Creation
16 itemsGod's work of bringing the world into being and his ongoing relationship to creation.
Sermons(10)
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Genesis 2:20-3:7 - When Things Fall Apart
August 27, 2023From the series: In the Beginning
In Genesis 2, God creates Eve as a companion to come alongside Adam. He then sets the foundation for marriage, the most intimate of human relationships, just before things go off the rails with the serpent.
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Genesis 2 - This is Us
August 20, 2023From the series: In the Beginning
In Genesis 2, God creates man and woman, each with value and uniqueness. We were created in God's image to have a personal relationship with him, and we reflect his creative nature.
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Genesis 1 - Discover Your Purpose
August 13, 2023From 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.
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Psalm 19 - Reviving the Soul
July 30, 2023From the series: Summer in the Psalms: Vol 2
In Psalm 19, we see King David rejoicing in the power of God’s Word and its transforming power. The beauty of creation points us to God, but we truly discover who God is through His Word.
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The Word of Light and Life
December 13, 2020From the series: Light the Dark
This message from John 1 emphasizes Jesus as the eternal Word, creator, and source of life and light. John aligns Jesus' divine nature with Genesis, presenting Him as the "logos" or ultimate truth. Jesus, the life-giving light, contrasts with the darkness, which cannot overcome Him. This establishes Jesus' supreme authority and vital role in creation and salvation.
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The Beginning ...
September 29, 2019From 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.
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God is Imaged
July 3, 2016From 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.
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God is Revealed
June 26, 2016From 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.
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Identity Crisis
January 5, 2014From 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.
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God is Imaged
July 31, 2011From 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.
Blog posts(4)
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Beginning with God
April 7, 2017In the beginning, God. A devotion on Genesis 1:1 and an invitation to hide 100 essential verses in your heart, starting with the very first.
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Worthy Are You Lord (Revelation 4:11)
September 20, 2016Revelation 4:11 (NASB) "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created." In this…
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Nehemiah 9:6 Made to worship
March 16, 2016The God who made heaven, earth, and seas is worthy of all worship. A devotion on Nehemiah 9:6 and the One we were created to praise.
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Biblical Creation and the Theory of Evolution
May 7, 2015Evolution gets taught as settled fact while belief in creation gets ridiculed. A case for taking the biblical account of creation seriously.
FAQs(2)
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What is Stewardship?
Everything from a house to a business needs faithful care over time. A look at what stewardship really means and why it shapes the Christian life.
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Where did God come from?
It sounds like a simple question, but it carries a hidden assumption. A clear look at why the God who made all things has no beginning himself.