Genesis

Part 18 - Genesis 25-33

07/29/18 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 25-33

Today we come back to the Genesis series, dropping back in with the narrative of the lives of Isaac and Jacobs. We see God’s incredible faithfulness to the promises he made to Abraham and the encounters with God that form Jacob as his identity and direction in life is galvanized by God.

Part 17: Isaac and the Wife of Promise

05/06/18 - Pastor Matt Kimmell - Genesis 24

In this episode of our Genesis series we see Abraham’s servant charged with an almost insurmountable task of finding a wife for Isaac from among Abraham’s relatives. We walk through the journey the servant took and especially his trust in the Lord to bring about a suitor for Isaac. Join us as we see God continue to show his unfailing love to Abraham, his servant and his son.

Part 16 - Part 16: Abraham and the Testing of Abraham's Trust

04/29/18 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 22

Today we come to the climax of the story of Abraham and his journey to trust Yahweh - the great test of his faith through the call to sacrifice Isaac. The deep riches and treasures of this passage cannot be conveyed fully in any message. Join us as we explore and drink deeply of the wisdom of God.

Part 15- Abraham and His Own Way

04/22/18 - Pastor Matt Kimmell - Genesis 16,20-21

We are continuing our series through Genesis and growing our understanding of Biblical literacy. This week we dive into more of Abraham’s life. Up until now we have seen a man who humbly has listened to and followed this God he is only just learning about. Now we start to see the humanity of Abraham and yet the kindness and faithfulness of God.

Part 14- Abraham and God's Destruction

04/15/18 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 18-19

This week we come to a peculiar conversation that Abraham has with God as God is poised to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. This causes us to stop and as “Is this really a God of love? Or is this a God of war and destruction? Join us as we listen and consider this hugely important topic in our hearts and minds and culture.

Part 13 - Abraham and the God of Covenant

04/08/18 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 12-17

Today we resume our series on Genesis and start the second half of Genesis where we introduce Abram and explore this incredible start and growth of a relationship of trust in Yahweh, and His plan to change the world through him. Join us and consider!

Part 12- The Tower of Babel

03/04/18 - Pastor Matt Kimmell - Genesis 11:1-9

Our next episode in the series on Genesis brings us to monumental heights. The tower of Babel is not just a story of people building a big building but of the revealing of the heart of man and the true kindness God shows to us even in our strivings. Join us this week as we see how this story is not just a relic of the past but a narrative that describes our culture and condition today.

Part 11 - The Story of Noah

02/25/18 - Pastor Matt Kimmell - Genesis 5:1-9:17

We are continuing the Genesis series picking up from Seth going all the way to Noah. The story of Noah is well-known and yet often misrepresented. Join us this week as we look at the heart behind this portion of Genesis and what God was working in his plan for redemption.

Part 10 - The Pride & Shame of Lamech

11/26/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 4:10-26

Today we finish Genesis 1-4 with the continuation of the story of Cain and the city he built with his descendants. What we find is the sad result of the unrepentant and prideful path Cain chose - the culture of death. Join us as we consider the results of pride and toxic shame on this civilization and the glimmer of hope for those who humbled themselves and “called on the name of the LORD.”

Part 9 - Cain and Abel

12/03/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 4:1-10

Today we continue to explore the effects of the fall in the story of Cain and Abel. This tragic story of these early brothers exposes many issues at the heart of sin as it hides in us waiting like a predator to destroy us and those we love.

Part 8 - The Fall

11/26/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 3:8-24

Today we further explore the lie and the curse, finishing Genesis 3. The power of the truths found in this section cannot be overstated. Join us as we consider what is wrong in us, and what will make it right.

Part 7 - The Lie

11/05/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 3:1-9

This week we move to the fall of mankind from the paradise of relationship with God, creation and each other. What was the significance of eating from this tree? How could this matter so much? Join us as we consider the power of the lie believed and how it is in each one of us.

Part 6 - Male & Female in the Image of God

10/29/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 2:4-25

Today we cover the second creation account of Genesis. We consider the question, “What is the purpose of this creation account when there is another just before it?” What is the dust Adam has been formed out of? How would ancient people have heard this account, and what ideas would it have evoked for them? Join us as we consider these things together.

Part 5 - Further Thoughts on Sabbath

10/22/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 2:1-3

Today we do one final week on Genesis 2:1-3 considering the idea of Sabbath. This time we move beyond Genesis 2 and explore the bigger picture of Sabbath in the Old Testament and New Testament and ask, ” How should we consider practicing this principle today?” Join us.

Part 4 - Sabbath as Ceasing for the Purpose of Rule & Being Ruled

10/15/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 2:1-3

Today we cease to move forward, so that we can listen to what God is speaking to us. What is Sabbath all about and what does it have to do with us today? As we move through the Torah we will be touching on this again. Today we just as “What is the importance of Sabbath and are we practicing it today?” What do we cease for? What defines “rest” for us? Is it the God or is it the world?

Part 3 - The Days of Creation

10/8/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 1:3-2:3

Today we cover in greater depth the days of creation. What is the meaning of the seven days of creation? Are they just an outdated ancient myth? Do they authoritatively show that current science is wrong? Why sit in them in exploration and meditation? Can we just get on to the other stuff that isn’t outdated or controversial? Let’s explore the meaning and purpose together. You will likely find the meaning is rich and still significant today.

Part 2 - In the Beginning

10/1/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 1:1-2

Today we review some background on Genesis and move into the actual text. The big question we are asking is “What unique message were the original authors trying to convey to people?” Join us as we delve into the first verses of Genesis 1.

Part 1 - Introduction

9/24/17 - Pastor Joe Kimmell - Genesis 1:1-5 and John 1:1-5

Today we begin a new series on the Bible and we start with a series on Genesis. Before we start to tackle the text and the meaning of Genesis we need to answer some questions about how we interpret the Bible and how we find its meaning. What is the role of the human author? What do we need to know about their original culture and the culture of the original audience in order to understand the heart behind it? Join us as we embark on this new series to know the sciptures more as we seek to follow and trust in God as disciples or potential disciples of Jesus.