The Lord Sees and Hears: Genesis 16
Genesis 16: the Lord sees and hears Hagar in her pain and sees Abram and Sarai's impatience. Eight questions to ask before deciding while waiting on God.
Series
Sermons in the Series: Genesis: In the Beginning
The Genesis: In the Beginning series walks us through the foundational book of Scripture, showing not only the beginnings of the world, humanity, and God’s covenant people, but also the unchanging character of the Lord who rules over it all. From the opening declaration “In the beginning, God created,” the sermons remind us that life begins and ends with Him. Creation is not simply history, but it's the stage on which God’s glory and purposes are displayed. As the series moves through the lives of Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, recurring themes emerge. We see the tragedy of sin and its consequences, but also the consistent grace of God who intervenes, protects, and provides. Abraham’s faith, Jacob’s failures, and Joseph’s trials all highlight how God uses ordinary and broken people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. These sermons consistently point us back to God’s sovereignty and faithfulness: He leads His people, fulfills His promises, and works redemption even through betrayal, suffering, and delay. Genesis is not just a story of beginnings, it's the story of God’s steadfast hand guiding His people, a reminder that He is the same today and is worthy of our trust.
Delays, Doubts, Disappointments, and Belief Genesis 15.
Genesis: In the beginning; Delays, Doubts, Disappointments, and Belief
Abram Rescues Lot – Genesis 14
In Genesis 14 Abram rescues Lot, meets Melchizedek, and refuses the king of Sodom's offer. See what faith in action, true worship, and character look like.
Choices, Choices, Choices – Genesis 13
Genesis 13 compares Abram and Lot's choices. Learn what it teaches about wealth, handling conflict with humility, and deciding by faith, not by sight.
A Person of Faith – Genesis 12:1-20
Genesis 12 shows what a person of faith looks like: one who obeys, worships, sometimes falters, and has a wonderful God. See Abram's call and God's grace.
Why God Stopped The Building Program Gen 11:1-9
Genesis 11:1-9 explains why God stopped the Tower of Babel. See four fatal phrases that stop our building, and how God sees sin, limits it, and wins today.
One Bad Hangover – Decadence, Sin, Consequences – Genesis 9:18-29
Genesis 9:18-29 shows Noah's sad fall and Ham's disrespect. Learn what these three sins teach us about temptation, consequences, and ending our race well.
A New Beginning – Genesis 9:1-17
Genesis 9:1-17 records God's covenant with Noah. See what the rainbow teaches about the value of life, God's promise, and his reassuring, merciful character.
How Bad Does it Have to Get
Genesis 6:1-8 shows how bad sin had become, how God responds with patience, grief, and judgment, and how grace reaches Noah and everyone who is in Christ.
Blessings Of Genealogies Really – Genesis 5:1-32
Genesis 5 looks like a list of names, but it shows that God keeps his promises, has a plan, uses imperfect people, and is sovereign. Rest in him this week.
The Tale of Two Cities – Genesis 4:1-26
Genesis 4:1-26 is a tale of two seeds. See how God pleads with the ungodly, restrains sin and shows mercy, and why the godly call on the name of the Lord.
False Worship vs. True Worship – Genesis 4:1-16
Genesis 4:1-16 contrasts the worship of Cain and Abel. See why God cares about our offering, our hearts, and our relationships, and how he responds to worship.