Genesis Church

Where does the teaching of eternal conscious torment come from? Is it really biblical or was it added to the interpretation of scriptures? Did God punish Jesus on the Cross to satisfy His justice or demonstrate His love because we were already forgiven? These and other questions of faith and destiny are answered.

This series of messages, will be pulling from the work of some of history's, as well as present day's, greatest theologians, scholars, and writers, including the writings of; the patristic fathers (Clement, Origen, Ignatius, and Gregory of Nyssa), Swiss theologian Karl Barth, Scottish theologian TF Torrance, English Theologian NT Wright, and American theologian and pastors Gregory Boyd, and Brian...

We want to take the “magic” -- the mystery out of listening to God and enjoying walking with God! How to break the thought patterns which prevent hearing God's voice clearly and living an abundant, joyful life!

We want to take the “magic” -- the mystery out of listening to God and enjoying walking with God! How to break the thought patterns which prevent hearing God's voice clearly and living an abundant, joyful life!

[Eph 2:5,6] "You can never be more co-raised and co-elevated than what you already are. You can only "grow" in your awareness of your redeemed oneness." We spend time IMAGINING our oneness!

Mother Teresa - "Dearest Lord, may I see you today and every day in the person of your sick, and whilst nursing them, minister unto you. Though you hide yourself behind the unattractive disguise of the irritable, the exacting, the unreasonable, may I still recognize you, and say: “Jesus, my patient, how sweet it is to serve you.”

You are more than what you can see with your natural sight. You are more than what your feelings tell you. You are better than the input of family members, friends, the media (specially Social Media), and religious teaching you've received!

Pastor Wes brings a timely message on the thoughts we wrestle with in living a life of humility and purpose.

"You have greatly valued the prophetic word which came to fulfillment in what I endured. I will also guard you with great care, empowering you to stand strong in the midst of the troubled times... Rev 3:10 (Mirror Trans)

An inspiring message from our guest, Pastor Tyg Taylor, Founder and Executive Director of Wholly Kicks, about loving people through walking life out in the shoes God gave YOU.

“The Bible is the bible, NOT the "Word of God” Andy Stanley said, "the Bible is not the foundation of our faith..." Explore with us tomorrow these two difficult statements and find out how brother Stanley concluded his!

Have you struggled with reading and understanding the Bible? Is the Bible inerrant... infallible? Do you have questions about whether you can truly trust what you read--rely on what you hear? Don't miss Part 3 of this transformational series.

What is the overarching storyline of the Bible? How should the Bible be understood. This week's discussion challenges us to think about the bigness of God's plan to include all of humanity in a relationship with himself.

Have you struggled with reading and understanding the Bible? Do you have questions about whether you can truly trust what you read?... rely on what you hear?

Matt 5:43-45 (NTE) - ‘You heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” 44 But I tell you: love your enemies! Pray for people who persecute you!"

B. McLaren - "A faith crisis is often required to force us out of a stage of simplicity, certainty, and theological absolutism."

It’s easier to follow rules than it is to trust in a living, breathing relationship with an invisible being. It's ok to be ok with your doubts!

"Your descent into doubt could ultimately lead you upward." Brian McLaren

NT Wright: "The most important narrative of the four gospels is, the crucifixion is the moment of, and the means by which Creator God wins the victory over the forces of evil.

The goal of my trial is not victory. The goal of my trial is to see Him more clearly! Deeply Trusting Jesus in Prayer expresses itself in; a) total surrender and b) outward acts of love and service.

Baxter Kruger: "It is not about you inviting Jesus into your life; it is about Jesus already including you in his." Single greatest secret to enjoying and receiving in prayer, is knowing that you’ve been included!

Nothing you can do will ever take you out of presence! God leaves possibilities open to me so I might partner with him in seeing heaven brought to earth.

Prayer isn't about acquisition, it's about hosting God's presence. Nothing you ever do can remove you from God's presence. You're his! Prayer simply becomes a conversation with Father!

Uh-oh moments in life ARE certain, and rather than run from them we need to consider the new possibilities they present. Properly embraced, they reveal a depth of awareness of Father's presence and change of direction.

Jesus' radical message of love was the brilliant repudiation of the cultural and religious teaching of legal requirement and penal substitution (punishment). Fear has punishment (1 John 4:18) Jesus gave his body to deliver mankind from fear, restore our innocence, and redeemed our fallen mind-set.