Genesis Church Podcast

Romans 1:16-17  - In this message, we are reminded of the power and beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ and our call to live boldly and without shame. Drawing from Romans 1 and Ephesians 1, the sermon challenges us to examine whether we are truly living in the righteousness of Christ or slipping into self-righteousness and fear. The gospel is not about our works but about the saving power and rig...

This special Father's Day message on Joshua 1 focuses on godly leadership, mentorship, and the call for men to rise up with courage and character. Drawing lessons from the life of Joshua, Pastor Bob challenges men of all ages to be strong, faithful, and willing to be mentored—and to mentor others. The service features powerful testimonies from the men’s group, honest reflections on struggles,...

From our Thursday Night series on the book of Philippians. Philippians 4:10-23 - As we close out our series in Philippians, this message highlights the generosity and deep relationship between the Apostle Paul and the Philippian church. Though not wealthy, the Philippians gave sacrificially to support Paul, and their blossoming concern reflected true Christian love. Pastor Bob encourages the Genes...

Philippians - Genuine Faith in Christ In this sermon from Philippians 3:17–21, Pastor Larry Katz challenges believers to examine whether they are merely professing faith in Christ or truly possessing it. By focusing on two key indicators—our walk (how we live) and our mindset (what we focus on)—he urges listeners to evaluate if their lives reflect a Christ-centered pattern or a self-centered one....

From the series "After the Resurrection: Easter to Pentecost" Acts 2:1-14 - Pentecost is the culmination of Passover and First Fruits. Pentecost found people physically, emotionally, and spiritually freed. This freedom allowed them to enjoy the outpouring of His Spirit and understand and respond to the bountiful harvest of His Word.  Pentecost is topped off with the giving of the greates...

From our Thursday Night series on the book of Philippians. Please Note: Due to technical difficulties, the first few minutes of the sermon audio was not recorded. Philippians 4:2-9 - In this sermon from Philippians 4:2–9, we explore Paul’s heartfelt call for unity within the church as he addresses a conflict between two faithful women, Euodia and Syntyche. While commending their service in the gos...

Philippians - Pressing on in Faith In this sermon from Philippians 3, Pastor Larry Katz challenges believers to rejoice in Christ despite the loss or absence of material things. Drawing from Paul's example, he outlines four essential steps for spiritual progress: recognizing where we are spiritually, actively pursuing growth, maintaining a Christlike attitude, and living by biblical standards...

From the series "After the Resurrection: Easter to Pentecost" Acts 1:12-26 - Jesus has now returned to heaven and the promise of the Holy Spirit is the next major thing to occur. All they know is that the Holy Spirit will come at some point and Jesus will return as He left (Acts 1:8, 11).  There are some things happening that this group of people will navigate through. They navigate in s...

From our Thursday Night series on the book of Philippians. Philippians 3:12-4:1 - In this sermon from Philippians 3, Pastor Bob draws a powerful parallel between athletic competition and the Christian life. Using imagery from the ancient Ionian Games, he explores Paul's call to "press on toward the goal" with the discipline, focus, and perseverance of an athlete. Through heartfelt t...

Philippians - Enduring Joy In this powerful sermon on Philippians 3, Pastor Katz explores the theme of enduring joy—even in the face of loss. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's words, he challenges listeners to rejoice not in possessions, status, or personal accomplishments, but in knowing Christ. With real-life stories and deep biblical insights, this message reminds us that true joy comes from...

From the series "After the Resurrection: Easter to Pentecost" Acts 1:6-11 - When Jesus revealed Himself as the promised Davidic King who would restore Israel (Acts 3:19-22), He was rejected by the Jews, exactly as Isaiah had prophesied (Isaiah 52-53). Jesus therefore called His disciples to fulfill Abraham’s commission to bless the nations (Genesis 12:2-3) by preaching the gospel of the...

From our Thursday Night series on the book of Philippians. Philippians 3:1-11 - Pastor Bob unpacks Philippians 3, contrasting true role models in the faith with the dangers of false teachers. He explores Paul's warning against legalism, the importance of spiritual unity, and the need for a heart transformed by Christ rather than external rituals. Drawing from Paul's personal testimony, w...

From the series "After the Resurrection: Easter to Pentecost" Matthew 28:11-15 - Offbeat Elsbeth Tascioni, an unconventional but astute attorney who, after a successful career in Chicago, uses her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner criminals alongside the NYPD.  Elsbeth unravels crime and conspiracy to see that criminals are brought to justice.  Conspiracy and...

From our Thursday Night series on the book of Philippians. Philippians 2:25-30 - In this episode, we dive into the story of Epaphroditus from Philippians 2—a faithful servant who risked everything to support the work of the gospel. Through his example, we’re reminded that serving others is a reflection of our love for God, and that following Jesus often requires sacrifice, courage, and selflessnes...

A special Mother's Day service featuring guest speakers Angela Dunne, Deb Warner & Rosemary Jones. --- Livestream available Sundays at 9:30am EST at https://live.genesisyork.com/ . Full service videos available at https://www.youtube.com/@genesisyork/streams . For more information about Genesis Church, please visit: https://www.genesisyork.com/ .

From our Thursday Night series on the book of Philippians. In this episode, we dive into Philippians 2:19–24 to explore the powerful dynamic between Paul and Timothy as a model of “missional mentorship.” Learn how intentional, gospel-centered relationships can shape lives, empower leaders, and build the Church. Discover the traits of a spiritual mentor, the importance of leading by example, and th...

From the series "After the Resurrection: Easter to Pentecost" John 21:15-22  - From fishing to tending sheep. Jesus is about to send Peter on a mission that will change his life and change the world. Peter will experience renewed intimacy and experience genuine restoration. Broken and hurt from denying the Lord, Jesus reestablishes His relationship with Peter.  Imagine the burden that wa...

From our Thursday Night series on the book of Philippians. Philippians 2:9-18 – This passage emphasizes Jesus' exaltation as Lord over all and urges believers to live humbly and sincerely, reflecting Christ’s example. It teaches that every being will one day bow to Jesus and encourages Christians to live out their faith visibly and faithfully, knowing God is in control. --- Thursday Night &qu...

Philippians - Christlike Attitude This sermon from Philippians 2 teaches that one of the biggest threats to our joy is difficult people, often due to self-centeredness—both theirs and ours. The key to preserving joy is adopting the mindset of Christ: humble, selfless, and rooted in thoughtful, Spirit-led responses rather than emotional reactions. By choosing a Christlike attitude, we can rise abov...

From the series "After the Resurrection: Easter to Pentecost" Luke 24:13-36 - It’s Sunday afternoon of resurrection day. “The black day of the crucifixion is past; the succeeding day, the Jewish Sabbath, when the weary one slept in his rock-hewn tomb, is also past; the first day of a new week and a new era has dawned.” As Jesus attached himself to these two gentlemen on the Emmaus Road,...

From our Thursday Night series on the book of Philippians. Philippians 2:5-8 – Jesus is the perfect example of selfless service. Though fully God, Jesus humbled Himself, taking on the form of a servant and dying on the cross. Believers are called to adopt this same mindset—putting others above themselves, rejecting pride, and living humbly in a world that often values power and status. True greatn...

Easter Sunday 1 Corinthians 15 In the Greco-Roman world, philosophy was a part of civilization. Regarding death and living beyond the grave, unsaved mankind did not believe the body would rise again. In the Jewish community, Sadducees did not believe in any resurrection. Together, Jews and Gentiles challenged the validity of Jesus rising again. A hoax, a political conspiracy, or grave robbing is w...

Philippians - Joy and Difficult People This sermon from Philippians 2 focuses on how to keep joy even when dealing with difficult people. Pastor Katz explains that self-interest is the root cause of many relationship problems and joy loss. Paul offers practical steps: stay unified in purpose, love others consistently, work together, avoid grumbling, and stay rooted in God’s Word. True joy comes wh...

From the series "Journeying with Jesus: Walking Through the Gospel of Mark" Mark 11:1-11; Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday, Easter Week, The Passion, Holy Week; we use these words to describe the last week of Jesus on earth. The reality of the Cross and our redemption is now in play. Jesus is going to complete redemption for mankind.  The eschatological timeframe...

From our Thursday Night series on the book of Philippians. Philippians 1:27-2:4 – This passage emphasizes the importance of unity, humility, and love in the Christian life. Paul encourages believers to live lives worthy of the gospel, standing together in one spirit and striving like athletes for the faith. He reminds them not to fear opposition and to support one another, especially during suffer...