Genesis 1

From the series: Standalone Messages

Today we are examining why God first gave the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel and the meaning they still hold for us today.

From the series: In the Beginning

Genesis starts with a tree and ends with a tree, starts with a garden, ends with a garden, starts near a river, ends near a river. You just see these themes tied together throughout Scripture.

From the series: All In

Explores the concept of divine calling and purpose, drawing from the teachings in 1 Peter. It emphasizes the significance of understanding and embracing God's design and intentions for individuals, especially during challenging times. Highlights how God uses adversity and waiting periods to refine and prepare believers for their future roles, illustrating this through biblical examples like Moses, Elijah, and Esther.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We begin a new series, "Kingdom Come," exploring the big themes of the Bible. And what better place to start than at the beginning.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Explores the power and significance of the Bible in shaping faith and life. It emphasizes the transformative nature of God's word, illustrating its ability to bring light and life into existence. Drawing on examples from Scripture, it encourages us to delve deeper into the Bible, underlining its role as a source of truth, guidance, and spiritual nourishment.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Discusses the importance of developing strong character in a chaotic world. It emphasizes the need for biblical manhood and womanhood, laying out a vision for both based on Genesis 1:26-27. Challenges cultural stereotypes and encourages listeners to embrace their unique design by God. It stresses the importance of being proactive, responsible, and seeking God's reward in life, while nurturing loving relationships and being faithful stewards of God's creation.

From the series: Believe

Three persons represented in one being. Jesus isn't less than the Father, the Spirit isn't less than Christ. They are equal to one another as one God existing eternally.

From the series: Believe

Explores the concept of humanity being created in God's image, as narrated in the book of Genesis. It delves into the intricacies and sacredness of human creation, emphasizing the intentional and purposeful design by God. Also highlights the spiritual connection between humans and God, reflecting on the attributes we share with Him, such as love, justice, and grace.

From the series: Believe

Centers on understanding God's nature through the Book of Genesis. Explores key themes about creation, the relationship between God and humanity, and God's intention in creating the world. Delves into the uniqueness of God's character, contrasting the biblical God with other deities from different belief systems. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's presence and purpose in the intricacies of creation and in personal life.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Highlights the church's foundational beliefs and its journey. It emphasizes commitment to spiritual growth and community impact, reflecting on their beginnings and the biblical basis for our values and mission.

From the series: From This Day Forward

Discusses God's intentions for marriage, emphasizing spiritual unity and the sanctity of the marital covenant. It outlines practical commitments for fostering a Godly relationship, addressing both the blessings and challenges of marriage from a biblical perspective.

From the series: Loving the Old Testament

Addresses the concept of identity through Genesis, emphasizing understanding life by knowing God and our origins. It explores the formation of Israel’s identity post-Exodus, stressing God's creation of humanity with purpose and value, and the importance of relationships, especially in marriage.

From the series: Ephesians

Highlighting the biblical view of marriage and emphasizes the importance of understanding marriage as a union where both partners complement each other, pursuing oneness and mutual respect. Underscores that marriage is about selflessly giving to one another, aiming for unity and harmony. It also discusses the roles of husbands and wives, encouraging them to reflect Christ's love and sacrifice in their relationship. The ultimate goal is to create a strong, loving, and godly marriage that honors God and benefits the family.

From the series: FAQs

Addresses biblical perspectives on sex and sexuality, contrasting cultural views. It emphasizes God's design for sex within marriage, highlighting the importance of intimacy and commitment between spouses. Calls for honoring God’s intentions by fostering healthy, intimate relationships that reflect His glory and purpose for human sexuality.

From the series: Believe

Emphasizing that true worship and belief in God are rooted in a personal relationship with Him rather than in religious rituals. It explores the idea that humans are created in the image of God, which includes the responsibility to reflect His attributes, such as love, holiness, and truth, in our lives.

From the series: Believe

Focuses on understanding the nature of God, exploring His attributes, and emphasizing the importance of having a clear understanding of who God is. It covers the incommunicable (attributes unique to God) and communicable (attributes humans can relate to) aspects of God, such as His omnipotence, omnipresence, and love.

From the series: Believe

Emphasizing that when God speaks, life begins. It builds on the previous week's message about God's existence, exploring how God's Word, both in creation and the Bible, brings life and understanding to humanity.

From the series: Believe

Introduces a series titled "Believe," which explores the core beliefs of the early Christian church. It begins by discussing the existence of God, how the early church held a strong faith even in the face of persecution, and how their belief in God gave them courage. The sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding why one believes in God and discusses evidence of God's existence through creation and the intelligent design of the universe.