Grace in Louisville

The Resurrection: True and Transforming

On this Easter Sunday, we spent time think on the truthfulness of the resurrection of Jesus, the necessity of faith, the transforming power of the resurrection for those who believe, and the beauty of the gospel masterpiece.

Rightly Pursue God's Blessing

In a story with no hero, we learn how not to pursue God's blessing. In Isaac and Esau we see the way our love of things or people can cloud our vision, and in Rebekah and Jacob we see how we can resort to manipulation or deception to seek God's favor. In all of this, God is working for our good and his glory, calling us to faith.

God's Presence Brings Wells in the Desert

As we journey with Isaac from fear to faith and famine to feasting, we are called to trust God's promises to bless us with provision and the gift of his presence.

Don't Despise the Things of God

In a moment, Esau makes a decision that will mark him for the rest of his life. We learn from his character and actions that we should value the things of God far above the things of this earth.

God's Electing Love

When Rebekah inquires of the Lord why her pregnancy is so pain-filled, God informs her of the strife that will exist between her sons and of the fact that the younger of the two was the chosen seed of promise. In this message we wrestle with God's sovereign choice of who to bless, ultimately rejoicing in his purposes exercised for his glory.

Isaac Prayed for His Wife

When Isaac and Rebekah could not have children, Isaac prayed... for 20 years! In this first sermon back in the book of Genesis, we look at the first 24 chapters of Genesis and then learn from Isaac how to persevere in prayer, find the fruit of faith, and give God glory.

God's Grace Misapplied

As Jonah makes clear his anger regarding God's mercy being extended to the people of Nineveh, God merciful helps Jonah and us see how foolish it is to love ourselves, only those like us, and temporary gifts more than the souls of others.

Behold the Unbelievable Mercy of God to Sinners Who Repent

As Jonah receives a second chance to obey God, he brings a message of judgment to Nineveh, which results in their surprising repentance and a lavish display of Go'd's mercy towards them.

Certain Distress, Certain Mercy, Certain Salvation

As we hear Jonah's prayer from the belly of the fish, we learn that God's mercy delivers believers from despair to thanksgiving despite the corruption of the heart.

The Hound of Heaven

As we begin our series in the book of Jonah, we get a glimpse into the human heart - our foolishness and callousness - and the heart of God - his relentless pursuit of sinners and the wideness of his mercy.