Sermons

Identity and Inheritance 24.03.2024 ↓

What does it mean that all who belong to Christ are "one" in Christ? How should we think about race and gender and rank within the body of Christ? Additionally, Pastor Saunders helps us to consider our inheritance in Christ.

Fear and Wrestling 17.03.2024 ↓

Jacob fears Esau more than God. God responds accordingly.

God's Protection of the Elect 10.03.2024 ↓

God's protection of Jacob's family, in spite of Laban's pursuit, reveals to us that God protects those who belong to him. We see in this passage the roots of the doctrine of the preservation of the saints.

Jacob's Exodus from Laban and our Exodus from Sin 03.03.2024 ↓

The Bible is a series of "Exodus-es," from Abraham, to Isaac, to Jacob, to Israel, to the church the way the Lord works in redeeming us follows a Gospel pattern.

The Privilege of Sonship through Union with Christ 25.02.2024 ↓

The nature of the believer's union with Christ and its relation to the ordinance of baptism

The Mustard Seed Faith of Jacob 18.02.2024 ↓

By the end of Jacob's time in Paddan Aram it seems as if he has abandoned the faith, but has he really? Jacob helps us see how faith may express itself in folks with really messy lives.

The Humiliation of Rachel 11.02.2024 ↓

The births of 11 sons and 1 daughter to Jacob and his 4 wives is an interesting story but what is it about? In this sermon we'll see the narrative arc from Rachel's barrenness to Rachel's birth of Joseph and what exactly the LORD was teaching this young woman. Through this "humiliation of Rachel" we learn a little more about how God brings us to trust in Him and not ourselves.

The Terrible Origins of a Terrible Family (that God loves) 04.02.2024 ↓

God uses Laban to show Jacob what a sinner he is. God uses Jacob's sin to bring the son of the promise.

Three Lessons for Christians 14.01.2024 ↓

Esau shows us what unbelief looks like. Rebekah shows us what it means to be as wise as a serpent and innocent as a dove. Isaac teaches us about repentance. Christians have much to learn about Christian doctrine from Old Covenant Saints and Sinners

Isaac and the Hundredfold Blessing 12.11.2023 ↓

In Genesis 26 we see the themes of Genesis continuing explicitly in the life of Isaac.

Don't be like Esau 05.11.2023 ↓

Jacob tricked Esau out of his birthright but the Bible says Esau despised his birthright. How come? What even is the birthright?

Cursed by the Law, Redeemed by Christ 29.10.2023 ↓

Paul continues his argument that Justification is by Faith using examples from the Old Testament

The prayers of the righteous 15.10.2023 ↓

James says to pray like Elijah. What did he mean by that?