Genesis House Church - Okotoks, Alberta - Podcast

Summary: The sixty-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches on humility. Jesus shares a parable about an invitation to a dinner feast. Scripture: Luke 14:15-24 Lessons from the Passage: * There is a warning that needs to be heeded * There is an invitation that needs to be accepted * There is a mission that needs to be accomplished * “Compel them” (v23) to come to Christ Jesus

Summary: The sixtieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches on humility. Scripture: Luke 14:1-14 Application from the Lessons (v11,14): * Have I humbled myself to admit that I need Christ’s mercy and offer of salvation?

Summary: The fifty-ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus continues to teach about the Kingdom of God. Scripture: Luke 13:18-35 Lessons About God’s Kingdom: * The KINGDOM starts small but grows powerfully (v18-21) * The KINGDOM is open, but the means of entering it is narrow ( v24) * The KINGDOM is open, but a decision is required before it is too late (v25-28) * The KINGDOM is open to all (v29) * The KINGDOM advances despite opposition (v31-33) * The KINGDOM has a king who mourns over those who reject Him (v34-35)

Summary: The fifty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, and rebukes those in opposition. Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 Lessons We Can Learn: * There are times when Satan and his demons can be attributed to the source of one’s sickness * Jesus highlights a pattern for setting the table for healing (see, invite, proclaim, laying on of hands) * Jesus addresses hypocrisy (needs before people, avoid selective obedience, leave behind religious language)

Summary: The fifty-seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The message highlights Jesus’ call to personal repentance. Scripture: Luke 13:1-9 What are we to learn? * Tragedy can happen to anyone, both Christians and non-Christians alike * Tragedy is not a measure of personal sin * Tragedy is a call to personal repentance * God is merciful and patient, but there is an end to it

Summary: The fifty-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The story of Jesus describing how Christ divides people due to the Gospel’s exclusive message. Scripture: Luke 12:49-59 Summary: * When we line ourselves up with the exclusive message of Jesus, we open up ourselves to division with this world * Spiritual blindness is a reality for everyone: Dedicate yourself to prayer, and love the light more than the darkness * The gospel message should be met with urgency. While you still have time settle your account; don’t wait to go to the judge. Spread the Good News with Urgency

Summary: The fifty-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A message from the Book of Luke. Jesus shares a parable to be ready for Christ’s return. Scripture: Luke 12:35-48 Application: * How would remembering the return of Jesus affect every decision you make? * What’s something in your life you wouldn’t want to be caught doing when Jesus comes back? * Are you reading God’s Word, with a purpose, to know God’s will and do it? * Who are the people God has put in your life, for you to “give them their rations at the proper time”? Have you been faithful in providing physically, emotionally, and spiritually? * What tasks has God given you to complete before Jesus returns? * Are you a member of the household, by faith, in Jesus? Will you give your life to serve this good master?

Summary: Easter 2026 Message. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5 If Jesus Was Not Raised: * He must have been a sinner (died for his own sins) * Our sins would not be paid for (still guilty before God) * No victory over death (no promise of eternal life) * No relationship with God possible (no living hope) * 1 Corinthians 15:17, “…your faith is useless …” Because Jesus Was Raised: * Our sins can be forgiven * Death is conquered * We can be made new * Eternal life is possible

Summary: The fifty-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A sermon from the book of Luke. Jesus speaks on possessions and wealth. Scripture: Luke 12:13-34 Application Questions: * What have I learned about God? * What have I learned about people? * What is Jesus specifically saying to me this morning? * What is He asking me to do about it? (change, re-consider, surrender, confess, etc.)

Summary: The fifty-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A sermon from the book of Luke. Jesus speaks about persecution for those following and sharing Jesus’ message. Scripture: Luke 12:1-12 Application Question: When persecution comes, and you are stripped of _________________, what remains of your faith in Jesus?

Summary: The fifty-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus speaks to the scribes and Pharisees about the contrast of their actions versus His new message. Scripture: Luke 11:37-54 Lessons: * External Ritual vs. Internal Transformation * Human Effort vs. God’s Grace * Pride vs. Humility * Rules vs. Relationship

Summary: The fifty-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A passage where Jesus contrasts light and darkness. Scripture: Luke 11:29-36 Lessons: 1.) The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to the Christian faith 2.) People often believe they possess the truth about God, while they do not in reality 3.) There is a future judgement ahead, and humanity will be accountable for its response to God’s truth

Summary: The fiftieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. “…. blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” Scripture: Luke 11:14-28 What is your Response to Jesus: * Superficial amazement (curious/intrigued)? * Skeptical (delayed)? * Hostile (hard-hearted)? * Undecided (experienced His power)? * Culturally religious (admiration & shallow praise)?

Summary: The forty-ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Two parables of the lost coin and the lost son. Scripture: Luke 15:5-13 Main Lesson: We can approach God with confidence, knowing He is a loving heavenly Father, who delights in giving good gifts to His children.

Summary: The forty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A message of Jesus’ introduction to prayer. Scripture: Luke 11:1-4 Application Questions: 1.) As a disciple of Jesus, would you consider yourself as someone who practices prayer? 2.) Is there one category of the Lords prayer that is more difficult for you to pray into? — Relational prayer to the Father — Spiritual vision of God’s Kingdom coming to this world — Self sufficient vs God dependent — Confession and forgiveness — Being led away from tests and trials

Summary: The forty-seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The contrast between Mary and Martha. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Lessons: 1.) As followers of Jesus, we should seek to be hospitable people 2.) Jesus is looking for His followers to be people who spend time with Him, listening to the word of God in humility 3.) Many things in life can distract us from prioritizing our time with Jesus, and ministry service can be one of them 4.) It is possible for followers of Jesus to turn their service to Him into self-centeredness 5.) It is possible for followers of Jesus to become frustrated with Him 6,) The one thing that Jesus wants us to prioritize in our lives, is spending time with Him listening to and learning from His word

Summary: The forty-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Lesson: The story of the Good Samaritan is there to help us see our need for the Gospel.

Summary: The forty-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The name of Jesus is powerful, yet we know it’s dangerous to approach the demonic realm without Jesus. Scripture: Luke 10:17-24 Lessons From Acts 9: * Spiritual power isn’t borrowed, it’s rooted in one’s relationship with Christ  * The name of Jesus is not a religious tool that can be used for manipulation * It is dangerous to confront the demonic realm without a relationship with Jesus Christ

Summary: The forty-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The seventy are sent out by Jesus. Scripture: Luke 10:1-16 Preparation for Mission:  * Sent in the authority of Christ * Sent in pairs * Sent with the expectation of facing hostility & rejection * Sent to learn dependency * Sent with a sense of urgency

A message during this Advent season on the source of our Joy, which is Christ Jesus. Scripture: Luke 2:10-11 Application Questions: 1.) As a follower of Jesus, would others around you consider you as someone that expresses joy? 2.) What or who are you relying on to keep you joyful apart from God? 3.) Are you a person that recognizes God's joy is with you but you don’t often find yourself expressing it? 4.) What is holding you back? (Etiquette, social codes, vulnerability as weakness, lies of judgment, expressions as a child were squashed, standard in our culture to always complain, always tired, always busy, etc.)

A message during this Advent season on the source of our Hope, which is Christ Jesus. Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Truths about God's Hope: 1.) Hope is available even in times of darkness 2.) Hope has a name 3.) Hope is anchored in God's character and faithfulness to His promises 4.) Hope has perfect timing

The forty-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Following Christ and and sharing it everywhere. Scripture: Luke 9:57-62 Three Hindrances to Following Christ: 1.) Earthly Comfort (v57-58) 2.) Earthly Responsibilities (v59-60) 3.) Earthly Relationships (v61-62)

The forty-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The test of greatness. Scripture: Luke 9:46-56 Response in Prayer and Life: 1.) In what area of your life do you often see yourself as being superior to others, even to the point of exclusion? 2.) Why do you think that is? (past hurts, cultural or family conditioning, etc.) 3.) What step is the Holy Spirit encouraging you to take, so that your heart aligns with Jesus’ heart, rather than the disciples?

The forty-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The Jesus heals a demon-possessed boy. Scripture: Luke 9:37-43 Why Here and Why Now? The healing of the demoniac boy was a further picture of Jesus’ purpose in coming - a foreshadowing of His own death and resurrection: -- His descent from the mountain into brokenness (v.37) -- Jesus’ authority over Satan and his demonic forces (v.42) -- Jesus’ rebuke of the faithless generation and their unbelief (v.41) -- The boy’s violent experience (v.39, 42) -- Restoration of the boy and the '“giving back to his father (v.42) -- Amazed at God’s greatness (v.43)

The fortieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The Transfiguration of Jesus. Scripture: Luke 9:27-36 Our Response: 1.) When you think about Jesus, do you tend to see Him more as a friend, good teacher, or prophet - or as the ONE worthy of all your worship? (Philippians 2:10) 2.) Whose voice shapes your life the most? Who is that you listen to? 3.) How does knowing that Jesus chose the cross change the way you view His love for you and your willingness to trust Him?

On a weekend highlighting the persecution of Christian Church, the sermon aligns with others speaking on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

The thirty-ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Peter identifies who Jesus is to him. Scripture: Luke 9:18-26 What Does Jesus Ask of Me? 1.) Deny self -- Reject self-centred living -- 2 Corinthians 5:15 "Jesus died for all, so that those who live no longer live for themselves but Him who died for them and was raised again 2.) Take up cross . -- Identify with Christ's suffering -- 1 Peter 4:13-14 "But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 3.) Follow me -- Walk faithfully in Jesus' footsteps -- 1 John 2:6 "Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did."

The thirty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Feeding of the five thousand. Scripture: Luke 9:10-17 Becoming a Discple on Mission (D.O.M.): 1. The heart of ministry begins with a concern for people. 2. Jesus wants to partner with us in fulfilling His mission. 3. We are going to have to learn to be fully dependent on Jesus in the midst of our limitations and inadequacies.

Reasons for praising God and giving thanks are highlighted. Scripture: Various Lessons: 3 Reasons we praise and give God thanksgiving: 1. Because He is worthy 2. Because it’s a sacrifice offering that pleases God 3. Because it changes our perspective

Part 3 of 3 in the series on Women in Leadership within the church. Discussion includes topics related to Spiritual Gifts and Eldership. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 16 Statement by Andrew as his current understanding: Paul was addressing a particular problem specific to the church at Ephesus in which false teaching was resulting in inappropriate behaviour. Paul was not necessarily giving a universal order to all women for all time not to teach or have authority over a man within the church context, but he was speaking against a domineering type of authority going on in Ephesus.

Part 2 of 3 in the series on Women in Leadership within the church. Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-15 Statement by Andrew as his current understanding: Paul was addressing a particular problem specific to the church at Ephesus in which false teaching was resulting in inappropriate behaviour. Paul was not necessarily giving a universal order to all women for all time not to teach or have authority over a man within the church context, but he was speaking against a domineering type of authority going on in Ephesus.

Part 1 of 3 in the series on Women in Leadership within the church. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Timothy 2:11-15

The thirty-seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Ministry of the twelve. Scripture: Luke 9:1-11 Questions to Ponder: 1. What is one thing that stood out to you in the message that perhaps you did not know or haven’t seen before? 2. What did the Holy Spirit specifically say, challenge, or encourage you with this morning? 3. What steps is He asking you to take in response? 4. Can we help or pray for you in any way that will further you in taking the necessary steps of faith?

The thirty-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Miracles of healing. Scripture: Luke 8:40-56 Questions to Ponder: 1. The woman risked social shame to approach Jesus. Are there fears our societal pressures that keep you from seeking Jesus fully? 2. Both Jairus and the woman came to Jesus in desperate need. What is your greatest need and will you step out in faith and bring it to Him this morning?

The thirty-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The demon possessed man. Scripture: Luke 8:26-39 Questions to Ponder: 1. The man's condition was extreme. How does this story give you hope for those who you know that are struggling with sin and spiritual bondage? 2. How does this story give you hope for areas that may be presently affecting your own life? Will you bring these issues to Him this morning in prayer? 3. In what areas of your life are you thankful for in which you have seen Jesus already bring healing and freedom? 4. After the man's healing, he wanted to follow Jesus but was told to go back and share his story with others. How can your own personal story of what Jesus has done for you become a powerful tool for sharing your faith within your community?

The thirty-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus calms the storm. Scripture: Luke 8:22-25 Questions to Ponder: 1. In what way(s) this morning are you being called by the Holy Spirit to trust Jesus more fully? 2. Will you exercise your faith and take the necessary steps to trust Him? 3. Can we pray for you this morning and help you take a stand against (1) a faint heart, (2) mistrust, and (3) guilt that may be tempting you not to do so?

The thirty-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The parable of the lamp. Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

The thirty-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Simon and the woman. Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

The thirtieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. John the Baptist. Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

The twenty-ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus’ compassionate interaction with a widow. Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

From our joint service on Father's Day with Pineridge House & Chapel House. Each pastor preached part of the sermon (Andrew Dexter, Dan Jansen, Bryce Clements). The twenty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

The twenty-seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Part 4 of 4. The Parable of the Builders and having a Firm Foundation. Scripture: Luke 6:46-49 Why Obey? Lesson 1: Its a response to His love, not an obligation (1 John 4:19, 1 John 5:3) Lesson 2: It leads to life, not bondage (John 15:10-11) Lesson 3: It serves as a witness to others (Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:12)

The twenty-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Part 3 of 4. The Parable of the Tree and it’s Fruit. Scripture: Luke 6:39-45 Transforming Your Heart: Lesson 1: Ask God Directly (Psalm 139:23) Lesson 2: Ask Others (Proverbs 12:15) Lesson 3: Search the Scripture (Hebrews 4:12) Lesson 4: Confess (1 John 1:9)

The twenty-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Part 2 of 4. This message is often called “The Beatitudes” from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Scripture: Luke 6:27-38 The Call to Radical Love: Why are we to love in this way? ** Because this is how God loved us ** Kindness demonstrated through the cross (Titus 3) Application Questions: ** What would it look like for me today, to turn the other cheek in a way that honoured Jesus? ** Am I know as a person who treats others the way I want to be treated, even when they don’t deserve it? ** Would I want God to treat me the same way I treat others? Why or why not? ** If Jesus were to sit with me one-on-one in a room, would He say that my love is more conditional or unconditional? Why or why not? ** Do I tend to love and only show kindness to people who can benefit me in return? Why or why not? ** Where in my life, or at this moment, is Jesus calling me to love or give without expecting anything in return? ** Do I tend to judge others quickly? What’s behind this tendency? ** Is there someone I need to forgive right now?

The twenty-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Part 1 of 4. This message is often called “The Beatitudes” from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

The twenty-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 6:12-19 Lesson 1: Important life decisions should be preceded with intentional times of prayer. Lesson 2. Jesus intentionally calls ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. * God calls the willing not the qualified. * Some will be prominent and others more obscure. Lesson 3: As disciples of Jesus, we are called to serve and be vessels through which Christ's compassion and power flow. * It's not about title BUT impact.

The twenty-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 6:1-11 Lesson 1: As Christians today, we are no longer required to observe the Sabbath according to Old Testament law Lesson 2: Even though the Sabbath is not commanded for us to follow it is an opportunity to align with God's rhythm and rest Lesson 3: Two warnings exist for Christians who practice Sabbath observance today * Be careful not to mandate it for others to follow * Do not let its practice supersede any human need • Lesson 4:Beware of turning any spiritual practices into burdensome rituals

The 2025 Easter message from Stewart Barcelo. Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:17

The twenty-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Scripture: Luke 5:33-39 Lessons: Lesson 1: We must be careful not to cling too tightly to religious traditions or rigid ways of thinking that hinder us from knowing the real Jesus Lesson 2: External religious observance without inward transformation as a result of one's faith in Christ is meaningless to God