Genesis 2:25-3:7 — "The Serpent, Good & Evil, & Jesus"

Genesis 7:1-24 — "Why Did God Physically Save Noah?"

The Ark; God's Plan of Rescue

Genesis 6:1-8 — "The Sons of God Took Wives" 1st Service — Ordination of Brian Krall

Genesis 6:1-8 — "The Sons of God Took Wives" 2nd Service — Ordination of Brian Krall & the Chaplains

Genesis 3:8-9 — "How God Responds"

Pastor Duane Miller’s message from Genesis 3:8-9 explores God's response to humanity's first sin. After Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they hid in shame, feeling fear and guilt for the first time. however, God pursued them in love, asking, "Where are you?" to address their broken relationship. Adam blamed Eve, and Eve blamed the serpent, highlighting how sin distorts accountability and fosters shame. God pronounced consequences: the serpent was cursed, and Adam and Eve faced increased pain and hardship. Yet, God offered hope through Genesis 3:15, a prophecy pointing to Jesus’ victory over sin and the serpent. Pastor Duane emphasizes that through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection — redemption and healing are offered, restoring our relationship with God and bringing hope to all broken relationships.

Genesis 2:25-3:7 — "The Serpent, Good & Evil, & Jesus"

Pastor Duane’s sermon explores Genesis 2:25-3:7, focusing on defining good and evil, identifying the serpent’s deceptive strategies, and understanding Jesus as the solution to sin and the evil introduced in Genesis. The sermon begins with a reading from John 1:1-5, highlighting connections between the creation narrative and Jesus as the light overcoming darkness. “Good” is linked to God’s creation process ordering chaos, while “evil” disrupts God's ordered creation. The serpent’s craftiness, influence, deceptive tactics, and the manipulation of familiar things are identified, leading to Eve and Adam’s disobedience with the immediate consequences of spiritual death and separation from God. Jesus is the solution to the evil and sin that emerged in Genesis 3, connecting the creation narrative with the fall of humanity showing how sin disrupted God's order. The author emphasizes the possibility of reconciliation with God through Christ’s death and resurrection, overcoming all sin and evil that began in the garden. Verses Mentioned: - Genesis 1:1; 1:3-5; 1:31; 2:9; 2:17; 2:15-16; 2:25; 3:1--7 - John 1:1-5, 12; 8:12; 12:35; 12:46 - Philippians 2:7-8 - Romans 5:12 - Matthew 10:16 - Proverbs 27:12 - Revelation 12:9; 20:2 - 2 Peter 2:1-3