Bible Study

Sermon Genesis 3:1-7 In a Mess, But Blessed By Pastor Vince Gerhardy I would say that that the topic most often talked about in conversation is what’s wrong with our world. We talk about the death of someone we know, violence somewhere around the world, a volcano or earthquake that has left many people homeless, … Continue reading “Genesis 3:1-7 In a Mess, But Blessed (Gerhardy) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 6:5 9:28 An Everlasting Sign of Hope By >Dr. Philip W. McLarty Our series on the stained glass windows continues today with Noah’s Ark and the story of the great Flood. If you’re keeping count, this is the fourth sermon of the series. We’ll take a break next week to celebrate the Fourth … Continue reading “Genesis 6:5 – 9:28 An Everlasting Sign of Hope (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 6:11-22, 7:24, 8:14-19 Arky-ology By Rev. Alex Stevenson Noah’s Ark What is the first thing that popped into your mind? Probably pictures from a child’s Bible Story book of animals filing in to a large wooden boat 2 by 2. Maybe a rainbow and an elderly couple. The story of Noah’s Ark is … Continue reading “Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 Arky-ology (Stevenson) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 9:8-17 A String on God’s Finger By Richard Niell Donovan The great flood must have been terrible for Noah. First, he had to build the ark far from any known body of water. His friends and neighbors thought he was crazy. He had to endure their taunts as he sweated in the sun, … Continue reading “Genesis 9:8-17 A String on God’s Finger (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 9:8-17 The Sign of the Covenant By Dr. Randy L. Hyde Have you ever considered the possibility that there are just some things God cannot do? If you or I are watching the evening news and we get sick of the violence of it, all we have to do is change the channel … Continue reading “Genesis 9:8-17 The Sign of the Covenant (Hyde) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 11:1-9 A Name for Ourselves By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel GLORY TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT, AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW AND WILL BE FOREVER, AMEN. The Japanese have a saying: The nail that sticks out gets hammered. Many think this … Continue reading “Genesis 11:1-9 A Name for Ourselves (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 11:1-9 Building Towers or Building Souls? By Dr. Keith Wagner For the first time it has occurred to me that the story of the Tower of Babel falls in the midst of information about Noah and his descendants. The ark, which contained God’s few remaining faithful had found its way safely to a … Continue reading “Genesis 11:1-9 Building Towers or Building Souls? (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 12:1-4a Go and Be Blessed By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. Three years ago now this week, I was making my second trip to Eugene . Two … Continue reading “Genesis 12:1-4 Go and Be Blessed (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 12:1-9 & Romans 4:13-25 The Land to Which God Leads Us By Richard Niell Donovan Now the LORD said to Abram, “Get out of your country, and from your relatives, and from your father’s house, to the land that I will show you” (12:1). That was a lot for God to ask. In … Continue reading “Genesis 12:1-9 The Land To Which God Leads Us (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 12:1-9 The Great Escape By Dr. Keith Wagner In the book, Chicken Soup for the College Soul, there is an article entitled, “The Great Escape.” Wendy Marston tells about the time she moved away from her home in Colorado to attend Columbia University in New York City. Her story is like thousands of … Continue reading “Genesis 12:1-9 The Great Escape (Wagner) – Bible study”