Redemption Church in Brookfield, WI

Dying with Faith in the Promise

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Genesis 23

The Claim: Even after we die, God will keep keeping His promise.

Application Points:

1. We will probably die before the promise is fulfilled.
2. But we can die fully confident that it will be fulfilled.

The Ultimate Test of our Worship

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Genesis 22

The Claim: This God is far greater than the blessings He has promised us.

Application Points:

True Faith-Filled Worshipers:

1. Do not withhold anything from God.
2. Stay obediently devoted to Christ.
3. Receive everything through God's Son.

Just as God Said

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Genesis 21

The Claim: This God will give us life, just as He said.

Application Points:

Three things to remember while we wait for the life that God has promised us:

1. It may take much longer than we like.
2. It may be more painful than we'd prefer.
3. We will get the life God promised us, just as He said!

Who We Should Fear & Why

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Genesis 20

The Claim: To fear the Lord - not this world - because our lives belong to Him.

Application Points:

How do we live differently when we fear the Lord most of all?

1. We trust in his promise, not our plans.
2. We live with integrity, not deceit.
3. We will be a blessing to the world, not a curse.

The Mercy of God’s Rescue

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Genesis 18-19

The Claim: It is incredibly merciful of God to rescue anyone.

Application Points:

1.  

   Humans are far less righteous than we think.

    

2. Our punishment is far more just than we admit.

    

3. This God is far more merciful than we deserve.

Growing in the Knowledge of God

Preacher: Greg Alles

Passage: Genesis 17:1-27

Big Idea: God has a very specific plan to bless us and the world, and we must align ourselves with Him to be a part of it.

Sermon Points:

1. A New Command (1-2)
    
2. A New Name (3-8)
    
3. A New Sign (9-14)
    
4. Another New Name (15-22)
    
5. A Renewed Obedience (23-27)

Application Points:

1. God’s specific plan for us is to live in covenant with Him.  
   1. God has solemnly promised Himself to us, and invites us to solemnly promise ourselves to Him.
       
   2. God makes us fruitful.

 

     2. To experience God’s blessing, we must humbly align ourselves with Him.

              1. Change God

              2. Reject God

              3. God’s Plan - Humbly Align

The God Who Sees

Preacher: Ron Sanchez

Passage: Genesis 16:1-16

The Central Point: When we deviate from God's promise we will have problems, some of which can last a lifetime.

Sermon Points:

Abram & Sarai:

1. The Problem, in Their Eyes
2. The Solution, in Their Mind
3. The Consequences of Their Actions

Hagar & God

1. The God Who Sees

Application:

1. In our marriages there will be an inherent tension.
2. We mustn’t let the culture influence our response to God’s promises.
3. Our God sees and listens to our afflictions, even when they are self-imposed.

Certainty in Covenant Relationship

Preacher: Carl Dernell

Passage: Genesis 15:1-21

Claim: The success of covenant relationship with God is TOTALLY dependent on Him.

Application:

• Question: What makes you uncertain?
• Application: Believe God

When There’s War in the Land

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Genesis 14:1-24

Claim: Our victory has always belonged to the LORD.

Application: 

Three truths to remember when there is “war” in the land:

1. We are fighting a very different battle.

    

2. We need to fight it in very different ways.

    

3. We never need to fear the outcome.

 

Strife in the Land of Promise

Preacher: Danny D'Acquisto

Passage: Genesis 13:2-18

Big Idea: God will make His people flourish in His time.

Application Points:

1. Blessing those who cause us strife.
2. Waiting for God to bless us forever.