Grace for the Forgotten

Dec 28, 2025 • Rick Walker

Elder Candidate Rick Walker delivers the final sermon of the 'Roots of Redemption' advent series. He explores the story of Judah and Tamar from Genesis 38, emphasizing the themes of sin, control, and God's grace. Rick connects the ancient narrative to contemporary life, stressing that everyone is in need of God's unfailing love and redemption. The sermon also includes a powerful testimony from Michael Sample, highlighting God's transformative power in the lives of those who feel forgotten. Throughout, the message underlines that Jesus sees and redeems the broken and vulnerable.

00:00 Scripture Reading

05:55 Introduction to the Sermon

07:21 Judah and Tamar: A Story of Brokenness

13:13 God's Judgment and Our Sin

18:39 The Sovereignty of God

24:19 Judah's Lack of Faith and Control Issues

30:58 The Consequences of Pride and Control

31:18 The Power of Prayer and Surrender

32:44 Tamar's Quest for Justice

34:09 Judah's Repentance and Transformation

37:50 Personal Testimony of Redemption

41:00 God's Grace for the Vulnerable