Sermons from April 2026
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…