Evolutionary Creationism and Intelligent Design
Evolutionary Creationism holds that God created the universe through a guided evolutionary process while Intelligent Design holds that the complexity of the universe points to an Intelligent Designer. In part 3 of Genesis and Science, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 2;4-25.
Young Earth Creationism and Old Earth Creationism
Young Earth Creationism holds that God created the universe in six, literal approximately 24 hour days thousands of years ago while Old Earth Creationism holds that God created the universe over varying long periods of time billions of years ago. In part 2 of Genesis and Science, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1-2:3.
Essential Prologue
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. In part 1 of Genesis and Science, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1:1.
…but God meant it for good.
No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient… for Him to work in and through it for good. In part 17 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 41-50.
You meant it for evil…
No matter what may happen to us, God remains in sovereign control, and we must be patient. In part 16 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37 – 40.
Back to Bethel
To faithfully follow Jesus, we must put away foreign gods, purify our hearts, put on clothes of righteousness and pray to God Almighty. In part 15 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 35:1-15.
Wrestling with God
Wrestling with God in persistent, bold prayer develops strong character and prepares us to receive God’s answers to our concerns. In part 14 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 32 – 33.
Finding Unity in the Strength of Our Diversity
God did not create us to be the same, He created us to be unique and therefore He loves us all uniquely. Montise Peterson speaks.
What Goes Around Comes Around
In His relentless mission to transform our characters, God uses people to discipline, shape and grow us. In part 13 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 29 – 31.
Stairway to Heaven
God, who constantly ministers to us, is worthy of our faith, worship and life commitment. In part 12 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 28:10-22.
Birthright for Sale
As followers of Christ, we must guard against the temptation to exchange eternal spiritual treasures for momentary earthly pleasures. In part 11 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25:19-34.
New Life, New Hope and the New Normal
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the basis and the bedrock for our new life and new hope that should inspire us to strive for a Christ-honoring new normal. In part 3 of Easter 2021, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 24:1-49.
Final Instructions
Before going to the cross to die for our sins, Jesus instructed His followers on how we are to live. In part 1 of Easter 2021, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 13 – 19.
Messiah, King, Lord
Jesus our Messiah saves us, Jesus our King reigns over all and Jesus our Lord directs our lives. In part 1 of Easter 2021, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 21:1-11.
A Wife for Isaac
As followers of Christ, we must trust the sovereign hand of God to fulfill His purposes in our lives. In part 10 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 24.
Abraham and Isaac: A Test of Faith
God tests our faith to prove our faith is genuine, refine our characters and teach us to walk by faith and not by sight. In part 9 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 22.
Lot: Living in Sodom
As followers of Jesus, we must flee the temptations of the culture and beware overconfidence lest we fall into sin. In part 8 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 13 – 19.
Abraham: Faith and Fallibility
Human faithfulness is imperfect, but God’s perfect faithfulness endures forever. In part 7 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12-20 .
Two Cities
Man is building a city of rebellion and self-exaltation, but God is building a city of everlasting righteousness, love and peace. In part 6 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 11.
Two Floods, One Righteous Man
God is a just Judge who must judge all wickedness, but is also a merciful Savior who delivers all who turn to Him. In part 5 of GENESIS: Beginnings, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 6-9.