph and reveals how God works through suffering, reconciliation, and faith in His promises. After Jacob’s death, Joseph honors his father’s wish by burying him in Canaan, demonstrating that God’s people belong ultimately to His promises rather than to the world around them. Though Jacob’s family appeared no different from the surrounding nations, their identity rested in what God had spoken to them. When Joseph’s brothers fear revenge after their father’s death, they plead…
From the Prison to the Palace
Gen 40-41 In prison, Joseph encountered Pharaoh’s chief butler and baker after they offended Pharaoh and were placed in custody. Both men had troubling dreams on the same night and were distressed because no one could interpret them. Joseph, despite his suffering and unjust imprisonment, still trusted God and declared that interpretations belong to Him. The butler dreamed of a vine with three branches that produced grapes which he pressed into Pharaoh’s cup. Joseph interpreted the dream to mean that…
Radical Rest
God’s design of rest reveals His character and His care for humanity. Rest was never meant as a burden, but as a gift—an invitation to trust rather than strive. The weekly Sabbath established a rhythm of dependence, but the sabbatical year expanded this into something far more radical: an entire year where the land was left untouched and people ceased their normal labor. In an agricultural society where survival depended almost entirely on the land, this command required deep faith.…
When Doing Right Goes Wrong
Gen 39 Sold into slavery at a young age and taken to Egypt, Joseph is placed in the house of a powerful official. Despite his status, he demonstrates diligence, strong character, and faithfulness. His conduct earns him trust and responsibility, showing that his advancement comes not from position but from his character and the evident presence of God in his life. Even in an unfamiliar and unjust environment, far from his family, Joseph prospers. This reflects that God’s presence does…
Wrestling with God
Jacob leaves Laban after a final separation, unable to return, and journeys toward home knowing his brother Esau once wanted to kill him. Caught between past conflict and uncertain future, he hopes time has softened Esau. Along the way, he encounters angels and names the place Mahanaim, sensing divine presence with him. He sends messengers to Esau with a humble message, calling him “lord” and presenting himself as a servant, revealing both fear and a tendency to manage outcomes through…
Surely the LORD is in this Place
Esau, seeing Jacob blessed again and realizing his own marriages displeased his parents, attempts to correct his course by taking another wife from Ishmael’s line. His reaction appears outwardly adjusted but lacks true surrender. It reflects the difference between superficial regret and genuine repentance—wanting the blessing without embracing the covenant. Meanwhile, Jacob travels alone, exhausted and afraid. With no shelter but a stone for a pillow, he falls asleep in an ordinary, unnamed place. There, without prayer or preparation, heaven…
Abraham’s Sojourn
Gen 23:1-20 Abraham’s life is presented as a long journey of faith shaped by promise, failure, discovery, and growing intimacy with God. He receives promises of descendants and land, seeing the first fulfillment of offspring through Isaac while the ultimate fulfillment extends to all who share his faith. After Sarah’s death, Abraham identifies himself in the promised land as a foreigner and sojourner, illustrating that God’s people live in earthly realities while belonging to a greater homeland. Believers are portrayed…
Abraham’s Test of Faith
God tests Abraham by commanding him to sacrifice Isaac, the son through whom divine promises were to be fulfilled. The command appears to contradict everything previously promised, yet Abraham recognizes God’s voice and obeys without argument. He journeys for three days toward the mountain, enduring grief, confusion, and the temptation to turn back, yet remains steadfast. He tells his servants that both he and Isaac will return, expressing trust that God’s promise cannot fail even if the command seems impossible.…
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