Abraham believed God and stepped out in faith, but as the years passed and the promise remained unfulfilled, impatience led him and Sarah to take matters into their own hands. Ishmael was the result of a decision that made sense from a human perspective but was not God’s plan. Through Abraham’s story, we learn that faith is often tested in the waiting, and that walking by faith means trusting not only God’s promise, but also His timing. Even when past decisions have brought consequences, God’s purposes are not finished, we can surrender those situations to Him, seek His wisdom, and learn to walk in the Spirit rather than getting ahead of God.

In this message from The Scarlet Thread series, Pastor Jay Tyler examines Abraham’s intercession for his nephew Lot as God prepares to bring judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah.

Abraham’s example reminds us of the incredible privilege we have as believers to stand in the gap for our family and friends. While we cannot force anyone to repent or follow Christ, we can pray, intercede, and trust the Holy Spirit to work in hearts we cannot change.

Join us as we discover the power of intercessory prayer, the mercy of God, and the importance of leaving the world behind to walk by faith.

Who are you standing in the gap for today?

Following God doesn't mean we won't face opposition. In this message, Undeterred, we examine Isaac's response to the hostility of the Philistines and discover what it means to remain steadfast in faith when circumstances challenge God's promises. Through Isaac's example, we're reminded that faith requires more than belief, it requires continued obedience, perseverance, and trust in God's faithfulness. And when God brings us through adversity, our response should be to draw closer to Him in worship, not drift into complacency.

In Genesis 22, Abraham faces the greatest test of his faith when God commands him to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. Yet Abraham responds with unwavering obedience and confidence that God will provide. In this message, Pastor Jay Tyler explores how trials reveal the genuineness of our faith, strengthen our trust in God, and point us to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Genuine faith trusts God not simply for what He provides, but because of who He is.

What are you willing to sacrifice for something that will not last? In this message from The Scarlet Thread series, we explore the story of Jacob and Esau and the costly decision Esau made when he traded his birthright for a moment of satisfaction. His story reminds us of the danger of allowing temporary desires to outweigh eternal blessings. Join us as we consider the true value of our spiritual inheritance and ask ourselves one important question: What's it worth?

In Called Out, we see how Abram’s story points us toward Christ and demonstrates what genuine faith looks like. God still calls people out of sin, out of the world, and out of comfortable places to follow Him. Faith is more than simply believing, it's trusting God enough to surrender, obey, and follow wherever He leads.

In Part Five of The Scarlet Thread, we follow the story of Noah and the Flood to discover God’s grace in the midst of judgment. While sin had corrupted the world, Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. God provided an ark as a way of salvation, and Noah responded by faith. The Flood reminds us that judgment is real, but it also points us forward to the Gospel: just as God provided salvation for Noah, He has provided salvation for us through Jesus Christ.

In Genesis 4, Cain and Abel reveal the devastating progression of sin and the importance of approaching God by faith. Abel’s blood cried out for justice, but Scripture points us toward another blood that “speaks better things” the blood of Jesus. In Part Four of The Scarlet Thread, we follow the story from Abel’s sacrifice to the cross and discover that salvation is not found in what we bring to God, but in the better sacrifice He provided for us: Jesus Christ.