Ep. 15 Why Mission isn't Optional - Matthew 28:18-20

Ep. 25 Why didn't the Flood fix everything? Genesis 9:18-11:9

Sunday service from Rise Church in Dyer, Indiana - 7/5/2026From Noah's vineyard to the Table of Nations to the Tower of Babel, Genesis 9–11 reveals a pattern that repeats throughout Scripture—and throughout human history.After the flood, it seems like humanity has a fresh start. God makes His covenant with Noah. The nations multiply. Everything appears to be moving in the right direction.Yet sin quickly returns. In this message, we explore:Why Ham's sin was more significant than it first appearsWhy Canaan was cursed instead of HamThe purpose of the Table of Nations in Genesis 10What the Tower of Babel teaches about human prideWhy Noah wasn't the Savior the world neededHow the story of Noah ultimately points us to Jesus ChristThe Bible repeatedly tells the story of humanity's rebellion and God's faithfulness because every generation needs the same Savior.#Genesis #Noah #TowerOfBabel #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #Genesis9 #Genesis10 #Genesis11 #OldTestament #JesusChrist #risechurch Service from Rise Church in Dyer, Indiana. Sermon preached by Pastor Josh Benner

Ep. 24 Why can we trust God's Promises? Genesis 9:8-17

We live in a world of broken promises. People fail us. Contracts have fine print. Warranties expire. It's easy to become cynical and wonder if anyone truly keeps their word.In Genesis 9:8–17, God makes an everlasting covenant with Noah and all creation—a promise that still applies today. This passage reminds us that God's faithfulness isn't based on our performance, but on His unchanging character.In this sermon, we explore:What a biblical covenant isWhy God's covenant with Noah still matters todayThe significance of the rainbow as God's covenant signHow God's preservation of the world points to His plan of redemptionWhy God's promises can be trustedHow believers should respond to the faithfulness of GodBecause God has never broken a promise, His Word is the sure foundation on which we can build our lives.

Ep. 23 Why is God still faithful? Genesis 8:20-9:7

Why is God still faithful when humanity continues to sin? After the flood, Noah steps into a new world and his first act is worship. In Genesis 8:20–9:7, we discover that although God has brought judgment and renewal, the human heart remains unchanged. Yet God responds with grace, blessing, and promises for the future. In this message, we explore: • Noah's altar and the significance of sacrifice • Why the sacrificial system points to Jesus Christ • What changed—and what didn't—after the flood • Humanity's relationship with God and creation • Why God's faithfulness does not depend on human perfection The story of Noah is about far more than an ark and a flood. It is part of the larger story of God's redemption and points us ultimately to the gospel. Scripture: Genesis 8:20–9:7 #Genesis #Noah #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon #Faith #Gospel #OldTestament #risechurch #expositorysermon #expositorypreaching  Sermon from Rise Church in Dyer, Indiana Message preached by Pastor Josh Benner

Ep. 22 Why is there still hope for the world? Genesis 8:1-19

After the floodwaters begin to recede, Genesis 8 reveals more than the end of God's judgment—it reveals the beginning of God's restoration. In this message, we explore how Noah's story points us to God's work of new creation, new life, and new hope.As the ark comes to rest, the mountains emerge, the dove brings back an olive leaf, and Noah steps into a renewed world, we see a powerful picture of the gospel. The God who judged the world is also the God who gives it life.This sermon examines the connections between Genesis 8 and creation, the symbolism of the raven and the dove, the patience required to wait on God's work, and how Noah's story ultimately points forward to Jesus Christ and the new life found in Him. Main Idea:The God who judged the world gives it life.In This Message: • God remembers Noah and begins restoring the world • The flood as a picture of de-creation and re-creation • The significance of the raven and the dove • New life emerging after judgment • Noah as a picture pointing forward to Christ • Why spiritual transformation takes time • The hope of new creation through Jesus Sermon from Rise Church in Dyer, Indiana. Message preached by Pastor Josh Benner

Ep. 21 Why doesn't obedience save us? Genesis 7

Noah was righteous. Noah was obedient. Noah walked with God. So why did he still need an ark? In Genesis 7, we discover a truth that runs through the entire Bible: obedience matters, but obedience cannot save us. Noah wasn't rescued because he earned God's favor. He was rescued because he first found favor in God's eyes. This message explores the relationship between grace, faith, and obedience, and why churches often drift toward one of two extremes: legalism or lawlessness. God's grace is free, but that doesn't mean God is indifferent to how we live. True faith produces obedience—not as the cause of salvation, but as its result. Sermon from Rise Church in Dyer, Indiana  Message preached by Pastor Josh Benner