Sermons on Forgiveness
From Betrayal to Blessing
Gen 45-46 Joseph’s brothers had finally demonstrated genuine repentance. Instead of abandoning Benjamin as they had once abandoned Joseph, they were willing to sacrifice themselves for him. Seeing this change, Joseph could no longer hide his identity. Overcome with emotion, he revealed himself to his brothers, who were left speechless and terrified. Yet Joseph responded not with revenge, but with grace. He acknowledged their sin while recognizing that God had been working through every painful event to accomplish a greater…
The Test of Changed Hearts
A severe famine continued across the land, leaving Jacob’s family in desperate need of food. Although Jacob was reluctant to send Benjamin, his most cherished remaining son, the family could not survive without returning to Egypt. Judah stepped forward and personally guaranteed Benjamin’s safety, demonstrating a remarkable change of heart compared to the brothers’ earlier jealousy and betrayal. When the brothers returned to Egypt, Joseph welcomed them into his house. Expecting punishment because of the money that had mysteriously been…
God at Work in the Silence
Gen 42 A severe famine spread across the known world, forcing Jacob to send his sons to Egypt to buy grain. Unknown to them, the governor overseeing Egypt’s food supply was Joseph, the brother they had betrayed and sold into slavery over twenty years earlier. Joseph immediately recognized them, but they did not recognize him. Seeing his brothers bow before him fulfilled the dreams God had given him in his youth, revealing how God had been working through every painful…
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…
Faith, Failure, and the Call of Abram
Gen 12:1-20 Genesis 12 marks a turning point in the biblical story, shifting from the great events of early humanity to the life of Abraham, whose faith shapes the future of Israel and beyond. God calls Abram to leave his homeland and family for an unknown land, promising to make him a great nation, bless him, and make his name renowned. This covenant extends blessing to all nations through him. Abram obeys, departing with his wife Sarai and nephew Lot,…
Paul’s Sermon in Antioch
Acts 23 17-52 Paul was invited to share a word at the end of the synagogue service Paul is sharing the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles, starting with a foundation of Jewish history from Abraham to King David. God promised King David that the Messiah, Jesus, would come from his descendants. Paul then accuses the Jewish rulers of arranging His crucifixion. But Hid raised Him from the dead, never to die again. And that though His death and resurrection…
Peter & Cornelius
Cornelius had been anticipating Peter’s arrival for three days. Peter realises that during his vision God was preparing him for this very meeting, and that Jesus’ salvation breaks through the old laws and traditions of Jewish separation from the Gentiles. Cornelius had been faithfully praying for a long time without anything dramatic happening. But God had been listening to his prayers, and today was the day that He planned to answer them. God always hears your prayers – Never give…
The First Martyr
Acts 7:38-60 This week we continue the history lesson as the story turns sour, when God’s special people reject Him. Stephen is standing before the high council accused of blaspheming God, Moses, and the Temple The Israelites were complaining about God’s provision. While God was writing the 10 commandment on the stone tablets with His own finger, His special people were at the bottom of the mountain breaking them. Stephen turns the spotlight from the wickedness of the Israelites and…
Disobedient Disciples and a Wise Pharisee
Acts 5:17-42 This is the second time Peter and John are arrested within a few weeks. They were put in prison to get them out of the way, but at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out. If God has a job for you to do, and you are walking in it, He can do anything to overcome obstacles that would prevent you from accomplishing your job. The witness of the apostles was…
The Second Sermon
Acts 3:11-26 The lame man, having been healed through faith in the name of Jesus Christ was free at last. Are we crippled in our life trough fear, remorse, sin, anger?We too can be freed through Jesus. The people in the crowd were staring at Peter and John in amazement at this miraculous healing. Peter explained that Jesus, whom they had crucified, had healed the lame mam The crowd knew about Jesus, but didn’t know Him personally. Peter took this…
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