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Genesis Series

Examining Origins of God's Divine Plan for Life

In God We Trust!

October 8, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 23—24

In this teaching pastor Mark covers two more chapters in the Life of Abraham, revealing his need to Trust in God in sorrow and in selection for his son's bride.

The Greatest Test

September 24, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 22

This is the story of Abraham offering his only son Isaac on Mt. Moriah. The story parallels the Love of God for His only Son, Jesus Christ.

Backsliding To Blessings

September 17, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 20—21

In this sermon Pastor Mark expounds on how God can take our shortcomings and turn them into blessings, because He is faithful!

When Judgment Finally Comes Pt. 2

September 3, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 19:23–38

Pastor Mark continues his teaching from Genesis 19, When Judgment Finally Comes pt. 2. The reality of Judgment, which serves as a warning for all.

When Judgment Finally Comes Pt. 1

August 27, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 19

In this study pastor Mark teaches about the dangers of compromise and God's righteous judgment on the sinful cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, which serve as an example of what happens "When Judgement Finally Comes."

A Friend of God

August 20, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 18

This chapter reveals something special about the relationship between God and Abraham. Abraham became more that just close to God! In fact, (Isaiah 41:8), tells us that God refers to Abraham as, "My FRIEND!" - Pastor Mark draws our four points where: I. God Appears (1-8) | II. God Announces (9-15) | III. God Alerts (16-21) | God Allows (21-33).

Family Planning Pt. 2

August 13, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 17:9–27

In this study we see the second part of God's Master plan for Abraham and Sara and the their family plans. The plans are so good, they will make you "laugh."

Family Planning Pt. 1

August 6, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 16:1—17:8

Abram is now 85 years old which means that it may have been approximately 3-8 years since God last spoke with him about the" Hebrew Family Plan." – These next two chapter’s expose 3 different approaches to Family Planning: I. The Fleshly Plan (16:1-6), the danger of "Birthing and Ishmael". II. The Escape Plan (16:7-16), the danger of "Running from God," and III. The Master Plan (17:1-8), the need to walk before God blamelessly.

Reassuring Faith

July 30, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 15

Once again we find Abram in a questionable state of mind. So, God does 3 things to Reassure Abram’s faith in His promises... I. God Encourages Abram (1) II. God Establishes Faith (2-6) III. God Ensures The Covenant (7-21)

How To Increase Your Faith

July 23, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 14

So far Abram has fearlessly Stepped out and then fearfully Stepped back. Now we see how he fearlessly Steps up! – In this chapter Abram, the man of faith, exercises and increases his faith in God by making the right decisions in Warfare, in Worship and in Withstanding.

The Cycle of Faith

July 16, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 12:9—13:18

As we grow in faith, there will most certainly come a time when things “Go South,” in Abram’s case, literally and ironically! In his study we will learn of the four stages of Abram's Cycle of Faith: I. Retracting Faith (12:9-20) | II. Retracing Faith (13:1-4) | III. Reacting Faith 13: 5-13) | IV. Rewarding Faith (13:14-18).

Finding Faith

July 9, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 11:10–32, Genesis 12:1–8

In this sermon we learn of Abram in his early stages of Finding Faith in God, personal delays and decisions to to call upon the name of the Lord.

The Nations Rise

July 2, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 10:1–11, Genesis 11:1–9

Who would have thought that we could learn something from Genealogies? In this sermon, Pastor Mark expounds on the sons of Noah and their descendants, as the Nations Rise! - You may wants to review the notes on this one.

A Brand New Start

June 25, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 9

In this sermon Pastor Mark uses the circumstances of Noah to expound on the need for A Brand-New Start. The sections revealed in Genesis 9 deal with: I. Prescriptions (1-7) | II. Promise (8-17) | III. Populating (18-19) | IV. Problems (20-23) | V. Prophecy (24-27) | VI. Passing (28-29).

The Great Flood

June 4, 2023 • Pastor Mark Bofill • Genesis 7:10—8:22

Throughout human history, there have been many terrible disasters. But the greatest disaster to ever hit this planet was The Great Flood! In this study, Pastor Mark divides this teaching into two sections: I. The Waters Rise (7:10-24) | II. The Waters Recede (8:1-22).