Genesis House Church - Okotoks, Alberta - Podcast

The sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 2:21-35 Lessons from Simeon: Lesson 1: Our lives should be characterized by a longing for the coming of Jesus knowing what God has in store for us in the future. Lesson 2: We can trust the Holy Spirit to lead and direct us into encounters that fulfill His purposes. Lesson 3: As Christians, we need to live with an eternal perspective remembering that our true citizenship lies in heaven. Lesson 4: We should never forget that Jesus’ offer of salvation is universal. Lesson 5: There is no neutrality in following Jesus. However, we need to be wise and sensitive in how we present Him to others.

The sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

The fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 1:57-80 Lesson 1: As followers of Christ, we need to be known as people who celebrate God’s work and blessings in other’s lives. Lesson 2: As believers, we can expect that there will be times when external pressures from family, friends, and cultural traditions will challenge our allegiance to God. Lesson 3: When we walk in obedience to the Lord, doors that were once closed often become open and blessing comes to us in surprising ways. Lesson 4: Being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers one to speak on behalf of God and is a gift that is available to us today. Lesson 5: The focus of our life and faith is all about Jesus.

Summary: The fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 1:39-56 Lesson 1: When filled with the Holy Spirit, God can bring knowledge supernaturally to someone to be used for His purposes. Lesson 2: God may use you, or other people, to encourage someone. Lesson 3: As believers, understanding who God is and what He is capable of, can be the catalyst to a strong faith in God. Lesson 4: As believers, we must seek to praise God when He calls us to walk in His ways. Trials and hardship may accompany the journey.

The third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Lessons from Mary: Lesson 1: What have you been holding back, that the Lord is now asking you to submit to Him, this Christmas season? Lesson 2: Will you surrender your will and pray: “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your will”?

The second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 1:5-25 Lesson 1: When facing personal disappointment, tragedy or suffering, do not let it affect your willingness to remain faithful to God. Lesson 2: Like John, we need to share a message of repentance with the people in our day knowing Jesus is coming again to judge sin and establish His kingdom. Lesson 3: Righteous people of good character can still doubt the power of God to act supernaturally within their situations. Lesson 4: The gospel of Jesus Christ not only cares about the healing and restoration of people in general, but shares a deep concern for the family!

The introductory message for the new book series on the Book of Luke. Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

A message from Dan Jansen, from our parent church in Calgary, Pineridge House Church, which highlights David’s cry out to God in this memorable Psalm. Scripture: Psalm 70 Lesson 1: Justice is not an ungodly desire nor is it something God Himself has not or will do in the future (Psalm 70:2-4; Acts 16:37; Numbers 12:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 13:1-4). Lesson 2: Sweeping the cruelty of others under the rug with a smile on our face is to misunderstand God’s justice (2 Corinthians 5:10). Lesson 3: Regardless of how bad we feel the cruelty of others, meditating on our relationship with God will put things into the right perspective (Psalm 70:4, Job 1,2). Lesson 4: Jesus paid the ransom penalty for the selfish crimes of all humanity, whereby whoever believes and puts their trust in Him will be forgiven and not face God’s justice (2 Corinthians 5:21).

A message (Part 2) from 1 Kings which highlights the stressful situation between the prophet Elijah and Queen Jezebel, and how God worked in Elijah’s life.Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

A message (Part 1) from 1 Kings which highlights the stressful situation between the prophet Elijah and Queen Jezebel, and how God worked in Elijah’s life. Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-19:8

A message from 1 Kings that highlights the showdown between the false prophets of Baal / Asherah and the God of the Bible and Elijah. Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40 Lesson 1: God often uses His people in strategic places to further His kingdom purposes. Lesson 2: Divided allegiance is as wrong as full on idolatry. Lesson 3: The primary reason God displays Himself in miraculous ways, amongst unbelieving people, is to lead them to repentance and faith. Lesson 4: Never underestimate what God can do through you when your life is fully dedicated to Him.

A message from 1 Kings where we see the interaction of Elijah and the son of the widow he was staying with. It highlights faith, prayer, and our ultimate hope in the risen Saviour. Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-23 Lessons 1: As God’s people, we need to take bold RISKS in praying for others, knowing that nothing is impossible for God. Lesson 2: It is often in our pain and suffering that we truly come to know who God is. Lesson 3: The story of the raising of the widow’s son points to the ultimate hope we have in Jesus Christ.

A message about the provision of Elijah at Camp Cherith. We see God’s unique and surprising way he met Elijah’s needs, and we can trust God the same way, today. Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Lesson 1: When we seek God’s kingdom, we can depend on Him even in the most dire circumstances, to provide for our needs. Lesson 2: God often meets our needs in surprising and unconventional ways. Lesson 3: Times of isolation can be used by God, not only to teach us to depend on Him, but to prepare us for great things in the future.

A message about the life of Elijah, who sought after God, and his needs in life were provided. Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:1, James 5:16-18

A message from the book of Judges, which highlights God’s faithfulness to Gideon, who had doubt, hopelessness, and fear. Scripture: Judges 6 Lesson 1: God often sees us much differently than we see ourselves. Lesson 2: God doesn’t require us to be full of courage before He is willing to use us. Lesson 3: Faithfulness to God in the midst of fear is more important than unfaithfulness in the absence of it. Lesson 4: God is patient in dealing with our weaknesses and the frailty of our faith.

Several lessons from the Book of Judges in this quick overview sermon. Lesson 1: Judges give us a clear picture of how broken humanity can become when God is rejected. Lesson 2: Seemingly “small” inconsequential acts of disobedience can lead to “large” disastrous consequences. Lesson 3: No matter how wicked our lives are, God is willing to forgive us if we cry out to Him in genuine repentance. Lesson 4: God saves through weakness. Lesson 5: The “sin cycle” throughout Judges is similar to the cycle we are tempted with in the Christian life.

A message from Jeff Rempel that highlights the need for continual fellowship, love, and being connected not just on Sunday mornings, but throughout the week. This is great for weekly happiness for yourself and the whole church community. Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

A message from Stewart Barcelo about conquering fear from the biblical account of Jesus calming the storm. Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

A message that covers the interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. The explanation of what being “Born Again” means in Jesus’ discussion with him. Scripture: John 3:1-17

A message on personal surrender in a lesson from the young, rich ruler’s interaction with Jesus. Scripture: Luke 18:18-31 Questions to Consider: 1. If Jesus came and asked you to give all you have to the poor, would you feel sad? 2. What is the one area in your life, today, that the LORD is asking you to surrender to Him?