In the Beginning #11: Mixed-Up World
Why is our world the way it is? Why is there such a mix of beauty and brokenness in every area of our lives? The answer lies in Genesis 3, as we see how people's sin leads to judgment that affects the whole of creation - yet even here there are signs of hope that God’s rescue plan is in motion. Join James for the final part of our series in Genesis 1-3, as we look at Genesis 3:14-24.
In the Beginning #10: Sin Tears Things Apart
What are the consequences of rejecting God’s ways and going our own ways instead? Join James as he explores what happens in Genesis 3:7-13 after Adam & Eve choose to eat the fruit - as they experience a ‘tearing apart’ at every level: within themselves, in their relationship with God and in their relationship with each other. But there’s also a glimmer of hope, as we’re reminded that God seeks us out - and would ultimately send Jesus ‘to seek and to save the lost’.
In the Beginning #9: What Went Wrong?
The end of Genesis 2 leaves us with a picture of a world in perfect harmony - but our world today is a far cry from that picture. So what went wrong? Genesis 3 tells us - a fateful decision by Adam & Eve to turn from trusting God to going their own way instead. Join Phil as he explores this pivotal moment in the Bible’s story from Genesis 3:1-6.
In the Beginning #8: How God Provides
In this sermon, we return to our series in the early chapters of Genesis. Join Phil as he recaps some of what we’ve seen already in Genesis 1:1 - 2:17, and looks at God’s provision for Adam & Eve - and for all people since - through the goodness of his plan for marriage and human relationships.
In the Beginning #7: God’s Goodness in Creation
What’s life all about? What's our place in this world? Join James as he explores the answers to these questions found in Genesis 2:4-17, seeing that God made us from creation, to enjoy creation and to cultivate creation. (Apologies for the lack of a video feed for this sermon - you can still hear James, even if you can’t see him!)
In the Beginning #6: God’s Work and God’s Rest
Join James as he continues our series in Genesis, looking at the end of the creation account, where God enjoys his finished work and rests on the seventh day (Genesis 1:31-2:3).
In the Beginning #5: Made in His Image (Pt 2)
What does it mean for people to be made in God’s image? How does that shape our lives and how we interact with those around us?
The answer is: a lot! Join Phil as he unpacks more of what this hugely important truth means for us from Genesis 1:26-30.
In the Beginning #4: Made in His Image (Pt 1)
Over recent weeks, we’ve seen how God created the universe, filling it with order, beauty and life - and this week we come to a key moment, the creation of humankind. Join James as he explores what it means for us to be made in the image of God from Genesis 1:26-30.
In the Beginning #3: The World About Us
Join Phil as he continues our exploration of Genesis 1, considering all that it tells us about how God made the world and the wonder of the creation we see all around us.
In the Beginning #2: Meet your Maker
What does Genesis 1 tell us about God? Quite a lot! Join Phil as he continues our series in the early chapters of Genesis, looking at what Genesis 1 tells us about our Sovereign Creator God, who speaks the universe into being and brings light out of darkness!
In the Beginning #1: Foundations for Life
This week we start our new sermon series in Genesis and spend all our time focusing on Genesis 1:1 - seeing the implications of how incredible it is that ‘In the beginning God created the heavens and earth’.