Morning Service Live Stream

This week's service delivers an impactful message continuing our series in Genesis, focusing on the final and greatest test of Abraham's faith—the command to sacrifice his son, Isaac. We explore what it means to genuinely walk with God in an intimate, personal relationship, and how our faith is not real until it has been tested. Discover the deep truth that God will always provide a way for those who obey and trust Him completely.

Service Breakdown

- Worship & Music: The service includes the hymn "Higher Ground" and a special performance of "Your Praise Goes On."

- Bible Reading: The Children's Corner shared an encouraging message from Psalm 139:13-14, reminding everyone that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" and deeply known by God.

- The Message (Genesis 22:1-19): Pastor explores the severe test God placed on Abraham, examining the concept of a "comparative love" for God—one that transcends all other affections, including love for family. The sermon emphasizes the necessity of immediate obedience to God's Word, the dangers of idolatry, and the miraculous truth that God sees and provides for our needs (Jehovah-Jireh).

Key Moments & Themes

- The Everlasting God: Abraham’s journey prepared him to call on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God (28:33), learning to trust God's righteousness completely.

- The Problem of Idolatry: The message challenges listeners to ensure nothing—not even a deeply loved person—comes between them and God, as anything taking first place in the heart becomes an idol.

- Immediate Obedience: We are challenged that anything less than an immediate obedient response to God’s Word is sin (39:08).

- God Will Provide (Jehovah-Jireh): Abraham’s faith believed God could raise Isaac from the dead to fulfill His promise, teaching us that God always provides, often doing the "impossible" (41:38) so He can show us who He is.

Call to Action

Are you willing to trust God even in the midst of your greatest test? We are called to surrender our will and choose immediate obedience to the Lord, trusting that He will never test us beyond what we are able to endure.

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