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Scripture: Genesis

Dealing with the Root | Genesis 20 What's beneath the surface will eventually break through. Just like roots can crack the strongest foundation, spiritual "roots" left undealt with—fear, anger, bitterness, pride—will resurface and wreak havoc in our lives. In Genesis 20, Abraham repeats the same mistake he made 25 years earlier. Despite God's promises, fear takes root again. But even in failure, God shows His presence, His power, and His grace. In this message, Pastor Zach Terry walks through Abraham's struggle and shows us how God:  Exposes the roots that remain hidden in our hearts Confronts us through truth and conviction Leads us to confession and renewal Continues to use us by His grace Sanctification is slow, intentional work. It's about pulling out the roots before they destroy the foundation. The good news? God never gives up on His children.

Dealing with the Root | Genesis 20 What's beneath the surface will eventually break through. Just like roots can crack the strongest foundation, spiritual "roots" left undealt with—fear, anger, bitterness, pride—will resurface and wreak havoc in our lives. In Genesis 20, Abraham repeats the same mistake he made 25 years earlier. Despite God's promises, fear takes root again. But even in failure, God shows His presence, His power, and His grace. In this message, Pastor Zach Terry walks through Abraham's struggle and shows us how God:  Exposes the roots that remain hidden in our hearts Confronts us through truth and conviction Leads us to confession and renewal Continues to use us by His grace Sanctification is slow, intentional work. It's about pulling out the roots before they destroy the foundation. The good news? God never gives up on His children.

In this message, Dr. Zach Terry teaches from Genesis 23 on what it looks like to live out your faith in the workplace and boardroom. When Abraham purchases the cave of Machpelah, he models humility, wisdom, and integrity—reminding us that faith doesn't end at the church doors. Whether you're a business owner, leader, or employee, this sermon will help you understand how to: Negotiate with humility and confidence Lead with integrity and transparency  Make faith-driven decisions that build lasting impact Leave an inheritance that outlasts your lifetime

In this message, Dr. Zach Terry teaches from Genesis 23 on what it looks like to live out your faith in the workplace and boardroom. When Abraham purchases the cave of Machpelah, he models humility, wisdom, and integrity—reminding us that faith doesn't end at the church doors. Whether you're a business owner, leader, or employee, this sermon will help you understand how to: Negotiate with humility and confidence Lead with integrity and transparency  Make faith-driven decisions that build lasting impact Leave an inheritance that outlasts your lifetime

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31Preacher: Seth Brill

A sermon from our Advent communion service in our "Face to Face" series. Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

A sermon from our Advent sermon series, "Face to Face".Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17; 3:8-13

Scripture: Genesis 8:6-9The Fourth sermon in our series: "Noah: Walking with God"Dave KinneyPastor of Operations 

What do you treasure most? In this powerful and moving sermon, Olly unpacks one of the most uncomfortable yet transformational stories in Scripture—Genesis 22, where Abraham is asked to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac.On a morning filled with joy for baby thanksgiving, we explore a passage about trust, obedience, and surrender. This message asks us to consider: What if God asked us to lay down the very thing we hold most dear?Through Abraham's radical obedience and God's faithful provision, we're pointed to the ultimate exchange—when God did not spare His own Son, Jesus, but gave Him up for us all. The story of Isaac becomes a prophetic shadow of the cross, reminding us that Jesus is our substitute, and that true faith is found in surrender.

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19 + Leviticus 1:4 + Hebrews 11:17–19 + James 2:21–24

We worship together in-person and stream our service each week. If you would like to watch the entire worship service, it is available to view on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@WPCRICHMOND/streams.This morning, we welcome Pastor Jess Cook.Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25 and Matthew 19:1-12

In this episode, I speak with Husband, Father, Owner and Telehealth Counselor at Becoming More Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC, Author, and former Pastor, Dr. Greg Stewart on Facing Negative Emotions to Understand Who You Are In Christ, Become a Better Leader, and Form Deeper Relationships. Listen as Greg shares how to recognize negative emotions that impact your value and worth. Acknowledge that the enemy is a lier and embrace what is being exposed by your negative emotion. Practice the presence of the Lord to repair, rejuvenate, and recover from the lies of negative emotions as you replace them with the truth so that you can lead as you are called to do!  Find Greg :    the website    Scripture: Genesis 2:18 The Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."   John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.   2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.   John 3:8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."   Proverbs 2:4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,   John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.   1 Chronicles 16:11 Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.   1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong,firm and steadfast.   Additional Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14, 2 Corinthians 2:11, John 14:6, John 8:32, Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 51:12 REGISTER @ CFLEX Academy Arts Enrichment   Listen to our sister podcast:  Abundantly Rooted   Other Resourses: Grab your Artza Subscription Box and bring home a bit of Israel.  use promo code: ARTZAKRISTINARISINGER for 25% off   Check out our Linktree   Get the Books:  Life After Losing A Loved One: How to Turn Grief Into Hope Strength and Purpose Adventures of LiLy and Izzy Bee: The Imagination Journey 

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21 Proverbs 13:12 + God is the God who gives laughter Psalm 126:1-3 + God will deal with every threat to our joy Luke 1:67–69 Luke 7:11–17 John 16:20–22 Galatians 4:21–23 Galatians 4:28–31 + One day our Joy will never be threatened again 1 Peter 2:12 "Gandalf! I thought you were dead! But then I thought I was dead myself. Is everything sad going to come untrue? What's happened to the world?" "A great Shadow has departed," said Gandalf, and then he laughed and the sound was like music, or like water in a parched land; and as he listened the thought came to Sam that he had not heard laughter, the pure sound of merriment, for days upon days without count." – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King.

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21 Proverbs 13:12 + God is the God who gives laughter Psalm 126:1-3 + God will deal with every threat to our joy Luke 1:67–69 Luke 7:11–17 John 16:20–22 Galatians 4:21–23 Galatians 4:28–31 + One day our Joy will never be threatened again 1 Peter 2:12 "Gandalf! I thought you were dead! But then I thought I was dead myself. Is everything sad going to come untrue? What's happened to the world?" "A great Shadow has departed," said Gandalf, and then he laughed and the sound was like music, or like water in a parched land; and as he listened the thought came to Sam that he had not heard laughter, the pure sound of merriment, for days upon days without count." – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King.

Long before Bethlehem. Long before the manger. Long before a cross was ever lifted on a hill, God was already revealing Jesus. In today's Advent message we dig into one of the most powerful foreshadowings of Christ in the entire Old Testament. From God's call to Abraham, to the faith test on Mount Moriah, to the breathtaking moment when “the angel of the Lord” (the pre-incarnate Christ!) speaks from heaven—this story prepares our hearts to see Jesus in a whole new way. This sermon walks through: How Abraham's life foreshadows Jesus's coming and sacrifice The remarkable story of Isaac carrying wood up a mountain (2,000 years before Jesus did the same) How Christophanies (pre-incarnate Christ appearances) reveal Jesus in the Old Testament Why this ancient story matters for your faith TODAY How God's promises extend to you if you've placed your faith in Jesus As continue through The Jesse Tree this Advent season, we trace the family line of Jesus back to its roots—and discover that God's PROMISES, His FAITHFULNESS, and His PROVISION have been pointing to Christ from the very beginning. The Old Testament isn't just ancient history—it's a love letter revealing Jesus. If you need a reminder that God is still at work in your life even when you've messed up, this message will encourage your heart. Abraham's failures didn't disqualify him from God's blessing and neither do yours. God Loves YOU. Where are you seeing Jesus at work in your life this week? Let us know in the comments below! Need to go deeper? Study the Old Testament with eyes to see Jesus—it will transform your faith!

The Second sermon in our series: "Noah: Walking with God"Scripture: Genesis 6:11-22Mark HutchinsonTeaching Pastor 

SERMON: GOD WITH A BIG "G"SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1 SERIES: HOLY IS HIS NAME

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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