Joseph’s Funeral
Today, we conclude our study of the book of Genesis and this sermon series, “Israel’s Legacy,” with a final act of forgiveness from mighty Joseph and an act of faith on his part that has echoed in Scripture for several thousand years.
Jacob’s Funeral
Today, as we move into week six of our sermon series, “Israel’s Legacy,” we see one of the clearest pictures of God’s amazing grace in the word of God – Jacob the deceiver, the man who struggled spiritually for most of his journey, finishes amazingly well. And so can we . . . regardless of our backstory.
Jacob’s Blessing
Today, as we move into week five of our sermon series, “Israel’s Legacy,” we read about the legacy of faith – and judgment — that Jacob bestows upon each of his sons as he lays dying on his deathbed. He understands the story of the nation of Israel was only just beginning.
Joseph’s Blessing
Today, as we move into week four of our sermon series, “Israel’s Legacy,” Jacob knows that his life is almost at an end. But, as a great example to God’s children, he does not fear death, and there are few blessings he wants to bestow on his family before the end comes.
Joseph’s Provision
Today, as we move into week three of our sermon series, “Israel’s Legacy,” we see Joseph again take center stage in the account. As the famine deepens, Joseph stands as the savior of Egypt and again foreshadows the saving work of Jesus Christ.
Jacob’s Home
Today, as we move into week two of our sermon series, “Israel’s Legacy,” we see the final fulfillment of the idea of the Great Reversal – Jacob receives Joseph back, back as if from the dead. It’s a moment in which Jacob see clearly the goodness and grace of God. Do we notice such moments or take them for granted?
Jacob’s Journey
Today, we begin a new sermon series, “Israel’s Legacy,” and watch as Jacob begins his journey to reunite with Joseph in Egypt. As this journey begins, we see a beautiful display of the faith of Jacob’s forefathers, and a clear indication that he is going to finally – improbably – finish well.
The Dream Fulfilled
Today, as we conclude our sermon series, “Joseph’s Restoration,” we get to see the incredible fulfillment of Joseph’s teenage dreams, his restoration to his brothers, and his father’s reaction to the news that he is alive.
The Final Test
Today, as we move into week four of our sermon series, “Joseph’s Restoration,” we see a clear reminder that there can never be restoration between either us and God or us and others until we take personal responsibility for what we have done.
The Royal Welcome
Today, as we move into week three of our sermon series, “Joseph’s Restoration,” we get a reminder that no one – absolutely no one – is beyond the reach of God’s grace and mercy as an unlikely hero emerges from Jacob’s sons.
The Family Reunion
Today, we continue our sermon series, “Joseph’s Restoration,” and we get our first glimpse at Joseph interacting with his brothers after over twenty years of estrangement. God has positioned things so that Joseph is the only person in the world who can provide for their health and safety.
The Great Reversal
Today, we begin a new sermon series, “Joseph’s Restoration,” and we see Joseph’s elevation to the second-in-command in all of Egypt. But we also see clear foreshadowing into the future of the nation of Israel and even the coming Messiah.
The Interpretation
Today, as we finish our “Betrayed Again” sermon series in Genesis, we begin to see the culmination of all the good God has been working in the background on Joseph’s behalf – Pharaoh suddenly, miraculously requires the services of an imprisoned Jewish slave. Genesis...
The Incarceration
Today, as we continue our “Betrayed Again” sermon series in Genesis, we follow Joseph into prison. And his story challenges us to never stop trusting in God because, even while he is imprisoned, he conducts himself with wisdom and integrity and rises to a position of authority.
The Accusation
Today, we begin a new sermon series, “Betrayed Again,” as we follow Joseph into slavery in Egypt. When we contrast his conduct in Potiphar’s house with Judah’s sin with Tamar, we see a great playbook on how to flee temptation.
The Fornicator
As we finish this four-week series, we turn our attention from Joseph for a moment – a moment in which we realize that Jacob’s sons are steeped in wickedness. It is a sobering reminder that the heart of a child is a fragile thing . . . and the world, the flesh, and the devil are powerful enemies.
The Betrayer
In this week’s message, we see the sibling rivalry between Joseph and his brothers erupt into a murderous plot that eventually settles into enslavement. Joseph’s journey into exile and imprisonment begins – and yet he never doubts God’s goodness. His life is such a challenge to us!
The Dreamer
We see the first real introduction of Jacob’s son, Joseph, in this message. Almost 25 percent of the book of Genesis pertains to Joseph – perhaps because his life so remarkably foreshadows the life and ministry of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Black Sheep
It’s time to look at the life and legacy of Jacob’s estranged brother, Esau. He is certainly much more than a footnote in the book of Genesis. His impact has long been felt among the Middle East and helped shape the future, both good and bad, of the nation of Israel.
Jacob’s Sorrows
Today, as we conclude our “Coming Home” sermon series in Genesis, the difficulties of life and the inevitable for all of us: death. But he also begins to reap in his own family and offspring what his past sexual sin has sown.
Jacob’s Revival
Today, as we continue our “Coming Home” sermon series in Genesis, we finally see Jacob fully obey God’s call for him to return to his ancestral home and to worship Jehovah God as his father, Isaac, and grandfather, Abraham, had.
Jacob’s Daughter
Today, as we continue our “Coming Home” sermon series in Genesis, we are confronted with perhaps the ugliest, most painful, most sinful episode in all of Jacob’s life (and, by the extension, his family). And the lessons for us in our current culture are obvious and equally painful.
Jacob’s Brother
Today, as we continue our “Coming Home” sermon series in Genesis, we see Jacob reluctantly restored to his older, angry brother, Esau, and we are reminded that God can and does change the hardest of hearts.
Jacob’s Fears
Today, as we continue our “Coming Home” sermon series in Genesis, we see the most crucial confrontation in Jacob’s life – his wrestling match with God as he prepares to face Esau and his father again. God is determined to change him from the inside out.
Jacob’s Pursuit
Today, we begin a new sermon series, “Coming Home,” as we follow Jacob back to the Promised Land. He has obviously added four wives and thirteen children to his camp as he heads back to Canaan, but getting free of Haran (and his past) is not as easy as he had hoped.
Jacob’s Flight
Finally, Jacob begins to heed God’s call to return Canaan, but not before he has one final showdown with his angry uncle
Jacob’s Prosperity
As we move further in Genesis 30, we realize that God is still blessing an unworthy Jacob, the inheritor of Abraham’s covenant, even as Jacob continues to struggle with Laban, his greedy, deceptive uncle.
Jacob’s Children
Just in time for Mother’s Day, we consider Jacob’s four brides and the births of nine of their children. There’s never a dull moment in this dysfunctional family.
Jacob’s Brides
In this week’s message from Genesis 29, we look at one of the most successful and most despicable deceptions in all of the Word of God, and the two young women caught in the middle of it.
Jacob’s Relatives
Jacob’s first encounter with his extended family is providentially arranged and relatively encouraging. At least on the surface. And God leads him right to the love of his life, Rachel.
Jacob’s Ladder
While fleeing his own deception and his brother, Jacob has an encounter with the covenant-keeping God of his forefathers that changes his life.
The Brothers Grimm
In Jacob and Esau’s most famous conflict, we see the flesh nature of both — and the shattering of a family.
Family Ties
In Jacob and Esau’s most famous conflict, we see the flesh nature of both — and the shattering of a family.
The Family Business
Scripture has little to say about Isaac in comparison to his father and sons, but this is a clear look at how he lived his life and the legacy he left.
Like Father, Like Son
Isaac follows in his father’s not-so-positive footsteps, a reminder that our children learn from both our good and bad.
Three’s Company
The difficult conception and birth of Jacob and Esau is only a foretaste of the family drama soon to come.
Ishmael’s Legacy
Learn from Ishmael’s legacy and how it can encourage our faith today
Abraham’s Funeral
Learn from Abraham’s life and faith in the Lord and be encouraged to trust in Jesus.
Isaac’s Bride
Join us to learn about who God is and how He relates to us by studying the book of Genesis and the life of Isaac.
Abraham’s Choice
Learn how Abraham’s faith in the Lord can encourage our faith in Jesus today.
Sarah’s Death
Glean practical insights and direction from God by studying the book of Genesis and the death of Sarah.
The Glimpse of a Bride
Get insight from God’s Word for your daily life as we journey through the book of Genesis.
The Substitute
In our journey through Genesis, join us for this message called the Substitute to learn more of God’s grace to us.
Another Second Chance
Learning how God provided another second chance in Genesis helps us know how He gives us second chances today.
The Promised Child
“The Promised Child” is a message from First Baptist Church, Russellville. We invite you to be encouraged and challenged by this message from the Bible.
The Gift of Grace
Continue our journey through Genesis and discover God’s extravagant gift of grace to us.
Genesis: Father Abraham
Join us to look at how God work powerfully in Abraham’s life, and learn how Jesus can work in your life today.