Sermons

The Reconciliation 13.04.2025 ↓

Joseph's brothers meet him face to face and when he finally reveals himself to them they know his forgiveness. Joseph's story points us forward to our reconciliation with God in Christ.

Judah Offers His Life as a Ransom 06.04.2025 ↓

Joseph uses one last "test" to force a confrontation with the brothers. Judah's response is unlike any in the book of Genesis and is a precursor to Christ's work for us.

The Kingship of Judah and the Servitude of Joseph 23.03.2025 ↓

Mark 10:45 tells us that Jesus came to ransom and serve. Surprisingly, the roots of this go way back to Judah and Joseph!

A Matter of Life and Death 16.03.2025 ↓

The brothers go down to Egypt to buy grain and meet their (hidden) exalted brother. Joseph's interaction with them is a bit unusual. In this sermon we explore why Joseph behaves the way he does.

Go to Jesus, do whatever he tells you. 09.03.2025 ↓

In John 2, Mary tells the servants at the wedding, "Do whatever he tells you." That phrasing seems to echo Pharaoh's words from Genesis 41 "Go to Joseph, do whatever he tells you." Is there a connection between these two commands?

The Use and Abuse of Christian Freedom 02.03.2025 ↓

What does it mean that Christians are "called to freedom"? What has Christ freed us to?

Not in me but Christ 23.02.2025 ↓

God's timing comes to fruition and Joseph is brought out of the pit to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. What does this passage tell us about God?

The Presence of God and the Righteousness of Joseph 02.02.2025 ↓

The Lord fulfills his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in Joseph and He is present with Joseph. Joseph's righteousness points us forward to a greater righteousness.

Unrighteous Judah 19.01.2025 ↓

What is this strange story doing in the Bible? Pointing us to hope in the Messiah.

Christ's Undershepherds 08.12.2024 ↓

Why are elders often called shepherds? Why are God's people often called his flock? What are the responsibilities of shepherds/elders/pastors in the church?

What is Christian Freedom? 01.12.2024 ↓

The Bible often talks about "freedom," especially with regards to the Gospel. What does it mean that Christians are free? What is Christian Freedom?

How should the Church think about suffering? 24.11.2024 ↓

The Bible makes a thorough case for the reality that those who follow God in Christ will suffer for Christ. How is it that Christians in the west seem to avoid this?

Suffering and Delighting in the Lord 10.11.2024 ↓

We are to have the mind of Christ in our approach to suffering. But what does this mean? And what does it have to do with sin and temptation?

Remember your baptism 03.11.2024 ↓

Through a bit of an unexpected path, Peter moves from a discussion about Jesus' declaration of victory over the watchers to baptism. What is the connection between these seemingly unrelated topics?

22 Commands 27.10.2024 ↓

How are we to understand the imperatives of 1 Peter? Why should we obey the commands of the New Testament?

Against Hagarism 20.10.2024 ↓

With the use of an old story from Genesis, Paul reframes the debate about the law. What does it me to be born of the Spirit?