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01. Genesis

The Story : Sin and Exile

The great dilemma in the Christmas story surrounds the problem of sin, which produces our exile from God, His purposes, and His blessing.

Genesis 3:23-24

December 6, 2015

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Reversing The Curse

The sin of mankind’s arrogance at the Tower of Babel brought about the curse of confused languages and the splintering and scattering of mankind. Nevertheless, the advancement of the Gospel of Jesus is undoing the effect of that curse of Babel in anticipation of the total and final reversal of the Curse.

Genesis 11:1-9

June 28, 2015

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Slipping Into Something More Comfortable

Longing for acceptance we have fallen captive to shame and fear – which condemns us to relationships of isolation and apathy. Now our rescue can only be found in perfect integrity.

Genesis 3:11

May 11, 2014

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The Disintegration of Community

Note: Due to a technical problem, the audio of this teaching was lost. However, the detailed outline may be viewed or downloaded below.

Ever since the Fall, sin and culture have disintegrated community and encouraged isolation from God and one another.

Genesis 3:1-24

May 20, 2013

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Called To Be God’s Instruments In the World

God has called us to be His instruments in this fallen world, allowing Him to work through us to bring blessing in every realm of life and every corner of creation.

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:4-7; 2:15; 3:14-19

September 23, 2012

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The Mission of God

God calls His pilgrim people to go forth, promising to bless them so that they can be a blessing to others.

Genesis 12:1-3

February 6, 2011

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Creation, Culture, and the Curse

Humans were created to cultivate culture by ruling and developing God’s creation, but the fall caused significant changes in creation and necessitated redemption.

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-17; 3:14-20

October 3, 2010

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The Story of Scripture

There is an overarching story to the whole of scripture that should affect every passage that we read. God is bringing glory to Himself through the Person and work of Jesus Christ as He creates and redeems a people who glorify and enjoy Him forever.

Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:3-6; Psalm 2:8-9; Revelation 5:2-14

April 19, 2010

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Yahweh Yireh – The Lord – The Provider

How has the Lord provided for you? We should see God’s provision for us as an opportunity to glorify Him by enjoying the awesome ways in which the Lord has provided for us.

Genesis 22:1-19

August 23, 2009

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The Spirit of Creation and Redemption

The Spirit was active in both our creation and redemption, and in His ongoing work in our lives He is restoring God’s original intent for creation and our place within it.

Genesis 1:1-2; Deuteronomy 32:9-12

September 14, 2008

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When Faith Is Tested

We are called to trust God when our faith is tested, even when all seems lost, knowing that He will provide all we need in Christ.

Genesis 22:1-19

July 6, 2008

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God’s Call for Mankind

As the image of God, mankind is called to form and to fill the world, thus developing creation to display God’s glory.

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:4-7; 2:15

April 1, 2007

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Man: The Image of God

Man, the uniquely physical-spiritual being, is the image of God and crown of creation.

Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7

March 25, 2007

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God’s Creative Work

God created everything that exists — including the heavenly and earthly realm, and the spiritual and physical aspects of the universe.

Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:16

March 11, 2007

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The Purposes of Marriage

Marriage must be centered on God, and its true purposes are found in fulfilling our call to display God’s image in all the earth.

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-24

January 22, 2006

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Does God Allow Homosexual Marriage?

Although Christians must show compassion to those trapped in homosexuality, we must be clear that it is a sin, and that God would never condone homosexual marriage.

Genesis 2:22-24; Matthew 19:3-6

December 11, 2005

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Is Cohabitation the Same As Marriage?

Cohabitation is different in both purpose and practice from marriage, and it does not fit the biblical parameters for marriage and thus does not benefit the individuals or society.

Genesis 2:22-24; Matthew 19:3-6

December 4, 2005

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Christ – The Last Adam

Christ is the fulfillment of everything Adam was called to be, and He exceeds those expectations, bringing eternal life to His people.

Genesis 2:7; Romans 5:14; 1 Corinthians 15:45

September 12, 2004

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