Genesis Church - Carmel: Recent Episodes
Genesis Church - Carmel, IN
Genesis Church is a non-denominational church where people can start over and connect with Jesus and others in a new way. We value biblical integrity, authenticity, and community as we seek to have Christ-centered worship, service, and fellowship.
Advent invites us to slow down and remember God’s long-promised arrival of Jesus, the Savior, Messiah, and eternal King. Each week highlights the prophecies and promises fulfilled in His birth, reminding us that God keeps His word and brings hope in unexpected ways. As we celebrate His first coming, we eagerly await His return.
We live in an age where answers are just a click away. With the rise of AI and search engines, we can ask almost anything and get an instant response. But as followers of Christ, we know that the greatest source of wisdom, truth, and guidance is not found in technology but in God’s Word.
We live in an age where answers are just a click away. With the rise of AI and search engines, we can ask almost anything and get an instant response. But as followers of Christ, we know that the greatest source of wisdom, truth, and guidance is not found in technology but in God’s Word.
We live in an age where answers are just a click away. With the rise of AI and search engines, we can ask almost anything and get an instant response. But as followers of Christ, we know that the greatest source of wisdom, truth, and guidance is not found in technology but in God’s Word.
We live in an age where answers are just a click away. With the rise of AI and search engines, we can ask almost anything and get an instant response. But as followers of Christ, we know that the greatest source of wisdom, truth, and guidance is not found in technology but in God’s Word.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In His final moments on the cross, Jesus spoke words of forgiveness, promise, love, anguish, fulfillment, trust, and victory—each carrying eternal significance for our lives today. Through His sacrifice, He not only redeemed us but also declared that sin, suffering, and death do not have the last say. Jesus has the final word in our life!
In His final moments on the cross, Jesus spoke words of forgiveness, promise, love, anguish, fulfillment, trust, and victory—each carrying eternal significance for our lives today. Through His sacrifice, He not only redeemed us but also declared that sin, suffering, and death do not have the last say. Jesus has the final word in our life!
In His final moments on the cross, Jesus spoke words of forgiveness, promise, love, anguish, fulfillment, trust, and victory—each carrying eternal significance for our lives today. Through His sacrifice, He not only redeemed us but also declared that sin, suffering, and death do not have the last say. Jesus has the final word in our life!
In His final moments on the cross, Jesus spoke words of forgiveness, promise, love, anguish, fulfillment, trust, and victory—each carrying eternal significance for our lives today. Through His sacrifice, He not only redeemed us but also declared that sin, suffering, and death do not have the last say. Jesus has the final word in our life!
In His final moments on the cross, Jesus spoke words of forgiveness, promise, love, anguish, fulfillment, trust, and victory—each carrying eternal significance for our lives today. Through His sacrifice, He not only redeemed us but also declared that sin, suffering, and death do not have the last say. Jesus has the final word in our life!
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
In The Way of Jesus, we journey through the book of Mark, exploring how Jesus models a life of servanthood, faith, and obedience. As Mark paints a vivid and fast-paced picture of Jesus’ ministry, we witness His compassion for the hurting, His unwavering trust in the Father, and His radical call to discipleship. This series invites us not just to admire Jesus but to follow in His footsteps—serving others, growing in faith, and surrendering to God’s will. As we dive into the powerful stories and teachings found in Mark, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to align our lives with the way of Jesus.
Jesus made it clear that when we put our faith in him, we are born again spiritually - and that’s a really good thing! But being born again isn’t his end goal for us…it’s just the beginning! Throughout Scripture we find Jesus calling his followers to continually grow and mature in our relationship with him, so that we can help others come to know him as well!
In this series we are going to learn about four healthy rhythms (habits) that we see practiced throughout Scripture that can help us grow and mature as followers of Jesus.
Jesus made it clear that when we put our faith in him, we are born again spiritually - and that’s a really good thing! But being born again isn’t his end goal for us…it’s just the beginning! Throughout Scripture we find Jesus calling his followers to continually grow and mature in our relationship with him, so that we can help others come to know him as well!
In this series we are going to learn about four healthy rhythms (habits) that we see practiced throughout Scripture that can help us grow and mature as followers of Jesus.
As we look at Christmas from the viewpoint of Scripture, what we find is that there are many important signs that point to Jesus as Messiah and King. In addition, each sign helps us understand a little more about the type of king He will be and what that means for our lives? In preparation for Christmas, this series will explore four such signs: the star of Bethlehem, the manger, the gifts of the magi, and the virgin birth.
As we look at Christmas from the viewpoint of Scripture, what we find is that there are many important signs that point to Jesus as Messiah and King. In addition, each sign helps us understand a little more about the type of king He will be and what that means for our lives? In preparation for Christmas, this series will explore four such signs: the star of Bethlehem, the manger, the gifts of the magi, and the virgin birth.
This series looks at the importance of growing in generosity as a church and as followers of Jesus. By looking at God’s generosity and examples of generosity in the Bible, this series invites us to live open-handed lives that reflect the heart of a loving, gracious, generous God.
As we look at Christmas from the viewpoint of Scripture, what we find is that there are many important signs that point to Jesus as Messiah and King. In addition, each sign helps us understand a little more about the type of king He will be and what that means for our lives? In preparation for Christmas, this series will explore four such signs: the star of Bethlehem, the manger, the gifts of the magi, and the virgin birth.
This series looks at the importance of growing in generosity as a church and as followers of Jesus. By looking at God’s generosity and examples of generosity in the Bible, this series invites us to live open-handed lives that reflect the heart of a loving, gracious, generous God.
This series looks at the importance of growing in generosity as a church and as followers of Jesus. By looking at God’s generosity and examples of generosity in the Bible, this series invites us to live open-handed lives that reflect the heart of a loving, gracious, generous God.
A field guide is a resource used by travelers so that they are as equipped as possible, especially when passing through unfamiliar territory– almost like a survival guide of sorts. 1 Peter is like that for us as Christians. It’s wisdom from heaven, but not just instructions for how to survive. This is wisdom and encouragement for how to live and make a difference as followers of Jesus in a chaotic world.
A field guide is a resource used by travelers so that they are as equipped as possible, especially when passing through unfamiliar territory– almost like a survival guide of sorts. 1 Peter is like that for us as Christians. It’s wisdom from heaven, but not just instructions for how to survive. This is wisdom and encouragement for how to live and make a difference as followers of Jesus in a chaotic world.
A field guide is a resource used by travelers so that they are as equipped as possible, especially when passing through unfamiliar territory– almost like a survival guide of sorts. 1 Peter is like that for us as Christians. It’s wisdom from heaven, but not just instructions for how to survive. This is wisdom and encouragement for how to live and make a difference as followers of Jesus in a chaotic world.
A field guide is a resource used by travelers so that they are as equipped as possible, especially when passing through unfamiliar territory– almost like a survival guide of sorts. 1 Peter is like that for us as Christians. It’s wisdom from heaven, but not just instructions for how to survive. This is wisdom and encouragement for how to live and make a difference as followers of Jesus in a chaotic world.
A field guide is a resource used by travelers so that they are as equipped as possible, especially when passing through unfamiliar territory– almost like a survival guide of sorts. 1 Peter is like that for us as Christians. It’s wisdom from heaven, but not just instructions for how to survive. This is wisdom and encouragement for how to live and make a difference as followers of Jesus in a chaotic world.
A field guide is a resource used by travelers so that they are as equipped as possible, especially when passing through unfamiliar territory– almost like a survival guide of sorts. 1 Peter is like that for us as Christians. It’s wisdom from heaven, but not just instructions for how to survive. This is wisdom and encouragement for how to live and make a difference as followers of Jesus in a chaotic world.
A field guide is a resource used by travelers so that they are as equipped as possible, especially when passing through unfamiliar territory– almost like a survival guide of sorts. 1 Peter is like that for us as Christians. It’s wisdom from heaven, but not just instructions for how to survive. This is wisdom and encouragement for how to live and make a difference as followers of Jesus in a chaotic world.
1 Peter 1:1-12
Join us for our new series as we explore the concept of identity as God's chosen people and the living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
A Story About Weeds
Join us this summer as we dive into many of the parables of Jesus. It’s our prayer that they will impact our lives and shape us as The People of God.
As we wrap up our series today we are reminded that like the Israelites in Exodus, as Christians, we are also The People of God. Just as God had a distinct purpose for His people then, He has a distinct purpose for His people today. Looking for some practical ways to live a “distinguished” life? Have a listen as we examine what others have called the B.L.E.S.S. practices.
Exodus 32 records one of the greatest failures of faith in all of Scripture, and it leaves us asking “What were they thinking?!” But it’s not just a story of something that happened to people in the past, it’s also meant to reveal an issue we all struggle with today.
Life is filled with details…and while some seem to matter to us more than others, ALL of them matter to God. Exodus 25-31 contains a series of details that are meant to reveal just how personal God desires to be in our lives.
Exodus 25-27 and 35-40 detail the building of the tabernacle for the People of God. But the Lord didn’t just give instructions to Moses on how to build His sanctuary. He asked for the people to give an offering of their Treasure and their skill.
People climb mountains everyday and for all sorts of reasons. Moses was a mountain climber, but he wasn't motivated by the adventure or the thrill. It was something else, the most important thing about him... and the most important thing about our lives too.
What would you say if someone asked you what the 10 commandments are and if they are still relevant to us today?
In Exodus 19 and 20 the Israelites learn a valuable lesson that still applies to us today: God’s holiness separates Him from us…but He still longs to be close to us.
As the People of God, we are called to rally around the banner of Jesus Christ. We have to learn to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit, tell the Good News of Jesus Christ, and share the ministry of helping people find their way back to God.
The power of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead can be hard to believe. His closest followers struggled to believe even though the tomb was empty! But for nearly 2,000 years, people have gathered together to celebrate and share the good news that Jesus is alive and has come to bring us peace with God.
The question isn't whether we will go through the wilderness, it's when & how. We all go through seasons of life that are hard & challenging. The good news is that the wilderness is not the final stop. God can use the time to grow our faith and increase our trust in Him as The People of God.
Exodus 13 & 14 describe the beginning of a really long road trip and the most difficult predicament Israel had ever faced up to this point in their history. But what makes their situation unique is that God's response to it will become one of the most talked about, most celebrated events in Israel's history. And there are lessons in it that relate to us too!
In John chapter 1 Jesus is referred to as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world…but have you ever wondered why? These powerful words are meant to point us to a historical event that has been recorded for us in the book of Exodus.
In the first nine plagues God begins to fight for his people and shows the extent to which he will go to redeem them. Join Dan Towle as we continue in our series called People of God.
Early in the book of Exodus God begins to make the power of His name known to a variety of different people. The question they were faced with is the same question we wrestle with today: do we trust in the promises of God and the power of His name, or will we choose to ignore them and turn away from Him?
In Exodus 3 & 4, we see how God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will. Join Dan Towle as we continue our series in the book of Exodus titled The People of God.
The book of Exodus tells us how God claimed the Israelites as his very own people, and the good news is that the same is true for anyone that has put their faith in Jesus today!
It's important to take time to stop and celebrate the work that God is doing in our lives and through our church family. Join us as we celebrate how God has blessed Genesis over the last year, and learn more about our new series in Exodus, "The People of God."
We're always on the move, never slowing down. Are you exhausted? Feel like you are running on empty? It doesn't have to be like that. God has offered us a better way.
Memorizing and meditating on God’s word is important, but to hide his word in our hearts we must move past just cognitive memorization, it has to move from mind, to heart.
Prayer is meant to be a conversation with God…which makes it sound easy. However, learning to pray can be intimidating! Thankfully Jesus has provided us with a structure for prayer that can help us draw closer to God in simple and personal ways.
Jesus modeled when and how to connect with God in a busy world. When we follow the examples Jesus modeled, intentionally removing the loud distractions of daily life, God takes important action in our lives.
Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. Not just 2000 years ago in a manger, but he is WITH us here, now!
Christmas is a time to celebrate the arrival of Jesus as proof that God has come to be with us, but it's also a reminder that we are waiting for him to return again as the eternal King of Kings who will be with us forever.
One moment WITH God can change everything.
In Luke 2:8-18, we find the story of the shepherds encountering God's very presence. They went from watching their sheep to telling everyone about the newborn Messiah King.
Christmas can mean a lot of things. Don't miss what's most important. God sent Jesus, Immanuel. What was true then is true today. He is God WITH Us.
It’s OK to have money… as long as MONEY doesn’t have us.
And that’s where the problem usually arises. We go looking to money to meet our needs, to cover up our wounds, and to satisfy. But the important, and sometimes difficult lesson to learn about life and money and satisfaction is this… true, lasting satisfaction only comes to us through Jesus!
That’s why this series isn’t about you having LESS money. The answer is MORE of JESUS… That’s what we want for our lives. That’s what we want for our church.
If we're not careful, fear can overwhelm any of us. It has a way of sneaking into just about every aspect of life, including how we think about and manage our money.
God doesn’t want us living in fear. Thankfully, he has something better for each of us - a way of living that decreases our fear of the unknown and increases our trust in Him.
The way we view money and possessions can be positive and life-giving, or negative and disruptive. On several occasions, Jesus warned that a love of money can distract our hearts away from God and have damaging eternal consequences. The question that all of us need to answer is this; how can we learn to want less stuff so we can enjoy true contentment?
We live in a world that idolizes money and tempts us into believing the lie that the more we have the better life will be. The problem is that our pursuit of more has lead to more stress, more anxiety and more discontentment - no matter how much we have, make or save. Jesus has identified the problem as greed and he wants to help us learn how to dethrone greed in our hearts so we can learn to live a life of gratitude and generosity.
Jerry Naville kicks off a new series entitled, "Less is More", with a message on being grateful for what God has given each of us.
In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul reminds followers of Jesus that living a Sent life begins by allowing our behaviors to flow from our identity in Christ. We must continually abide in him so that our relationship with him can guide the way we live for him.
The final chapter of the book of Acts begins with the Apostle Paul surviving a shipwreck and then being bitten by a viper…and it ends with him on house arrest and chained to a Roman soldier. But in spite of those challenges, he continued to live out his faith in Jesus and even got to see the fruits of his labor. In this final chapter of Acts, Paul shows us how to stay on mission for Jesus, especially when it would be easier just to give up.
Life is guaranteed to be stormy at times, but what do you do when the storms of life attack your peace and rob you of joy? In Acts 27 the Apostle Paul shows us that it is possible to experience and share the peace of God in spite of the storms of life.
In Acts 24, Luke gives us a contrast between two men who respond very differently to the convenience of Jesus as Lord. The truth is, very little about following Jesus is convenient; it requires that we give total Lordship to every area of our lives. But, living under the Lordship of Jesus is the best place for us and also the honor he deserves.
The story of what God has done in our lives is meant to be on our lips everywhere we go. In Acts 22 we will discover that Jesus called Paul to use his story to share God's story, and that he calls us to do the same.
Farewell speeches have the potential to inspire and instruct. In Acts 20, Paul offers some important words for how to live a faithful life for Jesus in this world.
In Acts 19, we find the Apostle Paul continuing his missionary work in the city of Ephesus. During his time there, the Holy Spirit used Paul’s faithfulness in the small things to accomplish big things for God’s Kingdom. But the biggest impact may have been what happens at the end of the chapter when the Holy Spirit convicted followers of Jesus to burn the very things that represented their hidden sins.
In Acts 17 the Apostle Paul arrived in a city where people weren’t just far from God – they were completely confused about who God is and what He is like. But instead of getting angry or shrugging his shoulders and walking away, he applied his perspective as a follower of Jesus to introduce them to “an unknown God” who had the power to give them eternal life.
Genesis Church celebrated 20 years! Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw shares a message from Acts about what real life change looks like, and how we as a church are called to help people find their way back to God.
Life is hard and we don’t always get what we want. It’s Ok to pray and tell God what you need. There are also incredible benefits to asking God to give you the feet you need for the journey.
It’s easy for us to think that many of the stories in the Old Testament are weird, obscure, and unrelated. But, when we take a closer look at how the Old Testament is put together, we discover that it’s a collection of connected promises that are meant to help us understand the ancient past, make sense of the chaos of today, and most importantly - point us to a the return of Jesus as God’s promised Messiah King!
God's plan almost never looks like our plan. There's too much suffering, too many loose ends. But if we trust him, and can see our lives as part of a larger story, we'll see he's always with us, and he's weaving a beautiful tapestry with our lives.
Life has a way pulling us down and making us feel forgotten by God. In Genesis 37 we meet a young man named Joseph who was rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery, and put into prison. But even as his life continued to spiral downward, he began to learn that the Lord was with him, and would eventually use it all for his good and the good of his family.
It is our natural fleshly desire to try to fix and achieve everything on our own, but The True Gospel says that we are made right with God by His grace alone. When we choose doing and earning and achieving instead of simply receiving God’s grace by faith, we miss out on the true freedom Christ desires for our lives.
The story of Jonah is pretty well-known... at least the fish part. But even in Jonah's disobedience, we see an incredible story of a God who is faithful, even when we're not. Pastor Steve Wallen dives into this classic story from the Old Testament as we continue our summer series, Sticky Stories.
It’s easy for us to allow the busyness and stress of life to define our perspective. The problem with that approach is that it tends to factor God out of the details and leaves us feeling alone and empty. In 1 Kings 19 we meet a man named Elijah who lost his perspective and needed God’s help to readjust his focus so he could see God at work in the highs and lows of life.
Executive Pastor Steve Wallen explores the story of Samson in the book of Judges and how we often rely on our own strength, when God is calling us to rely on Him alone.
We live in a world that is obsessed with telling us to make a name for ourselves. However, the problem in making a name for ourselves is that it naturally leads us away from God. The biblical account of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 10 and 11 speak to this very issue and teaches us about God’s patience, love and grace towards us – even when we are tempted to make a name for ourselves apart from him.
Life is full of all sorts of giants, anything that brings fear and doubt into our lives. Our goal isn't to eliminate fear, but to find courage through the ONE who defeated the greatest giant of all.
Living the life we’re called to as a follower of Jesus is rarely easy. It requires choosing to trust Him enough to obediently follow His commands and His calls. In the story of Gideon we see what can happen when we take God at His word, and we also see why it’s so important that we remain connected with God.
So many of us are desperate to hear from God. We want more of God, especially when we go through "wilderness" times of life. The good news is that God wants to have a close, personal relationship with you. He wants to provide the comfort and wisdom we long for. The question is, are we ready and willing to listen?
Have you ever read Genesis 3 and wondered why there is a talking serpent and where he came from? It’s easy to read a story like this and assume its allegory or even a fairy tale, but the truth is that God has given us this account in His Word to help us understand how sin entered into our world and why we have a need for a savior in Jesus.
We gathered as one church outdoors at the Carmel campus, and Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw shared a message about Grace from Acts 15, as we continue our series called "Sent".
In Acts 14, we see Paul and Barnabas finish up a long, fruitful missionary journey. But instead of going home, we are told they went back to Antioch and "spent lots of time with the believers there." What can we learn from this passage, and how can we use it to help us use our time to intentionally invest in others?
Time and time again throughout the book of Acts we have seen how God uses ordinary people to take the message of Jesus to familiar places. Where are the familiar places the Holy Spirit is leading you to have an influence for Jesus?
From school to work to relationships to kids to finances, life is hard. But then there are those problems that come flying into our lives from out of nowhere and make life all the more overwhelming. Do you feel stuck with nothing left to give? Waiting on God for a miracle? The good news is that God has what we need and prayer is a gift given to us to help us through.
The bad news is that sin means we've all missed the mark. Death is what we deserve. The good news is that God sent Jesus as a remedy, a solution to the problem of sin and death. His death and life means that God offers something better. Trusting Jesus with every part of our lives means that death is defeated and that we are alive in Jesus Christ.
There is an “us vs. them” mentality that has been tearing our world apart for centuries. It allows petty things like politics, economic, social status, age, and even skin color to draw hurtful boundaries between people. In Acts 11 we find an anonymous group of believers who show us what happens when the Church leads the way in shattering the us vs. them barrier.
Dan Towle, groups and outreach pastor, continues our Sent series in the Book of Acts. In chapter 10, Peter receives a vision from the Lord that changes the way the world sees the Gospel.
In Acts 9 we meet a man named Saul. He was violently opposed to the idea of the resurrection of Jesus and the thought that He could be God’s promised Messiah. All that changed when he met the resurrected Jesus face to face. Just like Saul, we are all dead in our sins but Jesus came to rescue us from our sins and to give us a new life that can only be found in Him.
God wants everyone to put their faith in Jesus and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, but it’s also God’s desire that you and I will be filled and empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit each day. There's no better way to live.
There are times in our lives when we feel defeated. Often, these can be the times where God can work most powerfully. In Acts 8, what we see in the first church was that its growth really took off when persecution struck and the people were forced to scatter. What looks like defeat is often God's victory in disguise!
We’ve all had times when we’ve wondered where God is and how we can know him. In Acts 7, a man named Stephen uses the narrative of the Old Testament to help explain that God isn’t limited to a place, but through Jesus he has come to make his residence inside of us.
Jesus came to serve and He's called us to serve too. We may not think we have anything special to offer, but the truth is that God can do extraordinary things through ordinary people who say YES to Him.
As we mature, the things we ask for change. it's true in our lives, and it should be true in our prayers as well. This week, we see the believers in the first church pray for boldness after narrowly escaping the authorities. What could God do in our lives and in our church if we all were willing to pray bold prayers?
In Acts 3 we see Jesus’ followers learn to tap into the greatest power they have at their disposal. It was all they had...but it’s all they would ever need. The good news is that it's the same power that is available to us through faith in Jesus.
You don’t have to go through life alone. Trusting Jesus means receiving a gift that changes everything. He can change your life. He can change the lives of others through you.
Jesus rose from the dead and the whole world needs to know. As a result, we are witnesses sent by Jesus to tell the world. Jesus wants to use you to help others find their way back to Him.
Many times in the Old Testament, God's people are commanded to remember and celebrate all that He has done for them and through them.
This week, Campus Pastor Jerry Naville takes us on a journey of remembering and celebrating all God did at Genesis Church in 2022!
We can put a lot of thought and strategy behind church programs we want to create. We can preach about it and post about it and put lots of pressure on people’s will to join the "next thing". But no good fruit will come without abiding and seeking the Lord’s involvement, and the best way for us to invoke that is through prayer.
This week, Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw investigates some of the New Testament prayers for lost and for the churches, and we introduce a new prayer that we will be praying as a church family in 2023.
As we continue to push the "reset button" and get back to the basics of who we are as a church, Jerry Naville shares a message about The Pathway. Last week, we talked about disciple-making, and how that is our call for each of us individually. But our faith in Jesus was never meant to be lived alone. Even from the very beginning of Christianity, there was a body of believers, a church, for people to be connected to. At Genesis, we’ve developed a pathway for everyone to join and find a way to connect in community, to encounter Jesus, follow Jesus, and multiply a few.
Over the last few years, we have felt God calling Genesis to become a disciple-making church. Thankfully, Jesus has modeled a clear and repeatable disciple-making process that we can all follow to help us make this vision a reality. Where are you in this process and what is your next step?
The mission of Genesis Church is Helping People Find Their Way Back to God. This comes out of 2 Cor 5:20 - “we are Christ’s ambassadors; …We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” (NLT)
Everything we do at Genesis Church – from kids to students to adults - is filtered through the mission of “helping people find their way back to God.”
What does this mission mean for each person at Genesis? How do we make the church’s mission our personal mission?
Life happens. People hurt us. If we’re not careful, bitterness can get the best of us and influence everything we do. Someone once said, “Bitterness is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies.” God can help us overcome our BITTERNESS so that we can travel light.
Loneliness is now an epidemic in our culture. So many of us feel isolated and the last couple of years only intensified that feeling. God cares about the lonely and has a plan to overcome it. Leave behind LONELINESS and travel light.
Busyness has become a serious problem that is weighing us all down. It keeps us on the run and distracts us away from things that matter the most, but in Luke 10, Jesus wants us to see that there’s something more important in life than getting things done.
We’re starting a brand new series today called Travel Light. In a crowded, busy holiday season, it’s common for people to feel weighed down by things like worry, busyness, loneliness and despair. The aim of this series is to help you see that much of the weight you feel comes from things that God never asked you to carry, and His solution is simple: Let go of the baggage and travel light.
In this message, Dan Towle teaches about letting go of worry and anxiety.
What happens when you feel like you’ve messed up so bad that you are too far gone? Our failures have the potential to define how we see ourselves, and if we are not careful they can reshape the direction of our entire lives! Thankfully, Jesus knows this is a struggle for all of us. In John 21 we find him confronting Peter’s greatest failure in order to help him see that the answer isn’t to try harder or to be a better version of himself. The answer is learning to rest in his deep love for us.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “seeing is believing,” and we know from experience that being able to see evidence for ourselves is helpful in determining whether or not something is true or real. But what do we do when we don’t have the luxury of seeing evidence for ourselves? In John 20 we find a man named Thomas that was faced with this question, and Jesus’ response to him might surprise you.
We’ve been studying the gospel of John as a church this year. Let’s take a Sunday and review what John tells us about the life of Jesus. John starts his story with the baptism of Jesus, and ends with the resurrection – which is emblematic of baptism. In other words, the critical years of Jesus’s life and ministry were lived between two baptisms. Shouldn’t the same be true of us?
The message of the gospel is a story about a King who hung on a cross in order to save the world he had created. It’s the greatest story ever told and how you respond to it can make all of the difference in this life and in the life to come.
In John 18 we see the inevitable clash between Jesus & the powers of darkness. As this plays out we how that Jesus always stands victorious and also that he gives us a model of how to live out our faith in him today.
Jesus warns his followers that living out our faith in him will be difficult, but at the same time he wants us to know that he’s got us covered! In John 16, Jesus promised that he would send the Holy Spirit to encourage, empower and defend his followers through all the challenges of life.
Things are changing in this world and there seems to be a growing resistance to anything associated with Jesus. The important thing is that Jesus is not surprised. He knew it was coming. He warned His disciples, and He warned us too. The good news is that Jesus offers encouragement and perspective for how to respond to resistance and for how to follow Him faithfully in the midst of persecution.
Paul Mumaw shares from John 16
This week, Groups & Outreach Pastor Dan Towle investigates the one thing Jesus said that is guaranteed to produce Godly fruit in your life. John 15:1-17
Join student pastor, Michael Amatuzzo, as he shares a message based on Jesus' parable of the sower found in Matthew 13.
If we had to boil it down to just one thing that we're supposed to do, what would that be? What is the greatest commandment? In Mark chapter 12, Jesus was asked this exact question. Join Pastor Ben Crouse as he examines Jesus' response and unpacks how we live out the Greatest Commandment.
It's not hard to find stories of people who have been hurt by a church and have been left disappointed, wounded, and reeling. It would be easy to throw in the towel on the Church and write it off completely. But scripture tells us that Jesus established, loved, and died for His Church. Jerry Naville shares the reasons he loves the Church, and specifically Genesis Church.
There are lots of people we love. There are lots of people who love us. But human love is imperfect and temporary. In this message, Steve Wallen looks at one of the most compelling and comforting chapters in all of scripture… and see that nothing can separate us from the love of God.
There are a lot of things we give our love, affection, and attention to. You may even say, there are a lot of things we worship. In this passage, we’ll see how one woman, Mary, comes to the conclusion that there’s really only one who’s worthy of our worship – Jesus!
In John 11, Jesus claims that he is the resurrection and the life and then he backs up that claim by raising a man named Lazarus from the dead. As the Resurrection and the Life, Jesus is inviting all of us to place our faith in what he has done for us so that we can experience the power of resurrection life today!
Time and again, the bible refers to the people of God as sheep. Not a very flattering depiction! However, one reason it is there is to remind us of the fact that we need a shepherd. In John chapter 10, Jesus claims to be the Good Shepherd. In this passage, we see how he wants a relationship with us, how he provides for us, and how he has a heart for his sheep.
Isn't it true that sometimes life happens and we lose our way, we lose our ability to see? Jesus wants to do something amazing IN you and THROUGH you! He wants to give you eyes to see Him for who He is and what He can do with your life.
The world we live in wants to convince us that our eternal worth is determined by how much light we can produce from our own power. But in John chapter 8, Jesus turns that way of thinking upside down. Campus Pastor Jerry Naville explores Jesus' claim that he alone is the true source of light in the world and only that light has the power to push back the darkness we face, reshaping our brokenness for his purposes.
Life happens and sometimes we realize the mess we’ve made. The truth is that we’re all guilty, every single one of us. But that’s where Jesus rushes in. He offers us a way out and a new way to live. Easter reminds us that there really is something amazing about Jesus, the cross, and the empty tomb.
In John six a crowd of people ask Jesus a question that we’ve all likely asked at some point in time: “What do we have to do to please God?” His initial response was pretty simple and straightforward, but it was the explanation of his response that left them wondering if they really wanted to follow him anymore.
After feeding 5,000 on the hillside, Jesus and His disciples needed to get away. But the disciples ended up in a storm on the middle of a lake. Ever wonder why we end in storms? In today's passage, we'll learn why Jesus let's us experience storms in our lives and how our faith can play a big part in our reaction to them.
Kevin Russell teaches from John 6, when Jesus miraculously fed over 5000 people. The miracle displayed Jesus' power! But John’s gospel teaches us that all of Jesus’ miracles were temporary solutions for earthly problems. They were all pointing to the greater miracle, that Jesus himself is the eternal solution to our eternal problem. Jesus satisfies the eternal needs of our souls. Jesus isn't just our ticket to eternal life, Jesus is our eternal life.
Most of us, at least those who are Christians would agree that Jesus needs to become greater. But John the Baptist said for Jesus to become greater, we must become less. Today, we’re looking at why is that so difficult? And how do we become less so Jesus can become greater in our lives?
Join Jerry Naville as he wraps up our Greater two-year celebration.
Pastor Jerry Naville shares about an encounter Jesus had with a paralyzed man, found in John 5.
We hope for a lot of things in life; we hope for happiness, health, financial stability, for our favorite sports team to win. But when life gets hard, where do you place your hope?
Jerry Naville shares from John 5 and shares the story of a paralyzed man encountering Jesus, the only One who could give him the hope he was looking for.
In John chapter 4, Jesus goes back to Cana and has a chance encounter with a royal official from Herod’s court. He begs Jesus to heal his son, who is back home at Capernaum. Jesus is able to do at a distance what medicine couldn’t do at arm’s length, and his whole family become followers of Jesus and become involved in his ministry! We, too, can become disciple-makers when we want Jesus to do for others what he did in our life.
Whether we realize it or not, we are all searching for something that will satisfy our deepest desires. Jerry Naville teaches from John chapter 4, when Jesus has an encounter with a woman who is looking for water to drink, but instead finds eternal satisfaction for our soul. As a result her entire community is transformed! Jesus offers that same satisfaction to everyone who trusts in him.
Do you ever wish that you could have a do-over? Maybe you keep messing up that project at work, or you just find yourself coming up short time and time again?
Kevin Russell preaches a powerful message from John 3, when Jesus had a conversation with a man who thought he was doing everything right, yet Jesus told him that he needed a new start…a new birth. The truth is, God accepts you because of what He did for you, not because of what you do for Him.
In John 2, we find a story about Jesus making a whip and clearing the temple courts, driving out money-changers and those taking advantage of the poor.
What is the modern-day equivalent to Jesus’s cleansing of the temple? Since our bodies are now the temple of the Holy Spirit, we need to ask: What does Jesus need to clean out of my life?
There are so many things from life to enjoy. But when we make the things of this world our ULTIMATE source of joy, we are bound to be disappointed.
But the truth of this story, and the message that we believe John wants us to see, is that Jesus changes everything. No matter what you go through in life, Jesus is what you need. He’s our source of joy. He is the only one that can truly satisfy.
Jerry Naville continues our Grow series, as we study the life of Jesus found in the book of John.
Michael Amatuzzo wraps up our study in the first chapter of the book of John, and demonstrates that you can never deplete the Grace of God!
When it comes to knowing God and growing in our relationship with him, we all want to know how to take a next step. In John chapter 1 we learn how Jesus met his first followers, but we also find a pathway for spiritual growth that is meant to serve as a repeating pattern in our lives that can help us grow spiritually, and can also guide us as we help the people we know find their way back to God through a relationship with Jesus.
Beholding the Lamb of God is how you begin a relationship with Jesus, and beholding is also how you grow in your relationship with Jesus. When you behold the Lamb of God by faith for the very first time, you can experience his love and forgiveness as you enter an eternal life-giving relationship with God. But you can experience the love of God and eternal life today, as you behold the Lamb of God by faith daily. Whenever you are faced with sin and brokenness, beholding the Lamb of God helps you grow closer to Jesus and experience his love and forgiveness every day.
In the opening verses to his gospel, John shares a message of hope that anyone can become a child of God through faith in Jesus…the problem is that there are a few challenges that we allow to stand in our way to fully receiving that promise.
Join Jerry Naville as he shares from the book of John in our series called "Grow".
We've all got areas of our life where we want to grow. At Genesis, we want 2022 to be the year when we grow in our faith and grow together as a church family. We'll be studying the Gospel of John this year. You're invited. Join us... and grow!
Paul Mumaw gives an overview of the book of John as we begin our GROW series.
When we think of the Christmas story we tend to think of the long awaited fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies of a virgin giving birth to a baby in Bethlehem. But Revelation 12 tells another version of the Christmas story that helps explain why the world we are living in feels so dark! Thankfully, scripture reminds us that Jesus came that first Christmas as the true light of the world and that he will return again to conquer the darkness in our world once and for all!
Imagine what could happen, if we embraced and began to display the joy that can only be found through Jesus Christ. It would be unlike anything people have ever seen. They would come from far and wide just to see what that kind of joy is all about!
Jerry Naville continues our journey through the Bible as we study from the book of Jude.
We live in a tired, worn-out, weary world. You may be feeling weary this Christmas season, and you probably have a very good reason why. Paul Mumaw shares from the book of 1 John and we discover that because Jesus came to earth and is alive today we, as followers of Jesus, can rejoice even in our weariness!
What exactly is faith? It’s easy to think of faith as something that we believe to be true or possible in our minds, but according to the writer of Hebrews it's much more than that! Carmel campus pastor, Jerry Naville, teaches that faith is more than a belief or a state of mind that we work ourselves into. True faith has substance that translates to action.
Do you ever struggle in your faith? Does your faith ever feel weak? You’re not alone. In 2 Timothy, Paul writes to his son in the faith, Timothy, who is struggling in his faith. Paul encourages Timothy by reminding him of his faith story and the story of the gospel. He calls Timothy to fan his faith into flame, and join Paul in the work of sharing Jesus with others. He encourages Timothy to focus on the reward we will receive at the end when we stand before Jesus. Let Paul’s message to Timothy, be an encouragement to you as well.
Have you ever felt like something you've believed to be true has been hijacked by misinformation, confusion, or lies? In this message, Jerry Naville shares from the book of Colossians, which the apostle Paul wrote to a group of Christians dealing with corrupted teaching about Jesus. Sometimes we don't need the latest and most popular teaching. We just need to go back to the basics.
Do you ever feel like you are searching for your identity? What makes you unique? Are you looking for your purpose?
Campus Pastor Steve Wallen explores truth from the book of Ephesians as we continue in our year-long series called Planted.
Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw continues our Planted series in the book of 2 Corinthians and breaks down the writings of the Apostle Paul on giving Jesus everything in our lives.
Steve Davis, who serves on the Genesis Church elder team, shares a message about pride and humility, based on Proverbs 3:34. How do you genuinely avoid pride and live from humility?
Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw looks at the Proverbs to better seek the wisdom of the Bible in how to parent and teach our children.
Campus Pastor Steve Wallen teaches through the Proverbs 4, where we are taught to guard our heart as we grow in wisdom.
Campus Pastor Jerry Naville explores the Wisdom Books beginning with Proverbs and the Life Rules the writers outline for us in God's Word.
Have you ever found yourself questioning God's goodness when life gets hard? Steve Wallen shares from the book of Job and reminds us why we can still put our faith in God in the midst of suffering.
Campus Pastor Jerry Naville leads us through the story of Jonah and how we sometimes fight the will of God in our lives, and what might God do through us if we answered His call.
Pastor Ben Crouse gives four reasons why God's Word, the Bible, should take priority in our lives. Psalm 119
Campus Pastor Jerry Naville shares from 1 Kings about the story of Elijah defeating the prophets of Baal.
Pastor Kevin Russell begins our journey through the book of 1 Kings and correlates the hearts of the people to modern times.
On Easter Sunday, Campus Pastor Jerry Naville gives good reason for Jesus being the Messiah, and the glorious future we have in Christ through the resurrection.
Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw leads us through the book of Isaiah and what Good Friday means for the world as Jesus went to the Cross.
This week we celebrate Palm Sunday with the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem as our triumphant and victorious King.
The story of Ruth, highlights God's provision and grace in times of uncertainty. Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw takes us through the relevance of this timely story in context to what God plans to do through Genesis.
Campus Pastor Jerry Naville explores the book of Judges and how God continues to honor His covenant with Israel through the least expected leaders, and amidst their continued disobedience.
As Campus Pastor Jerry Naville walks through the Book of Joshua, it is evident that the Lord works through Great miracles and invites us to trust Him in obedience.
Paul Mumaw shares a message from Deuteronomy 6, a well known passage titled "the Shema". Jesus said this one command was the most important thing for us to follow!
Pastor Kevin Russell breaks down Psalm 42 as we continue in our Planted Series, titled People of God.
Campus Pastor Jerry Naville explores the Israelites season of wandering in the desert and what God ultimately works in us through the waiting.
As we continue in People of God, Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw studies the Law found in Exodus and Leviticus and shows that Jesus fulfills all the Old Testament covenants.
Looking at Psalm 1, Student Pastor Michael Amnatuzzo takes a deeper look at what it means to be planted and how we need the body of Christ to stay healthy.
As we continue in our series, Campus Pastor Steve Wallen looks at how God continues to use the most unlikely of circumstances to further His plans for His people.
As we continue studying Genesis, Jerry Naville explores the story of Joseph and discovers that no matter where you are, the Lord is with you.
As we continue exploring Genesis, Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw overviews Abraham and the promises of God for the future.
In the first week of the New Year, and our annual Planted Theme, Executive Pastor Steve Wallen explores the beginning, and the first chapters of the book of Genesis.
In the final week of our Christmas Series, Campus Pastor Jerry Naville, celebrates Christmas Eve Services by focusing on the birth of Christ.
Jerry Naville kicks off our new series, Unexpected Christmas, by sharing how the genealogy of Jesus showed that the Christmas message is for all people.
In our final week of the series, What To Say When We Pray, Executive Pastor Steve Wallen finishes exploring the Lord's Prayer.
In week 5 of our series, What to Say When You Pray, Pastor Jerry Naville continues studying the Lord's Prayer.
Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw continues evaluating the Lord's Prayer in the series What to Say When You Pray
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Guardrails are barriers placed in safe places to keep us from ending up in a harmful place. In this series we talk about how God's word encourages us to put some guardrails in our lives to prevent life's biggest regrets.
During this Christmas series we're going to look at what the names of Jesus given in Isaiah 9 mean to us today, and we're going to learn about how Jesus can bring hope in the chaos--not just in this season, but in every season.
During this Christmas series we're going to look at what the names of Jesus given in Isaiah 9 mean to us today, and we're going to learn about how Jesus can bring hope in the chaos--not just in this season, but in every season.
During this Christmas series we're going to look at what the names of Jesus given in Isaiah 9 mean to us today, and we're going to learn about how Jesus can bring hope in the chaos--not just in this season, but in every season.
David, the only person in the Bible referred to as "a man after God's own heart", made some hugely poor decisions in some defining moments of his life. What was it in his character that helped him turn his life around?
After the Israelites reach the promise land, they find themselves in a vicious cycle with regards to their relationship with God, and it's a cycle we still fall into.