By Faith We Learn From Mistakes

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By Faith We Learn From Mistakes

By Faith

September 10, 2023 • Pastor Cheryl Koop • Genesis 12:10–20, Hebrews 6:12–15, Proverbs 11:3, Psalm 32:5, Hebrews 4:15–16

We all make mistakes. Just as it takes faith to step out and follow God, it also takes faith to turn back to God after we have made a mistake. Abraham’s journey of faith is not only noted for his incredible obedience, but also for his human frailty. In Genesis 12:10-20, we find a pivotal moment in his life when he ventured to Egypt during a time of famine and there lied about his wife Sarah.

Through Abraham’s experience, we can learn some valuable lessons on how to overcome our shortcomings and embrace God’s grace.

By Faith We Get Married

October 29, 2023 • Pastor Dave Koop • Proverbs 3:5, Genesis 24:1–14, Genesis 24:15–28, Genesis 24:48–67

This last great act of faith we see from Abraham is the finding of a wife for his son Isaac. The fulfillment of the promise God gave him, that through his seed he would bless the nations, depended on Isaac finding the right wife. Likewise, one of the greatest steps of faith we will make in our lives is choosing who we will marry. The courtship of Isaac and Rebekah provides valuable wisdom of how we should go about looking for a spouse.

By Faith We Pass The Test of Faith

October 22, 2023 • Pastor Dave Koop • Genesis 22:1–18, Hebrews 11:17–19, 1 Peter 1:5–9, James 5:10–11, Luke 22:42

Abraham’s test of faith is one of the most well-known accounts of his life and one of the most challenging to understand. To learn from Abraham’s example we must understand the following: - Understand the difference between a test and temptation. - Understand there are options in taking the test. - Understand that faith is obedience and unwavering trust in God’s goodness. - Understand the end your heavenly Father has in mind. - Understand that Jesus passed the ultimate test for us.

By Faith We Intercede For Others

October 15, 2023 • Pastor Cheryl Koop • Genesis 18:16–33, Genesis 19:12–16, 1 Timothy 2:1, James 5:16–20

Throughout the Bible, believers are urged to pray for one another, to lift up the needs and concerns of others in prayer, and to intercede on their behalf. Intercession is a powerful way to express love and care for one another, following the example of Jesus, who interceded on behalf of humanity.