Genesis:  Creation, Chaos, and Covenant

Genesis

Creation, Chaos, and Covenant

Series start date: May 4th, 2025

In this sermon series, we journey through the rich and vivid narratives of Genesis, beginning with the awe and wonder of creation and moving through the complexities of human relationships and experiences. These foundational stories vividly illustrate the depth of human struggle—marked by breaches, brokenness, catastrophes, and divisions—while highlighting God's relentless grace and enduring covenant with humanity. Together, we'll discover how encounters with God bring transformation, faith leads to fulfillment, grudges give way to grace, and humility shapes our identity. We will explore how these ancient, powerful stories continue to resonate deeply and meaningfully in our lives today.

Sermons in this series

  • Genesis

    Catastrophe and Covenant

    Dion Frasier

    by Dion Frasier

    Preaching

    When human wickedness overwhelmed the earth, catastrophe came in the form of a flood. Yet, within this judgment, God’s grace emerged through a covenant promise, renewing His commitment to humanity. Together we’ll examine how God's faithfulness remains constant even amidst chaos and crisis.

  • Genesis

    Inheritance and Identity

    Dion Frasier

    by Dion Frasier

    Preaching

    As Jacob returns to Bethel, we reflect on inheritance—not just of property or position—but of spiritual identity and legacy. In this concluding sermon, we’ll see how recognizing and embracing our God-given identity shapes our purpose, direction, and the legacy we leave behind.

  • Genesis

    Holding and Humility

    Dion Frasier

    by Dion Frasier

    Preaching

    Jacob’s dramatic encounter with God involves wrestling, struggling, and ultimately holding on until he receives a blessing. This powerful story shows that true transformation happens when we humbly hold onto God through life's struggles, allowing our encounters with Him to reshape our identities.

  • Genesis

    Grudges and Grace

    Dion Frasier

    by Dion Frasier

    Preaching

    The complicated story of Jacob and Esau reveals how grudges and family conflicts shape lives, sometimes causing lasting harm. This conflict is also an example of the prevalent theme of sibling rivalry in Genesis. Yet, woven into these strained relationships is God's surprising grace, which continually works redemption even amid dysfunction and discord.

  • Genesis

    Faith and Fulfillment

    Dion Frasier

    by Dion Frasier

    Preaching

    God’s covenant with Abraham was marked by profound promises requiring deep trust. We'll explore the tension between faith and fulfillment, understanding how genuine trust in God's faithfulness leads us to live with expectant hope and obedience, even when His timing is not ours.

  • Genesis

    Encounter and Embrace

    Dion Frasier

    by Dion Frasier

    Preaching

    Abram’s life changed dramatically with a divine encounter that called him into an extraordinary journey. This week, we discover how encounters with God invite us to embrace radical faith, stepping confidently into the unknown with the assurance of His promises and guidance.

  • Genesis

    Determined and Divided

    Dion Frasier

    by Dion Frasier

    Preaching

    The Tower of Babel illustrates human determination to assert independence from God, ultimately leading to confusion and division. This story challenges us to recognize how pride separates us from God and one another and invites us back into unity through humility and reliance on God’s purposes.

  • Genesis

    Breach and Broken

    Dion Frasier

    by Dion Frasier

    Preaching

    Humanity’s idyllic relationship with God quickly unraveled through disobedience, creating a breach filled with brokenness and pain. Exploring the stories of Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel, we face the sobering reality of sin's destructive power and reflect on God’s steadfast presence even in our most profound failures.

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  • Genesis

    Awe and Artistry

    Dion Frasier

    by Dion Frasier

    Preaching

    The opening words in our Bibles contains a poem, probably written for worship and a narrative recounting the creation of the world. There is a remarkable and unmatched beauty presented that should motivate us to push this beauty forward.

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