Episodes
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God's Pattern For Training Children | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Eph. 6:1-4; Deut. 6:4-9; Prov. 22:6; Ps. 78:1-8 Gospel-Shaped Parenting Establishes Godly Authority (Eph. 6:1-3) God calls parents to require obedience from their children. God calls children to give honor to their parents. We must lovingly call our children to recognize our God-given...
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God's Pattern For Marriage Roles | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Eph. 5:22-33; 1 Cor. 11:1-3; Col. 3:18-19; 1 Peter 3:7 A Gospel-Shaped Marriage is Marked by Christ-centered Submission (Eph. 5:22-24; 1 Cor. 11:1-3; Col. 3:18) Christ calls and empowers wives to submission to their husbands in light of the Christlike headship that he is to model. The...
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God's Pattern For Marriage | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Gen. 2:18-25; Matt. 19:1-6; Eph. 5:22-33; Rev. 19:6-9, 21:1-3) God's Pattern For Marriage is Rooted in Creation (Gen. 2:18-25; Matt. 19:1-6) God did not create us to be isolated, but for community and relationship. God ordained marriage to be a covenant between one man and one woman for a...
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From Eden to Egypt | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 1-50 God Created Everything For His Glory (Genesis 1-2) God created all things by His powerful Word. Humanity was made in God's image, with dignity, purpose, and responsibility. God established a good creation in which humanity was meant to live in fellowship with Him and one…
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The Good End to God's Providence | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 50:15-26 God is Sovereign Over Suffering and Evil (Gen. 50:15-21) Joseph's brothers fear retribution for the evil they caused him. Joseph acknowledges God's authority and power over his life. We need to recognize and rest in God's sovereignty over suffering and evil. God is Faithful...
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God's Providence Over Sorrow and Death | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 50:1-14 God's Promises Can Be Trusted in Sorrow (Gen. 50:1-6) Joseph and his family wept over Jacob's death. Joseph prepares to bury Jacob in the land of promise according to his father's dying words of faith. We must look to God's promises to carry us through times of sorrow. God's...
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God's Providence Over Things to Come, Part 2 | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 49:13-33 God's Sovereignty in Predicting the Future of His People (Gen. 49:13-21,27) Zebulun's inheritance would be marked by economic stability. Issachar's inheritance was marked by strength, but also bondage. Dan's inheritance would be marked by courageous leadership, but end with…
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God's Providence Over Things to Come, Part 1 | Dr. Stephen Conley
God's Sovereignty in Predicting Future Generations (Gen. 49:1-7) Jacob assembles all his sons for a time of future blessing and foreshadowing. Reuben's inheritance would be tarnished due to his lack of self-control. Simeon and Levi's inheritance would be scattered due to their violent vengeance.…
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Future Legacy Under God's Providence | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 48 God's Sovereign Blessing Extended (Gen. 48:1-13) In His providence, God extends His covenant blessing to Joseph's sons as Jacob nears the end of his life. This is seen in God's sovereign election and adoption of His people in salvation (Eph. 1:3-6; 2 Thess. 2:13-14). God's...
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Broadcasting His Glory | Jim Shoberg
God is the Creator of the Heavens and creation responds to Him (Psalm 96:5, 96:11-12) God is great and to be glorified–The primary Hebrew word for glory is kavod, which literally means "heavy" or "weighty"– it's real, and substantive, carries true worth and importance (Psalm 96:3-6, 96:7-8) Psalm...
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Thriving Under God's Providence | Dr. Stephen Conley
Thriving Under God's Providence | Dr. Stephen Conley Text: Genesis 47 God's Providence Over World Leaders (Gen. 47:1-12) God fulfills His promise to His people as He sovereignly uses Joseph and Pharaoh for His purpose. We can trust God to be sovereign over all things – even world leaders. God's...
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What Must I Do to be a Disciple of Jesus? | Sid Werges
This one verse breaks down into three separate phrases: 1-- "Deny Yourself" We must deny ourselves and our desires in order to follow Christ correctly and wisely. We cannot follow Jesus properly if we do not trust Him wholly and solely devote our hearts to His Will, not ours. 2-- "Take Up Your...
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Faith in God's Providential Plan | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 46 1. God's Promise is Reaffirmed (Genesis 46:1-4) · Jacob journeys to Beersheba to worship God · God renews His covenant promise with Jacob and promises to be with him. · We must trust God to be with us and keep His promises in the midst of fear and uncertainty. 2. Jacob's Faith is...
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Providential Reconciliation | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 45 Providential Forgiveness (Gen. 45:1-15) As Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, he traces God's providence through the evil his brothers had done to him. We must choose to forgive one another and seek to overcome evil with good, not vengeance. (Romans 12:14-21) Providential...
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A Providential Test of True Repentance | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 44 A Revealing Test of Character (Gen. 44:1-13) Joseph applies a final test to see if his brothers have truly changed. God tests our faith to reveal our character and produce steadfastness A Real Confession of Guilt (Gen. 44:14-17) Joseph's confrontational question leads to Judah's...
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God's Sovereign Will for the Nations | Matthew Warford
The Promise Given (Genesis 12:1-3) 1- The Sovereign Plan of God is Revealed 2- God calls one man to bless the nations 3- He establishes a covenant that will echo for eternity The Promise Clarified (Psalm 67) 1- This blessing leads to a knowledge of God and global joy 2- The goal is for the…
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The Providential Mercy of God | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 43 God's Providential Mercy Moves His People to Complete Surrender (Gen. 43:1-14) Jacob is forced to reckon with his fears and put his trust in God. Judah demonstrates sacrificial love for his family. We must respond to God's mercy with a surrendered trust in His providence. God's...
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When God's Providence Doesn't Make Sense | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 42 Facing Perilous Circumstances (Gen. 42:1-5) Jacob and his sons face starvation due to a worldwide famine. Jacob's response proves his lack of trust in God's promises and in his sons' integrity. God's providence can be misunderstood through affliction: God is at work within us, as...
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God's Providence to the Rescue | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 41 Providential Preparation (Gen. 41:1-13) In God's providence, Joseph continues to stay in prison for two more years. In God's providence, Pharaoh has two troubling dreams that cause him great distress. God remains at work to prepare and position Joseph for His purpose.…
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Waiting With Hope in God's Providence | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 40 God's Providence at Work in Difficult Circumstances (Gen. 40:1-8) In God's providence, Joseph encounters two prisoners in difficult circumstances who have dreams they don't understand. In God's providence, Joseph offers to help the prisoners, listen to their dreams, and point…
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The Providential Presence of God | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 39 God's Presence in Our Success (Gen. 39:1-6a) God was with Joseph through uncertainty and hardship as he is taken as a slave to Egypt. God was with Joseph as the source of his success in Potiphar's household. We must look to God through every season knowing that anything we…
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Salvation in the Midst of Scandal | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 38 A Disastrous Rejection of God's Ways (Gen. 38:1-11) Judah disobeyed God by marrying outside His covenant family. Judah's sons died by God's hand for their wickedness. Judah sinned against Tamar by cutting her off from the family. A Deceitful Plot to Seek Justice (Gen. 38:12-23)...
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God's Providence Through Family Conflict | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 37 Favoritism Leads to Jealous Resentment (Gen. 37:1-11) Jacob's favoritism paved the way for sibling rivalry. Joseph's dream caused division among his brothers. Resentment Leads to Hateful Betrayal (Gen. 37:12-36) Joseph's brothers plot to betray him by selling him into slavery....
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A Generational Legacy of Unbelief | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 36:1-43 A Persistent Rejection of God's Ways (Gen. 36:1-8) Esau was driven by his own desires (Gen. 25:29-34; Heb. 12:16-17). Esau was driven to disobeying God (Gen. 26:34-35; 28:6-9). A Perilous Pursuit of the World's Values (Gen. 36:9-43) Esau prized wealth and prominence over…
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Lest We Forget | Travis Thompson
Travis Thompson preaches to us from Psalm 78:1-8.
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The Road to a Renewed Faith in God | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 35 Repentance and Renewal (Gen. 35:1-8) God calls Jacob to return to Bethel and renew his faith. Jacob proves his repentance by purifying himself and forsaking the foreign idols of the culture. God's call to return is matched with His protection. Promise and Purpose (Gen. 35:9-15)…
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Sinful Responses to Shameless Injustice | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Genesis 34:1-31; Psalm 94:1-23; Revelation 19:1-3; Romans 12:17-13:4 Shameful Acts of Injustice (Gen. 34:1-4) Dinah makes an unwise decision to "see the women of the land." Dinah suffers through violation and humiliation. Sinful Responses to Injustice (Gen. 34:5-31) Jacob's disgraceful...
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The Long Road to Reconciliation | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Genesis 33:1-20; Ephesians 2:12-19 From Separation to Reconciliation (Gen. 33:1-11) Jacob's posture of humility toward Esau God's faithfulness in bringing about Esau and Jacob's reconciliation Jacob's gratitude for God's provision, acceptance, and protection From Reconciliation to...
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How Jacob Became Israel | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 32:1-32 Grappling with Fear Leads to Self-Reliance (Gen. 32:1-21) God reassures Jacob of His abiding presence and protection. Jacob grapples with his greatest fear and resorts to self-reliance instead of depending on God. When we are struggling with fear, our only hope is found in...
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A Biblical Apologetic For Spending Your Life on Mission | Dr Joe Allen
Text: Philippians 3:7-11 Main Idea: Enjoying fellowship with Christ is worth any hardship for Christ Jesus is worth suffering the loss of all things Hardship for Christ produces deep fellowship with Christ Deeper fellowship with Christ is the supreme reward for faithfulness
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The Risen King and His Mission | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Matthew 28:1-20 The Resurrection of the Risen King (Matt. 28:1-10) The Witnesses of Christ's Resurrection The Proof of Christ's Resurrection The Rejection of the Risen King (Matt. 28:11-15) The False Report of Christ's Resurrection The Settled Unbelief of the Religious Leaders The Reign of...
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Living Under God's Faithful Providence | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 30:25-31:55 God's Gracious Prosperity (Genesis 30:25-43) Jacob receives God's blessing of prosperity in spite of his track record and Laban's schemes. God's blessing is not dependent upon our plans and performance, but on His character and ability. God's Guiding Presence (Genesis...
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Grace in the Midst of Conflict | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Genesis 30:1-24; Psalm 73:23-26; Galatians 5:13-15; Romans 12:15-18 Envy Leads to Idolatry (Gen. 30:1-13) Above everything else, Leah desired to be loved by her husband. Above everything else, Rachel desired to bear children. Above everything else, we must not "turn a good thing into an...
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What You Sow You Will Reap | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 29:1-35 God's Purposeful Hand of Providence (Gen. 29:1-14) God's hand of providence was leading Jacob through every step and circumstance. We need to acknowledge God's hand of providence and thank Him for His blessings to us. God's Merciful Hand of Correction (Gen. 29:15-30) In His...
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Encountering the God of Grace | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 28:1-22 God's Covenant Blessing is Confirmed (Gen. 28:1-9) Isaac pronounces God's covenant blessing on Jacob, proving his trust in God's Word has been restored. Esau attempts to gain God's covenant blessing in the wrong way. God's Gracious Presence is Revealed (Gen. 28:10-15) God...
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Sovereign Grace in the Midst of Brokenness | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Genesis 27:1-46; Galatians 3:13-14 Brokenness Displayed in Disregarding God (Gen. 27:1-4) Despite knowing God's plan to bless his younger son Jacob, Isaac disregards God's Word to give the blessing to Esau. Isaac was motivated by his heart's desire instead of obeying God's Word. We must...
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Fear Not, For I Am With You | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 26:1-35 The Presence of God in Our Suffering (Gen. 26:1-5) A famine threatens Isaac and his family. God reaffirms His covenant to Isaac and promises His presence. The Presence of God in Our Sin (Gen. 26:6-11) Isaac deceives Abimelech about his wife being his sister. Isaac is...
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The Sovereign Grace of God | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 9:6-16; Hebrews 12:15-17 God's Miraculous Grace (Gen. 25:19-21) God's promise of continues as He answers Isaac's prayer for children. God's miraculous grace is displayed in giving Isaac and Rebekah children in the midst of years of barrenness. God's Electing Grace...
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God's Providence Through All Generations | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 25:1-18 God Ordains Our Habitations (Gen. 25:1-11) God's providence extends over all peoples and all locations. God sovereignly places us in history and in our surroundings for His purposes (Acts 17:24-28). God Ordains Our Generations (Gen. 25:12-18) God ordains the generations of…
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God's Promise Advances Through God's Providence | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 24:1-67 Faith in God's Promise Renewed (Gen. 24:1-9) Abraham rehearses God's promise and blessing to his family. Abraham sends his trusted servant on a mission to find a wife for his son Isaac so that his family will multiply. Faith in God's Promise Represented (Gen. 24:10-27)...
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Believing in God's Promises in the Face of Death | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Genesis 23:1-20; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Facing the Sorrow of Sarah's Death (Gen. 23:1-2) Abraham mourns for the death of his wife. When death comes, we sorrow, but with hope in Christ's resurrection. Hoping in God's Future Fulfillment (Gen. 23:3-20; 2 Cor. 4:16-18) Abraham purchased a…
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Jesus Has Washed Me Clean | Travis Thompson
Travis Thompson preaches to us from John 13:1-20 on Christ's love and mission.
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Asking and Receiving | Sid Werges
Sunday, January 4, 2026 Sid Werges preaches to us from Matthew 7:7-8
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Jesus is the Lamb on the Throne | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Revelation 4-5 The Enthroned Creator Who is Holy (Revelation 4) This scene is marked by awesome displays of God's power and glory. This scene displays God sitting on His throne and receiving the praise that is due His Name. The Enthroned Lamb Who is Worthy (Revelation 5) Jesus is the worthy...
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Jesus is the Suffering Servant | Dr. Stephen Conley
Christmas Eve Service Texts: Isaiah 53:1-6; 1 Peter 2:24-25 Jesus Suffered as the Rejected Servant (Is. 53:1-3) Jesus came to earth in humility to a people that did not recognize or accept Him. Jesus' experience on earth was marked by grief and rejection. Jesus Suffered as our Sin-Bearing Servant...
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Jesus is the Son of Man | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Matthew 1:18-25; John 3:11-15; Matthew 9:1-8, 20:17-28; Daniel 7:9-14; Matthew 25:31-34, 41; Revelation 1:12-18 The Son of Man Condescended to Us as the God-Man (Matt. 1:18-25; John 3:11-15) Jesus came to earth as both fully God and fully man. Jesus came to earth as the prophesied Messiah…
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Jesus is the Conquering King | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 9:6-7; Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11; Colossians 2:11-15; Revelation 19:11-16 Jesus is the Promised King (Gen. 49:10; 2 Sam. 7:12-16; Is. 9:6-7) Jesus is the promised ruler that would come from the tribe of Judah to fulfill the Davidic covenant as…
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Jesus is the Great High Priest | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:1-28; 10:19-25 Jesus is the Sympathetic Priest Who We Can Approach Confidently (Heb. 4:14-16) In Jesus we have a compassionate priest who perfectly understands our condition. In Jesus we have an effective priest who has given us complete access to God. Through Jesus, we...
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Jesus is the True Prophet | Dr. Stephen Conley
Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Luke 4:16-21, 24:44-48; Hebrews 1:1-4 Jesus is the Foreshadowed Prophet of Promise (Deuteronomy 18:15-19) The Lord promised that a prophet like Moses would come to His people to speak His Word to their hearts. Jesus is the Fulfillment of Prophecy (Luke 4:16-21,...
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The Lord Will Provide | Dr. Stephen Conley
Text: Genesis 22:1-24 An Ultimate Test of Faith (Gen. 22:1-2) God tested Abraham's faith by commanding him to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice. God tests us to prove the genuineness of our faith and produce steadfastness (James 1:2-4). An Undaunted Act of Obedience (Gen. 22:3-10) Abraham...
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