Genesis - The Beginning and Blessing of Abraham's Family
God's Providential Provision
Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 24:1—25:11
Sermon Notes - Genesis 24:1-25:11 - God's Providential Provision Main Point: God providentially provides his blessings through our faithful obedience 1. Abraham knows God will provide (24:1-9) 2. The servant asks God to provide (24:10-27) 3. Rebekah trusts God will provide (24:28-60) 4. Isaac receives God's provision (24:61-67) 5. God provides blessings for his people (25:1-11)
The Lord Provides
October 8, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 22
Sermon Notes - Genesis 22 - The Lord Provides Main Point: Because God has fully provided for us, we are to fully live for him. 1. The Test of Faith (1-2) 2. The Response of Obedience (3-10) 3. The Substitute of the Lamb (11-14) 4. The Confirmation of God's Promises (15-19) 5. The Preparation of Isaac's Future (20-24)
Peace and Blessings
October 1, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 21:22–34
Sermon Notes - Genesis 21:22-34 - Peace and Blessings Main Point: God's blessings enable us to be agents of peace in the world, as we live by faith. 1. Peace and Blessings (22-24) A. Abimelech's request is based on God's blessings. B. Abimelech's request is needed because of Abraham's checkered past. C. Abimelech's request is marked by lovingkindness. 2. Peace and Truth (25-30) 3. Peace and Worship (31-34) A. Abraham worships God because God started this peace. B. Abraham worships God because he expects God to uphold this peace for generations to come. C. Abraham worships God because God has proven himself faithful to his promises.
Divine Judgment
September 10, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 19
Sermon Notes - Genesis 19 - Divine Judgment Main Point: God's judgment is real - and only an imputed righteousness can save us from it. 1. The Reason for and Announcement of Divine Judgment (v. 1-14) 2. The Execution of and Rescue from Divine Judgment (v. 15-26) 3. The Faithfulness of God in the Midst of Divine Judgment (v. 27-29) 4. The Continued Need for Rescue from Divine Judgment (v. 30-38)
Praying to the Just and Merciful God
September 3, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 18:16–33
Sermon Notes - Genesis 18:16-33 - Praying to the Just and Merciful God Main Point: God is perfectly just and perfectly merciful, so we can come to him with anything. 1. God Informs Abraham (16-21) 2. Abraham Intercedes Before God (22-33)
The Everyday and the Extraordinary
August 27, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 18:1–15
Sermon Notes - Genesis 18:1-15 - The Everyday and the Extraordinary Main Point: Our faith in God is to be marked by everyday actions and extraordinary trust in Him. 1. Everyday Actions: Hospitality in an Inhospitable World (1-8) 2. Extraordinary Trust: Faith in the Face of the Impossible (9-15)
The Sign of the Covenant
August 20, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 17
Sermon Notes - Genesis 17 - The Sign of the Covenant Main Point: The God who is faithful to his word calls us to obedience. 1. Covenant Assurance (v. 1-8) 2. Covenant Sign (v. 9-14) 3. Covenant Fulfillment (v. 15-22) 4. Covenant Obedience (v. 23-27)
Battles and Blessings
June 11, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 14
Sermon Notes - Genesis 14:1-24 - Battles and Blessings Main Point: True blessing comes from God alone. 1. The Battles (1-16) -The Land's Violence (1-7) -Lot's Capture (8-12) -Abram's Rescue (13-16) 2. The Blessings (17-24) -Two Kings (17-18) -Two Blessings (19-24) -One Savior
Walking By Faith Through Conflict
June 4, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 13
Sermon Notes - Genesis 13:1-18 - Walking By Faith Through Conflict Main Point: Walking by faith (not by sight) enables us to overcome conflict as we trust God every step of the way. -The Reason for the Conflict (1-7) -The Resolution of the Conflict (8-13) -The Reaffirmation of the Promise (14-18)
God is Faithful to His Promise
May 28, 2023 • Pastor Bryan Arnett • Genesis 12:10–20
Sermon Notes - Genesis 12:10-20 - God is Faithful to His Promise Main Point: God always keeps his promises, even in spite of our sin. -Abram's Ruse (10-16) -The Reason for the Ruse (10-13) -The Realization of the Ruse (14-15) -The Results of the Ruse (16) -God's Rescue (17-20)