Genesis — Sermons — Middle Street Baptist Church

Genesis

Dignity, Responsibility, and Humility

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American Christians often struggle to know how to engage politically in our world. On the one hand, withdrawal doesn’t seem like an option, but on the other hand, neither major party can seem all that appealing either. This morning we look at how God calls us to affirm the dignity of all people, the responsibility of all Christians to promote the image of God in all people, and the spirit of humility that ought to leaven all our political engagement.

Dignity, Responsibility, and Humility (Genesis 1:26–28; Jeremiah 29:4–7)
Chris Dunaway

The Gift of Rest

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Spiritual practices are gifts God gives us that help us to know him better and become more like him. This morning we focus on rest and Sabbath. More than an archaic demand to “reserve a day for God,” Sabbath is God’s gift to restore and refresh us spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally. So why do we not take advantage of it? Listen as we parse the true ground for Sabbath, obstacles we face to practicing Sabbath, and how Sabbath can refresh us in our modern world.

The Gift of Rest (Genesis 1:31–2:3)
Chris Dunaway

Grace and Deceit

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Matthew begins his gospel with a long list of names. Hidden in plain sight among that list are the names of four women—scandalous not only for their inclusion, but for the stories they represent.

This morning we look at Tamar and Judah. Why are they celebrated among Jesus’ ancestors, given their extraordinary deceit?

Grace and Deceit (Genesis 38; Matthew 1:2–3; Revelation 21:9–14)
Chris Dunaway