LifePoint Sermon Podcast

Envy is a poison that effects us all. When we look at others and their appearances, success, and influence, it’s far too easy to compare ourselves and grow envious. The envy we are prone to feeling robs of God’s joy, and takes our eyes away from him. Therefore, we should look to God and not ourselves for all that we’ve been given and blessed with.

Sin is no laughing matter and always has consequences. No matter where we are you cannot outrun God. You cannot outrun his blessing, plan, promises, or his judgement and consequences. 

God comes to us in our mess. This is evident in the life of Jacob. He has been a liar, a manipulator, and selfish. However, because God is good, he comes to Jacob and reminds of the promise that was made to him long before. God’s promises are not conditioned on what we have done, but on what God has accomplished in Christ. 

As often seen in the book of Genesis, we have a terrible habit of trying to help out God. However, when we attempt to get our hands in his perfect, the effects are negative and not how we think they will turn out. But thanks be to God that he is sovereign and over our own actions. 

The makes it clear that God tests his people. This is seen throughout the life of Abraham and his family as they begin to grow. However, even in times of testing like the famine seen in Genesis 26, God is at work and is faithful. Therefore, we can trust in God’s word and not in our circumstantial vision.

The story of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob is easy to overlook. However, when we read our Bibles closely and carefully, we begin to see the pattern of sinful people giving up the blessings of God for temporary satisfaction.

There is nothing in this world can thwart the sovereign work of God. This means that in our accomplishments, failures, struggles, and success are all part of God’s plan. This is made clear throughout the entire Bible and is put on full display in the birth of Isaac. Our prayer should be to rest in God’s sovereign hand in our life rather than resist it when things get difficult.

When the most difficult moments come do you hold on to God? As the story of Abraham comes to a close and his death draws near, we see a great example of faith that lasts. 

In this sermon, we explore the marriage between Isaac and Rebekah, and God’s enduring promise to make Abraham a great nation.

Abraham faced one of the most difficult tests recorded in the Bible. His example is important for us and emphasizes the importance of trials in strengthening our faith and character. Through Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son and God's provision of a ram, we see the significance of faithful obedience, foreshadowing Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.