Big Promises Small Steps

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Written By Jeremy Duncan

SARAH and ABRAHAM

Has it been a while since you read the story of Abraham and Sarah? A quick flip through Genesis 12-25 reminds you of the zigzagging steps they take to be faithful to God’s promises. 

Let’s agree to do something as we journey with this couple through the ancient world. Let’s set aside easy answers and what we think we know. Instead, let’s reacquaint ourselves with stories of a divine call to leave a homeland, a covenant to keep trusting, and human action hemmed in by divine promise. 

To journey with these ancient characters under a star-lit night sky isn’t about avoiding what it means to be human. It’s about holding onto the hope that small steps accomplish big promises in the world God continues to bless. 

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When God Asks the Unthinkable
When God Asks the Unthinkable

The Binding of Isaac is one of the most troubling stories in all of Scripture — but what if we’ve misunderstood the test all along? In this sermon we explore the God who sees, the God who tests, the fallout of Abraham’s choices, and the second question we often miss.

Why Sodom Still Matters
Why Sodom Still Matters

This isn’t a story about “those people.” It’s a story about us—about power, justice, hospitality, and the God who is far more patient and gracious than we expect. Join us as we revisit Sodom and Gomorrah through the lens of Abraham’s trust, God’s character, and the surprising grace hidden in a hard text.

Unilateral Promise
Unilateral Promise

This sermon unpacks the "base of fear" we often experience, the "hard-fought" space "where faith forms" through honest questions, and the "sacramental discernment" that guides our "ways forward." Discover how God's "sure sign" in a unilateral covenant reveals His unwavering commitment, stretching beyond our limited years and inviting us to live with a faith that trusts His goodness in every small, painful step.

Enough Good to Go Around
Enough Good to Go Around

Explore the moment Abraham begins to trust God after failure. Coming out of his mistakes in Egypt, Abraham faces a new test — will fear guide him again, or will faith take root this time? This story of Abraham and Lot isn’t just ancient history; it’s a mirror for our own journeys of grace, learning, and renewal.

Matriarch in Danger
Matriarch in Danger

Explore the story of Abraham and Sarah from Genesis, focusing on themes of discernment, the challenges of beauty, and God's unwavering devotion. It delves into how individuals navigate big and small changes in life, drawing parallels between ancient narratives and contemporary experiences.

Every New Beginning Starts with Letting Go
Every New Beginning Starts with Letting Go

In this opening message of our Big Promises, Small Steps series, we explore how the grand narrative of God’s reconciliation—what Paul calls “the healing of all things”—begins with a single family leaving home, not knowing where they’re going.

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The Joy in simplicity
The Joy in simplicity

In our series kickoff, we recount the story of Abraham, where a casual lunch on his porch becomes a divine encounter, reminding us that profound experiences often hide in plain sight. Reflect with us on the intimacy of this moment and the human elements that make such stories relatable. We discuss how Abraham's hospitality and Sarah's laughter exemplify faith and humanity's response to divine promises.

Hagar
Hagar
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