Shady Grove Sermons

What’s in a Name: Jehovah Nissi Exodus 17:8-16 Introduction   Today’s sermon focuses on the name "Jehovah Nissi," meaning "The Lord, Our Banner."  Pastor Steven in a series of sermons exploring the names of God.  Today’s message is drawing from Exodus 17:8–16, pastor Steven explains how God revealed Himself as Jehovah Nissi during the Israelites’ battle against the Amalekites.  Through this message that God is the rallying point, refuge, and defender for His people, with Jesus as the ultimate banner. Key points include the importance of giving God glory for victories, the necessity of community support, and the primacy of spiritual warfare through prayer over physical or political conflicts.  This is a call for increased prayer to experience more of God’s presence and power, urging believers to rally around Jesus and the cross, not worldly causes. Understanding Jehovah Nissi "Nissi" means a raised standard, signal, or refuge, symbolizing God as the rallyin...

El Roi: The God Who Sees You {part2} Scripture : Genesis 16 & Genesis 21:17-18 Date : September 14, 2025 Introduction Hagar, an Egyptian servant, is the only person in the Old Testament to give God a name: El Roi, meaning "The God Who Sees Me." This reflects God’s intimate awareness of her struggles. Hagar, pregnant with Ishmael, faces emotional and verbal abuse, rejection, and isolation in the household of Abram and Sarai. I. The God Who Sees Your Past Hagar’s life as a servant was marked by powerlessness. Sarai, barren and desperate, gave Hagar to Abram to bear a child, a culturally accepted but flawed plan. Hagar’s mistreatment and flight into the wilderness reflect her pain and rejection, yet God was fully aware of her circumstances. II. The God Who Sees Your Present In the wilderness, God finds Hagar and engages her with compassion, asking about her past and future (Genesis 16:7-8). God knows her struggles—pregnancy, rejection, and despair—and offers reassurance, pro...

El Roi: The God Who Sees (Part 1) Genesis 16:1 Theme:  If you're feeling unseen today, know that God sees and hears you.  Meeting El Roi causes us to respond in faith, through prayer, obedience, and trusting His plan.  I. Biblical Background: Beyond Abraham’s Story          A.   God's Promise and Human Impatience          B.   Consequences of Taking Control          C.  Hagar's Conflict and Plight Question to Consider: What do you do when the people of faith become unfaithful?          D.   Flight to the Desert          E.  Divine Encounter {The Turning Point} Statement of Truth: God never asked a question because he doesn't know. He asked a question because he wants you to know.           F.   Revelation vs. Rescue To be continued...

Jehovah Jireh - The God Who Provides Text: Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction Good morning, beloved. Today, we turn our hearts to Genesis 22, a passage that reveals one of the most profound names of God: Jehovah Jireh , the Lord who provides. This story of Abraham and Isaac is not just a historical account but a powerful testament to God’s faithfulness, provision, and call to trust Him even in the most challenging moments of life. Let us explore how God proves Himself as Jehovah Jireh , the God who sees and provides for our every need. I. The Test of Faith (Genesis 22:1-2) The story begins with God testing Abraham, asking him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac—the son of promise, the fulfillment of God’s covenant. This request seems unthinkable. Why would God ask for such a sacrifice? The test was not about the act itself but about Abraham’s heart—his willingness to trust and obey God completely. Application : Sometimes, God allows us to face situations that test our faith. It might be a seaso...