Pastor Drew McFarland from Holy City Church preaches from Philippians 1.1-2. In this text he helps us to understand our identity as Christians being 1) One, 2) Holy, and 3) In Christ.

In Genesis 38, we find one of the strangest and most shocking stories in Genesis. Judah proves himself to be self-righteous, hypocritical, and deceptive. But God is gracious to Judah and through him and his failures will ultimately bring the savior into the world. We walk through this story in two parts: 1) Judah’s Sons and 2) Judah’s Shame.

In Genesis 37, we find God’s wise providential hand working through the worst of Joseph’s experiences. God is always working in every detail of human history to accomplish his purposes for redemption. This will be abundantly clear through Joseph’s life and it is clear in our lives as well. We comfort ourselves and comfort one another in the providence of God. There are three main parts to this story: 1) Joseph’s dreams, 2) Joseph’s death, and 3) Jacob’s deception.

In Genesis 36 we find the genealogy of Esau. Genealogies have always helped to preserve the history and identity of ancient people. Esau’s lineage helps us remember that God is ultimately Lord over the nations. There are four features of this genealogy: 1) Esau’s wives, 2) Esau’s departure, 3) Esau’s multiplication, and 4) Esau’s Conquest.

This Sunday we take a break from Genesis as Pastor Kenny preaches from Romans 12.9-13. In the text we see five essential traits of true Christianity: 1) Genuine Love, 2) Familial Affection, 3) Fervent Service, 4) Steadfast Hope, and 5) Generous Hospitality.

In Genesis 35, God’s grace is very clear towards Jacob as the story of Genesis transitions our focus off Jacob onto his sons. We walk through this story in two parts: 1) gracious-renewal and 2) heartbreaking-sorrow.

In Genesis 34, we find the desecration of of Dinah and the vengeance of Israel. This text is meant to anchor our hope in the perfect justice of God and to work for as much righteousness as possible with the short life that we’ve been given. We also consider three applications: 1) we should respond appropriately to evil, 2) we should run from the wrath of God, and 3) we should rest in the justice of God.

E kala mai, last week’s sermon on Genesis 32 was not recorded. This Sunday in Genesis 33, we find the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau. We all know the pain and sorrow of unreconciled relationships. What happens here between Jacob and Esau is supposed to fuel our gratitude for reconciliation with God and motivate us to guard our reconciliation with one another. We walk through this text in two parts: Jacob’s Repentance (1-11) and Jacob’s Separation (12-20).

This Sunday, we take a break from Genesis as Mike Komatsu preaches on the parable of the sower from Luke 8.4-15. This parable illustrates four different heart responses to the hearing of God’s word illustrated by the four different soils: 1) the hard heart, 2) the shallow heart, 3) the divided heart, and 4) the open heart.

In Genesis 31, Jacob flees from Laban by returning to the land of Canaan. Jacob begins his own exodus-like experience and through it all his faith continues to mature as he recognizes all the ways God has been faithful to his covenant. This text reminds us that every believer also experiences a New Exodus as we journey our way home to heaven and we must remember our identity as spiritual-pilgrims. We walk through this text in three parts: 1) The Procession to Canaan, 2) The Pursuit of Laban, and 3) The Protection of the LORD.

In Genesis 29.31 - Genesis 30, we find that sin has plagued Jacob’s household. And yet, through all the mess, God continues to prove that he is trustworthy and faithful to his covenant promises. We walk through this story in two main parts: 1) the multiplication of Jacob’s offspring and 2) the multiplication of Jacob’s possessions.

In Genesis 29.1-30, we find one of the most humiliating moments in the life of Jacob. And yet God sovereignly providentially works through this situation to both humble Jacob and to continue his plan to bring messiah into the world through his unwanted bride, Leah. So that ultimately, Jacob's humiliation points us forward to the humiliation of Christ. We walk through this story in two parts: 1) Jacob meets Rachel and Laban (1-14) and 2) Jacob marries Rachel and Leah (15-30).

In session five of our women’s event, Kamaile Pahukoa (Waiehu Community Church) hosts a Q&A for our four speakers.

In session four of our women’s event, Sarah Komatsu (Waiehu Community Church) teaches on Contentment and suffering.

In session three of our women’s event, Melissa Haynes (Kahului Baptist Church) teaches on Contentment and the home.

In session two of our women’s event, Kellie Pali (Kahului Baptist Church & Biblical Counseling Center of Maui) teaches on contentment and the local church.

In session one of our women’s event, Paula Higuchi (Kahului Baptist Church & Biblical Counseling Center of Maui) teaches on Contentment and the Gospel.

In Genesis 28, we find that God’s grace comes to some of the worst of sinners as illustrated in God’s pursuit of Jacob. Jacob is not good guy and yet, God graciously reaffirms his covenant promises to him and this encounter will change Jacob forever. We walk through this story in three parts: 1) Jacob’s Departure, 2) Jacob’s Dream, and 3) Jacob’s Devotion.

We take a break from Genesis, as Pastor Josh preaches from 1 John 3.4-10 examining the true qualities of the true children of God.

In Genesis 27, we see how unchecked sin doesn’t just lead to dishonoring God, but to ruinning our relationships with one another. This story reminds us that we are all desperately in need of grace and that there are no heroes but God. We can see this all four parts of the sermon: 1) Rebekah Schemes Against Isaac, 2) Isaac Blesses Jacob, 3) Isaac Curses Esau, 4) Esau Schemes Against Jacob