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Sunday, October 23, 2022
Sunday, October 16, 2022
OCTOBER 16, 2022 | PASTOR ROGER MELSON | PROMISES, PROMISES (PART 2) | GENESIS 21:14-34
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PROMISES, PROMISES (PART 2)
GENESIS 21:14-34
As the text unfolds from verses 19-21, God upholds His promise formerly made to Abraham and Hagar concerning Ishmael. While Ishmael is given no spiritual promise or blessing, he is given a providential promise that God will supply for him earthly care. The fulfillment of this promise leads us into the exploration of the doctrine of "common grace." "Common grace," as first revealed in Genesis 8 and 9 and affirmed by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 5:45 is that common thread that unites all of humanity, Christians and non-Christians alike. In this life, all mankind is under the providing, sustaining care of the Lord and all of mankind shares in life's trials and sufferings. There is no distinction between the Christian and the world. In varying degrees and measures of provision and trials, individuals, in their life, face this reality all of the days of their life. This is the standard for life itself "while the earth remains." (Genesis 9:22)
May the Lord's sustaining Hand uphold you by the power of His grace as you seek to serve Him.
To God by the Glory.
Roger and Marsha Melson
Sunday, October 9, 2022
OCTOBER 9, 2022 | PASTOR JOHN BAYLES | JESUS, GREATER THAN THE SACRIFICES IN THE TEMPLE | HEBREWS 9:16-28
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Sunday, September 25, 2022
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 | PASTOR JOHN BAYLES | JESUS, GREATER THAN THE TEMPLE | HEBREWS 9:1-14
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Sunday, September 18, 2022
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 | PASTOR JOHN BAYLES | JESUS, GREATER THAN THE OLD COVENANT | HEBREWS 8:1-13
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Sunday, September 11, 2022
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 | PASTOR JOHN BAYLES | JESUS, GREATER THAN THE PRIESTHOOD (PART 3) | HEBREWS 7:20-28
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Sunday, September 4, 2022
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 | PASTOR JOHN BAYLES | JESUS, GREATER THAN THE PRIESTHOOD (PART 2) | HEBREWS 7:11-19
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Sunday, August 28, 2022
AUGUST 28, 2022 | PASTOR JOHN BAYLES | JESUS, GREATER THAN THE PRIESTHOOD (PART 1) | HEBREWS 7:1-10
Sunday, August 21, 2022
AUGUST 21, 2022 | PASTOR ROGER MELSON | PROMISES, PROMISES (PART 1) | GENESIS 21:15-23
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While it was my intent to finish Chapter 21 in today's sermon, I felt it necessary to go back and address in greater detail the gist behind Sarah's statement, "Cast out this slave woman - with her son." Does her statement and the Lord's affirmation of her reveal something deeper concerning the relationship between her and Abraham, between a wife and her husband in the bond of marriage?
In addition, I was compelled to address further Abraham's obedience to the Lord in casting out Ishmael. To obey the Lord in this matter without being displeased (v. 12) required a strength and trust beyond himself. So also in our obedience to the Lord a strength beyond ourselves is required. We will see today that the person of Christ, and how being united with Him, empowers us.
Roger and Marsha Melson
Sunday, August 14, 2022
AUGUST 14, 2022 | PASTOR ROGER MELSON | MY TWO SONS (PART 3) | GENESIS 21:8-21
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AUGUST 14, 2022 | PASTOR ROGER MELSON | MY TWO SONS (PART 3) | GENESIS 21:8-21
My Two Sons (Part 3)
Revisiting Genesis 21:1f, we will focus upon the joy of Isaac's birth and that great joy that accompanied "the day that Isaac was weaned." Isaac, by that time, would have most likely been around three years of age while Ishmael could have been 17 or slightly older. We will explore the contrast between the joy of this celebration and the mocking expressed by Ishmael. What was really happening when Ishmael was mocking Isaac? Was Sarah's response over the top when she said to Abraham, "Cast out this slave woman with her son?" Why must Ishmael go? Of course, these words caused great displeasure in Abraham. His affection for Ishmael made such a demand hard to carry out. It represented "loss" in his life, much like the losses we experience in our journey through life. Yet he responded in obedience to Sarah's wish because it was the Lord speaking through her.
These verses carry with them significant theological truths along with practical significance to us. May the blessing of the Lord rest upon you today.
Roger and Marsha Melson
Revisiting Genesis 21:1f, we will focus upon the joy of Isaac's birth and that great joy that accompanied "the day that Isaac was weaned." Isaac, by that time, would have most likely been around three years of age while Ishmael could have been 17 or slightly older. We will explore the contrast between the joy of this celebration and the mocking expressed by Ishmael. What was really happening when Ishmael was mocking Isaac? Was Sarah's response over the top when she said to Abraham, "Cast out this slave woman with her son?" Why must Ishmael go? Of course, these words caused great displeasure in Abraham. His affection for Ishmael made such a demand hard to carry out. It represented "loss" in his life, much like the losses we experience in our journey through life. Yet he responded in obedience to Sarah's wish because it was the Lord speaking through her.
These verses carry with them significant theological truths along with practical significance to us. May the blessing of the Lord rest upon you today.
Roger and Marsha Melson
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