Sermons from 2026
Surrender, Service, and the Pilgrim’s Journey
Gen 47 In Genesis 47, Joseph completes the purpose behind his long journey of suffering and exaltation by bringing Jacob’s family into Egypt and settling them in Goshen. This separation protects them from the surrounding culture and allows them to grow into the nation God intends them to become. The chapter highlights how God sometimes places His people in environments where they can be strengthened, prepared, and preserved for future purposes. When Jacob meets Pharaoh, he describes his life as…
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…
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…
A Robe and a Ring
Gen 36-37-38 Joseph, still young, is favored by his father, which sparks jealousy and hostility among his brothers. Tension grows when he shares dreams suggesting he will have authority over them. Sent to check on his brothers, Joseph is betrayed; they first plan to kill him but instead sell him into slavery in Egypt. To cover their actions, they deceive their father into believing Joseph has been killed, leaving him in deep grief. Alongside this, Judah’s story unfolds. He distances…
Jacob -> Israel
Gen 34-35Jacob settles near Shechem instead of fully following God’s direction, placing his family in a spiritually dangerous environment. Dinah leaves the safety of her family and is violated by Shechem, who then seeks to marry her. His father proposes assimilation between their peoples, appealing to unity and economic benefit. Jacob remains passive, while Dinah’s brothers respond with deceit, demanding circumcision as a condition. While the men of the city are weakened, Simeon and Levi massacre them, and the rest…
Easter
Follow the final days of Jesus, showing how events unfold in precise alignment with long-standing prophecies. Jesus enters Jerusalem humbly, is received with praise, and then cleanses the temple with righteous zeal, confronting practices that hinder true worship. His mission is revealed as the reconciliation of humanity with God. As Passover approaches, its rituals are shown to foreshadow a greater fulfillment. During the final meal, Jesus redefines the bread and wine as symbols of a new covenant through His body…
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