Sermon Overview
Genesis is more than a story of beginnings. It is the foundation of everything we believe about God, humanity, sin, and redemption. In these opening chapters, we encounter the sovereign Creator who speaks the world into being, forms man from dust, and breathes life into His image-bearers. We also witness the devastating fall into sin, the unraveling of creation, and the relentless mercy of a God who does not abandon His people.
This series traces the arc from creation to covenant, from blessing to brokenness, and from exile to promise. Along the way, we see the depth of human depravity—but even more, the height of divine grace. Through judgment and mercy, God preserves a line of hope that will ultimately lead to Christ.
Genesis invites us to reorient our lives around the God who made us, who judges sin in righteousness, and who calls us by grace into His redemptive plan. As we walk through these ancient stories, we discover our place in the story He is still writing—one marked by faith, promise, and the steadfast love of a covenant-keeping God.
In the Beginning
Colton White
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Genesis opens with the sovereign God who speaks the universe into existence. Every word and act of creation reflects His wisdom, power, and goodness. This passage reorients us to a God-centered view of the world, where He is not just the beginning but the purpose of all things. We were made by Him and for Him.
Imago Dei
Colton White
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Humanity is uniquely created in the image of God and given dominion as His stewards. This identity is not earned but bestowed by divine grace. In a world that often devalues life, this text affirms the dignity of every person and calls us to reflect God’s character as His image-bearers in creation.
Shalom
Colton White
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
God not only creates but personally forms, places, and provides for humanity in the garden. His covenantal care is evident in His rest, His Word, and His provision of relationship. This chapter reminds us that true life is found in communion with God, according to His design and commands.
God's Design for Marriage
Nathan Parr
Sunday, September 7th, 2025
Marriage is not a human invention, but a divine institution. God creates woman and brings her to the man, establishing the foundation for covenantal union. In a culture confused about love and identity, this passage reaffirms God’s design for lifelong, complementary partnership rooted in His created order.
Sin Enters the World
Colton White
Sunday, September 14th, 2025
The serpent’s deception casts doubt on God’s Word, character, and goodness. Adam and Eve’s fall into sin marks the breaking point of humanity’s innocence and communion with God. Here we confront the nature of temptation, the reality of sin, and the desperate need for redemption outside ourselves.
Shame and Blame
Colton White
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Even in rebellion, God seeks out the sinner. His questions are not for His knowledge but for our confession. This passage unveils the human impulse to hide and blame—and God’s persistent grace that calls us into the light. The path to restoration always begins with His initiating mercy.
A Spark of Hope
Colton White
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
The consequences of sin are severe: death, pain, and exile. Yet even in judgment, God provides a covering and a promise. The first hint of the gospel appears as God speaks of One who will crush the serpent. This is the pattern of redemptive history: judgment tempered with grace, and a Savior promised in the midst of the fall.
Cain and Abel
Nathan Parr
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Cain’s story reveals the destructive power of unchecked sin and the deceptive pull of self-righteousness. Though God warns and even shows mercy, Cain hardens his heart. This passage confronts our own struggle with sin and points to the justice and mercy of God, who alone can offer a better sacrifice.
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The Generations of Adam
Colton White
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Amid the repetition of death, one name stands out: Enoch walked with God. This genealogy traces the faithfulness of God to preserve a remnant through a world of decay. It reminds us that death is not the final word for those who walk by faith, and that God’s covenant purposes endure.
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Only Evil Continually
Colton White
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
The Lord sees the wickedness of man and is grieved—not because He is weak, but because His holiness burns against sin. And yet, “Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” This is grace—sovereign, undeserved, initiating. The hope of the world hinges on God’s free choice to preserve a people for Himself.
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Noah and the Flood
Colton White
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
God brings just judgment through the flood, but He also provides salvation through the ark. Noah’s obedience flows from faith, and God’s covenant faithfulness sustains life through chaos. The flood reveals the seriousness of sin, but also the mercy of a God who remembers His people and keeps His promises.
Please note:
Our trailer with all of our equipment was stolen. As a result of this, the audio quality has been affected. Please see the
THIS STATEMENT
in regard to the future of Renewal Church.
The Sign of the Promise
Matt Oberhelman
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
God brings just judgment through the flood, but He also provides salvation through the ark. Noah’s obedience flows from faith, and God’s covenant faithfulness sustains life through chaos. The flood reveals the seriousness of sin, but also the mercy of a God who remembers His people and keeps His promises.
Scattered to be Gathered
Colton White
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
At Babel, humanity seeks to make a name for itself apart from God. The Lord intervenes—not out of insecurity, but to mercifully restrain human pride. The scattering at Babel sets the stage for the gathering of nations through Abraham’s seed. God humbles the proud to advance His redemptive purpose.
