What do you do when life does not go according to plan? 

After the devastation of the flood, Noah stepped into a world that had been completely changed. Yet God's calling had not changed. In Genesis 9, Pastor Matt Shackelford shows us how to respond when life is marked by disappointment, failure, or disaster. 

You'll discover: 

•  Why difficult circumstances can tempt us toward attitude instead of action 
•  How God's calling remains steady even when our circumstances change 
•  Why fruitfulness requires moving forward instead of remaining trapped by the past 
•  How investing in the next generation fulfills God's command to multiply 
•  Why parents and grandparents have an opportunity to build spiritual legacies 
•  How obedience gives us direction when life feels uncertain 

Disaster may change your circumstances, but it does not cancel God's calling. The question is: what has God called you to get back to?
 
Scripture: Genesis 9:1-7
Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply

 Where can you find security when everything around you seems unstable? 

Continuing the story of Noah, Pastor Matt Shackelford shows how the ark points beyond the flood to the saving work of Jesus Christ. God's judgment against sin is real, but so is His grace. In Christ, sinners can find refuge, salvation, and a completely new beginning. 

You'll discover: 

•  How Noah's ark pictures the salvation Jesus provides 
•  Why God's holiness requires sin to be judged 
•  What it means to get into the ark of salvation by grace through faith 
•  Why the church provides strength and encouragement in a hostile culture 
•  How Christians can become heralds of righteousness to those around them 
•  Why salvation gives us a fresh start marked by gratitude, worship, and hope 

You are either facing judgment on your own or resting in the refuge God has provided. The question is: have you come to Jesus and trusted Him?
 
Scripture: Genesis 6-8
Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply

What can Noah's generation teach us about following God in a culture that is moving farther from Him? 

In Genesis 6, Pastor Matt Shackelford examines the spiritual corruption that surrounded Noah and the grace God extended in the midst of coming judgment. Noah's world was filled with broken families, violence, and rebellion against God, yet Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. 

You'll discover: 

•  What the corruption of Noah's generation reveals about the seriousness of sin 
•  Why abandoning God's design for the family produces confusion and disorder 
•  How violence grows when evil is left unrestrained 
•  Four God-given restraints against evil in society 
•  Why Christians are called to live faithfully even when the culture around them is deteriorating 

Darkness does not excuse God's people from faithfulness. It makes our faithfulness even more important. The question is: will you follow God when the world around you chooses another direction?
 
Scripture: Genesis 6-8
Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply

What happens when we ignore God's warnings?

As we conclude this study of Cain and Abel, Pastor Matt Shackelford explores the consequences of sin, the kindness of God's mercy, and the hope found in the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

You'll discover:

• Why God warns us before sin takes control
• How unchecked anger leads to greater destruction
• What God's mercy toward Cain reveals about His character
• Why Jesus is the greater and final sacrifice
• How the gospel frees us from guilt and shame

God's grace has always been greater than humanity's failure. The question is: will you respond to His invitation with faith and obedience?

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-4:16

Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply 

What makes worship acceptable to God?

In this message, Pastor Matt Shackelford begins a study of Genesis 4 by examining the offerings of Cain and Abel. Their story reveals that God is not merely interested in outward actions. He desires hearts that worship Him in faith and obedience.

You'll discover:

• Why worship is about more than religious activity
• What distinguished Abel's offering from Cain's
• How pride can quietly shape our worship
• Why faith is essential to pleasing God
• How worship reveals what we truly treasure

God desires more than empty rituals. He calls us to worship Him with hearts transformed by faith. The question is: what does your worship reveal about your heart?

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-4:16

Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply 

Even after humanity's first sin, God did not abandon His people.

As we conclude our study of Genesis 3, Pastor Matt Shackelford shows how God's justice and mercy meet in the middle of humanity's greatest failure. From the curse in the garden comes the first promise of a coming Savior.

You'll discover:

• Why blame shifting never removes our guilt before God
• How God responds to sinners with both justice and mercy
• Where the first promise of Jesus appears in Scripture
• Why only Christ can cover the shame caused by sin
• How the gospel transforms broken people and broken families

From the very beginning, God was pointing His people to Jesus Christ. The question is: have you trusted Him to cover your sin?

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply

The first temptation in history still reveals how Satan works today.

In this message, Pastor Matt Shackelford begins a study of Genesis 3 and shows how sin entered the world through deception, doubt, and disobedience. More importantly, we learn why God's truth remains our greatest protection against temptation.

You'll discover:

• Why every temptation begins with questioning God's Word
• How Satan distorts truth to lead people away from God
• Why spiritual protection begins before temptation arrives
• How sin always promises more than it can deliver
• What Genesis 3 teaches about guarding our hearts against deception

Temptation has not changed since the Garden of Eden. Neither has God's answer. The question is: whose voice are you choosing to trust?

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply

What does it look like to embrace God's design for womanhood in everyday life?

As we conclude this study of Genesis 2, Pastor Matt Shackelford explores the beauty of biblical partnership, the importance of God's design for marriage, and the hope that Christ offers to every person who has fallen short.

You'll discover:

• Why biblical submission begins with trusting God's wisdom
• How men and women flourish when they embrace God's unique design
• What true partnership looks like in a Christ-centered marriage
• Why the gospel offers hope for every broken relationship
• How God's grace restores what sin has distorted

God's design for the family has not changed because our culture has changed. The question is: will you trust the One who created you to know what is best?

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25
Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply

What does it mean to be a woman according to God's design?

In a world filled with competing voices about identity and purpose, Genesis 2 offers a clear and compelling picture of biblical womanhood. Pastor Matt Shackelford begins by exploring God's intentional design for women and the unique role He created them to fulfill.

You'll discover:

• Why God declared that it was "not good" for man to be alone
• What the title "helper" really means in Scripture
• How the Bible presents womanhood as a position of dignity, strength, and purpose
• Why men and women are equal in value while serving different roles
• How God's design for womanhood reflects His wisdom and goodness

God's design for women is not about limitation. It is about flourishing according to His perfect plan. The question is: will you trust His design over the voices of our culture?

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply

What happens when men embrace God's call to protect and lead spiritually?

Continuing our study of Genesis 2, Pastor Matt Shackelford examines the responsibilities God entrusted to men as protectors and priests within the home and community. Most importantly, he points us to the hope found in Christ for anyone who feels they have fallen short.

You'll discover:

• Why God calls men to protect the people and responsibilities entrusted to them
• What it means to exercise biblical masculinity through courage and stewardship
• How fathers and husbands are called to lead their families spiritually
• Why God's Word is essential for discernment, wisdom, and leadership
• How the gospel restores those who have failed as providers, protectors, and spiritual leaders

God is still in the business of forming men—and through Christ, failure is never the end of the story.

Scripture: Genesis 2:5-20
Series: Be Fruitful and Multiply