The Promised Son

In this sermon titled "The Promised Son," Kyle Pratt Director of Youth Ministry, explores the biblical story of Isaac's birth from Genesis 21:1-7, drawing parallels between God's faithfulness to Abraham and Sarah and the broader promises of God to believers.

Kyle begins by reflecting on childhood Christmas anticipation, using his own memories of eagerly awaiting presents as an analogy for spiritual waiting and faith. He introduces the core message: God's promises are heard in faith, received in obedience, and result in great joy.

The sermon traces God's long-standing promise to Abraham, which took 25 years to fulfill. Despite Abraham and Sarah's initial doubts, laughter of disbelief, and attempts to force the promise through their own means, God remains faithful. At the seemingly impossible age of 100 for Abraham and 90 for Sarah, they welcome their son Isaac.

Kyle emphasizes that faith often means waiting—trusting God's timing rather than trying to control outcomes. He highlights Abraham's obedience in naming Isaac and circumcising him as commanded, and Sarah's transformative response of joyful laughter after years of shame and doubt.

This message connects this ancient story to the broader Christian narrative of waiting and hope. Just as Abraham and Sarah waited for their promised son, Christians now wait in anticipation of Christ's return. Kyle encourages us to hold onto God's promises, to wait with hope and anticipation, and to trust that God is faithful even when circumstances seem impossible.

The sermon concludes with a time of communion, reinforcing the themes of promise, waiting, and God's redemptive plan. Kyle invites us to reflect on God's faithfulness and to live with a hope-filled faith that anticipates God's ultimate promises.

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