Genesis 38
GenesisIn this sermon on Genesis 38, the preacher addresses one of the most corrupt narratives in Scripture, exposing the depths of human depravity and the hypocrisy of hiding our sins. Yet through the dark providences of Judah's failures and Tamar's desperation, God sovereignly preserved His covenant line through Perez. Ultimately, this passage highlights how God uses broken individuals and tragic circumstances to display the magnitude of His redeeming grace in Jesus Christ.
John Lee · September 6, 2026
Genesis 37
GenesisExploring the dramatic betrayal of Joseph by his brothers in Genesis 37, this sermon reveals how favoritism and envy can lead to deep brokenness and division within families and communities. Yet, in the midst of dark providences, God's sovereign hand is actively preparing a path of redemption, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ who was similarly betrayed to secure salvation for his people.
John Lee · August 30, 2026
Genesis 35:1-36:43
GenesisThis sermon contrasts the lives of Jacob and Esau from Genesis 35-36, highlighting the paradox of living by faith in a fallen world. It explores Jacob's struggles and God's renewed promises amidst personal losses, juxtaposed with Esau's worldly success that ultimately leads to oblivion. The message calls believers to prioritize God's eternal promises through Christ over temporary earthly comforts, finding true hope and redemption in Jesus' victory over sin and death.
John Lee · June 7, 2026 · 47 min
Genesis 34:1-31
GenesisThis sermon unpacks the dark narrative of Genesis 34, highlighting the pervasive corruption of both love and justice. It examines Shechem's selfish actions and Jacob's passive response, as well as the deceitful and violent vengeance of Simeon and Levi. Ultimately, the sermon points to the perfect justice and redemptive grace found only in Jesus Christ, offering hope and a call to firm conviction in a fallen world.
John Lee · May 24, 2026 · 46 min
Genesis 32:1-33:20
GenesisThis sermon unpacks Jacob's transformation from a scheming, self-reliant individual to 'Israel,' one who struggles with and depends on God. Through his panicked efforts to appease Esau, his wrestling match with God that leaves him with a permanent limp, and an unexpected reconciliation with his brother, Jacob learns that true security and salvation come not from his own efforts but from God's grace. The sermon applies these lessons to the Christian life, emphasizing reliance on God, radical forgiveness, faithful obedience, and a secure identity in Christ.
John Lee · May 17, 2026 · 47 min
Genesis 31:42
GenesisThis sermon explores Jacob's struggles with self-reliance, superstition, and deception while working for Laban, highlighting how Jacob's attempts to control his own destiny ultimately led to further conflict and revealed his faithlessness. It further examines Rachel's hidden idolatry and Jacob's distorted communication with his wives, illustrating how sin and superstition defile. Ultimately, the sermon points to the need for God's true covenant and the cleansing, redeeming grace found only in Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfills God's standard of purity and offers forgiveness for our defilement.
John Lee · May 3, 2026 · 51 min
Genesis 29:1-30:24
GenesisThis sermon delves into Genesis 29-30, exploring the intertwined themes of Jacob's self-reliance, Laban's deception, and the bitter envy between Leah and Rachel. It argues that each character serves their own idols, leading to a downward spiral of sin, manipulation, and dissatisfaction. Ultimately, the message highlights God's unwavering faithfulness and grace amidst human brokenness, culminating in the redemptive work of Jesus, who offers true fulfillment and freedom from the slavery of idolatry.
John Lee · April 26, 2026 · 50 min
Genesis 28:10-22
GenesisThis sermon explores Jacob's dream of a 'stairway to heaven' in Genesis 28, highlighting God's unconditional promises of presence and blessing despite Jacob's failures. The message emphasizes that these promises extend to believers today through Jesus Christ, who is the true connection between heaven and earth. By understanding God's unwavering grace and faithfulness, listeners are called to respond with grateful obedience and commitment, transforming their view of earthly circumstances.
John Lee · April 19, 2026 · 40 min
Genesis 26:34-28:9
GenesisThe sermon dissects the dysfunctional family dynamics in Genesis 26-28, highlighting the failures of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau, each blinded by their own desires, control, deception, and bitterness. Despite their pervasive sin, the preacher emphasizes God's sovereign hand working providentially to fulfill His purposes through the mess, ultimately pointing to Christ as the only perfect one who offers grace and mercy. The message warns listeners not to emulate the characters' flaws but to seek God's grace.
John Lee · April 12, 2026 · 51 min
Genesis 25:1-34
GenesisThrough the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25, this sermon explores the tension between God's sovereign election and human moral responsibility. It contrasts Abraham's legacy of contented faith with Esau's foolish exchange of his eternal birthright for momentary physical gratification. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to resist immediate sinful appetites and choose the everlasting promises of Christ, whose sacrificial death has opened the way back to God's presence.
John Lee · March 8, 2026 · 36 min
Genesis 24:1-67
GenesisIn this sermon on Genesis 24, the speaker addresses the story of Abraham's servant securing Rebekah as a wife for Isaac, illustrating that the passage is not primarily about dating, but about God's faithfulness to His promises. Through the servant's example, believers are encouraged to serve their heavenly Master by committing to His promises without compromise, praying with reliance on His providence, pleading the good news with urgency, and walking in prompt obedience.
John Lee · March 1, 2026 · 46 min
Genesis 22:20-23:20
GenesisThis sermon explores Genesis 22:20–23:20, demonstrating how God's steady, invisible hand of providence is at work both behind the scenes and in the face of death. By examining the genealogy of Nahor and Abraham's negotiation for Sarah's burial plot, the preacher encourages believers to trust that God always keeps His promises, pointing to Christ's resurrection as the ultimate guarantee of our future inheritance.
John Lee · February 22, 2026 · 45 min
Genesis 19:16–19:38
GenesisThis sermon examines God's judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah, highlighting Abraham's persistent intercession and Lot's compromised life, which weakened his witness. It underscores the universal human condition of sinfulness, arguing that no one is truly righteous, including Israel. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus Christ as the only righteous one, whose atoning sacrifice allows God to justly extend mercy and salvation to all who repent and place their faith in him.
John Lee · January 18, 2026 · 47 min
Genesis 18:1-15
GenesisThis sermon explores Genesis 18:1-15, contrasting Abraham's eager hospitality and faith with Sarah's cynical laughter and unbelief regarding God's promise of a son. The preacher uses this narrative to highlight God's omnipotence and his loving confrontation of sin, ultimately inviting listeners to abandon self-preservation and embrace God's grace found in Jesus Christ, fostering a spirit of joyful service.
John Lee · January 11, 2026 · 39 min
Genesis 17:1-27
GenesisThis sermon explores Genesis 17, focusing on God's covenant with Abraham, the sign of circumcision, and the promise of Isaac as the covenant son. It emphasizes that physical circumcision was a sign of being set apart for God, but ultimately pointed to a deeper circumcision of the heart and the New Covenant fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Through Christ's sacrifice, believers are spiritually 'cut off' from sin and raised to new life, signified by baptism.
John Lee · December 28, 2025 · 45 min
Genesis 12:1-9
GenesisThis sermon explores God's call to Abram in Genesis 12, focusing on His promises of a place, a people, and power. It traces how these promises find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ and extend to all believers through the Gospel. The speaker emphasizes that following God's call requires both believing His promises and obeying His commands, warning against partial obedience and highlighting worship as a foundational response to God's faithfulness.
John Lee · November 23, 2025 · 47 min
Genesis 11:1-32
GenesisThis sermon explores the human desire to "make a name for ourselves" as seen in the Tower of Babel, where humanity's unified pride led to God's judgment and the confusion of languages. It contrasts this with the story of Abram, who had no name, land, or hope, but through whom God promised to make a great name, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The sermon concludes by highlighting Jesus as the "name above every name," emphasizing that true significance comes not from human effort or ambition, but from humbling oneself and trusting in God's redemptive work.
John Lee · August 31, 2025 · 45 min
Genesis 9:1-10:32
GenesisThis sermon delves into Genesis 9-10, exploring God's post-flood covenant with Noah, the immediate re-emergence of human sin through Noah and Ham's actions, and the subsequent curse on Canaan. It emphasizes God's consistent grace and providential plan despite humanity's failures, while also debunking historical misinterpretations of the 'curse of Ham' and highlighting God's sovereign control over all nations.
John Lee · August 17, 2025 · 48 min
Genesis 6-8
GenesisIn this sermon on Genesis 6–8, the speaker explores the account of Noah and the flood to demonstrate that God's judgment against widespread human sin is both real and absolute. Rather than being merely a Sunday school story, the narrative points to God's redeeming judgment and covenant grace, ultimately pointing believers to Jesus Christ as the true ark of salvation.
John Lee · August 10, 2025 · 46 min
Genesis 5
GenesisIn this sermon on Genesis 5, the preacher breaks down the genealogy from Adam to Noah, identifying a rhythmic drumbeat of life followed by inevitable death ('and then he died'). Amidst this daunting pattern, God embeds explicit rays of hope through Enoch's faith and Lamech's expectation of relief through Noah. Ultimately, this genealogy serves as a drumroll of deliverance pointing directly to Jesus Christ, who conquered the curse of death so that all who believe will rise again.
John Lee · August 4, 2025 · 40 min
