There are many stories in the Old Testament we weren't taught in Sunday School, as they are so unpleasant, but everything is included in the Bible for a purpose, and…
It's good to come as adults to the story of Joseph. The author does not see these chapters as being primarily about Joseph, but about Jacob's family. Jacob was not…
This was preached in the context of a service led by St. Mark's Mothers' Union to celebrate 140 years of that movement's existence. The wellbeing of families is of great…
John had prepared this sermon for St. Denys's, Lisvane. As they had cancelled their evening service, he preached the sermon at St. Mark's instead. It is a prequel/introduction to a…
How do God's purposes square with God's command to Abraham? This was a test of Abraham. We know it, but Abraham did not. Abraham is told to trust God and…
God showed his love to Abraham and Sarah with the birth of Isaac. Even though he was exiled God promised blessing on Ishmael.
The Lord meets with Abraham and repreats his promise of a son. Abraham engages boldly with God in prayer.
God renews his covenant with Abraham. He promised Abraham the impossible. God keeps his covenant even though Abraham didn't meet the requirements.
Gen 13 Abram gives the choice of land to Lot. Gen 14 Lot is captured. Abram trusts in God to help and frees Lot. Abram refused the offer of loot…
We may or may not know where we came from, but our 'spiritual DNA' is more important. Those who have faith in Christ are Abraham's children (Gal 3). Abraham and…