Christ Church Bentonville

Lessons Learned (Genesis 13)

Genesis 13 has a tendency to get lost in the midst of Chapters 12, 15, and 17 that play such an important theological role in redemptive history.  But the pericope is actually packed full of lessons to learn or practical wisdom and applicable truth that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Faith and Famine (Genesis12:10-13:4)

When we are more like Abram than we want to be, and we fail like he failed, there is hope for us, just as there was for him.

The Promise Continues (Genesis 11:10-12:9)

Father Abraham has many sons, many sons has father Abraham.  I am one of them, and so are all of those who are in Christ.  So let's just praise the Lord!

The Story of the Nations (Genesis 10:1-11:9)

This text tells us the nations should be important to us.  Though there are things that differentiate us and divide us, we are, in some respect, all family.  

Sins of the Father (Genesis 9:18-29)

This part of the Genesis narrative shows us the flood did not totally eliminate sin.  Noah and his family brought sin with them into the new or re-creation.

The Resurrection Matters (1 Peter 1:3-5)

We have a living hope because Christ has risen and we are united to Him by faith. (This sermon was given during our outdoor Easter worship service held at Blowing Springs Park.)

The Noahic Covenant (Genesis 8:20-9:17)

While the Noahic Covenant isn’t redemptive, it does undergird God’s plan of redemption in such a way that Covenant Theology as a whole suffers without it.  And that’s because Covenant Theology is incomplete without it. 

Noah and the Flood - Part 3 (Genesis 8)

God remembered Noah and He remembers those in Christ as well!  He is mindful of us and His mindfulness led and leads Him to act on our behalf.  

Noah and the Flood - Part 2 (Genesis 7)

While we can't ignore the weight of judgement, we can draw out the relief of grace that we see in the midst of judgment. 

Noah and the Flood - Part 1 (Genesis 6:9-22)

The story of Noah and the Flood tells us salvation comes through judgment, it is by God’s grace alone, it will only be experienced fully and completely in the new creation, and it comes through Christ.

Like Fathers, Like Sons (Genesis 5:1-6:8)

In the midst of humanity's downward spiral further and further into sin, God's patience is pushed to its limit.  But, He also exhibits His grace and faithfulness and preserves a remnant.

The Good Shepherd - John 10:1-21; Ordination and Installation Service for Aaron Raines

In this special service, representatives of Hills and Plains Presbytery join us to ordain and install Aaron Raines as Associate Pastor.
Rev. Chris Miller preaches Jesus, the Good Shepherd, Who calls His sheep and saves them by laying down His own life for them.
Included after the sermon are the ordination and installation proceedings.