Bible Study

Sermon Genesis 21:8-21 Men Are From Venus Too By Dr. Keith Wagner In his book, “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus,” John Gray discusses the differences between the sexes. He states that, “The most frequently expressed complaint women have about men is that men don’t listen.”(pg. 15) He goes on to say that … Continue reading “Genesis 21:8-21 Men Are From Venus Too (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 21:8-21 The God of the Outcasts By Dr. Mickey Anders One day, in order to get a class discussion going, sociology professor Tony Campolo asked his students what some of the world’s great religious leaders might have said about prostitution. The discussion was lively and intense. He was setting up the class to … Continue reading “Genesis 21:8-21 The God of the Outcasts (Anders) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 21:8-21 Not Easy to Let Go By Dr. Keith Wagner In recent weeks we have been witnessing reports about the flooding rivers in the Midwest. Some towns, like Cedar Rapids, were completed under water. As the waters rise, cities and communities are facing the possibility of losing their towns, their homes, and many … Continue reading “Genesis 21:8-21 Not Easy to Let Go (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 22:1-14 God Will Provide By Richard Niell Donovan This is a difficult scripture. How did a story of human sacrifice get into the Bible? How could God order the sacrifice of Isaacthe son for whom Abraham and Sarah had waited for so longthe son of their old agethe gift from God who had … Continue reading “Genesis 22:1-14 God Will Provide (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 22:01-14 Living Up to the Test Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists Genesis 22:01-14 Living Up to the Test Dr. Keith Wagner I never liked exams. I am one of those people that has “test-itis” when it comes to taking tests. I didn’t look forward to finals … Continue reading “Genesis 22:1-14 Living Up to the Test (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 25:19-34 I Want It NOW! By Richard Niell Donovan Isn’t this a mess! The people with whom God has to work! You would think that God’s people would look like the Marines who guard the White Housestraight, tall, fit, polished shoes. But God had promised Abraham that he would make of him a … Continue reading “Genesis 25:19-35 I Want It NOW! (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 25:19-34 Out Of The Stew By The Rev. Billy D. Strayhorn INTRODUCTION: Lori, the young girl in the Walnut Cove cartoon is in the kitchen with her friend Carmen and tells her, “You need to be careful when you turn on the dishwasher, Carmen. It uses a lot of hot water, see, and … Continue reading “Genesis 25:19-34 Out Of The Stew (Strayhorn) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 28:11-13 That’s the Way God Is By Pastor Vince Gerhardy There were two brothers, one named Jacob and the other Esau. Jacob was a schemer. He wasn’t happy that he was the younger of the two. It meant that his brother Esau would inherit everything from their father Isaac. With his poor old … Continue reading “Genesis 28:11-13 That’s the Way God Is (Gerhardy) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 28:10-19 Does Your Elevator Go to the Top? By Dr. Keith Wagner Since I visit hospitals I frequently have occasion to use elevators. I use stairs whenever possible because I don’t like to wait. Elevators can be very frustrating, especially when you are in a hurry. By the way, the slowest elevators in … Continue reading “Genesis 28:10-19 Does Your Elevator Go to the Top? (Wagner) – Bible study”

Sermon Genesis 28:10-22 A Staircase to Heaven By Richard Niell Donovan I am always surprised that God chose Jacob to be the one through whom the world should be blessed. Jacob was a schemer. He had coerced the birthright from his brother, and he had tricked his father into giving him the blessing that rightfully … Continue reading “Genesis 28:10-22 A Staircase to Heaven (Donovan) – Bible study”