Live by Faith, Not Sight
Preacher: John Tambakis Series: Genesis: Faithful from the Beginning Scripture: Genesis 16:1–16
1. Sarai and Abram Try to Obtain the Promise by Works, Not Faith (16:1-6)
A. They hatch a foolish plan
B. They face the messy consequences
2. Hagar and Ishmael are Shown Common Grace, Not Saving Grace (16:7-16)
A. The Lord shows Hagar common grace
B. The Lord withholds from Ishmael his saving grace
3. Trusting in Your Own Works Leads to Slavery, Not Freedom (Galatians 4:21-31)
other sermons in this series
Mar 22
2026
A Kingdom Origin Story
Preacher: John Tambakis Scripture: Genesis 3:14–19, Genesis 15:1–6, Genesis 32:22–32, Genesis 45:1–8 Series: Genesis: Faithful from the Beginning
Mar 15
2026
Faithful to the End
Preacher: John Tambakis Scripture: Genesis 49:28– 50:26 Series: Genesis: Faithful from the Beginning
Mar 8
2026
How God Deals with the Leaders of His People
Preacher: John Tambakis Scripture: Genesis 49:1–27 Series: Genesis: Faithful from the Beginning