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What do you do when you’re in a dry place—and your best plans can’t fix it? In Week 2 of Make Room for the New , Pastor Rory teaches from 2 Kings 3 where God gives an unexpected command to a thirsty army: “Dig ditch after ditch.” This message will reframe how you see prayer and fasting . Prayer isn’t a last resort—it’s a first response. And digging ditches is the hidden work of faith that creates...

Make Room for the New | New Year, New Oil God is doing something new—but are you making room for it? In this message, Pastor Rory unpacks Leviticus 26 and the story of Samuel in 1 Samuel 16 to reveal a powerful truth: sometimes we can’t receive what God is doing now because we’re still holding onto what He did then . This sermon will encourage you to: Let go of expired seasons Stop mourning and st...

As we celebrate the wins of 2025, we turn our hearts toward 2026 with the word Preparation. In this episode of the Genesis Story Podcast, Brittani sits down with Pastor Rory and Jocelyn to reflect on God’s faithfulness over the past year and share how He is preparing our church for what’s ahead. This encouraging conversation invites listeners to look back with gratitude and step forward with faith...

Waiting can wear down your faith—especially when prayers feel unanswered and promises feel delayed. In this message, Pastor Rory reminds us that waiting doesn’t mean God is inactive. Through the stories of Simeon and Anna, we discover how God uses waiting seasons to shape our faith, renew our hope, and prepare us for what He’s promised. If you’re in a season where it hasn’t happened yet, this mess...

Fear of people is one of the quietest faith-killers in our culture. In this message, Pastor Rory explores how living for approval can trap us, limit our obedience, and keep us from God’s purpose. Looking at Joseph’s story in the Christmas narrative, we see how a difficult yes—chosen in faith—can lead to a life of lasting impact. Discover how trusting God over people leads to freedom, confidence, a...

In this episode, Pastor Rory kicks off our new series Evergreen , exploring how to build a faith that stays alive in every season—especially the difficult ones. Drawing from the Wise Men’s journey in Matthew 2, this message speaks to anyone who feels uncertain, stuck, or unsure of what God is doing. When the “star” disappears and clarity fades, God is still leading… and you can still keep walking....

In this week’s message, Pastor Justin Cummings unpacks the life-changing question Jesus asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” From Abraham to Peter, we see that God calls us by our future , not our failures. Discover how to let God redefine your identity, rename your past, and release you into who He says you are.

In Grow a Garden , Pastor Rory unpacks the law of the harvest and how the seeds we sow today shape the landscape of our future and legacy. What you sow grows, what you cultivate matters, and God promises a harvest— if we don’t give up (Gal. 6:9). A timely, encouraging word for anyone feeling weary in the process. 🌿

Welcome back to the Gen Story Podcast!🙌In this episode, we dive into conversation about Pastor Rory’s new series “Love What You Leave” — a look at legacy, regret, and building something that outlives you. We talk about being handed broken things, setting boundaries, choosing a different path for your family, giving grace to past generations, and growing your legacy seed by seed. Legacy isn’t abou...

Love What You Leave | Brick By Brick Week 3 In this message, Pastor Rory reminds us that legacy is not built in an instant — it’s built through steady, faithful steps over time. Drawing from the book of Nehemiah, we learn how boundaries, gatekeeping, and perseverance shape what we hand down to the next generation. If you’ve ever felt like your progress is slow or unseen, this message will encourag...

What runs in your family can stop with you. In this week’s message, “Facing Generational Giants,” Pastor Rory unpacks how patterns get passed down — and how one decision can change the destiny of an entire family. Parents leave patterns. Patterns leave problems. But decisions determine destinies. Listen now on The Genesis Story Podcast. #LoveWhatYouLeave #GenesisChurch

🎙️ Love What You Leave | Week 1 — “Better Late Than Never” What if it’s not too late to start leaving something that lasts? In this week’s message, Pastor Rory Chance kicks off our new series Love What You Leave with the story of Samson — a man who had divine strength, big potential, and even bigger regrets. Samson’s life reminds us that you can win battles and still lose your legacy if you live f...

🎧 Holy Ghost Stories, Week 4 | Ghost Power Ever been faked out by a counterfeit? Fake faith looks the part—but it falls apart fast. In Ghost Power , Pastor Rory Chance shows how the enemy offers spiritual knockoffs, but only the real power of the Holy Spirit can bring freedom, healing, and transformation. From Philip’s showdown with Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8 , we see that God’s power isn’t for...

This week in Holy Ghost Stories , Pastor Rory talks about what happens when the Spirit starts to move through you, not just in you. From Acts 16, we see that not every voice that sounds spiritual is from God—and how discernment helps us tell the difference. When we let the Holy Spirit speak, He brings wisdom, freedom, and power that silence the noise of the enemy. It’s time to stop fearing “weird”...

After years in the grave… it’s ALIVE! 🧟‍♂️The Genesis Story Podcast is back from the dead — resurrected, refreshed, and ready to bring you real stories, real conversations, and real faith from the heart of Genesis Church. In this first comeback episode, we talk about why we’re back, what’s been happening, and what’s next for this space where life and faith meet.🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the...

🎙️ The Walking Un-Dead Have you ever felt like something in your life was too far gone — too broken, too dry, too dead? In this message, Pastor Rory reminds us that God still brings life where others see loss. From Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones to the power that raised Jesus from the dead, we see how the Holy Spirit reveals , reforms , and revives. When the Spirit breathes, what once was buried ca...

🎙️ Holy Ghost Stories | Week 1: A Not So Haunted House While the world is focused on spooky stories this month, we’re turning our attention to spiritual ones. You’re not a body with a soul — you’re a soul with a body — and God invites you to live beyond what you can see. In this kickoff to our Holy Ghost Stories series, Pastor Rory explores what it really means to live a Spirit-filled life, not a...

LIVE BIG 4 | Make Bold Moves Bold faith always leads to bold action. In this message, Pastor Rory Chance challenges us to step out of fear and into Spirit-led courage. Drawing from Acts 4, we see how the early church prayed big prayers, trusted God’s power, and made moves that shook the world. This episode will inspire you to believe for greater things, take risks for God’s kingdom, and live with...

LIVE BIG 3 | No Empty Seats God’s heart is for every seat at His table to be filled. In this message, Pastor Rory Chance unpacks the urgency of Jesus’ invitation and the calling we all share to make room for others. Discover how the gospel compels us to reach beyond comfort zones, invite people in, and live with an open-handed, open-hearted faith. This episode will challenge you to look around you...

LIVE BIG 2 | Live Big with a Tender Heart Special Guest: Jim Kilgore – Ima’s Home for Children What does it mean to live big in a world that often values strength over softness? In this powerful message, guest speaker Jim Kilgore shares how a tender heart can actually be the greatest display of strength. Drawing from his work with Ima’s Home for Children , Jim highlights stories of compassion, cou...

Have you ever outgrown something—clothes, a stage of life, or even a mindset? Just like we grow physically, God designed us to grow spiritually—out of small vision, small thinking, and small living. In this first message of the Live Big series, Pastor Rory Chance unpacks Numbers 13:25–33 and the story of the spies sent into the Promised Land. We discover how fear, doubt, and limited perspective ca...