The sermon explores the conclusion of Genesis, focusing on Joseph's handling of his father Jacob's death and burial, emphasizing the importance of honoring the body and the theological significance of burial practices. Drawing on historical and cultural context, the speaker contrasts Christian perspectives on burial and cremation, advocating for honoring the body as a testament to the resurrection and a witness to the gospel. The narrative highlights themes of God's sovereignty in redemption, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the enduring hope for a future return to the promised land, ultimately underscoring the importance of faith and the enduring legacy of Israel.

The sermon explores the prophetic blessings Jacob bestows upon his sons, detailing their future roles and destinies within the lineage of Israel. Drawing from Genesis 49, the message emphasizes the significance of covenantal promises, particularly highlighting Judah's role as the line from which the Messiah will emerge, bringing victory and obedience from all nations. The speaker connects these ancient prophecies to the Christian faith, advocating for a hopeful eschatology and encouraging listeners to root their lives and families in the promises of God, even amidst present challenges, and to embrace a future-oriented perspective grounded in faith and legacy.

The sermon explores God's sovereign orchestration of events, exemplified by the story of Joseph in Egypt, to preserve and revive the church. It highlights how God strategically positioned Israel in Goshen, a place of abundance and protection, shielding them from the world while allowing them to multiply and maintain their distinct identity. The narrative emphasizes God's faithfulness to the Abrahamic covenant, promising prosperity and inheritance, and foreshadows the eventual coming of Jesus, mirroring Israel's journey and ultimately establishing a kingdom where faith and divine promise prevail over worldly power and tyranny.

The sermon explores the narrative of Joseph in Genesis, highlighting God's sovereign orchestration of events to preserve his church and ultimately bring about the Messiah. It emphasizes the themes of divine providence, corporate sin, and the need for repentance, illustrating how God uses hardship and testing to reveal truth and drive individuals toward reconciliation. The preacher underscores the importance of confronting guilt, demonstrating the parallels between Joseph's actions and the gospel message, and ultimately showcasing the restoration of unity and blessing through faith and obedience, drawing connections to the need for boldness and pressure in evangelism.

The sermon explores the story of Joseph, drawing parallels between his life and the gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing God's sovereign work through suffering and providence. It highlights Joseph's journey from adversity to exaltation, portraying him as a savior figure who provides sustenance and ultimately leads to reconciliation and redemption, mirroring the promise to Abraham and foreshadowing the salvation of all nations. The message underscores the importance of trusting God's plan, even amidst trials, and recognizing that obedience and humility are essential for receiving His grace and ultimately experiencing His blessings, both individually and within the broader context of faith and community.

Introduction and brief look at Genesis 1:1

Jacob and his family are restored by God from apostasy and then covenant is renewed and re-confirmed.

on family and national conversions and baptisms.

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a biblical exposition and application of Genesis 30-31

a short answer to why baptize babies and why pour water as opposed to immerse in water. Given during the baptism of two households at Christ Church in lafayette, Louisiana

in this lecture, Pastor Brandon covers the characteristics and extent of the dominion mandate

exposition and application of the blessing of Jacob in Genesis 27

The start to a new series on the dominion mandate-- Man's purpose in this world. In this lecture Pastor Brandon discusses the many tools God has given us toward the accomplishment of this mission by Christ and his Bride.

exposition and application of Genesis 24

an exposition and application of Genesis 23

a verse by verse study of genesis 21-22

While walking through the text of Genesis 15 we discuss the context and scope of the abrahamic covenant.

an overview and exposition of Genesis 12

an overview of the nations descending from Ham, Shem and Japheth from Genesis 10

here is a bit of a rambling discussion on the humanistic sins of autonomy and pride as epitomized at Babel.

a verse by verse study of Genesis 9

We are living in the seedtime. The harvest is yet to come.

was the flood a real historical event? Was it a global flood or just a local Mesopotamian flood?

Why all the genealogies? And what happened to the line of Seth?

a brief discussion on an interesting subject.

an overview on the curse of Cain and an application to wanderers and nomads today.

a discussion on the fall and curse of man

a study discussion and application of the curse on Women in Genesis 3.

In this class Pastor Brandon lays out a theology of land curses and blessings and demonstrates from scripture that America is indeed under Christ's judgements and how Christians should respond.

An application of Genesis 3

a discussion of the command to be fruitful and multiply and to rest on the sabbath.

A brief overview of covenantal headship from Genesis 1:26

continuing our study of Genesis 1

An Exposition of Genesis 1:1-21

An introduction to our study through the book of Genesis

a teaching on circumcision, the sign of the covenant and its transition to baptism in the New Testament.

continuing in our series on the covenant.

Episode 3: We begin with a discussion on the covenant between David and Jonathon to demonstrate how every covenant has built within it some stipulation for covenant succession. We then do an overview of the covenant to show how covenant succession is and has always been a feature of the covenant.

Part one of our class on the Christian and brith control.

The first four words of the Bible distinguish the Christian faith from all other religions and philosophies.

The cultural mandate of Genesis 1:28 applied to the household with specific suggestions on helping your children learn to exercise dominion at an early age.

Not only has God designed man to work, He has designed man to worship. And, work and worship are inextricably linked. In fact, work is a means through which we worship. Honest work is pleasing to God. Eric Liddell makes this point when he says, “God made me fast. And when I run I feel his pleasure.” When we work in the callings that God has for us, we too can feel his pleasure. This truth is highlighted by the very fact that when God came to Earth he worked as a carpenter. He spent the majority of his life in gainful honest employment so much so that when he returned to his hometown to teach the people knew him as the carpenter. His hometown identity was that of the carpenter. (Mark 6:1-6) There are several truths which can be deducted from this. Townspeople • We can grow in the favor of God while being employed in honest work. (Luke 2:40) • God is pleased when we work unto him. God is pleased when we engage in work heartily and unto him. We must remember that when God decreed Jesus to be his pleasing son, Jesus had not yet done anything but carpentry. • There is no divide between sacred and secular employment. We are all in full time Christian ministry. • The Christian is to work for an audience of one. Finally, we must ask why Jesus spent so much time in the carpenter’s shop? Was their any salvific purpose for his labors. The answer is yes. Jesus worked as unto God and in his work he served his neighbor as himself. In doing this he fulfilled God’s holy mandate to work earlier given to Adam in Genesis 2 and repeated in Exodus 20:9.

Work is as essential to life as food, sex, friends and God.

The Gospel of Judah and Tamar

lords supper, ordinance, communion, sacrament

The real point of the flood.