Tag: Genesis
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Gullible Women — 2 Timothy 3:6-7
What does Paul mean when he warns about weak women? Pastor Jon Swerens preaches on passages from 2 Timothy 3, Genesis 3, and 1 Samuel 25. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
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Faithful Sons: A sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 9:18–28
Faithful sons bring blessing, redemption, glory, and honor to their fathers. But the record of Scripture reveals to us that most of the world’s troubles can be attributed to unfaithful sons.
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The Noahic Covenant: Gen. 9:1-17
Pastor Nate Harlan discusses the concept of “chirality” in theology — symmetrical and asymmetrical elements in balance, such as the relationship between the Noahic and New covenants. Download the audio here.
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God Saves the World: A sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 9:1–17
The world of our day in many ways resembles the world of Noah’s day, pre-flood: A world full of darkness, a world full of violence. Our expectation might be that God is going to destroy the world much like He did in Noah’s day. Instead, we find great hope in the Noahic Covenant. God’s plan…
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God Remembered Noah: a sermon by Nate Harlan on Gen. 8:1–22
God’s purpose in judgment is not ultimately to destroy, but to redeem. The life of Noah is a foreshadowing of the Messiah; the purpose of the Old Testament is to point us toward Christ and to ground our faith in Him.
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Judgment Comes: a sermon by Nate Harlan on Gen. 7:1–24
The flood: The greatest act of judgment God ever performed on the earth. It is never a comfortable thing to be confronted with the wrath of God against sin. But we need to stare the wrath of God in the face for this reason: So that we will understand our need for the Lord Jesus…
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Unashamed: a sermon by Nate Harlan on Gen. 6:9–22
How can you know if you have faith that perseveres? Faithful Noah, leading the only believing family on the face of a violent planet, gives us an example to follow.
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The Story of Scripture — The Abrahamic Covenant Part 3
Pastor Nate Harlan wraps up our discussion on Genesis 15 and the covenant God established with Abram. What was the significance of the signs God provided to Abram, from the sacrificed animals to the smoking fire pot and flaming torch? Download the audio here.
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God’s Sorrow: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 6:5–8
“Scripture tells us that God regretted making us, that He was grieved to the heart that He had made man because of our sin.” What can this passage teach us about the nature of God and His response to sin?
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The Story of Scripture — The Abrahamic Covenant Part 2
This Sunday, Nate Harlan discusses Genesis 15:7–8, “And he said to him, ‘I am the LORD who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.’ But he said, ‘O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I shall possess it?’” (ESV) The Story of Scripture — The…
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The Danger of Compromise: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 5:1–6:8
Sermon — Nate Harlan 8/6/2017, Gen. 5:1–6:8: “The Danger of Compromise”
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The Story of Scripture: The Abrahamic Covenant
This Sunday, Nate Harlan focuses on Genesis 15:6, “And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.” (ESV) The Story of Scripture: The Abrahamic Covenant
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In the Beginning: A sermon series on the book of Genesis
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Call Upon the Name of the Lord: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 4:17–26
Sermon — Nate Harlan 7/30/2017, Gen. 4:17–26: “Call Upon the Name of the Lord”
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The Story of Scripture: Abram Receives a Promise
This Sunday, Nate Harlan works through Genesis 15 when Abram is center stage in a pivotal moment in the history of God’s people. The Story of Scripture: Abram Receives a Promise
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Nate Harlan 7/23/2017 — The Story of Scripture: Abram and Lot
Nate Harlan 7/23/2017 — The Stories of Scripture: Abram and Lot
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You Must Rule Over Sin: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 4:1–16
Sermon — Nate Harlan 7/23/2017, Gen. 4:1–16: “You Must Rule Over Sin”
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Where Are You? A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 3:7–9
Sermon — Nate Harlan 7/16/2017, Gen. 3:7–9: “Where Are You?”
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Enmity and Promise: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 3:7–24
Sermon — Nate Harlan 7/9/2017, Gen. 3:7–24: “Enmity and Promise”
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Nate Harlan 7/9/2017 — The Stories of Scripture Pt. 1: The Tower of Babel
Nate Harlan 7/9/2017 — The Stories of Scripture Pt. 1: The Tower of Babel
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Adam’s Failure: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 3:1-7
Nate Harlan 7/2/2017- Genesis 3:1-7: “Adam’s Failure”
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One Flesh: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 2:18-25
Nate Harlan 6/11/2017- Genesis 2:18-25: “One Flesh”
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The Goodness of God: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 2:1-24
Nate Harlan 6/4/2017- Genesis 2:1-24, pt. 1
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The Image of God: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 1:20-31
Nate Harlan 5/28/2017- Genesis 1:20-31: “The Image of God”
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Day One: A Sermon by Nate Harlan on Genesis 1:1-5
Nate Harlan 5/14/2017- Genesis 1:1-5: ”Day One”