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Season 6

7 Judgment—and a Promise - Genesis 3:8-19

Why are we so quick to hide from God and blame someone else? Genesis 3 shows sin bringing fear, broken relationships, painful toil and death. Yet judgment is not the final word: God promises that the woman’s offspring will crush the serpent—a promise fulfilled in Jesus, our serpent-crushing Saviour. Go deeper - 1 hr 6 min - Sin’s Confrontation and Curse — Genesis 3:10–24 | David Guzik A detailed, verse-by-verse treatment of God confronting Adam and Eve, the judgments pronounced, and the hope contained within the passage.

6 Temptation and Fall - Genesis 3:1-7

Widespread attacks on the trustworthiness of God’s Word are nothing new. Since the temptation of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, the question “Did God actually say?” has been at the heart of Satan’s attacks. In this message, R.C. Sproul examines the nature of Satan’s temptation in Genesis 3 and urges us to believe God and take Him at His Word. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/?utm_source... This message is from Dr. Sproul’s 12-part teaching series Themes from Genesis. Learn more: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series...

5 One Flesh, No Shame - Genesis 2:18-25

What is the ideal intimate relationship? Genesis 2 shows God’s good design for marriage: a man and woman united as one flesh, fully known and without shame. But even the best marriage is only a signpost to Jesus—the one who knows us completely, carries our shame and loves his people faithfully. Going Deeper: David Guzik's teaching on this passage. (58 min video)

4 God's Purpose, Provision and Protection - Genesis 2:1-17

God’s Purpose, Provision and Protection — Genesis 1:26–2:17 God creates human beings in his image and gives them a purpose: to live under his rule, care for his world and love him and one another. He generously provides everything they need for life and flourishing, and protects them by setting a clear boundary around the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Yet Adam will step outside that protection, choosing his own way rather than trusting God. Jesus shows us the life humanity was made for: loving God, loving our neighbour, and remaining in his love through obedient, self-giving friendship. Bible readings: Genesis 1:26–2:17; Matthew 22:37–39; John 15:9–14

3 God Fills His World - Genesis 1:14- 2:1

In days four to six of creation, God fills the ordered world he has formed. He appoints the sun, moon and stars to govern light and mark days, seasons and years. He fills the seas and skies with living creatures, and the land with animals. Finally, God creates human beings—male and female—in his image, blessing them and commissioning them to fill the earth and rule it under him. Ziech explores what it means to bear God’s image: human life has a unique dignity, purpose and responsibility. Matthew 8 shows this creation authority perfectly embodied in Jesus, whom even the wind and waves obey. God’s world is ordered, abundant and purposeful—and when it is filled, God declares it very good. Passage: Genesis 1:14–2:1 Preacher: Ziech van Onselen Series: First Things: Genesis 1–3 Best links It Is Well - song by Bethel music mentioned - listen here Read Genesis 1:14–2:1 Read Matthew 8:23–27 — Jesus commands the wind and waves BibleProject: Image of God BibleProject: Genesis 1 visual commentary Listen to the rest of Gateway Parish’s sermons

2 God Made Room - Genesis 1:3-13

In the second sermon of the First Things series, we explore the first three days of creation. Genesis presents a God who brings order from chaos—not through conflict or violence, but by his powerful word. Light and darkness, sky and sea, land and vegetation are all carefully formed and declared good. Rather than worshipping creation, we're invited to worship its Creator, giving thanks for the goodness, beauty and order of the world he has made. We also look ahead to God's promise of a new creation, where chaos will finally be removed and all things made new. Links mentioned: Childlike Media creation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epE6YktzOy0 Creation Ministries article on the firmament: https://answersresearchjournal.org/firmament-what-did-god-create-day-2/

1 God Made It - Genesis 1:1-2

In the opening words of the Bible, Genesis shows us that the world is not accidental, eternal, or pointless. God made the heavens and the earth, and he made the world for form and fullness. From the beginning, God is the Creator who shapes, fills, orders, and gives purpose. This first sermon in the First Things series asks: What happened at the beginning of everything? And what is God’s aim for everything? Go deeper: The Bible Project's Take on Genesis 1: Is Genesis 1 Really About How the World Was Made?https://youtu.be/afVN-7vY0KA?si=wsO8ZfFyIMDrREJi Creation Talk - one take on Aliens (that come up in this episode): Why God Did NOT Create Aliens https://youtu.be/1p7oybi5OzE?si=FV7ezqHHKqmZz0dc NT Wright - 'An old-earth' approach to 6-day creation. When did the first humans ‘made in God’s image’ appear? https://www.premier.plus/ask-nt-wright-anything/podcasts/episodes/58-genesis-6-day-creation-and-the-first-humans

Season 5

7 (final) All Authority. All Nations - John 20: 19–23

Dan speaks from Aweil, South Sudan, reflecting on Pentecost Sunday and John 20:19–23 — the moment the risen Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit onto his disciples. Drawing on the Great Commission and the transformation of Peter at Pentecost, Daniel challenges listeners to seek a fresh infilling of the Spirit for bold, daily witness. He also shares remarkable testimonies of God's protection and saving work among unreached people in South Sudan.

6 The Prayer that Holds Us— John 17:1–11

Jesus’ last act with his disciples before his arrest was to pray. In John 17, Jesus prays to his Father as he prepares to go to the cross, return to glory, and leave his disciples in the world. This Bible talk asks: What does eternal life actually mean? Jesus teaches that eternal life is not merely “going to heaven when we die,” but knowing the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom he has sent. Because Jesus has finished the Father’s saving work, his people belong to God, receive his word, and are kept by the Father through the prayer of the Son. Recorded at Holy Trinity Williams and St Paul’s Arthur River on Sunday 17 May 2026. Bible passage: John 17:1–11 Series: All Authority. All Nations. Speaker: Paul Bartley Big idea: We are left in the world, but not left alone. Jesus’ prayer holds us.

5 Love Obeys, Because Jesus Stays - John 14:15-21

Key Scripture: John 14:15-21 | Speaker: Paul Bartley | Gateway Parish Facing the heartbreak of imminent goodbye, Jesus’ disciples felt deeply troubled. In this Mother’s Day message, Paul Bartley explores four vital questions to reveal how love obeys, because Jesus stays. True devotion to Christ isn't a passive feeling; it moves forward in active loyalty to his mission. Jesus does not abandon us as spiritual orphans; he sends the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, securing his presence and the ultimate hope of resurrection. Transformed by this promise, we can reject self-protective fear and instead boldly extend his love to a lonely world.

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