Where is God When I Hurt?
June 28, 2025
Though God spoke the world into existence, He formed man with His own hand, crafting him in His image and making him for relationship. From Genesis to Revelation, we see God’s enduring faithfulness and unfailing love. Yet even those He calls His friends do not live lives of ease. Why is that? This sermon examines the stories of Abraham, Israel, and the Church to show that God’s nearness is not disproved by trials but often revealed through them. It offers four keys for holding fast to God’s unchanging character, even when deliverance seems delayed.
3. How Well do You Know God?
July 5, 2025
We instantly recognize the animals God made: from flamingos to cheetahs to geckos and whales. God gives each kind recognizable attributes. But what distinguishes the God-kind? This message invites curiosity and investigation, centering on a single Hebrew word that appears nearly 250 times in Scripture, yet defies single-word translation. God chose ḥesed to reveal the defining attributes of His kind. Woven throughout the Bible, ḥesed draws in companion concepts like truth, mercy, faithfulness, and righteousness. Through the lens of creation, covenant, and the life of King David, this message challenges you to mark the word, trace its companions, and respond with gratitude to the God who acts in ḥesed and calls us to become like Him.