Podcasts about scripture genesis

Lot and Abraham were both called "righteous"—yet their lives couldn't have looked more different. One lived by faith, the other by sight. In this message, Pastor Zach Terry unpacks the difference between a believer passionately pursuing God and a backslidden believer whose life is wasted. From Lot's choices, we see the warning signs: - Decisions made without prayer - A life in constant need of deliverance - Deference to the carnal rather than the spiritual A backslider is the most miserable of all—too much of God to be happy in the world, and too much of the world to be happy in the church. But there's hope. God still delivers His people and calls us back to Himself.

Lot and Abraham were both called "righteous"—yet their lives couldn't have looked more different. One lived by faith, the other by sight. In this message, Pastor Zach Terry unpacks the difference between a believer passionately pursuing God and a backslidden believer whose life is wasted. From Lot's choices, we see the warning signs: - Decisions made without prayer - A life in constant need of deliverance - Deference to the carnal rather than the spiritual A backslider is the most miserable of all—too much of God to be happy in the world, and too much of the world to be happy in the church. But there's hope. God still delivers His people and calls us back to Himself.

Lot and Abraham were both called "righteous"—yet their lives couldn't have looked more different. One lived by faith, the other by sight. In this message, Pastor Zach Terry unpacks the difference between a believer passionately pursuing God and a backslidden believer whose life is wasted. From Lot's choices, we see the warning signs: - Decisions made without prayer - A life in constant need of deliverance - Deference to the carnal rather than the spiritual A backslider is the most miserable of all—too much of God to be happy in the world, and too much of the world to be happy in the church. But there's hope. God still delivers His people and calls us back to Himself.

The First sermon in our series: "Noah: Walking with God"Scripture: Genesis 6:1-10Dr. Nick FloydSenior Pastor

Ikigai: Discovering Your Purpose, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 12.2;Matthew 16.24.Curious about living a more meaningful life? This Sunday, discover your ‘ikigai', your reason for waking up! Join us in-person or online for an inspiring message about generosity, purpose, and finding joy by serving others. All are welcome!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:generosity, faith and trust, living for others, spiritual practice, daring adventure, relationships, meaningful life, ikigai, heart's deep gladness, divine voice, God's love, joy in giving, purpose, deep joy, healing and transformation, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, GuestsSupport the show

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

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Scripture: Genesis 37 Text: Genesis 37 A Faithful Son Cast Aside Theme: Thank God that His plans work in and through rebellious children.

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 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?

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

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

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

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

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.