The audio podcast of Genesis House Church, located in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. We are a church that happens to meet in a house!
The twenty-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Part 2 of 2. This message is often called “The Beatitudes” from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Scripture: Luke 6:27-38 The Call to Radical Love: Why are we to love in this way? ** Because this is how God loved us ** Kindness demonstrated through the cross (Titus 3) Application Questions: ** What would it look like for me today, to turn the other cheek in a way that honoured Jesus? ** Am I know as a person who treats others the way I want to be treated, even when they don't deserve it? ** Would I want God to treat me the same way I treat others? Why or why not? ** If Jesus were to sit with me one-on-one in a room, would He say that my love is more conditional or unconditional? Why or why not? ** Do I tend to love and only show kindness to people who can benefit me in return? Why or why not? ** Where in my life, or at this moment, is Jesus calling me to love or give without expecting anything in return? ** Do I tend to judge others quickly? What's behind this tendency? ** Is there someone I need to forgive right now?
The twenty-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Part 1 of 2. This message is often called “The Beatitudes” from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Scripture: Luke 6:20-26
The twenty-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 6:12-19 Lesson 1: Important life decisions should be preceded with intentional times of prayer. Lesson 2. Jesus intentionally calls ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. * God calls the willing not the qualified. * Some will be prominent and others more obscure. Lesson 3: As disciples of Jesus, we are called to serve and be vessels through which Christ's compassion and power flow. * It's not about title BUT impact.
The twenty-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 6:1-11 Lesson 1: As Christians today, we are no longer required to observe the Sabbath according to Old Testament law Lesson 2: Even though the Sabbath is not commanded for us to follow it is an opportunity to align with God's rhythm and rest Lesson 3: Two warnings exist for Christians who practice Sabbath observance today * Be careful not to mandate it for others to follow * Do not let its practice supersede any human need • Lesson 4:Beware of turning any spiritual practices into burdensome rituals
The 2025 Easter message from Stewart Barcelo. Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:17
The twenty-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 5:33-39 Lessons: Lesson 1: We must be careful not to cling too tightly to religious traditions or rigid ways of thinking that hinder us from knowing the real Jesus Lesson 2: External religious observance without inward transformation as a result of one's faith in Christ is meaningless to God
The twentieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 5:27-32 Lessons: Lesson 1: The people that Jesus calls to follow Him, are often the least likely and least deserving. Lesson 2: Your past life of sin, has no bearing on Jesus willingness to use you in the future for ministry service. Lesson 3: In thinking missionally, our homes can be a great place in which we move the gospel outside the church walls and introduce people to Jesus. Lesson 4: Repentance is turning from as much as you know of your sin, to give as much as you know of yourself, to as much as you know of your God.
The seventeenth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 5:17-26 Lesson 1: We need to start bringing the Gospel message outside the church walls and into the public space. Lesson 2: We need to be “tear open the roof” kind of friends in order to bring people to Jesus Christ. Lesson 3: Mankind's greatest need is for the forgiveness of sin, which only Jesus can provide.
The sixteenth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 5:12-16
The fifteenth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
The thirteenth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Part 1 of 2 on the topic of Demons. Scripture: Luke 4:31-37 How Jesus Dealt With Demons: First: Jesus dealt with the demon, not with the man. Second: Jesus expelled the demon from the man, not the man from the synagogue. Third: Jesus used commanding language. Fourth: Jesus dealt with the demon publicly.
The tenth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 3:21
The eleventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 3:15-20 Lessons: Lesson 1: As true servants of Jesus Christ we should never seek to draw attention to ourselves, but point only to Him. Lesson 2: The baptism of the Holy Spirit refers to our initial salvation in Christ. Lesson 3: The baptism of the Holy Spirit refers to the empowering Christians receive in order to be witnesses for Jesus Christ. Lesson 4: The gospel of Jesus Christ speaks of Him as not only Saviour, but Judge (John 5:22, 2 Timotny 4:12, Matthew 23:31)
The ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 2:39-52
The eighth seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 2:36-38
The sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 2:21-35 Lessons from Simeon: Lesson 1: Our lives should be characterized by a longing for the coming of Jesus knowing what God has in store for us in the future. Lesson 2: We can trust the Holy Spirit to lead and direct us into encounters that fulfill His purposes. Lesson 3: As Christians, we need to live with an eternal perspective remembering that our true citizenship lies in heaven. Lesson 4: We should never forget that Jesus' offer of salvation is universal. Lesson 5: There is no neutrality in following Jesus. However, we need to be wise and sensitive in how we present Him to others.
The fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 1:57-80 Lesson 1: As followers of Christ, we need to be known as people who celebrate God's work and blessings in other's lives. Lesson 2: As believers, we can expect that there will be times when external pressures from family, friends, and cultural traditions will challenge our allegiance to God. Lesson 3: When we walk in obedience to the Lord, doors that were once closed often become open and blessing comes to us in surprising ways. Lesson 4: Being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers one to speak on behalf of God and is a gift that is available to us today. Lesson 5: The focus of our life and faith is all about Jesus.
Summary: The third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 1:39-56 Lesson 1: When filled with the Holy Spirit, God can bring knowledge supernaturally to someone to be used for His purposes. Lesson 2: God may use you, or other people, to encourage someone. Lesson 3: As believers, understanding who God is and what He is capable of, can be the catalyst to a strong faith in God. Lesson 4: As believers, we must seek to praise God when He calls us to walk in His ways. Trials and hardship may accompany the journey.
The third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Lessons from Mary: Lesson 1: What have you been holding back, that the Lord is now asking you to submit to Him, this Christmas season? Lesson 2: Will you surrender your will and pray: “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your will”?
The second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 1:5-25 Lesson 1: When facing personal disappointment, tragedy or suffering, do not let it affect your willingness to remain faithful to God. Lesson 2: Like John, we need to share a message of repentance with the people in our day knowing Jesus is coming again to judge sin and establish His kingdom. Lesson 3: Righteous people of good character can still doubt the power of God to act supernaturally within their situations. Lesson 4: The gospel of Jesus Christ not only cares about the healing and restoration of people in general, but shares a deep concern for the family!
The introductory message for the new book series on the Book of Luke. Scripture: Luke 1:1-4
A message from Dan Jansen, from our parent church in Calgary, Pineridge House Church, which highlights David's cry out to God in this memorable Psalm. Scripture: Psalm 70 Lesson 1: Justice is not an ungodly desire nor is it something God Himself has not or will do in the future (Psalm 70:2-4; Acts 16:37; Numbers 12:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 13:1-4). Lesson 2: Sweeping the cruelty of others under the rug with a smile on our face is to misunderstand God's justice (2 Corinthians 5:10). Lesson 3: Regardless of how bad we feel the cruelty of others, meditating on our relationship with God will put things into the right perspective (Psalm 70:4, Job 1,2). Lesson 4: Jesus paid the ransom penalty for the selfish crimes of all humanity, whereby whoever believes and puts their trust in Him will be forgiven and not face God's justice (2 Corinthians 5:21).
A message (Part 2) from 1 Kings which highlights the stressful situation between the prophet Elijah and Queen Jezebel, and how God worked in Elijah's life.Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21
A message (Part 1) from 1 Kings which highlights the stressful situation between the prophet Elijah and Queen Jezebel, and how God worked in Elijah's life. Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-19:8
A message from 1 Kings that highlights the showdown between the false prophets of Baal / Asherah and the God of the Bible and Elijah. Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40 Lesson 1: God often uses His people in strategic places to further His kingdom purposes. Lesson 2: Divided allegiance is as wrong as full on idolatry. Lesson 3: The primary reason God displays Himself in miraculous ways, amongst unbelieving people, is to lead them to repentance and faith. Lesson 4: Never underestimate what God can do through you when your life is fully dedicated to Him.
A message from 1 Kings where we see the interaction of Elijah and the son of the widow he was staying with. It highlights faith, prayer, and our ultimate hope in the risen Saviour. Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-23 Lessons 1: As God's people, we need to take bold RISKS in praying for others, knowing that nothing is impossible for God. Lesson 2: It is often in our pain and suffering that we truly come to know who God is. Lesson 3: The story of the raising of the widow's son points to the ultimate hope we have in Jesus Christ.
A message about the provision of Elijah at Camp Cherith. We see God's unique and surprising way he met Elijah's needs, and we can trust God the same way, today. Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Lesson 1: When we seek God's kingdom, we can depend on Him even in the most dire circumstances, to provide for our needs. Lesson 2: God often meets our needs in surprising and unconventional ways. Lesson 3: Times of isolation can be used by God, not only to teach us to depend on Him, but to prepare us for great things in the future.
A message about the life of Elijah, who sought after God, and his needs in life were provided. Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:1, James 5:16-18
A message from the book of Judges, which highlights God's faithfulness to Gideon, who had doubt, hopelessness, and fear. Scripture: Judges 6 Lesson 1: God often sees us much differently than we see ourselves. Lesson 2: God doesn't require us to be full of courage before He is willing to use us. Lesson 3: Faithfulness to God in the midst of fear is more important than unfaithfulness in the absence of it. Lesson 4: God is patient in dealing with our weaknesses and the frailty of our faith.
Several lessons from the Book of Judges in this quick overview sermon.
A message from Jeff Rempel that highlights the need for continual fellowship, love, and being connected not just on Sunday mornings, but throughout the week. This is great for weekly happiness for yourself and the whole church community. Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
A message from Stewart Barcelo about conquering fear from the biblical account of Jesus calming the storm. Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27
A message that covers the interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. The explanation of what being “Born Again” means in Jesus' discussion with him. Scripture: John 3:1-17
A message on personal surrender in a lesson from the young, rich ruler's interaction with Jesus. Scripture: Luke 18:18-31 Questions to Consider: 1. If Jesus came and asked you to give all you have to the poor, would you feel sad? 2. What is the one area in your life, today, that the LORD is asking you to surrender to Him?
A message on Jesus' interaction at the Jewish Temple when the religious leaders brought a woman caught in adultery, and Jesus' lesson to us and those in attendance.
Part 16 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers practical solutions in relation to bragging and correctly receiving honour.
Summary: Part 15 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers practical solutions in relation to Anger (Part 2). Part 3/3 on Anger.
Part 14 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers practical solutions in relation to Anger (Part 2).
Part 13 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the feelings and actions in relation to Anger (Part 1).
Three mini-messages from the pastors of Genesis House, Pineridge House, and Chapel House churches at our Father's Day 2024 combined service.
Celebration of Life Message for Stewart Sr and Shelly Barcelo.
Part 12 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers how envy affects our character and community.
A deeper look at Jesus' first miracle from John 2:1-12 and how this miracle shows Jesus' compassion, generosity, and unlimited abilities.
Part 11 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of friendships and being a better friend for the sake of the Gospel.
Part 10 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of friendships and being a better friend for the sake of the Gospel.
Part 9 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of friendships and being a better friend for the sake of the Gospel.
Part 8 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of sexual purity and temptation directed towards the women. Parental discretion is advised.
Part 7 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which covers the topic of sexual purity and temptation. Parental discretion is advised.
Part 6 in the “Learning to Live Wisely” series from the Book of Proverbs, which touches on money and finances.
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