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Failing As God-Imagers - Pt. 2 | Dennis Beers

When Adam and Eve sinned and failed in their role as "God-imagers," they faced severe consequences—but why was the ground cursed and the serpent cursed, while God specifically avoided cursing humanity, and how did this reveal a deeper spiritual plan for redemption?

Continuing our study of Genesis 3, this sermon by Pastor Dennis Beers investigates the immediate judgments delivered after Adam and Eve’s disobedience, contrasting the curse placed on the serpent and the ground with God's intentional choice not to curse humanity because they had already been blessed. We examine how the consequences for the woman (pain in childbearing) and Adam (painful toil) still carried an underlying promise and how God’s act of making garments of skin introduced the concept of substitutionary atonement—the transfer of sin’s debt—foreshadowing the law and ultimately Jesus Christ. Finally, we see that God's decision to banish them from the Garden of Eden and guard the Tree of Life was an act of protection, ensuring they would not live eternally in their fallen state, reinforcing that God has not given up on his plan for humanity to be his God-imagers on earth.

Failing As God-Imagers - Pt. 1 | Dennis Beers

Why did God warn Adam and Eve about the passive temptation of the forbidden tree, yet not warn them about the active deception of a serpent that was coming to trick them?

Genesis chapter 3 is the critical turning point where Adam and Eve—created to be "God imagers"—fail in their role. The serpent deceives them, telling them God is holding back the opportunity for them to be "like God, knowing good and evil."  In this message, Pastor Dennis tackles the significant theological question of whether God set them up for failure by warning only about the negative consequences (the passive temptation) and not the active deception itself (the serpent and his lies).   He explains although there may have been various ways God "could have done it differently," the truth remains that God gave Adam & Eve enough information, clear boundaries, and alternatives to do the right thing, proving that His character was (and always is) consistently good and loving.

Growing as a God-Imager | Dennis Beers

Since God created and commissioned us to be His imagers on Earth, what has He put in place to help us fulfill our role?

In this message, Pastor Dennis continues laying a foundation from Genesis, delving into chapter 2 where we see God developing and training Adam as His imager on Earth.  On the seventh day, God modeled the rhythm of rest to establish the first spiritual law.  As a second spiritual law, He set boundaries for mankind that reveal the consequences of disobedience.  Finally, God introduces a third spiritual law as He creates Eve from Adam's side and declares "the two shall become one."

Being Imagers of God | Dennis Beers

What if your very purpose on earth is to be an "imager of God"—to create, to bless, and to bring order just as He did in the beginning?

Pastor Dennis delves into Genesis chapter 1 to establish a biblical worldview, exploring how God's actions in creation define His character and our purpose. We are created as "imagers of God," designed to rule, create, bless, and bring order to the world, just as He did. Dennis challenges us to align our personal worldview with God's, reflecting His image through our actions and words.

Life with Christ: An Easy Yoke | Dave Thomas

What if your deepest fears and past mistakes could be overcome by a powerful, personal encounter with the divine, leading to a life of hope and purpose, where you have greater access to God's truth than the prophets of old?

In this message, Dave Thomas shares his profound personal journey from a life burdened by "priors" to a transformative encounter with Jesus, highlighting that God's "yoke is easy and burden is light". He emphasizes how believers today are like clay pots, constantly being shaped and refined by God, even through "crushing" experiences, to reflect Christ's image and walk in His pre-ordained purposes.

Honoring God By Embracing Life | Dennis Beers

How do we honor God by embracing life as it is, trusting His good plans even when circumstances are challenging?

Our first pastoral candidate, Dennis Beers, shares with us this morning offering a profound exploration of Jeremiah 29:11, delving into its rich context of the Babylonian exile and the challenge of discerning truth amidst false prophecies. Dennis reveals how God's seemingly punitive actions were, in fact, for His people's preservation, instructing them to actively embrace life—building, planting, marrying, and seeking the prosperity of their new city—as a way of honoring God and submitting to His will even in difficult circumstances.

The Extravagant Heart of Jesus | Mathew Bachtold

How rich was the mercy and patience of Jesus show towards you - both a question and a statement.

Matt explores the extravagant heart of Jesus, highlighting how the apostles in Acts 5 demonstrated His boundless grace, love, and power even in Jerusalem, where Jesus was recently crucified. Matt challenges us to embrace this radical generosity in our own lives, exemplified by stories like John Newton and Corrie ten Boom, and to focus on adding people directly to Jesus rather than to a specific church or denomination.

The Fight of Faith | Jim Marcum

Have you ever thought, "If I had real faith, I wouldn't have to struggle like I do?"

Having a fight or struggle in life can be evidence that your faith is in action!  Scriptures such as 1 Timothy 6:12 and 2 Timothy 4:7 talk about "the fight of faith" that every believer is in.  There are struggles & battles to be fought by faith, and in this message Pastor Jim gives some keys to overcoming in the fight.  When we keep our eyes on Jesus, keep our hearts on eternity, and keep encouraging one another, we will fight well and finish strong.  Listen and be encouraged - Faith is the victory that overcomes the world!

You Can Know the Will of God | Jim Marcum

Do you believe you can know the will of God? 1 John 5:14-15 tells us we can have confidence that if we ask anything according to God's will, He hears and grants our requests.  In this message, Pastor Jim teaches us that God desires to reveal His will and is actively transforming our minds by His Spirit to know and understand it (Romans 12:2).  He encourages us to develop a plan for consistently spending time in the written Word of God, asking the Holy Spirit to teach and illuminate it.  YOU can know the will of God!

Don't Be A 'But' in God's Story | Matt Bachtold

Is your heart subtly resisting God's will for your life? Discover how to stop being a 'but' in God's story and step into the freedom, purpose, and abundant mercy He has for you.

Matt delves into the story of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts 5, uncovering three vital opportunities for spiritual growth. The primary focus is learning how not to be a "but" – which means surrendering your heart to what God is doing and resisting fleshly, contrary desires that can lead to purposelessness and missed blessings. Discover how to embrace true servant leadership and seize every opportunity to receive God's abundant mercy, ensuring you walk in alignment with His will and purpose for your life.