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Genesis 22 | Pastor Adam BowersIn this message, we explore one of the most difficult and powerful passages in the Bible: Genesis 22, where God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac.Why would a good God issue such a command? Is this a contradiction in the character of God? And how does this ancient story connect to the gospel and God's grace today?We'll look at:The real purpose behind God's testHow Abraham's faith points to a deeper trust in God's promisesThe significance of the substitute sacrificeWhat this moment reveals about God's plan of redemption through JesusThis passage challenges us to wrestle with tough questions, but also reveals the heart of God's love and mercy. Watch to discover how faith, grace, and obedience all come together in this pivotal story.Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19
Pastor Adam BowersGenesis 20-21Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle, making the same mistakes over and over? Pastor Adam walks us through Genesis 20-21, as we explore Abraham and Sarah's repeated pattern of deception and discover the root cause behind our own "broken record" sins. What "broken record" sins do you struggle with? Which of God's promises do you find hardest to trust? How can trusting God's promises change your behavior patterns? Scripture Focus: Genesis 20-21New here? Let us know: https://efree.org/connectWant to support the mission? Give here: https://efree.org/give#Genesis #BrokenRecord #TrustGod #Faith #Abraham #ChristianMessage #Sermon #BibleStudy
Have you ever felt torn between what you know is right and what feels easier to justify?This week, we're stepping into one of the most intense and revealing parts of Genesis, chapters 18 and 19. It's the story of Abraham and Lot, of mountains and valleys, of intercession and destruction, of a God who is both merciful and just.Through these two intertwined narratives, we'll see a powerful contrast between a life shaped by God's presence and a life slowly worn down by compromise. Abraham stands in bold, prayerful relationship with God, while Lot hesitates, lingers, and ultimately has to be pulled away from the very thing destroying him.This is a message about more than just Sodom and Gomorrah. It's about us, about the sins we've come to tolerate, the little compromises we cling to, the moments where we treat God's Word as optional instead of transformative.Genesis 18 and 19 isn't easy to read. It contains themes of justice, judgment, sexual sin, and generational brokenness. But it also reveals a God who sees, who hears, who knows, and who never stops working redemption, even in the darkest places.Heads-up: This passage contains mature themes and is best suited for adult audiences.Scripture Focus: Genesis 18–19New here? Let us know: https://efree.org/connectWant to support the mission? Give here: https://efree.org/give
In Genesis 16, Sarai's impatience leads her to give Hagar to Abram, but it is Hagar's encounter with God in the wilderness that reveals a profound truth: God sees us—even in our pain, confusion, and uncertainty. Alone and fleeing, Hagar hears God call her by name, offering comfort and a promise that her story matters and that she will be cared for.Following this, in Genesis 17, God renews His covenant with Abram, changing his name to Abraham and calling him into a new identity marked by promise and faithfulness.This message explores the deep human need to be seen and known by God—not just as a distant promise but as a personal, intimate reality. It invites us to recognize that no matter where we find ourselves—waiting, doubting, or struggling—God's gaze meets us with love and purpose.For anyone feeling overlooked or forgotten, this sermon offers the hope that God sees every part of our journey and calls us into an unshakable covenant of grace and identity.Key Verses:Genesis 16:13 Genesis 17:1 Genesis 17:5
In this week's message from our Genesis series, we dive into three powerful stories that contrast the lives of Abram and Lot, two men making very different choices with eternally different outcomes.We explore how:Abram chose faith over selfishness, trusting God even when the path was uncertainLot chose comfort and proximity to sin, and suffered the consequencesGod's covenant with Abram was based on faith, not works—a promise that still speaks to us todayThese ancient stories are more than history; they're a mirror for our own lives. Who are we becoming through the choices we make? Are we trusting in God's promises or following the world's path?Key Scripture:Genesis 13-15Romans 4:13-25Whether you're wrestling with faith or standing firm in God's promises, this message will remind you that righteousness comes not by earning, but by believing.
In this week's message from our Genesis series, we witness the dramatic beginning of God's redemptive mission through the most unlikely candidate—a broken family marked by tragedy and barrenness.We explore how:God chooses the unqualified over the culturally favored, selecting Abraham's fractured family as the launching pad for His global planWe are called to be blessing-bearers, not hoarders of God's gifts, taking His presence into every corner of our worldFaith and fear wage constant battle in our hearts, as seen in Abraham's faithful altar-building and his fearful deception in EgyptThis ancient calling isn't just Abraham's story; it's our story. God doesn't wait for us to get our act together before He uses us. He takes broken people from broken families and makes them agents of His blessing to the world.Key Scripture:Genesis 11:27-12:201 Corinthians 1:26-29Galatians 3:7-9Whether you've ever wondered if God could use someone like you, or you've been hoarding His blessings instead of sharing them, this message will remind you that God's mission moves forward through ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God—even when we fail along the way.
Have you ever felt like your prayers were bouncing off the ceiling? Like God wasn't listening? Or maybe life just got too busy to even pause and connect with Him?In this special service called Without Ceasing, we walk through what it looks like to constantly prioritize prayer and make it a way of life. Using 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 as our anchor, we explore five circles of relationships; Divine, Transparent, Personal, Social, and Public, and how prayer should be present in every one of them.This is more than a message. It's an immersive experience designed to deepen your connection with God and others. Through worship, guided reflection, Scripture, communion, and even handwritten encouragement to missionaries, you'll be invited to live a life of prayer... without ceasing.New here? Let us know: https://efree.org/connectReady to support the mission? Give here: https://efree.org/giveScripture Focus:1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Luke 5:16Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Philippians 2:1-4Colossians 3:16-172 Corinthians 5:18-21Matthew 9:37-38
What happens when people try to make a name for themselves instead of lifting up the name of God?In this message, we explore Genesis 10–11, where we see the spread of the nations after the flood, the pride of Babel, and God's response to mankind's self-promotion. From the Table of Nations to the Tower of Babel, we discover how God's redemptive plan is at work, even when humanity chooses its own way.You'll learn:Why God scattered the nationsHow language, identity, and purpose are connected in ScriptureWhy trying to "make a name for ourselves" misses the markHow God's heart has always been for all people, every nation
In this message, Pastor Kyle walks through Genesis 9, where God makes a covenant with Noah after the flood, a powerful reminder that even after judgment, God's heart is still full of grace, mercy, and generosity.We explore:The meaning of God's covenant and the rainbow as a sign of His faithfulnessHow God's justice and mercy work togetherWhat it means for us to live as people who reflect God's promisesWhether you're new to the Bible or have heard this story many times, this message invites you to reflect on God's unchanging character and His invitation to trust Him fully.Challenge this week: Are you trusting God's promises, or relying on your own strength?
Genesis 12:1-3 Luke 2:29-32Matthew 28:18-20
On MissionMatthew 28:18-20Mark 12:28-34Romans 13:8-9
On Mission2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Genesis 12:1-3, Isaiah 43:7, Habakkuk 2:14, Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:18-20
The Gift of Salvation: Christmas in LukeLuke 2:25-35
The Gift of Salvation: Christmas in LukeLuke 2:1-20
The Gift of Salvation: Christmas in LukeLuke 1:67-79
The Gift of Salvation: Christmas in LukeLuke 1:26-38
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