In the last of the mini-series on "Jeff's favorite scriptures," we look at how Jesus urged us to pray always and not give up. Learn what persistence in prayer means…
Created and Called: Genesis 49 – Future Grace
"You are blessed so that you can enjoy a relationship with God. You are blessed to be a blessing."
Created & Called: Genesis 45-46 – New Clothes, New Home, Same Future
"Conviction encourages us to face our own failures before God."
Created & Called: Genesis 37 – Joseph’s Dream
Joseph is Jacob's favored son, but this doesn't sit well with Joseph's brothers. In this sermon, we examine the early life of Joseph to see how his story goes from…
Created & Called: Genesis 34 – Jacob’s Family Troubles
As the story of his life nears its end in Genesis, Jacob's family challenges seem to multiple. In Genesis 35, Jacob is betrayed by his eldest son, Reuben, and he…
Created & Called: Genesis 33:1-20 – Our Vulnerability and God’s Sovereignty
We regularly attempt to hide our weaknesses from God, but as Matt Simpson points out, God's sovereignty is often best revealed to us when we are most fragile. Jacob is…
Created & Called: Genesis 32 – Maimed and Named
As Jacob prepares to face his brother Esau for the first time in 20 years, he is afraid for his life. Jacob goes before God in prayer; he is fearful…
Created & Called: Genesis 28, 29 – Jacob’s Waiting
In Genesis 28 and 29 Jacob finds himself on the run and alone after deceiving his father and stealing his brother's birthright. In this sermon, Jeff looks at how Jacob…