Stories of Grace - Hagar and Ishmael - New Covenant Church

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Stories of Grace - Hagar and Ishmael

April 28, 2024 • Steve Deane • Galatians 4:30, Genesis 16, Genesis 21:9–20

Rejected by the "chosen ones", yet visited by the angel of the Lord twice, Hagar and her son Ishmael become objects of grace in this story in the textbook of Genesis. God's story of blessing "those rejected by God" reveals His heart for all humanity and further solidifies our reason for hope in His good character.

Stories of Grace: Esau

April 21, 2024 • Steve Deane • Genesis 33:1–12

Often Esau, a character in the Old Testament, is portrayed as rash and careless. Old Testament Israelites viewed him with disdain. This disdain makes his life's story perfect to display the power of grace at work. If you've ever been careless with God's blessing in your life, this sermon might give you some encouragement and lift you up! Come and see grace at work through Esau!

Stories of Grace: Nebuchadnezzar

April 14, 2024 • Steve Deane • Daniel 5:19, Daniel 4:20–37, Daniel 4:35–37

The graciousness of God to King Nebuchadnezzar recounted.

Stories of Grace: King Manasseh

April 7, 2024 • Steve Deane • 2 Chronicles 33:1–20

Come hear the story of Israel's most wicked king and the grace of God that restored him.