Podcasts about sovereign creator

Complementary Old Testament Passage:Psalm 2 Sermon Outline: When faced with danger, seek the Lord with your church God is Sovereign over every single thing Why the Nations Rage Seek the Lord of vengeance Seek the Lord for boldness in your calling The Signs given at the beginning of the covenant are permanent Family Discussion Questions: What scary thing had just happened to the disciples? What did they do when powerful men got angry with them? Does God want us to stay alone or to worship him with a church? Is God in control of everything or only some things? Was it a surprise to God that Jesus was killed on a cross? Why do we not need to be afraid of people who hate Jesus? What did these believers take as the evidence that God is sovereign? What effect did the sovereignty of God have on these Christians? What causes the raging of the heathens against the Lord? What is the surprising irony about whom the Lord calls heathens in this passage? How should that cause the church to both fear and take comfort? What two things did the believers pray for? Is that surprising? What impact do the signs seen in Acts have for the rest of church history? The miracles did not cause belief. What two things did the Lord use to work belief in those converted?

This is message 23 in The Names of God Series Psalm 136:1-26; Jonah 1:9 The world is filled with many voices and many beliefs, but there is only one true and living God, the God of the heavens who created all things and rules over every power seen and unseen. He is not one option among many and He is not limited by culture or circumstance. He is the sovereign Creator whose mercy endures forever and whose authority reaches from the highest heaven to the depths of the sea. Even in a world of spiritual confusion, His works, His power, and HIs presence reveal that He alone is God and He alone is worthy of our trust and worship. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

In this newest iteration of The Mix, Tom explores the idea of creation. What do we mean when we say "Creator God"? The God of creation is no cold architect from long ago who stepped back from His work, but a loving Father who sustains us every day. We were created to know and glorify Him right now.

Jesus Christ, the fullness of God in bodily form, who is supreme above all creation, is the Sovereign Creator. All things were made through Him, in Him, and for Him. In Him, all things are held together. He alone is worthy of our trust, submission, and praise.

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. 

The background to Ps 24 is the ascension of the Ark of the Covenant (God's earthly throne) to its rightful place in Jerusalem in a great procession, with much rejoicing (2Sam 6, 1Chron 13,15). It signified God arising to be enthroned in Jerusalem, His chosen dwelling place (Ps 132). The event's importance is reflected in the pomp & pageantry of Ps 24. This is a type of Christ's Ascension to sit on God's throne in the New Jerusalem & future ascension to sit on His earthly throne in Jerusalem. What gave significance to this event is the holiness of the Hill of the Lord (His dwelling place) and the King of Glory enthroned on the Ark. The question & answers in Ps 24 were part of the dramatic ceremony, enacted before the city gates. The answers affirm only the King of Glory is worthy to enter thru the Gates and ascend to His place on the holy Hill. Likewise, Christ alone (the King of Glory) is worthy to ascend into Heaven, but He did it for us, so that in Christ, we also can ascend into God's holy Presence in Heaven. Ps 24 is in 3 parts: *(1) The Sovereign Creator, who owns all things (v1-2). *(2) The Heavenly Temple – the requirements for Ascension (v3-6), how can a man know such a high God, stand before Him & receive His blessing? Perfection is required, which is a problem for us. *(3) The true Redeemer – the King of Glory (v7-10). God became a man, and made a way to bring men to God. *PART 1. The Truth about God (v1-2): "The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness (expanded in next line), the world and those who dwell therein (its produce and people)" (v1). This is quoted x2 in 1Cor 10:25-28 (see Ps 50:10-11). WHY does it all belong to Him? He is its Maker & Manager: "For He has (1) founded it on the seas (Maker, Gen 1:2,9,10, 2Pet 3:5), and (2) established it on the waters (rivers, symbolic of His Providence)" (v2). ‘Established' (imperfect tense) speaks of His ongoing management of the earth. He's the rightful Owner of all things. We are just tenant possessors of the earth & stewards of God's resources, for which we'll give account. Our life is not for us to do with as we please. God's authority is absolute over all, He has the right to do whatever He wants with us & the world. When we see this, it humbles us. The big question we must ask is: "How can I be right with God?" This seems impossible due to the infinite gap between us as sinful creatures & the holy God. Holiness is represented by height, so God is high above us (Is 57:15, 55:8). For man to be right with God & commune with Him requires us to ascend, but how is this possible? This is what David asks in PART 2: God's requirements for Ascension (v3-6): "Who may ASCEND the Hill of the Lord? (Heavenly Jerusalem) or STAND in His Holy Place?" (v3). The answer, the moral requirements for ascension, is given in v4: "(1) He who has clean hands & (2) a pure heart" (v4a). Here Hebrew parallelism works like stereo vision to give a full 3D picture, emphasising both his (1) outward actions & (2) inward attitudes & motives must be pure & perfect. This is followed by another parallelism emphasising (1) perfect holiness & (2) perfect righteousness: "(1) who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor (2) sworn deceitfully" (v4b). These represent the (1) God-ward requirement of true worship, free from idolatry, and (2) man-ward requirement of integrity, being a person of our word (no lies, deception or bearing false witness). 'Idol' also means vanity (that which is hollow). Rather than finding meaning, comfort & identity in the Creator, man seeks it in the creation, superficial things, even things with no reality, that don't ring true & against nature (like gender ideology). Thus, God requires perfection (Matt 5:48), but all sin (only Jesus fulfils these requirements), so what hope have we? But v5 says God provides a way for men to be saved and be made righteous by grace: "He shall receive blessing from the Lord (as a free-gift), and righteousness from the God of his salvation (enabling him to ascend)" (v5). These ones who ascend to God, not by their own righteousness, but by His grace, are described as God-seekers: "This is Jacob, the generation (the group of people) of those who SEEK Him, who SEEK Your face. Selah" (v6). They want to know Him & be right with Him. He promises they will find Him (Deut 4:29, Jer 29:13, Matt 7:7-8). David uses Jacob to represent those who are imperfect, but seek God (Gen 32:9-12), whom He brings to Himself by a process of coming to saving faith, when they come to an end of themselves & their own strength, knowing they can't stand before God on their own, and so cling to Him for blessing (Gen 32:24-29). So, to ascend to God requires a perfect righteousness, which God graciously gives to those who seek Him. How He made salvation possible, solving our sin-problem is revealed in PART 3: The King of Glory (v7-10), which describes the Ascension of Christ, the righteous Man, the King of glory - the subject of the next study.

The background to Ps 24 is the ascension of the Ark of the Covenant (God's earthly throne) to its rightful place in Jerusalem in a great procession, with much rejoicing (2Sam 6, 1Chron 13,15). It signified God arising to be enthroned in Jerusalem, His chosen dwelling place (Ps 132). The event's importance is reflected in the pomp & pageantry of Ps 24. This is a type of Christ's Ascension to sit on God's throne in the New Jerusalem & future ascension to sit on His earthly throne in Jerusalem. What gave significance to this event is the holiness of the Hill of the Lord (His dwelling place) and the King of Glory enthroned on the Ark. The question & answers in Ps 24 were part of the dramatic ceremony, enacted before the city gates. The answers affirm only the King of Glory is worthy to enter thru the Gates and ascend to His place on the holy Hill. Likewise, Christ alone (the King of Glory) is worthy to ascend into Heaven, but He did it for us, so that in Christ, we also can ascend into God's holy Presence in Heaven. Ps 24 is in 3 parts: *(1) The Sovereign Creator, who owns all things (v1-2). *(2) The Heavenly Temple – the requirements for Ascension (v3-6), how can a man know such a high God, stand before Him & receive His blessing? Perfection is required, which is a problem for us. *(3) The true Redeemer – the King of Glory (v7-10). God became a man, and made a way to bring men to God. *PART 1. The Truth about God (v1-2): "The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness (expanded in next line), the world and those who dwell therein (its produce and people)" (v1). This is quoted x2 in 1Cor 10:25-28 (see Ps 50:10-11). WHY does it all belong to Him? He is its Maker & Manager: "For He has (1) founded it on the seas (Maker, Gen 1:2,9,10, 2Pet 3:5), and (2) established it on the waters (rivers, symbolic of His Providence)" (v2). ‘Established' (imperfect tense) speaks of His ongoing management of the earth. He's the rightful Owner of all things. We are just tenant possessors of the earth & stewards of God's resources, for which we'll give account. Our life is not for us to do with as we please. God's authority is absolute over all, He has the right to do whatever He wants with us & the world. When we see this, it humbles us. The big question we must ask is: "How can I be right with God?" This seems impossible due to the infinite gap between us as sinful creatures & the holy God. Holiness is represented by height, so God is high above us (Is 57:15, 55:8). For man to be right with God & commune with Him requires us to ascend, but how is this possible? This is what David asks in PART 2: God's requirements for Ascension (v3-6): "Who may ASCEND the Hill of the Lord? (Heavenly Jerusalem) or STAND in His Holy Place?" (v3). The answer, the moral requirements for ascension, is given in v4: "(1) He who has clean hands & (2) a pure heart" (v4a). Here Hebrew parallelism works like stereo vision to give a full 3D picture, emphasising both his (1) outward actions & (2) inward attitudes & motives must be pure & perfect. This is followed by another parallelism emphasising (1) perfect holiness & (2) perfect righteousness: "(1) who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor (2) sworn deceitfully" (v4b). These represent the (1) God-ward requirement of true worship, free from idolatry, and (2) man-ward requirement of integrity, being a person of our word (no lies, deception or bearing false witness). 'Idol' also means vanity (that which is hollow). Rather than finding meaning, comfort & identity in the Creator, man seeks it in the creation, superficial things, even things with no reality, that don't ring true & against nature (like gender ideology). Thus, God requires perfection (Matt 5:48), but all sin (only Jesus fulfils these requirements), so what hope have we? But v5 says God provides a way for men to be saved and be made righteous by grace: "He shall receive blessing from the Lord (as a free-gift), and righteousness from the God of his salvation (enabling him to ascend)" (v5). These ones who ascend to God, not by their own righteousness, but by His grace, are described as God-seekers: "This is Jacob, the generation (the group of people) of those who SEEK Him, who SEEK Your face. Selah" (v6). They want to know Him & be right with Him. He promises they will find Him (Deut 4:29, Jer 29:13, Matt 7:7-8). David uses Jacob to represent those who are imperfect, but seek God (Gen 32:9-12), whom He brings to Himself by a process of coming to saving faith, when they come to an end of themselves & their own strength, knowing they can't stand before God on their own, and so cling to Him for blessing (Gen 32:24-29). So, to ascend to God requires a perfect righteousness, which God graciously gives to those who seek Him. How He made salvation possible, solving our sin-problem is revealed in PART 3: The King of Glory (v7-10), which describes the Ascension of Christ, the righteous Man, the King of glory - the subject of the next study.

·      What does it really mean for Jesus to be our leader? ·      God is sovereign because he is the creator and Lord of all things, free to do as he wishes. ·      God cannot be controlled.  ·      God is Big!  ·      1Bless the LORD, my soul, the LORD my God. You are exceedingly great; you are clothed in majesty and honor. 2You are clothed like a garment of light, Stretched out like the heavens as a curtain. 3He lays beams in the waters for his roof chamber; He makes clouds his chariot; He walks on the wings of the wind; 4He makes his messengers the wind; His ministers blazing fire. ·      If you are a follower of Jesus, you have the power to bless God!  To want and work for his good! ·      2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 - 6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7 and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels ·     Don't treat God lightly.  ·     God sets the foundation. ·      5He established the earth upon its foundations. It will not be shaken from this age, until time is past. ·      How much anxiety and stress do I bring into my life trying to control things I can't control?  ·     God wisely owns the world.  ·     24How many are your makings! All you made in wisdom; The earth is full of your things. ·     I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  ·      God keeps creation going.  ·      29You hide your face, they are dismayed. You remove your breath, they expire and to their dust they return. 30You send your Spirit, they are created. You make new the face of the ground. ·       What do you do if this is true? ·       34Let my thoughts of you be pleasing. I rejoice in the LORD. 35Bring sinners to an end from the earth; And the wicked – not any more of them. Bless the LORD, my soul, Praise the LORD. ·       God, help me really understand you.  ·       PIX: 3 circles.  ·       Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven.    LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  Starter Question: What is the most beautiful natural place you have seen?  Why?  1.      Read Psalm 104:1-4 2.     There are so many images of God in these verses.  Which one is your favorite? 3.     What does it mean to you to bless God with your soul? 4.      Read Psalm 104:5 5.      What does it mean to you that God established the foundations of the earth? 6.     Read Psalm 104:24 7.      What would your day look like if you truly trusted God's wisdom about how he made the world? 8.      Read Psalm 104:29-30 9.      In what ways do see God sustaining his creation? 10.  Read Psalm 104:34-35 11.  Is there a way of thinking about God you need to correct? 12.  What would the world look like without sin?

The energy of sovereign creation is incredibly grounded. It feels so aligned. It feels so certain.  This level of certainty only comes WHEN…  We are tapped into our personal power We are in tune with what we truly want for ourselves We are tapped into the energy of being a Sovereign Creator A Sovereign Creator is limitless. She is certain. She is powerful. And she is fully aligned.  If you're ready to know more about how to unlock this level of power and certainty, tune into today's episode of the podcast to learn about the third and final process you must integrate in order to manifest with limitless power and precision.  Where to Connect: WEBSITE:  https://shyamalakiru.com  FREE MASTERCLASS: DUALITY - https://drshyam.myflodesk.com/duality

What do you think of God? What thoughts come to mind when you hear the words "sovereign" applied to him? Do you think of God as a Father -- one who has intimate knowledge of, and deep care for, his creation? In this sermon, Matt unpacks Psalm 147:4-5, which speaks of both God's infinite wisdom/understanding and the comos' contingency/finitude. The implications of these two verses are far-reaching, inviting us to think deeply and carefully about the one, true eternal God and our relationship with him. + + + Check out Matt's newest book: The End of the World As You Know It:⁠⁠⁠ (link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)! Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

In this episode of Pray the Word on Jeremiah 27:5, David Platt encourages us to trust in God's sovereign control over all creation.From unexpected olympic champion to martyr in China. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Eric Liddell's win in the 1924 games.In Glory Road, Radical's new narrative podcast, we'll follow Liddell's remarkable journey, and discover the current state of the gospel in the countries he knew best.Start listening to this 6 part series now everywhere you listen to podcasts or find out more at radical.net/gloryroadExplore more content from Radical.

A new MP3 sermon from Trinity Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Our Sovereign Creator Subtitle: Genesis Series Speaker: Dr. Greg Mazak Broadcaster: Trinity Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/28/2024 Bible: Genesis 1:1-2 Length: 45 min.

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

Series: Jesus in the Psalms Scripture: psalm 8 Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant.Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world? In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

In Today's Uncertainty, “Know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men {earthly governance} and gives it to whom he {God} will” MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Our country is NOT about “freedom from religion”. America has “freedom of religion”. Sadly, because of our abandoning God's Laws, all of us in this country are affected – Jesus Followers and non-Christians; atheists; and followers of other religious faiths. As Jesus says in Mathew 5:45: “. . . For He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and send the rain on the just and the unjust.”. What can we do? The first thing we can do is pray and to fast – pray and ask God to turn our country around. We do want God involved, and God is involved.  In Daniel 4:24-25, God told King Nebuchadnezzar, through Daniel's interpretation of the King's dream, that God is always in control and sovereign; and that God determines those who govern us because God is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe: “this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he {God} will.". God, the Creator of the Universe, responds to our prayers in all issues impacting our lives today – pray for God's will respond, especially in these times of uncertainty.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be ashamed of the Gospel. I will not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes (including me). From Romans 1:16 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Leviticus 26:3-12; Leviticus 26:14-29; Daniel 4:24-25; Psalms 60:1-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “After Jesus' Resurrection, He Appeared Many Times to Many People and the Apostles; Today, We Have His Gift of the Holy Spirit”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The Joy of PrayerWhat if your times of prayer could become so much more than reciting words or listing random requests? What if your prayers could transport you into a holy place to experience God's presence in a very real and tangible way? What if you began having personal, life-changing encounters with the Creator of the universe every time you prayed? And what if you had the confidence to know, to truly know— that God hears your prayers and delights in answering them? How would this change your prayer life?All of this is not only possible, but readily available and expected every time we pray. The problem for most, however, is that we either devalue what prayer truly is or do not fully understand who we are praying to. And if we did, how the floodgates of heaven would open and pour on us an experience with God that would rock our world and change us forever.Let's explore prayer a little deeper.What is Prayer?— In Just a Few WordsSimply put, prayer is talking with God. Or, as the theologians would say, “Prayer is personal communication with God.”¹ Ok, got that. But what does “communication with God” really mean? In essence, “communication” is the exchange of information between two entities or individuals, both the giving and receiving of the same. And “with God” means He, the Sovereign Creator of All, the One that transcends all human thought, the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Immutable One, is on the other end of our two-way conversation.Let that sink in for a moment.When we pray, and as often as we pray, we are in the process of not only talking with God but having Him also talk with us. Prayer, just like all communication between two individuals, is not saying what you want to say and then hanging up the phone. It was never intended to be a monologue. No, prayer is a two-way conversation, both giving and receiving, between you (ultimately dust and ashes) and God (revealed in resplendent glory), whereby information (praise, requests, supplication, petitions— and His answers, instructions, commands, and encouragement ) are mutually shared. And the highest glory you can ever experience is to have the only Person worthy of praise actually speak to you personally, in direct conversation. It is a life-altering and faith-building encounter that will change everything about you in an instant.And this is available to each of us whenever we pray. But we have to pray, and we have to understand exactly who we are in conversation with in order to have confidence when we pray.Let me explain.Sovereign, Ruler, King… and FatherIn the Old Testament, God was often presented as unapproachable. He only met with His people once a year, nestled between the outstretched wings of the Cherubim above the Bema seat of the Ark of the Covenant, hidden behind a thick veil. Or when He revealed Himself to the masses, it was usually with fire and smoke and lightning, like on Mt. Sinai, which only reinforced His unapproachableness (Ex. 19). And when Moses asked to see His glory and His face, God said, “No.” His actual words were, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live” (Ex. 33:20). And regarding seeing His glory, God also said, “No.” But He did allow Moses to look at His receding glory as He passed by (Ex. 33:23). Something like, “Not My face, Moses, but you can see My back as I walk away.”So much for an intimate relationship with our Creator.But in the New Testament (and hints in the Old), Jesus reveals another aspect of God's nature and His relationship with us. He is not a despot— a frightening, powerful King ready to abuse and punish His lowly servants for any slight infraction. No, God is our Father, with all the implications that word conveys...

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

The word genesis means origins or beginnings. The book of Genesis is the beginning of God's story and is the starting point for a Christian worldview. It's meant to introduce us to God and root us in his character and covenant. Genesis came through Moses and was written as the first of five books called the Torah. It tells the story of the God who delivered the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after 400 years. It answers the questions: Who is this God who has graciously saved us? What is he like? How did we get here? What went wrong? What has God promised? What does it mean to be God's people in the world?  In Genesis, we learn that God is the only true God. We meet him as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has made and upholds a covenant with his creation. He made human beings in his image to rule the earth on his behalf. We learn that God created everything good. The evil and brokenness we experience today result from human sin and the subsequent curse. But God is also a Gracious Redeemer who promises to restore his creation to the beautiful kingdom he intended it to be. As history unfolds, God's character is further revealed. We learn that God is a Promise Keeper, a Provider & Sustainer, a Merciful Savior, and a Lifter of the Lowly. As Ken A. Matthews puts it, “If we possessed a Bible without Genesis, we would have a ‘house of cards' without foundation or mortar.” As Christians today living in a secular, chaotic, wounding world, we need to rediscover our foundation. In this series, we will explore the familiar stories of Genesis, working to build a worldview rooted in God, his character, and his covenant. 

John 5:40 — What does it mean to “come to Jesus”? In this sermon on John 5:40 titled “Come Unto Me,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones now considers the command of Jesus, “come unto me.” This wonderful and compassionate command of Jesus comes in the context of the healing at Bethesda. Jesus has powerfully healed an invalid who has been in that condition for nearly four decades. This powerful healing gave Jesus the opportunity to declare His true identity as the Son of God, fully divine, fully equal with the Father. Having validated these claims by confronting the Jews with the testimony of multiple witnesses, Jesus now turns to the application of the entire scene. The Jewish people, as well as all sinners, are to come to him. The Son of God, the Sovereign Creator of all things who is equal with the Father, has come into the world to invite sinners to come to Him. At its core, the command is an invitation to believe in Jesus. In this message, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones confronts sinners with this powerful invitation to come, but he does more. As he offers this wonderful invitation, he defines what it truly means to come to Jesus and what it truly means to believe.

In Today's Uncertainty, “Know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men {earthly governance} and gives it to whom he {God} will” MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Our country is NOT about “freedom from religion”. America has “freedom of religion”. Sadly, because of our abandoning God's Laws, all of us in this country are affected – Jesus Followers and non-Christians; atheists; and followers of other religious faiths. As Jesus says in Mathew 5:45: “. . . For He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and send the rain on the just and the unjust.”. What can we do? The first thing we can do is pray and to fast – pray and ask God to turn our country around. We do want God involved, and God is involved.  In Daniel 4:24-25, God told King Nebuchadnezzar, through Daniel's interpretation of the King's dream, that God is always in control and sovereign; and that God determines those who govern us because God is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe: “this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he {God} will.". God, the Creator of the Universe, responds to our prayers in all issues impacting our lives today – pray for God's will respond, especially in these times of uncertainty.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will entrust to Him my future. I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.  From 2 Timothy 1:12 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Leviticus 26:3-12; Leviticus 26:14-29; Daniel 4:24-25; Psalms 60:1-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Turkeys and Eagles, Part 5: Following Jesus Changes Everything in Our Families”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Because God, the King of Glory, is sovereign and holy we can only enter his presence with a humble faith ready as we seek to exalt Him who is worthy of our praise.-I. Proclamation- He is the Sovereign Creator and Ruler of All that Exists vv 1-2-II. Preparation- He is the Holy One Whose Presence We Seek to Enter vv 3-6-III. Procession- He is the King of Glory Who Comes to Reign in Joy Over Our Lives vv 7-10

Because God, the King of Glory, is sovereign and holy we can only enter his presence with a humble faith ready as we seek to exalt Him who is worthy of our praise.-I. Proclamation- He is the Sovereign Creator and Ruler of All that Exists vv 1-2-II. Preparation- He is the Holy One Whose Presence We Seek to Enter vv 3-6-III. Procession- He is the King of Glory Who Comes to Reign in Joy Over Our Lives vv 7-10

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Do you sometimes feel that the nature of reality as it's been presented just doesn't add up? Let Kelly Brogan support you in becoming a Sovereign Creator of your own Reality. Only then does the invitation into authentic power present itself through the prism of reckoning with how we were stuck in paradigms of struggle, dependency, and meaninglessness… But what happens when the deception— one that we have colluded with and that has been handed down to us intergenerationally— runs even deeper than we'd like? Well, we just keep asking questions and putting one foot in front of the other… 20% Off with code "JOSH20" Listen To Episode 543 As Kelly Brogan, MD Uncovers: [01:30] Reclaim Your Power Of Choice Kelly Brogan, MD Sovereignty Series - 20% off with code "JOSH20" Own Your Self: The Surprising Path beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom by Kelly Brogan, MD Why the plandemic was an invitation for Kelly to look inside. The meaning of the erotic caress of the enemy. Karpman Drama Triangle How to reclaim your power of choice. 535 Aaron Abke: The Law of ONE + How To Live In Love's Alignment Finding an opportunity to meet a part of yourself through negative experiences. [16:10] Sovereign Parenting Kelly's experience with death threats on social media. How to gain access to understanding your stress responses. Why she never wore a mask during the plandemic. How dynamic meditation helped her release anger. Wild Wild Country Why not sharing a reality with someone can feel like an existential threat. Coming from a place of love instead of projecting it onto others. Unpacking why judgment + choice = discernment. What sovereign parenting looks like. [41:00] Feminine + Masculine Polarities How to be fierce and humble. Kelly's connection to the divine as a former atheist. Graham Hancock Why we need a nervous system capacity to be able to fully express. How the feminist PSYOP emasculates men. What the shadow mother archetype is. American Circumcision How mothers disconnect their sons from their masculine essence. Dark feminine initiation. [01:00:35] Assessment Of The Nervous System Why she never talks badly about men and why she asks men for help. Paying attention to the containment energy of the masculine. Tom Cowan How Kelly assesses other people's nervous systems. Why the current erotic dynamic between men and women needs to be disrupted. Om Rupani Why men don't need help to open their hearts. [01:19:00] Healing The Mother + Father Wound How the father and daughter relationship is sexualized. The Surrendered Wife: A Practical Guide To Finding Intimacy, Passion and Peace by Laura Doyle The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire by David Deida Inverted polarity: Why a woman shouldn't take the bait of her man asking her opinion. 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Aubrey Marcus How sovereignty can manifest in mundane ways. No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Dick Schwartz How to start interacting with the parts of yourself you don't want to know. [02:16:10] Feel It, Face It, Free It Kelly's coping method: Feel it, face it, free it. Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life by Tom Holmes Why we need to explore our mirror. Existential Kink: Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power by Carolyn Elliott How to experience pleasure in everything in life. Why it's good to be seen as bad and wrong in the eyes of others. Power Quotes From The Show Meet A Part Of Yourself "Any single thing I don't like about my day, or an interaction, or a direction that my life is going in, for me is an opportunity to meet a part of myself." - Kelly Brogan MD Judgment + Choice = Discernment "Judgment + choice = discernment. When you recognize that you don't like something, you're judging it. And when you can see that you have choices, you're actually taking responsibility for what you control. Then you can exercise discernment which is basically: "Does this work for me or does it not work for me?" It helps us to smoke out where it is that we're power-overing and it's never more relevant than in the area of parenting."- Kelly Brogan MD Get Real With Yourself "I have had an opportunity to recognize where I am sourcing something that's not available and semi-insisting that it should be and that can lead to ruptures where both parties are seeing that something is not working here. That is the opportunity for me to get real with myself and to say with a sober mind, sober heart, and sober eyes: 'What are my choices here? Can I interact with this painful process without needing the individuals that I'm in dynamic with to be bad and wrong? What if they're not bad and wrong?' And yet I still get to choose to exit and express my needs. I get to choose to make requests. I have all sorts of choices and I would never be aware of those choices if my energy was focused on being right and on how wronged I've been." - Kelly Brogan MD Links From Today's Show  Kelly Brogan, MD Sovereignty Series - 20% off with code "JOSH20" Own Your Self: The Surprising Path beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom by Kelly Brogan, MD Karpman Drama Triangle 535 Aaron Abke: The Law of ONE + How To Live In Love's Alignment Wild Wild Country Graham Hancock Sovereignty Seres American Circumcision Tom Cowan Om Rupani The Surrendered Wife: A Practical Guide To Finding Intimacy, Passion and Peace by Laura Doyle The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire by David Deida Dr. Stan Tatkin 463 JP Sears | This Is How Media HIJACKS Your Mind: Stop Censoring Yourself & Heal The Tyrant Within Daily Mail: Disney executive who is the mother of a transgender and a pansexual child wants at least half of ALL future characters to be LGBTQIA or racial minorities Mike Dillard Jordan Peterson Aubrey Marcus No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Dick Schwartz Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life by Tom Holmes Existential Kink: Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power by Carolyn Elliott Shop the Wellness Force Media Store breathwork.io MANNA Vitality - Save 20% with the code "JOSH20" Mendi.io - Save 20% with the code "JOSH20" HIGHER DOSE INFRARED MAT, RED LIGHT FACE MASK, SAUNA BLANKET - Get 15% off with the code “JOSH15“ (link + code must be used together for discount) Cured Nutrition CBD - Save 20% with the CODE "WELLNESSFORCE" PLUNGE – Save $150 with the code “WELLNESSFORCE" LiftMode - Save 10% with the code "JOSH10" Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' HVMN - Get 20% off your Ketone IQ order with the code "JOSH" MitoZen – Save 10% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” NOOTOPIA - Save 10% with the code "JOSH10" ActivationProducts – Save 20% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” NEUVANA - Save 15% with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” SENSATE - Save $25 on your order with the code "JOSH25" DRY FARM WINES - Get an extra bottle of Pure Natural Wine with your order for just 1¢ CHILISLEEP - Save 25% on Josh's favorite ChiliSleep products with the code "JOSH" ION - Save 15% off sitewide with the code ‘JOSH1KS' TOUPS - Save 15% with the code "JOSH" Feel Free from Botanic Tonics – Save $40 when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40′ Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, with any purchase BREATHE - Save 20% by using the code “PODCAST20” Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' MY GREEN MATTRESS - Save up to $125 on your order with the code "JOSH" NEUROHACKER - Save 15% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" ALIVE WATER - Save 33% on your first order with the code "JOSH33" M21 Wellness Guide Wellness + Wisdom Community Leave Wellness + Wisdom a review on Apple Podcasts Dr. Kelly Brogan Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube About Kelly Brogan MD Dr. Kelly Brogan is a holistic psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, Own Your Self, the children's book, A Time For Rain, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. She is the founder of the online healing program Vital Mind Reset, and the membership community, Vital Life Project. She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College and has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Systems Neuroscience. She is board certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine, and is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. She is a certified KRI Kundalini Yoga teacher and a mother of two.

Part One of Two. Gary is interviewed by Jeremy Stalnecker on the topic of biblical worldview and thinking and acting biblically. Christians must begin with the God of the Bible and what He has revealed. As the Sovereign Creator and Sustainer, God defines truth and reality for us. We merely listen and obey. But how does biblical truth get applied in everyday life?