In Genesis 20 we see another failure of Abraham’s trust in God’s promises and the work of God’s redemption through the brokenness of man.
Read MoreIn Genesis 19, we see the justice of God played out on Sodom and Gomorrah and the mercy that he shows to Lot.
Content Warning: This passage deals with the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah as well as the sins of Lot’s daughters, which Pastor Tom deals with very directly.
Read MoreIn Genesis 18:16-33, God warns Abraham of what he has planned for Sodom and Gomorrah and Abraham entreats Him to save Lot.
Read MoreRev. William Mather (“Pastor Bill”) entered his rest on December 26, 2023 at the age of 93. Twenty-two years ago on December 23, 2001, Bill preached this Christmas message in support of Pastor Scott Aiken who was unable to preach that Sunday. Bill often helped with visitation and preaching as needed throughout his time at RCC.
Read MorePastor Tom digs into the Old Testament to explore the promises that foreshadowed Christ’s birth.
Read MorePastor Tom digs into the Old Testament to explore the promises that foreshadowed Christ’s birth.
Read MorePastor Tom digs into the Old Testament to explore the promises that foreshadowed Christ’s birth.
Read MorePastor Tom digs into the Old Testament to explore the promises that foreshadowed Christ’s birth.
Read MoreIn Genesis 18, we see Sarah doubt the promise of God because of the impossibility of it from a human point of view.
Read MorePastor Tom challenges us to consider not only what we are thankful for, but who we are thankful to.
Read MoreIn Genesis 17, we see another continuation and confirmation of God’s promises to Abraham. A physical symbol of God’s covenant is established through the practice of circumcision.
Read MoreIn Genesis 16, we see Abram losing patience with the promise of God, taking matters into his own hands to make things happen. These efforts create more strife in his household. We also see God’s continued faithfulness to all parties involved.
Read MoreIn Genesis 15:7-21, we see God establishing a covenant with Abram reiterating the promises that He made in chapter 12.
Read MoreIn Genesis 15:1-6, we see a continuation of God’s promise to Abram, as well as continued growth in Abram’s faith.
Read MoreIn Genesis 14, we see a manifestation of Abram’s faith and trust in God, as well as a foreshadowing of the person of Christ in the figure Melchizedek.
Read MoreFrom the text of Genesis 13, Pastor Tom discusses the biblical narrative of Abram's trust, his parting with Lot, and God's promise of land and descendants, connecting it to the broader concept of God's kingdom and the fulfillment of promises through Jesus Christ.
Read MoreIn Genesis 12:10-20, we see Abraham showing some doubts of God’s faithfulness. It is human nature to forget and not listen, but we must be careful to remember God’s faithfulness and listen to His promises.
Read MoreTo kick off our latest sermon series on the life of Abraham, Pastor Tom discusses the background of Abram and the incredible promises made to him by God in Genesis 12:1-3.
Read MoreIn 2 Peter 3:10-18, Peter makes a final exhortation to be prepared for Christ’s return, emphasizing the importance of focusing on things to come and not on the things of this world.
Read MoreIn 2 Peter 3:1-9, Peter reminds readers of who God is and the promise that He has given us of His return, encouraging us to hold to that promise in spite of those who don’t believe.
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