Genesis Church - Carmel
568 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsGenesis Church is a non-denominational church where people can start over and connect with Jesus and others in a new way. We value biblical integrity, authenticity, and community as we seek to have Christ-centered worship, service, and fellowship.
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The People Of God
May 19, 2024 15:16 - 30 minutes - 54.1 MBExodus 32 records one of the greatest failures of faith in all of Scripture, and it leaves us asking “What were they thinking?!” But it’s not just a story of something that happened to people in the past, it’s also meant to reveal an issue we all struggle with today.
Easter at Genesis
March 31, 2024 15:23 - 29 minutes - 53.1 MBThe power of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead can be hard to believe. His closest followers struggled to believe even though the tomb was empty! But for nearly 2,000 years, people have gathered together to celebrate and share the good news that Jesus is alive and has come to bring us peace with God.
People of God (Week 6)
March 18, 2024 13:49 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBExodus 13 & 14 describe the beginning of a really long road trip and the most difficult predicament Israel had ever faced up to this point in their history. But what makes their situation unique is that God's response to it will become one of the most talked about, most celebrated events in Israel's history. And there are lessons in it that relate to us too!
People of God (Week 5)
March 10, 2024 19:36 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn John chapter 1 Jesus is referred to as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world…but have you ever wondered why? These powerful words are meant to point us to a historical event that has been recorded for us in the book of Exodus.
People of God (Week 4)
March 03, 2024 17:51 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn the first nine plagues God begins to fight for his people and shows the extent to which he will go to redeem them. Join Dan Towle as we continue in our series called People of God.
People of God: Week 3
February 25, 2024 17:34 - 33 minutes - 62.5 MBEarly in the book of Exodus God begins to make the power of His name known to a variety of different people. The question they were faced with is the same question we wrestle with today: do we trust in the promises of God and the power of His name, or will we choose to ignore them and turn away from Him?
People of God: Week 2
February 18, 2024 17:28 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBIn Exodus 3 & 4, we see how God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will. Join Dan Towle as we continue our series in the book of Exodus titled The People of God.
People of God: Week 1
February 11, 2024 17:18 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MBThe book of Exodus tells us how God claimed the Israelites as his very own people, and the good news is that the same is true for anyone that has put their faith in Jesus today!
Becoming the People of God
February 11, 2024 17:18 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MBThe book of Exodus tells us how God claimed the Israelites as his very own people, and the good news is that the same is true for anyone that has put their faith in Jesus today!
A Time to Celebrate
February 04, 2024 17:07 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIt's important to take time to stop and celebrate the work that God is doing in our lives and through our church family. Join us as we celebrate how God has blessed Genesis over the last year, and learn more about our new series in Exodus, "The People of God."
Running On Empty
January 28, 2024 18:24 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWe're always on the move, never slowing down. Are you exhausted? Feel like you are running on empty? It doesn't have to be like that. God has offered us a better way.
We Treasure What We Value
January 21, 2024 16:49 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBMemorizing and meditating on God’s word is important, but to hide his word in our hearts we must move past just cognitive memorization, it has to move from mind, to heart.
Lord Teach Us to Pray
January 14, 2024 17:50 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBPrayer is meant to be a conversation with God…which makes it sound easy. However, learning to pray can be intimidating! Thankfully Jesus has provided us with a structure for prayer that can help us draw closer to God in simple and personal ways.
Growing With God Through Solitude & Silence
January 07, 2024 18:39 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBJesus modeled when and how to connect with God in a busy world. When we follow the examples Jesus modeled, intentionally removing the loud distractions of daily life, God takes important action in our lives.
His Presence With Us Today
December 31, 2023 17:27 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJesus is Immanuel, God with us. Not just 2000 years ago in a manger, but he is WITH us here, now!
Immanuel: Worth the Wait
December 24, 2023 18:30 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MBChristmas is a time to celebrate the arrival of Jesus as proof that God has come to be with us, but it's also a reminder that we are waiting for him to return again as the eternal King of Kings who will be with us forever.
It's All About the Presence
December 17, 2023 18:11 - 37 minutes - 33.7 MBOne moment WITH God can change everything. In Luke 2:8-18, we find the story of the shepherds encountering God's very presence. They went from watching their sheep to telling everyone about the newborn Messiah King.
WITH: Immanuel With You
December 10, 2023 17:15 - 33 minutes - 30 MBChristmas can mean a lot of things. Don't miss what's most important. God sent Jesus, Immanuel. What was true then is true today. He is God WITH Us.
Less Pride. More Humility.
December 03, 2023 17:48 - 35 minutes - 66.1 MBIt’s OK to have money… as long as MONEY doesn’t have us. And that’s where the problem usually arises. We go looking to money to meet our needs, to cover up our wounds, and to satisfy. But the important, and sometimes difficult lesson to learn about life and money and satisfaction is this… true, lasting satisfaction only comes to us through Jesus! That’s why this series isn’t about you having LESS money. The answer is MORE of JESUS… That’s what we want for our lives. That’s what we want fo...
Less Fear. More Trust
November 26, 2023 17:52 - 33 minutes - 62.6 MBIf we're not careful, fear can overwhelm any of us. It has a way of sneaking into just about every aspect of life, including how we think about and manage our money. God doesn’t want us living in fear. Thankfully, he has something better for each of us - a way of living that decreases our fear of the unknown and increases our trust in Him.
Less Want. More Contentment
November 19, 2023 17:23 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MBThe way we view money and possessions can be positive and life-giving, or negative and disruptive. On several occasions, Jesus warned that a love of money can distract our hearts away from God and have damaging eternal consequences. The question that all of us need to answer is this; how can we learn to want less stuff so we can enjoy true contentment?
Less Greed. More Gratitude.
November 12, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBWe live in a world that idolizes money and tempts us into believing the lie that the more we have the better life will be. The problem is that our pursuit of more has lead to more stress, more anxiety and more discontentment - no matter how much we have, make or save. Jesus has identified the problem as greed and he wants to help us learn how to dethrone greed in our hearts so we can learn to live a life of gratitude and generosity. Jerry Naville kicks off a new series entitled, "Less is ...
Living A Sent Life
November 05, 2023 17:06 - 30 minutes - 57.9 MBIn his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul reminds followers of Jesus that living a Sent life begins by allowing our behaviors to flow from our identity in Christ. We must continually abide in him so that our relationship with him can guide the way we live for him.
Shipwrecks, Snake Bites, and House Arrests (Acts 28)
October 29, 2023 16:18 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThe final chapter of the book of Acts begins with the Apostle Paul surviving a shipwreck and then being bitten by a viper…and it ends with him on house arrest and chained to a Roman soldier. But in spite of those challenges, he continued to live out his faith in Jesus and even got to see the fruits of his labor. In this final chapter of Acts, Paul shows us how to stay on mission for Jesus, especially when it would be easier just to give up.
The Pathway to Peace
October 22, 2023 16:43 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBLife is guaranteed to be stormy at times, but what do you do when the storms of life attack your peace and rob you of joy? In Acts 27 the Apostle Paul shows us that it is possible to experience and share the peace of God in spite of the storms of life.
The Inconvenience of Jesus (Acts 24)
October 15, 2023 16:13 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn Acts 24, Luke gives us a contrast between two men who respond very differently to the convenience of Jesus as Lord. The truth is, very little about following Jesus is convenient; it requires that we give total Lordship to every area of our lives. But, living under the Lordship of Jesus is the best place for us and also the honor he deserves.
You Have a Story to Tell (Acts 22)
October 08, 2023 16:02 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThe story of what God has done in our lives is meant to be on our lips everywhere we go. In Acts 22 we will discover that Jesus called Paul to use his story to share God's story, and that he calls us to do the same.
Faithful to the End (Acts 20)
October 01, 2023 16:23 - 33 minutes - 59.4 MBFarewell speeches have the potential to inspire and instruct. In Acts 20, Paul offers some important words for how to live a faithful life for Jesus in this world.
Burn the Scrolls! (Acts 19)
September 24, 2023 16:14 - 32 minutes - 60.7 MBIn Acts 19, we find the Apostle Paul continuing his missionary work in the city of Ephesus. During his time there, the Holy Spirit used Paul’s faithfulness in the small things to accomplish big things for God’s Kingdom. But the biggest impact may have been what happens at the end of the chapter when the Holy Spirit convicted followers of Jesus to burn the very things that represented their hidden sins.
Sent: Acts 18
September 17, 2023 16:33 - 34 minutes - 64 MBGod is able to work through anyone who is willing and ready to be used by Him.
The Unknown God
September 10, 2023 16:59 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn Acts 17 the Apostle Paul arrived in a city where people weren’t just far from God – they were completely confused about who God is and what He is like. But instead of getting angry or shrugging his shoulders and walking away, he applied his perspective as a follower of Jesus to introduce them to “an unknown God” who had the power to give them eternal life.
20 Year Celebration
September 03, 2023 16:52 - 37 minutes - 28.7 MBGenesis Church celebrated 20 years! Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw shares a message from Acts about what real life change looks like, and how we as a church are called to help people find their way back to God.
Sticky Stories: Week 12
August 27, 2023 16:07 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBLife is hard and we don’t always get what we want. It’s Ok to pray and tell God what you need. There are also incredible benefits to asking God to give you the feet you need for the journey.
Sticky Stories: Week 11
August 20, 2023 16:50 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBIt’s easy for us to think that many of the stories in the Old Testament are weird, obscure, and unrelated. But, when we take a closer look at how the Old Testament is put together, we discover that it’s a collection of connected promises that are meant to help us understand the ancient past, make sense of the chaos of today, and most importantly - point us to a the return of Jesus as God’s promised Messiah King!
Sticky Stories: Week 10
August 13, 2023 16:31 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBGod's plan almost never looks like our plan. There's too much suffering, too many loose ends. But if we trust him, and can see our lives as part of a larger story, we'll see he's always with us, and he's weaving a beautiful tapestry with our lives.
Sticky Stories: Week 9
August 06, 2023 18:51 - 35 minutes - 66.5 MBLife has a way pulling us down and making us feel forgotten by God. In Genesis 37 we meet a young man named Joseph who was rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery, and put into prison. But even as his life continued to spiral downward, he began to learn that the Lord was with him, and would eventually use it all for his good and the good of his family.
The TRUE Gospel
July 30, 2023 16:35 - 29 minutes - 55.2 MBIt is our natural fleshly desire to try to fix and achieve everything on our own, but The True Gospel says that we are made right with God by His grace alone. When we choose doing and earning and achieving instead of simply receiving God’s grace by faith, we miss out on the true freedom Christ desires for our lives.
Sticky Stories: Week 8
July 23, 2023 16:30 - 28 minutes - 54.1 MBThe story of Jonah is pretty well-known... at least the fish part. But even in Jonah's disobedience, we see an incredible story of a God who is faithful, even when we're not. Pastor Steve Wallen dives into this classic story from the Old Testament as we continue our summer series, Sticky Stories.
Sticky Stories: Week 7
July 16, 2023 16:21 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIt’s easy for us to allow the busyness and stress of life to define our perspective. The problem with that approach is that it tends to factor God out of the details and leaves us feeling alone and empty. In 1 Kings 19 we meet a man named Elijah who lost his perspective and needed God’s help to readjust his focus so he could see God at work in the highs and lows of life.
Sticky Stories
July 10, 2023 13:45 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MBExecutive Pastor Steve Wallen explores the story of Samson in the book of Judges and how we often rely on our own strength, when God is calling us to rely on Him alone.
Sticky Stories: Week 5
July 02, 2023 16:49 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWe live in a world that is obsessed with telling us to make a name for ourselves. However, the problem in making a name for ourselves is that it naturally leads us away from God. The biblical account of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 10 and 11 speak to this very issue and teaches us about God’s patience, love and grace towards us – even when we are tempted to make a name for ourselves apart from him.
Sticky Stories: Week 4
June 25, 2023 16:58 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBLife is full of all sorts of giants, anything that brings fear and doubt into our lives. Our goal isn't to eliminate fear, but to find courage through the ONE who defeated the greatest giant of all.
Trust and Obedience
June 19, 2023 18:02 - 39 minutes - 71 MBLiving the life we’re called to as a follower of Jesus is rarely easy. It requires choosing to trust Him enough to obediently follow His commands and His calls. In the story of Gideon we see what can happen when we take God at His word, and we also see why it’s so important that we remain connected with God.
Sticky Stories: Week 2
June 11, 2023 16:34 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MBSo many of us are desperate to hear from God. We want more of God, especially when we go through "wilderness" times of life. The good news is that God wants to have a close, personal relationship with you. He wants to provide the comfort and wisdom we long for. The question is, are we ready and willing to listen?
Sticky Stories Week 1
June 04, 2023 18:39 - 33 minutes - 63 MBHave you ever read Genesis 3 and wondered why there is a talking serpent and where he came from? It’s easy to read a story like this and assume its allegory or even a fairy tale, but the truth is that God has given us this account in His Word to help us understand how sin entered into our world and why we have a need for a savior in Jesus.
Only Grace!
May 28, 2023 16:03 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBWe gathered as one church outdoors at the Carmel campus, and Lead Pastor Paul Mumaw shared a message about Grace from Acts 15, as we continue our series called "Sent".
Being Intentional with our Time
May 21, 2023 16:14 - 34 minutes - 62.6 MBIn Acts 14, we see Paul and Barnabas finish up a long, fruitful missionary journey. But instead of going home, we are told they went back to Antioch and "spent lots of time with the believers there." What can we learn from this passage, and how can we use it to help us use our time to intentionally invest in others?
Called to Be Where You Are
May 14, 2023 16:10 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MBTime and time again throughout the book of Acts we have seen how God uses ordinary people to take the message of Jesus to familiar places. Where are the familiar places the Holy Spirit is leading you to have an influence for Jesus?
I Need a Miracle!
May 07, 2023 16:23 - 34 minutes - 65.1 MBFrom school to work to relationships to kids to finances, life is hard. But then there are those problems that come flying into our lives from out of nowhere and make life all the more overwhelming. Do you feel stuck with nothing left to give? Waiting on God for a miracle? The good news is that God has what we need and prayer is a gift given to us to help us through.
Dead to Sin. Alive in Christ.
April 30, 2023 16:53 - 22 minutes - 41 MBThe bad news is that sin means we've all missed the mark. Death is what we deserve. The good news is that God sent Jesus as a remedy, a solution to the problem of sin and death. His death and life means that God offers something better. Trusting Jesus with every part of our lives means that death is defeated and that we are alive in Jesus Christ.