Is Jesus worthy of everything in your life, or is He not worthy at all?

In this continuing study of Genesis, Danny explores the familiar but challenging story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-16). He unpacks a crucial question: Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's?

This sermon reveals that God’s preference was not about meat vs. vegetables. It was about the heart behind the gift. Abel gave his "first and finest"—a move of complete faith—while Cain merely offered "some"—an act of convenient ritual.

Danny challenges us to examine our own lives: Are we offering God our best "first fruits," or just our leftovers? We explore what it means to be a "living sacrifice" in today's world and the danger of letting resentment and comparison "crouch at the door" of our hearts.

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📍 Sermon Chapters
0:00 - Are You Actively Seeking God?
4:53 - Introduction to Cain and Abel
6:33 - The Problem with Leftovers
8:48 - Faith vs. Obligation
10:14 - What Are Today's "First Fruits"?
18:48 - When Sin Crouches at the Door
22:15 - The Danger of Resentment
24:08 - God Draws Near in Our Failure

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This is a special episode from 614 Conference that features a conversation between David Swart and Chris Wienand. We hope you enjoy this and are stirred to ask the Lord how you are meant to GO!

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Is church planting only for the "spiritual elite," or is it the natural calling of every healthy Jesus community?

In this session, David Swart sits down with Chris Wienand (Genesis Collective) to discuss the raw, honest, and surprisingly simple reality of starting new churches. Chris shares his "accidental" journey from the Jesus Movement in South Africa to planting a thriving, millennial-led community in Costa Mesa, California, at age 57.

Key highlights in this conversation:

• The "Table" over the "Stage": Why a dining room table is often more effective than a high-budget school hall.
• The Call to Multiply: Moving beyond just growing a local church to filling the earth with Jesus communities.
• Apprenticeship: Why church planting isn't a manual you buy, but a life you share through honest, loving "boot camp" leadership.
• Radical Faith: A miraculous story of how a small community of baristas and students raised over $100,000 in a single offering to give it all away.

Whether you feel a stir to lead something new or simply want to understand God's heart for multiplication, this talk will ruffle your feathers and ignite your faith for the "great global gospel adventure."

A Note on the Theology of the "Table"

Chris references the early church model found in Acts 2:42-47. This lifestyle of "breaking bread from house to house" is the foundation of what he calls a Jesus Community.

Instead of starting with complex programs (children's ministry, worship bands, etc.), Chris advocates for building trust, storytelling, and shared life first. As he notes, "Where there is life, there is growth."

CHAPTERS

0:00 – Introduction: Chris Wienand and the Genesis Collective

1:21 – Why Church Planting Matters for Every Believer

3:22 – Increase vs. Multiplication: The Genesis Mandate

5:31 – How Do You Know You’re Ready to Plant?

7:47 – The Apprenticeship Model: Getting "Ready for the World"

13:53 – The "Table" Strategy: Launching with Simplicity

19:08 – Reaching the "Far Off": Deconstruction and Unreached Nations

27:50 – A Lesson in Radical Generosity: Giving it All Away

32:42 – 5,000 by Friday: Learning to "Pray Your Money In"

34:22 – Moving from Management to Kingdom Mystery

35:18 – Overcoming the Fear of the "System"

36:05 – Abiding in the Vine: The #1 Secret to Survival

38:05 – Self-Awareness vs. Self-Excuse: Facing the Mirror

40:09 – Spiritual Push-ups: Building a Financial Faith Story

42:21 – Closing: A Call to the Next Generation of Planters

Are you ready for a "software update" from the Holy Spirit? In this special service, Pastor David explores the biblical roots of "Holy Convocations" from Leviticus 23 and why setting aside dedicated time for God—through conferences and fasting—can permanently alter the trajectory of your life.

We also hear a breathtaking testimony from Coral Jones, whose "yes" at a previous conference led to a miraculous series of events involving a specific man-made island in South Korea and a nine-minute connection seven years in the making.

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📍 Sermon Chapters
00:00 – Invoking the Manifest Presence: Opening Prayer
02:15 – The "Holy Convocation": Why We Hold Conferences
04:02 – Lessons from Leviticus: The Cost of Pilgrimage
06:50 – A History of Outpouring: Looking Back at Abba & Imprints
10:11 – Testimony: The Night God Changed Our Plans
14:35 – The DMZ & The 9-Minute Miracle: Coral Jones' Story
18:12 – Living in the Waiting: Practical Steps of Faith
20:45 – Corporate Prayer: Lifting Our Voices Together

The fall of humanity didn’t begin with rebellion—it began with a question.

In Genesis 3, we see how the serpent’s subtle deception fractured humanity’s relationship with God, with each other, and with creation itself. This message walks through the tactics of the enemy, the responsibility of obedience, the danger of silence, and the lies we tell ourselves that still shape our lives today.

But the story doesn’t end with shame, hiding, or exile.

Right in the middle of the fall, God plants a promise—the first glimpse of the gospel. From Eden to the cross to the resurrection, this message traces how Jesus crushes the serpent’s head and restores what was lost.

If you’ve ever wrestled with temptation, shame, distance from God, or the feeling that “something isn’t working,” this message is for you.

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📍 Sermon Chapters
00:00 – The Question That Changed Everything
04:26 – User Error in the Garden
07:24 – The Enemy’s Strategy: Isolation and Distortion
12:52 – Selling the Gain, Hiding the Cost
16:23 – Believing Your Own Lies
18:33 – Silent Adam and the Cost of Inaction
21:34 – Where Are You? God’s Pursuit in Our Shame
27:03 – The First Gospel Promise

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Are you trying to build your life without a guide? In this message, we dive into Genesis 2 to look at the "Millennium Falcon" picture of God's original design. Before the world got complicated, God established a clear roadmap for our work, our relationships, and our identity.

Whether you're feeling isolated, stuck in your career, or navigating the complexities of modern dating and marriage, this sermon offers a refreshing look at what it means to "work it and keep it" in the image of God.

📌 Key Takeaway: You weren't made for isolation or idleness; you were designed for purposeful work and deep community.

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📍 Sermon Chapters
0:00 – Entering the Rest: Becoming Aware of God’s Presence
2:50 – Building Without a Map: Life is Not a DIY Project
6:40 – Elohim vs. Yahweh: The God Who Comes Close
13:00 – Eden: A Canvas of Abundant Potential
15:30 – "Work It and Keep It": Your Divine Job Description
18:40 – A Call to Action: Getting Unstuck and Stepping Up
22:55 – The First "Not Good": The Necessity of Community
28:40 – The Design of Marriage: Leaving, Cleaving, and Grace

In this foundational message, David Swart dives into Genesis 1 to move beyond the typical "science vs. faith" debate and uncover the profound "Why" behind our existence. He explores the Hebrew concept of Tove (Good), revealing that God’s creation isn't just aesthetically pleasing, but perfectly ordered for human flourishing. By unpacking the Imago Dei (Image of God) and the original mandate to subdue and rule, Swart challenges us to see our work, relationships, and identity through the lens of God's royal representation. The sermon concludes by linking the original mandate of Genesis to the Great Commission of Matthew, calling us to be renewed image-bearers who fill the world with the presence of Jesus.

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0:00 – Defining Our Biblical Worldview and Purpose
0:51 – The Rhythm of Forming and Filling Creation
3:05 – Beyond Science: Who Created and Why?
4:25 – Understanding Tove: Functional Goodness and Flourishing
9:58 – Imago Dei: Mirroring the Nature of God
15:54 – Royal Representatives: Stewarding the King’s World
18:08 – The Mandate: Cultivation Over Exploitation
23:38 – Great Commission: Filling Earth With Disciples

Why does the Old Testament often feel like a disconnected moral history book? In this powerful series opener, David Schwartz explores how the entire biblical narrative—starting from the very first verses of Genesis—is fundamentally about the person of Jesus Christ. By understanding God as the uncreated Creator who exists above time yet chooses to step into our chaos, we discover a Savior who doesn’t just offer life coaching, but a total heart transplant.

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Message Chapters
0:00 – The Entire Scripture Points to Jesus Christ
4:16 – Five Major Biblical Doctrines Rooted in Genesis
7:56 – Defining God as Transcendent and Personally Present
9:22 – Diagnosing the Human Problem as Internal Rebellion
12:25 – Analyzing the First Two Verses of Creation
15:43 – Understanding God as the Uncreated Creator of Time
23:18 – The Spirit Hovering Over Our Formless Chaos
28:20 – Jesus as the Living Word Present at Creation

In this visionary message, David Swart reflects on the incredible milestones of 2025—from record-breaking generosity to lives transformed by the Gospel. Using Matthew 28 as a roadmap, he challenges the congregation to move beyond being "Christians" to becoming "disciples" who are trained and sent. The service culminates in the historic commissioning of the Worthington site team, marking a new chapter in the church’s mission to reach the city and the world.

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0:00 – Celebrating God’s Faithfulness in 2025
3:24 – The Fruit of Radical Generosity
5:33 – Life Groups: The Heart of Community
7:01 – Reclaiming the Great Commission Mission
9:21 – Until Everyone Knows Jesus Intimately
12:53 – Discipleship Environments vs. Private Faith
22:42 – Serving as a Path to Spiritual Formation
27:19 – Commissioning the New Worthington Site Team

The urgency of the hour is here. In this moving Christmas message, we explore why the birth of Jesus is more than just a beautiful tradition or a "cheesy movie" plot—it is a historically significant event that changed the timeline of humanity.

Drawing from his recent ministry trip to Abu Dhabi, Pastor David shares how the global church is on the move and challenges us to move from complacency to "front-footed waiting." Looking at the life of Simeon in Luke 2, we see what it means to live in eager anticipation of the Redeemer who brings forgiveness, adoption, and a true inheritance.

In this sermon, you will learn:
Why the international calendar (AD) centers on one specific life.
How the "silence of God" for 400 years ended in a stable.
What it means to call God "Abba" (Father).
How to find hope in Jesus rather than politics or career.

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0:00 – The "Man Cold" and the Power of Unity
1:42 – Lessons from Abu Dhabi: Faith in a Muslim Nation
5:15 – The Global Church: God is on the Move
9:15 – More Than a Story: The Urgency of the Hour
11:20 – 2025 AD: Why Jesus is Ground Zero for History
14:38 – The Man Who Was Ready: Simeon’s Patient Waiting
19:42 – The Consolation of Israel: Beauty After 400 Years of Silence
24:35 – Abba Father: From Slaves to Sons and Daughters
28:56 – What Are You Waiting For? An Invitation to Jesus

In this sermon, Jake explores the profound meaning of Emmanuel (God with us) by tracing a clear pattern of God's presence throughout history and in our current lives. Beginning with the powerful story of Derek Redmond and his father, the message shows that the Father will always push through the crowd to be with us.

Discover the significance of Jesus' self-emptying (Kenosis), why He became fully human, and how the Holy Spirit now makes a home in us, making every believer a walking temple. Learn the truth that when you focus on Jesus, you walk; when you focus on circumstances, you sink.

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0:34 The Father Pushes Through: The Derek Redmond Story
5:25 The Pattern of God's Presence: Spiritual, Physical, Spiritual
7:27 Kenosis: How Jesus Emptied Himself Without Losing His Divinity
11:11 The Divine Reversal: God's Image in Man and Man's Likeness in God
16:58 Joseph's Faith: Accepting the Prophecy and the Scandal
20:47 Don't Sink: Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus, Not the Waves
24:49 The Holy Spirit Dwells Within Us: You are God's Temple
27:43 The Uniqueness of Christianity: God Comes Down to Man