The chinchilla church of christ Sermons

Genesis 34–35 exposes the collapse of human justice—Jacob’s fearful silence and Simeon and Levi’s violent revenge. The sermon contrasts these flawed responses with God’s perfect justice: patient, measured, and rooted in mercy. Quoting Exodus 34, it shows how only Christ resolves the paradox of a God who forgives yet punishes sin. Jesus bears the guilt we deserve, offering hope where human justice fails.

Passage: Genesis 34-35

Date: 2nd August 2026

Jacob’s years under Laban were marked by exploitation, yet God provided abundantly, multiplying Jacob’s flocks despite Laban’s deceit. As the sermon says, “God was the one who caused those flocks to have so many… offspring.” When Laban pursued Jacob with harmful intent, God protected him, warning Laban in a dream. This passage shows God’s faithfulness in both provision and protection.

Genesis 29 reveals God’s hidden providence in Jacob’s life—guiding him through blessing, discipline, and redemption. Though Jacob is deceived by Laban, God uses the hardship to shape him. Leah, unloved and overlooked, becomes the one God sees and honours: “When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb.” Through her son Judah, God begins the line that will bring forth Christ.

Passage: Genesis 29:1-35

Date: 12 July 2026

Genesis 27 reveals a family undone by deception as Jacob steals Esau’s blessing through lies and manipulation. The sermon highlights how “all you see at every turn is lies, anger, deception everywhere,” yet God still fulfills His promises. We learn that blessing cannot be gained through deceit or self‑reliance but through honest dependence on God, who adopts unworthy people and leads them into true rest.

Passage: Genesis 27:1-17, 30-45

Date: 5 July 2026

This sermon shows how Esau, Isaac, and even Adam and Eve chose immediate pleasure over God’s lasting promises. “Esau sold his birthright for some stew.” We often do the same, trading eternal joy for momentary comfort. But God calls us to trust Him, as Isaac did when he stayed in the land and was blessed a hundredfold. Christ holds our inheritance secure, enabling us to resist temporary temptations and pursue lasting joy.

Passage: Genesis 25:19-34

Date: 28 June 2026 

Genesis 24 reveals God’s providence in bringing Isaac and Rebecca together and highlights marriage as a covenant shaped by God’s character. Derek shows why Christians must approach marriage deliberately, how marriage reflects Christ and the Church, and how the gospel alone restores purity and heals our failures. As he says, “Marriage stands as a pillar… holy and wonderful.”

Passage: Genesis 24

Date: 21 June 2026

Paul urges Timothy to continue in the Scriptures that shaped him from childhood, reminding him that God’s Word is living, powerful, and essential for salvation and daily transformation. This sermon shows how Scripture teaches, corrects, restores, and equips believers in every circumstance. God’s Word is not just information—it is His breath, giving life, hope, and direction to all who receive it.

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Unanswered prayer can shake even strong believers, yet Jesus calls us to “always pray and not lose heart.” This message explores why God delays, how He shapes us through persistence, and why His goodness anchors us in the waiting. Like the persistent widow, Jacob, and Moses, we cling to God’s promises, trusting that the journey forms us and that knowing Christ is our greatest treasure.

Date: 31 April 2026

The early church understood that prayer was not private only — it was shared power. When Peter was imprisoned, “earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church,” and God sent an angelic rescue. This sermon explores why we pray together, why confession matters, and how united prayer strengthens, sustains, and transforms the church.

Passage: Acts 12:1-19

Date: 24 May 2026

Prayer can feel confusing when we know God is sovereign and already knows our needs. Yet Scripture calls us to pray boldly, confidently, and persistently. In 1 John 5:14–15 we learn that God hears every request offered according to His will, and in Genesis 32 we see Jacob wrestling with God until blessing comes. This message explores why we pray, how to align our hearts with God’s will, and what it means to cling to Him in the struggle.

Passages: 1 John 5:14-15  & Genesis 32

Date: 17 May 2026