Calvin Church

Genesis 32:22-32

Our God never changes, but he does change us.  Jacob had a desire for God to bless his idea of bribing his brother Esau, but God had other plans.  Jacob received God's blessing, but it was only after a wrestling match that would forever change Jacob's life.  This same God desires to change our lives as well if we are willing.

Genesis 29:15-30

How easy it is to leave God out of our daily activities, but remember him when things don't turn out our way.  Maybe it is a blessing and a curse at the same time.  Why does God sometimes hide his face from us?  Is He punishing us or is He wanting us to search for him?  Jacob learned the hard way what life was like when he didn't search for God.  21 years have passed in Genesis 29 & 30, but God's name isn't mentioned at all.  And In the end, Jacob is right back where he started.

Genesis 28:10-22

Life can sometimes become busy and hectic managing: work, kids sporting events, birthdays, and maintance around the house.  Sometimes it is hard to find the time to sit down for dinner as a family let alone devotions.  However with all of our business it is easy to miss the important moments in life.  Your child's first steps, your spouses glance, or the moment that God is trying to speak into your heart.  Take time to appreciate the "Holy Moments" in your life.

Genesis 24

Love is all around us; movies, tv,  magazines etc... Maybe it is because people have a natural desire to be loved.  But how many of us compromise ourselves or our values in our search for Love.  In the story of a servant in search for his masters wife we will see the blessing in remaining faithful to the values that God has given us in his word.

Scripture: Genesis 22

Anxiety and fear rises up when we think about what tomorrow will bring.  Abraham felt this way when the Lord told him that he was going to have to offer up his son.  Yet Abraham went forward with a strong faith knowing full well that God would provide.  God wants to provide for you as well.  Think about Gods promises and his provisions as you listen to this New Years Sermon.