Grace Road Church

This week in our sermon series through Genesis, we see demonstrations of God's grace through the flood narrative and the characterization of Noah. Even in these early pages of Genesis, we see the doctrine of justification on display. The order of justification before sanctification sets Christianity apart from all other religions: God sets His grace and favor on us, and then He begins His wor...

We continue our sermon series through Genesis this week with a look at the account of the nephilim in Genesis 6:1-8. Kevin walks us three different lenses by which to view this unique passage of scripture: the supernatural interpretation, the spiritual interpretation, and the royal interpretation. All three interpretations have distinctions, but what they share highlights mankind's continued...

This Sunday, Kevin unpacks the story of Cain's descendants, including Lamech, in Genesis 4:16-26. In this description of Cain's genealogy, we see the early development of society and culture, a fruit of God's common grace toward mankind. What is common grace? How do we experience and enjoy it today? And how does an understanding of common grace impact the way we engage with other wo...

We take a look at the story of Cain and Abel in today's sermon in our Genesis series. The post-fall narrative now focuses on Adam and Eve's sons, Cain and Abel. Despite God's persistence grace toward Cain, Cain remains obstinate in his pride and sin. While we might see ourselves as Abel in this story, a truer measure of our state is really more like Cain. Anger, bitterness, and rese...

We continue our deep dive into the early chapters of Genesis this week with a focus on Genesis 2:4-25. In this passage, God says that it is not good that man should be alone and creates woman from Adam's side, a "helper fit for him." What does God's description of the woman as "ezer-kenegdo" mean? How does this impact the dynamics between men and women? How does God&a...

Our sermon series through the book of Genesis resumes this week with Genesis 1:26-31. In this passage, God creates man and woman in His own image, blessing them and calling them to be fruitful and multiply. As being created by God, we are bound to what God has created us to be. This challenges cultural narratives and ideologies that are grounded in self-determination. How does our identity as crea...

At the end of the creation account, God rests. In the giving of the Ten Commandments, He commands us to rest, too. Why is it significant that God rested? How does our obedience to the fourth commandment help us understand our creatureliness? No matter how we observe the Sabbath and keep it holy, Kevin reminds us that true rest is only found in Jesus Christ.

This week, we continue our progression through the first chapter in Genesis with a focus on Genesis 1:26-31. In this passage, Kevin unpacks what is referred to as the 'cultural mandate': God's commission for man to multiply and subdue the earth. What does healthy dominion over the earth look like? What is the value and purpose of man's work in the world? How does seeing all of...

Our second Sunday in Genesis continues our journey through the creation narrative. This week, we look at God's creation of the natural world: the sun, moon, and stars, the waters and land, and all living creatures in between. It's here in these first verses of Genesis that we see God's sovereignty and power on full display: nothing is outside of His handiwork or control. How might w...

We're stepping into the new year with the first sermon in our new series walking through the book of Genesis! This week, we start that beginning, Genesis 1:1-2. These early chapters of Genesis are foundational for the Christian life and worldview. This is our origin story, which directly shapes our worldview and spiritual posture. Join us as we examine how Genesis begins to answer some of our...