Podcasts about scripture genesis

Scripture: Genesis 20 + God is Faithful even when we are faithless 2 Timothy 2:11–13 Isaiah 49:15–16 + God is vigilant when we are careless Psalm 19:13 Psalm 119:133 + God blesses the world through his people Philippians 1:19 Genesis 12:3 Galatians 3:8 John 5:23 John 3:36

Make “A” Difference — Bring Your “A” Game! Let's Go! continues with a powerful reminder that we're created by God on purpose and for a purpose. In this message, Pastor Steve shares how we make a difference when we align with God's plan, attune our ears to His voice, act in faith, and abide in His presence. When you bring your “A” game — abiding, aligning, acting, and walking in authority you'll make a lasting impact for generations to come. Scripture: Genesis 1, John 15:4–11, Jeremiah 38, Deuteronomy 29:29 Series: Let's Go! Date: November 2, 2025 Life Church

Scripture: Genesis 19 Key Takeaways: + The Spiritual Condition of Sodom Ezekiel 16:49 + The Spiritual Condition of Lot Hebrews 11:8-10 + The judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah is a dress rehearsal for a future and greater judgment Jude 1:7 Luke 17:26-35 Romans 5:8-10 Matthew 11:20-24 + Judgement begins with the household of God 1 Peter 4:14-19 1 John 2:15-17 “Sin is never at a stay; if we do not retreat from it, we shall advance in it.” – Puritan Writer “But we can guess why He is delaying. He wants to give us the chance to join His side freely. God will invade...When that happens it is the end of the world. When the author walks on to the stage, the play is over. God is going to invade, all right: but what is the good of saying you are on his side then, when you see the whole natural universe melting away like and dream and something else - something it never entered your head to conceive - comes crashing in; something so beautiful to some of us and so terrible to others that none of us will have any choice left. For this time it will be God without disguise; something so overwhelming that it will strike either irresistible love or irresistible horror into every creature. It will be too late then to choose your side. There is no use saying you choose to lie down when it has become impossible to stand up. That will not be the time for choosing; it will be the time when we discover which side we have really chosen, whether we realized it before or not. Now, today, this moment, is our chance to choose the right side. God is holding back to give us that chance. It will not last forever. We must take it or leave it.” – CS Lewis, Mere Christianity.

The Seventh sermon in our series: "Bringing Clarity to Confusion"Scripture: Genesis 3:14-21Dr. Nick FloydSenior Pastor

The Sixth sermon in our series: "Bringing Clarity to Confusion"Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13Dr. Nick FloydSenior Pastor

Sermon Series: Lindsay LessonsScripture: Genesis 39-40Pastor Chris Cutshall

Episode Title: Death for Life (Genesis 3:20–24)Speaker: Ben Smith, Sr.Episode Notes:In this sermon, Pastor Ben Smith, Sr. examines the first act of redemption in Genesis 3:20–24. When Adam named his wife Eve and God clothed them with garments of sacrifice, He revealed that true redemption comes not by ignoring sin, but through the death of a righteous substitute.This message explores the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement and teaches three principles of redemption:Redemption requires faith.Redemption requires a righteous sacrifice.Redemption is a gift of grace.Listeners will gain insight into God's grace, justice, and redemptive plan from Eden to the cross, and learn how the death of Christ brings new life for all who believe.Scripture: Genesis 3:20–24“Redemption and new life in Christ do not come through ignoring or excusing sin, but through death and the substitutionary atonement of a righteous sacrifice.”Find Out More:Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.Additional podcasts, books, and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben's sermon outlines and manuscripts are available at http://bensmithsr.org.You can find information about Central Baptist Church at cbcwaycross.org.This sermon was originally preached on 10/12/2025.

The story of Abraham and Sarah begins not with certainty, but with faith, hesitation, and the courage to take the smallest of steps toward a bigger promise.In this opening message of our Big Promises, Small Steps series, Pastor Jeremy Duncan explores how the grand narrative of God's reconciliation—what Paul calls “the healing of all things”—begins with a single family leaving home, not knowing where they're going.Through themes like “When the Moon Hits Your Eye,” “Stuck in the Middle with You,” and “Everything We Leave Behind,” this sermon invites us to reflect on the slow, unfolding nature of faith — and the ways God meets us in our pauses, transitions, and in-between spaces.Maybe you're in your own “Haran” moment — waiting, wondering, unsure what's next. This message will remind you that even when the surface is still, sacred work is happening beneath your feet.

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33 Key Takeaways: + God is a comprehensive judge + God is a just judge Genesis 15:6 Psalm 32:1 + God is a merciful judge Isaiah 53:11- 12 Hebrews 7:25 John 15:15-16

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33 Key Takeaways: + God is a comprehensive judge + God is a just judge Genesis 15:6 Psalm 32:1 + God is a merciful judge Isaiah 53:11- 12 Hebrews 7:25 John 15:15-16

Scripture: Genesis 6 Text: Genesis 6:13-22 Noah building the Ark Theme: Our Lord commands Noah to build a means to preserve His church amidst judgment.

Joseph's career was going along fairly well. He'd risen from servanthood to becoming, in a sense, the Chief Operating Officer of a huge estate. And then sex came. He wasn't even looking for it, but it came at him. Things may be going very well for you, but sex will come—and it's such a powerful force that how you handle it can make or break you. From Genesis 39, we can learn about what we're going to call lust. We learn something from what we see Potiphar's wife doing, we learn something from what we see Joseph doing, and we learn from what we see God doing.  Let's look at 1) how to understand lust, 2) how to handle it, and 3) how to heal it. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 12, 1995. Series: The Seven Deadly Sins. Scripture: Genesis 39:4-21. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6; Matthew 13:1-9 Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 7 Theme: Without true faith, the narrow way is locked.

The fifth sermon in our series: "Bringing Clarity to Confusion"Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25Series: Genesis - Relationship RolesDr. Nick FloydSenior Pastor

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15 Key Takeaways: Ephesians 3:20 + God's presence is the guarantee of God's promises 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 “I regard myself as the most wretched of all men, stinking and covered with sores, and as one who has committed all sorts of crimes against his King. Overcome by remorse, I confess all my wickedness to Him, ask His pardon and abandon myself entirely to Him to do with as He will. But this King, filled with goodness and mercy, far from chastising me, lovingly embraces me, makes me eat at His table, serves me with His own hands, gives me the keys of His treasures and treats me as His favorite. He talks with me and is delighted with me in a thousand and one ways; He forgives me and relieves me of my principle bad habits without talking about them; I beg Him to make me according to His heart and always the more weak and despicable I see myself to be, the more beloved I am of God.” – Brother Lawrence Hebrews 5:12-6:1 James 1:2-4

Scripture: Genesis 17 Key Takeaways: + Revelation The revelation of God's character to us is the answer for all the struggles in us. The revelation of God's character to us always requires a response from us. + Promise + Expectations + A Sign Sign and Seal Cleansing and Consecration Jeremiah 4:4 Jeremiah 6:10 Jeremiah 9:25-26 Deuteronomy 10:16 Deuteronomy 30:6 Ezekiel 36:25–27 Hebrews 8:7–11 Matthew 26:26–28 Colossians 2:11–14 Galatians 3:7–8

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, 3:1-5Main Points:Biblical Creation vs Scientific OriginsBiblical Observations:Formless EarthEmpty EarthDark EarthWater/DeepBiblical Concepts:Young Earth CreationismOld Earth CreationismEquality with God-How does strata form?Radio-Dating 300,000 to 2,800,000 years oldWhat's up with Argon?How do fossils form?How did life begin?Similarity ≠ CommonalityWhat does AI teach us about genetics?Humility of the Scientific Process

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-23 Series: Genesis - Relationship RolesDr. Nick FloydSenior Pastor

Was Noah's flood just a myth—or a historical reality written in Scripture, remembered by nations, and recorded in the rocks?In this episode of Faith of the Fathers, we explore the overwhelming evidence for a biblical, global flood:

Scripture: Genesis 16 Key Takeaways: + Faith leads us to wait on God and refuses to work without God. Galatians 4:21–26 + Just because the plan worked doesn't mean you worked the right plan. James 3:13–18 + God sees and cares for us even in the fallout of our failures.

Scripture: Genesis 15 Key Takeaways: + The Necessity of Faith Habakkuk 1:13 Romans 4:1–5 Romans 4:21–25 + The Fight for Faith + The Confidence of Faith Jeremiah 34:18–20 Romans 8:31–39

Scripture: Genesis 15 Key Takeaways: + The Necessity of Faith Habakkuk 1:13 Romans 4:1–5 Romans 4:21–25 + The Fight for Faith + The Confidence of Faith Jeremiah 34:18–20 Romans 8:31–39

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28Series: Genesis - Bringing Clarity to ConfusionDr. Ryan BlackwellExecutive and Teaching Pastor

Scripture: Genesis 11:27—12:9 Key Takeaways: Genesis 3:14–15 Matthew 1:1 Galatians 3:6–9 + Obeying the Call Mark 1:16–20 + Believing the Promise + Promise - Faith - Obedience - Leave the Results to God Zechariah 2:7–9 + Extending the Hope + Establishing Praise

The First sermon in our series: "Bringing Clarity to Confusion"Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26Dr. Nick FloydSenior Pastor

 At the heart of scrolling is a desire to connect. But curated feeds can leave us feeling unseen and unknown. Scripture reminds us that God created us for real relationship, and Jesus calls us friends, showing what true love looks like. This week challenges us to move from surface-level “likes” toward deep, authentic community in Christ and His Church. Scripture: ⁠⁠Genesis 2:18⁠⁠; ⁠⁠John 15:12–17⁠⁠ Reflection Question: Where are you tempted to settle for shallow connections? What steps could you take toward building deeper Christ-centered relationships?

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31 View Sermon Video Click here to view the video of the full service.

Work in Hong Kong can feel overwhelming—long hours, crowded commutes, constant pressure. Yet from the very beginning, God showed us that work was meant to be meaningful, not draining. Genesis 2:15 says, “The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” Work was part of God's good design—a way to bring life, nurture, and joy. True happiness isn't just about achieving more, but about finding purpose in the tasks God has entrusted to us. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Genesis 2:15 (NIV) // The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.

Scripture: Genesis 3, 6, & 11

Pastor Zack Strong Faith For What?   Scripture: Genesis 1:31; 2:1-3, Hebrews 6:17-19, Genesis 3:1-6; 11; 22, 1 Kings 17:1, Matthew 18:18-20v    Join us Sundays at 10AM CST to watch LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqJ1GilGLqY67b1ukF_g9jQ   Partner with us: http://www.christchurchsemo.org/give   Connect with us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchsemo https://www.instagram.com/christchurchsemo

Scripture: Genesis 2

This week we conclude the sermon series titled, “Back to Sunday School.” Over these past four-weeks we have looked back at key bible stories that get covered in Sunday school but that not everyone may know the full story. Join us as we look at the creation story, Noah's ark, the story of Abraham, and Joseph and his coat of many colors. Tune in as Pastor Emily Edwards wraps up this series with the message, “Joseph and The Coat of Many Colors.” Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Summary: At the end of his life, Jacob blesses the next generation. His legacy is not perfection, but faith passed on. This final week reminds us that God uses our whole story, limps and all, to impact the people who come after us. God's grace is bigger than our past and continues through our life and beyond. Scripture: Genesis 49:1–33 Reflection Question: When others look at your life, what kind of spiritual legacy will they see? How can you begin speaking grace and faith into the next generation?

This week we continue the sermon series titled, “Back to Sunday School.” For the next four-weeks we will be looking back at key bible stories that get covered in Sunday school but that not everyone may know the full story. Join us as we look at the creation story, Noah's ark, the story of Abraham, and Joseph and his coat of many colors. Tune in as Pastor John Shughart continues this series with the message, “Father Abraham Had Many Sons.” Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Spiritual Formation: Sabbath - Pastor Hannah Witte - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarboror watch our livestream Sundays @ 11:00am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard  Summary: Pastor Hannah continued our Spiritual Transformation series by teaching on Sabbath as God's generous gift of rest, joy, and worship. Framing Sabbath through Exodus 20:8–11, she emphasized that “holy” means set apart for a special purpose—and that time itself is the first thing called holy in Scripture (Genesis 2:3). Sabbath (from Shabbat) invites us to stop, rest, delight, and enjoy God, not as a legal burden but as wisdom that forms us into a people who live differently in a hurried world. She highlighted the biblical justice woven into Sabbath: everyone is included in God's rest—children, workers, immigrants, even animals. Using a chiastic reading of Exodus 20, Pastor Hannah showed how the command centers on extending rest beyond ourselves so no one's Sabbath comes at another's expense. An on-stage conversation illustrated the longing and challenge many feel for real, regular rest—and the hope of sharing it widely. Pastor Hannah closed with practical guidance for beginning Sabbath at a humane pace: start small (a few hours or a morning), practice with others for accountability, plan lightly around the four filters (stop, rest, delight, enjoy God), and hold the practice with grace. Transformation costs more than insight, she noted, but Sabbath reorders our lives toward freedom, joy, and generosity—forming us into a community that both receives and extends God's rest.

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

Description: Every family has culture and tradition — and the family of God is no different. From the very beginning, God's heart has been to create a family that multiplies, flourishes, and reflects His glory.In this message, Pastor Timothy walks us through Genesis 1–11, showing how God is the fountain of family, how sin breaks families apart, and how Jesus restores us into God's new family through the gospel. From creation to Cain and Abel, from Babel to Pentecost, we discover that the Church is meant to be an irresistible family and an unstoppable force for God's kingdom.

This Sunday, Pastor Jesse preached on how we're not meant to be alone, and how we're better together.   Sermon Points & Scripture:  Genesis 2:15-18 Proverbs 17 Be a Loyal Friend Proverbs 17:17 Be a Safe Friend Matthew 18 Genesis 9:20-27 Be an Honest Friend Proverbs 27:6 Mark 2:1-5 Be a Lifting Friend Be a Forgiving Friend Acts 15:36-41 2 Timothy 4:11

A Wrestling Match, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Beloved. Belonging. Delightful. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 32.Feeling stuck or wrestling with life's challenges? Join us this Sunday as Sharon Edwards shares a powerful message about wrestling, grace, and finding peace. Whether online or in-person, come discover how your struggles can lead to transformation.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:Jacob's wrestling, vulnerable place, unresolved issues, God's love, new identity, freedom and integrity, human struggle, faith and reflection, personal growth, forgiveness, healing, spiritual guidance, prayer, Hafiz's poem., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, GuestsSupport the show

This Sunday, Pastor Jesse preached on how the mouth is one of the greatest gifts God has given us.   Sermon Points & Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Genesis 1:27 Proverbs 18:21 Point: Your mouth can release your prayers, or ruin your prayers 1 Peter 3 Point: Today's gossip might silence tomorrows prayers James 3 Proverbs 17 Genesis 3:21 Point: Love Covers, Gossip Repeats James 5 Proverbs 26:20 Proverbs 16:24 1 Thessalonians 5 Ephesians 4:15   *This episode was recorded on 07/13/25

SCRIPTURE- Genesis 19:17"And they brought them outside, and one said, 'Escape for your life. Do not look behind you, nor stop anywhere in the plain. Escape to the hills, lest you be swept away.'"REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- "To the Lamb" Instrumental- "Lead Me, Lord" InstrumentalNOTES- Concert Friday"Move" by MercyMeI′m not about to give upBecause I heard you sayThere's gonna be brighter daysThere′s gonna be brighter daysI won't stop, I'll keep my head upNo, I′m not here to stayThere′s gonna be brighter daysThere's gonna be brighter daysI just might bend, but I won′t breakAs long as I can see your faceWhen life won't play alongAnd right keeps going wrongAnd I can′t seem to find my wayI know where I am foundSo I won't let it drag me downNo, I′ll keep dancin' anywayI'm gonna move, moveI′m gonna move, moveI′m gonna move (I'm gonna move)I′ve got to hold her steadyKeep my head in the gameEverything is about to changeEverything is about to changeThis hurt is getting heavyBut I'm not about to caveEverything is about to changeThere′s gonna be brighter daysI just might bend, but I won't breakAs long as I can see your faceWhen life won′t play alongAnd right keeps going wrongAnd I can't seem to find my wayI know where I am foundSo I won't let it drag me downNo, I′ll keep dancin′ anyway(I'm gonna move)No matter what may comeGotta move to a different drum(Gonna move)No matter what life bringsGotta move, gotta move to a different beatNo matter what may comeGotta move to a different drumNo matter what life bringsGotta move, gotta move to a different beatI just might bend, but I won′t breakAs long as I can see your faceWhen life won't play alongAnd right keeps going wrongAnd I can′t seem to find my wayI know where I am foundSo I won't let it drag me downOh, I′ll keep dancin' anywayWhen life won't play alongAnd right keeps going wrongAnd I can′t seem to find my wayI know where I am foundSo I won′t let it drag me downOh, I'll keep dancin′ anyway(I'm gonna move)No matter what may come (I′m gonna move)Gotta move to a different drum(Gonna move)No matter what life bringsGotta move, gotta move to a different beat

How does the gospel affect your work?  We're in a series where we're asking, “What happens when you take the gospel, the basic message of Jesus Christ, out of the church and into the world?” One of the things that happens is it affects the way in which you do your work. And there's no way to see the Christian understanding of work without going to Genesis 1, 2, and 3. I'd like to show you three things Genesis tells us about your work: 1) it gives you a vision for work, 2) it gives you guardrails for your work, and 3) it gives you a power to do your work. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 10, 2010. Series: The Gospel and the World. Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:2-17. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.