Sermons from First Baptist Church of Sherman, NY

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Esau’s arrival is unexpectedly pleasant; instead of war, the brothers are reconciled. God delivers his people from enemies in multiple ways, including reconciliation. Never doubt what God can do in a hopeless or difficult situation. (Text: Genesis 33:1-20)

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Jacob wrestles with a man who is later revealed to be God, who changes his name & blesses him. God uses trials to both weaken and strengthen us for his purpose and glory. (Text: Genesis 32:22-32)

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Jacob seeks to reconcile with Esau but must prepare to deal with a crisis: Esau is coming with  unknown intentions. When we are in a crisis, we must trust God, remember his promises, pray, and then act, trusting all along the way.  (Text: Genesis 32:1-21)

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When Laban discovers that Jacob has secretly fled and that his gods are missing, he chases after Jacob. Throughout this story Jacob’s God is contrasted with Laban’s gods, and we are reminded that there is only one true God, YHWH, is ever present, always watching, protecting, and providing.  (Text: Genesis 31:1-55)

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Although Laban sabotaged Jacob’s wealth, God’s purpose to bless Jacob and his family were not hindered. When we confidently believe the promises of God, we don’t have to worry about what others may do to us or what we must do to get ahead. God’s purposes are not frustrated by anything or anyone; he can use anything to accomplish his purpose. (Text: Genesis 30:25-43)

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When faced with a problem, do what you know you can do and trust God. When we fail to do what is right and trust God, we bring further complication to troubled lives. (Text: Genesis 29:31-30:24)

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God uses difficult people and situations to conform his people into the image of Jesus Christ. God led Jacob to his family, his future wives, and his nemesis Laban all to accomplish his desired work in Jacob. (Text: Genesis 29:1-30)

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God searches for people who were not searching for him and blesses them to accomplish his divine purpose. Being found by God changes everything, giving significance and meaning to our lives and leading us to respond by faith in obedience. (Text: Genesis 28:10-22)

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Fathers (and all the rest of us) must submit to the revealed will of God, follow it, and teach it to their families. We invite trouble into our families when we try to resist or manipulate the revealed will of God.  (Text: Genesis 27:34-28:9)

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God blessed Isaac despite his unbelief and the Philistines’ unfriendliness and hostility. God’s blessing is greater than men’s approval or rejection and allows us to live at peace with others (Text: Genesis 26:12-33).