In this message, Pastor Bob opens the Christmas season by exploring the powerful theme of light and darkness. Beginning in Genesis 1, he reminds us that God is the true subject of life and creation—and that darkness entered the world when humanity replaced God with self. From the Old Testament to the New, Scripture shows that God’s light exposes, clarifies, and overcomes the darkness that presses on our hearts.

Pastor Bob walks through Genesis 1, John 1, and Galatians 4 to show that God is the center of creation, Jesus is the light of the world, and salvation is God’s work of bringing us from darkness into freedom. Whether the darkness looks like depression, sin, confusion, or brokenness, the message declares that Jesus—the true light—can penetrate any shadow and bring hope, clarity, and new life.

The sermon closes by calling listeners to put God back in the “subject line” of their lives, receive the light of Christ, and walk in the freedom he purchased through the cross.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this message from Ephesians 5:15–21, Pastor Bob teaches on how our mind shapes our spiritual walk and how God offers freedom from destructive thought patterns. Exploring both Scripture and the science of how the brain changes, he outlines seven practices for developing healthy, Spirit-led thinking: intentional focus, wise use of time, putting off foolishness, embracing biblical wisdom, walking in the Holy Spirit, cultivating praise, and living with gratitude and humility. The message includes a powerful testimony of transformation from addiction to freedom, showing how the Holy Spirit renews both mind and life. Listeners are encouraged to surrender anxious, fearful, or impulsive thinking to God and step into the peace and clarity He provides.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this message from Ephesians 5:1–14, Pastor Bob unpacks the Christian life through three simple but transformative practices: put on, put off, and practice. We are called to imitate God by walking in sacrificial love, looking to the cross as our model of compassion, tenderness, and forgiveness. The sermon contrasts these “put-ons” with the behaviors we must “put off,” including impurity, greed, and destructive speech—patterns rooted in the pagan culture of ancient Ephesus and still present in our world today. Pastor Bob reminds believers that sanctification is a lifelong journey empowered by Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and the example of Christ. As children of light, we are invited to walk in goodness, righteousness, and truth, exposing darkness not with judgment, but by shining the hope and restoration found in Jesus.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this message from Ephesians 4:25–32, Pastor Bob teaches about “putting off” old vices and “putting on” Christlike character. Using vivid illustrations and biblical examples, he walks through five destructive behaviors—lying, unrighteous anger, stealing, corrupt speech, and bitterness—and shows how each one can sabotage relationships and spiritual growth. Drawing from passages in Proverbs, James, and the teachings of Jesus, Pastor Bob calls believers to embrace truth, resolve anger before it festers, work with integrity, use life-giving words, and pursue forgiveness over bitterness. With references to Pilgrim’s Progress and real-life stories, the message urges Christians to reject the “ball and chain” of sinful habits and to walk in the freedom and renewal the Holy Spirit offers.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this week’s message from Ephesians 4:17–24, Pastor Bob unpacks what it means to “make a clean break” from the old life and walk in the new life we have in Christ. Moving from theology to practice, he explains how God transforms both our hearts and our minds—renewing us from the inside out through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Bob challenges us to live with purpose, not aimlessly, and to reflect Jesus in our community, homes, and workplaces. This message reminds us that spiritual growth is both possible and essential as we “put off the old self” and “put on the new self” to become more like Christ.

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Legacy Message Series: Revelation

In this legacy message from Pastor Larry Katz, we return to Revelation 1 to explore John’s encounter with Jesus on the island of Patmos. Pastor Katz reminds us that Revelation begins with a message to the Church — then and now — calling believers to perseverance, kingdom-minded living, and trust in Christ’s presence through every trial. Through John’s example, we’re encouraged to see that no matter our hardships (“philipsis”), we are never abandoned by God. Each day is the Lord’s Day when we walk in the Spirit and let Him lead us.
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In this message, the focus is on unity and diversity in the body of Christ from 1 Corinthians 12. Pastor Bob compares the church to the human body—each part unique yet essential for life and health. He challenges listeners to discover and use their spiritual gifts for the good of the whole church, emphasizing that every believer is vital and valued. The sermon explores how spiritual gifts bring life, unity, and growth when motivated by love. It also encourages participation in small groups, a spiritual gifts test, and service opportunities to strengthen the community. The message concludes with communion, a reflection on Christ’s sacrifice and the call to live in unity through the Holy Spirit.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this message from Ephesians 4:7–16, Pastor Bob continues the “Unity in the Body” series by focusing on the power of Christ’s ascension and the gifts He’s given to His Church. Because Jesus is alive and victorious, believers can live with confidence, unity, and purpose. We are reminded that each member of the body of Christ has been uniquely gifted to serve, encourage, and build one another up in love. Through humility, truth, and spiritual growth, the Church becomes a strong, healthy family reflecting Christ to the world.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this week’s message, Pastor Bob begins the second half of the book of Ephesians, focusing on the practical side of Christian living. After laying the foundation of salvation in chapters 1–3, Paul turns to how believers should now live out their faith in community. Pastor Bob introduces key themes from chapters 4–6—church life, relationships, love, marriage, parenting, authority, and spiritual warfare—and emphasizes that Genesis Church will move slowly through these chapters to fully grasp God’s truth for everyday living.

This sermon centers on Ephesians 4:1–3, where Paul calls believers to “walk in a manner worthy of their calling” with humility, love, and unity—the core values of Genesis Church. Pastor Bob challenges listeners to “put off” pride and self-centeredness and “put on” Christlike humility, following the example of Jesus in Philippians 2:5–8. The message encourages believers to live out their faith authentically, displaying humility, love, and unity in every relationship and area of life.

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From the series "Unity In The Body: A Study of Ephesians"

In this week’s message, we continue our journey through Ephesians 3, exploring what it means to be “Strengthened with Power” through God’s Spirit. The Apostle Paul reminds us that God’s grace empowers us to become ministers of the gospel — not because of our worthiness, but because of His mercy. We’re invited to embrace humility, remember how much we’ve been forgiven, and live as witnesses of Christ’s transforming love.

Through passages in Acts 9, Romans 8, and Ephesians 3, we’re reminded that nothing can separate us from the love of God — a love that surpasses all knowledge and fills us with the fullness of Christ. Be encouraged to draw near to Him, to seek the mysteries He reveals, and to be strengthened in your inner being to comprehend the height, depth, and breadth of His great love.

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