Living by faith in God’s providence is an exciting life. It’s a life filled with making the connection between God’s sovereignty, our prayers and needs and his care for us. In Genesis 24:1-28, we learn what’s involved in living by faith in God’s providence, so that we don’t miss what God is doing, or miss reasons to glorify him for it.

We often think of salvation only in terms of what Jesus did on the cross 2000 years ago. But what is Jesus doing for believers right now? Scripture reveals Jesus as the living and active Captain of our salvation who continually cleanses us, intercedes on our behalf, and secures our eternal glory. If you could use some reassurance that your life is safely held in Christ, this sermon will give you great hope for today and tomorrow.

What we believe affects how we live. And the decisions we make in difficult circumstances show what we really believe. In Genesis 23, Abraham faces a difficult decision and shows us what living by faith in God’s promises is really like. If we’ve trusted in Jesus and believe God’s promises, what Abraham does should be reflected in our lives. It can also be used to help gauge our own faith in God’s promises.

We’re in no position to test God, but God is in a position to test us. And God tests his people for his good, divine, redemptive purposes. This is never clearer than in Genesis 22:1-24, when God tests Abraham. Abraham’s experience shows us the proper way to face tests from God. If you’ve wondered why God tests his people or how to face his tests, this passage can help.

It’s been said that many people are peace-lovers, but not many people are peace-makers. But believers in Jesus are called by God to be peacemakers. In Genesis 21:1-34, Abraham models being a peacemaker when major conflict erupts in his life. If we’re believers in Jesus, we want to pay attention to what he does so we can follow his example, resolve conflicts, grow in our faith, see God’s power and be called children of God ourselves.