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Here you can listen to the weekly sermon as given during the Sunday worship services. The sermon audio is posted weekly following the worship services, while the sermon notes are often posted a few days in advance.

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Teach Us to Number Our Days

September 11, 2011
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Psalm 90:1-12

On the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, Pastor Mark encourages us to meditate on the verse, "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." The sermon deals with a mathematical formula for numbering our days, which includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

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And Grace Will Lead Me Home

September 4, 2011
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Genesis 48:1-22

In this, the last sermon in the series, Pastor Mark points out three areas to consider in leaving a lasting legacy for family and friends. Having just come home from a visit to Boston to see four grandchildren, he is able to share from a personal perspective. Jacob's blessing on his sons sets the scene for Ephraim, the youngest, getting the blessing, and for Joseph's two sons to receive 1/6th of the land divided between the 12 tribes. Later, leadership in Israel passes from Ephraim to the tribe of Judah.

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Let's Get This Straight

August 28, 2011
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Genesis 34:1 - 35:15

The Darker sides of the story are explored.

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An Unexpected Grace

August 21, 2011
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Genesis 33:1-20

After Jacob wrestles with God, unmerited favor (grace) fromg God begins to show itself in unexpected ways. Jacob is able to face his fear of meeting his brother, and to humble himself, and share some restitution for what he had stolen. Esau shows the unexpected grace of God by running to the brother who stole his birthright, kissing him, embracing him and forgiving him.

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Wrestling with the Grace of God

August 14, 2011
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Genesis 32:22-32

Tom Clegg, our church coach, returns with an exposition of one of the most mysterious passages of the Bible: Jacob Wrestling with God. Tom ties in this passage with a section in The Lord's Prayer, "Thy will be done."

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Grace Along the Way

August 7, 2011
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Genesis 32:1-21

As soon as Jacob resolves his conflict with Laban, he is immediately thrust into the situation of confronting his brother, Esau, from whom he had stolen the family birthright. This message helps in practical ways to trust God in the midst of a crisis, and to be aware of how he might show us his grace.

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The Edge of Adventure

July 31, 2011
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Genesis 31:17-55

Jacob's faith is revitalized in Genesis 31 after 20 years where the word "God" does not cross his lips. He mentions God often in this section, and become more spiritually connected and directed as the leader of his family.

His revitalized faith also leads him into an adventure for which he was not totally prepared. However, God walks with him through it all, working behind the scenes, and providing solutions for each new problem that arises.

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The Really Good Shepherd

July 24, 2011
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Genesis 30:25-31:18

Jacob is a popular name, but why? His life and family are very messed up. Today, we learn the graceful truth that God is the architect of the blessed life.

  1. God can still bless us, even when we're being "clever."
  2. Those who mistreat God's people are eventually disadvantaged.
  3. Those who recognize God's activity and respond in faith will eventually be rewarded.

As Christians, Christ is our ultimate reward, and blessing.

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Family Feuds, Mysterious Grace

July 17, 2011
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Genesis 29:31-30:24

Rachel wants children, Leah wants her husband's love. This leads to a feud between the two sisters. God works in mysterious ways to perform his purposes in the midst of this family soap opera.

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A Fine Mess

July 10, 2011
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Genesis 29:1-30

God promised Jacob that through him, all the nations of the earth would be blessed. Sometimes we cannot discern God's presence, but just as he promised Jacob, "I am with you and will watch over you whever you go (Genesis 28:15), God still promises to work out his grand plan through our lives.

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