New Eden Sermons

In part one of our series on deacons in the church, we explore what the Scriptures have to say about when deacons are established, why their role is important, and what they actually are called to do.

Jesus taught His followers to pray with a shameless boldness. But why is this possible? And how can we trust that the Father actually wants us to pray in this manner?

"Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone in debt to us. And do not bring us into temptation.” We can trust God, because He is the Lord of provision, forgiveness, and deliverance.

"Your Kingdom Come." Implied in this prayer is full surrender to God's Kingdom not our own. But because of the work of Jesus, this is good news for a world full of division and death.

"Father, your name be honored as holy." In the opening lines of the Lord's prayer, our eyes are lifted upward. We are reminded of God's identity, His sanctity, and by grace alone, we are invited into His family.

"He was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray..." There was something about the way Jesus interacted with God that caused His disciples to want to know more. In this first sermon of the series, we explore how Jesus not only explained prayer, but also was the One Who enables prayer and makes it possible.

"My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far from my deliverance and from my words of groaning? My God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, by night, yet I have no rest."

The last chapter of Genesis summarizes many of the themes and truths scattered throughout the book. Only God is God and God is only good. And this good God is the only god who became like us so we could become like Him. Truly, He is working all things for good.

As Jacob's life comes to a close, we see a complete trust and assurance in the promises of God. As he speaks declarations over his son, we see that He is now operating with a Kingdom lens. And through his words to Judah and Joseph, we see beautiful foreshadows of the coming King.

The story of famine in Egypt serves to remind us of the futility of placing our hope in earthly possessions. Instead, we are encouraged to place our trust in the true heavenly provision offered us in Christ alone.

Even though Jacob's life had been hard and troublesome, God was faithful through the ups and downs. In the end, Jacob and his family was restored, reminded us that God can bring beauty from the darkest of circumstances.

"Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."

After 20 years have passed, Joseph comes face-to-face with his brothers who sold him into slavery. The tensions build leading up to the big reveal, when Joseph will forgive his brother's actions, even at significant cost to himself. This points us to the One who extends at even greater forgiveness, given to all who repent and believe the good news.

The source of Joseph's wisdom and power was not from within, but from God. And this wisdom and power was given for a purpose, the salvation of many souls. The source of all true wisdom, power, and salvation is from God and God alone.

"But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head—Christ. From him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building itself up in love by the proper working of each individual part."

Sold into slavery down to Egypt, Joseph is thrust into a situation of testing as he faces temptation from Potiphar's wife. Though Joseph does respond in an exemplary manner, humans need a better Joseph. One who does not flee when sin arrives but instead faces it head-on, defeating it through His life, death, and resurrection.

On its surface, this chapter contains one of the weirdest stories in all of Scripture. But tucked away in the story's details are beautiful pictures of God's grace toward the oppressed. The oft-forgotten Tamar stands to testify that God sees the lowly and bends his ear to the hurting. He gives them places of honor in His Kingdom and uses them for purposes more remarkable than they could ev...

The saga of Genesis begins a new chapter, as we're introduced to Joseph, a character who will figure prominently in the story moving forward. His life will point us to the one true eternal King and Deliverer, Jesus the chosen Messiah.

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Mark records the genealogy of Jesus, stating that He was simply the Son of God. The boy born of the virgin Mary would grow to wage war on sin and death, defeating it through His life, death, burial, and resurrection.

Matthew reveals for us that the baby boy is the eternal King of the universe, come to bring redemption for all.

Nothing will be impossible with God! How can Someone be completely human and completely God? Luke is determined for his audience to know that the Savior of the world is the answer to the question.

There's always a story before the story. The story of God's redemptive plan for us began before the beginning and continues for eternity.

The prophet Malachi speaks of a coming day when all injustice and wickedness will be dealt with. But for those who stand in awe of God's name, this day is good news. God will dwell with His people, all tears will be wiped away, and all creation will be put to right.

The nation of Israel makes some strong accusations against God, putting Him on trial. The irony is that the nation was the guilty party, working injustice and withholding the tithe. So, God challenges them to try Him in a different way. Return to Him, test His character, and find out if He is faithful to His promises.