Healing Touch Podcast

A Ministry of Gilead Baptist Church – Taylor, Michigan

 

 Episode #104 Tale of Two Sons [39:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

A Tale of Two Sons
Genesis 21
Pastor Tom
7-14-10

Introduction: What we can do is limited compared to what God can do through His promises.

I. The child of promise born – vv. 1-8

• Above human nature – 2 Peter 1:4
• Son of promise – Hebrews 11:11
• Laughter – Isaac – Who could imagine? – Ephesians 3:20

II. The child of flesh – vv. 9-21

• Mocking Ishmael – Galatians 4:29
• Casting out – Romans 9:7, 1 Peter 2:9
• Wilderness wandering/falling short – Romans 3:23
• God opens the eyes of those crying for mercy

Conclusion: Those of this world find a home here while children of promise aim at heaven.

 

 Episode #103 Our Cheating Heart [53:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Our Cheating Heart
Genesis 20
Pastor Tom
7-11-10

Introduction – One can air brush a blemish out of a picture but the pimple is still there.

I. Relapse – vv. 1-2

• Sin begets sin
• Dishonesty and neglect
• Been there, done that

II. The warning – vv. 3-7

• You are a dead man
• Confidence in ignorance – 1John 3:21
• Protection from sins desire

III. Cautious obedience – vv. 8-13

• Holy fear
• A prophets rebuke
• A bad agreement – v. 13

IV. Restoration – vv. 14-18

• Kindness in offering – gifts and liberty
• Prayer for judgment removed – Job 42:10

Conclusion – Only God can replace our cheating heart.