Genesis Church Podcast
Genesis Church is a community built to love God and love all. Here, you can find our weekly sermons, as well as biblical conversations to help you learn and grow in your walk with Jesus. To learn more about Genesis Church, visit our website at https://www.genesisyork.com/.
Episodes
237 episodes
Elect | Thurs. 09.10.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
In this message from 1 Peter 1:1–5, Pastor Bob explores the biblical concepts of election, foreknowledge, and God’s work in salvation. Rather than getting caught up in theological arguments, we’re encouraged to look at the whole counsel of Scri...
Freedom (Step 8) | 12-Step Recovery | Pastor Bob Tome
In Part 8 of this 12-Step Life Recovery Journey mini-series, we explore the challenging but freeing process of making amends. Building on the foundation of forgiveness from Step 7, this episode explains why taking responsibility for the ...
Another Test of My Living Faith | Sun. 09.06.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
In James 1:19–22, we’re challenged to confront two powerful forces that can damage our relationships, our homes, and our Christian witness: anger and bitterness. Pastor Bob explores God’s practical formula for overcoming them—being quick to lis...
Who, Me? | Thurs. 08.27.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
This message serves as an introduction to our upcoming Thursday Night sermon series on 1 Peter starting Thursday, September 10th.Peter was far from perfect—but God used him anyway. In this message, we look at Peter’s journey from ...
Forgiveness (Step 7) | 12-Step Recovery | Pastor Bob Tome
In Part 7 of this 12-Step Life Recovery Journey mini-series, we explore the freedom that comes through humbly asking God to remove our shortcomings. This episode unpacks the role of humility, confession, and forgiveness in the recovery j...
Lightbulbs | 08.30.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
In this week’s special Family Sunday message, we focus on what it means to be the light of the world. Through Scripture and powerful stories of local outreach, quiet acts of service, and international missions, we’re reminded that God’s ...
Humility (Step 6) | 12-Step Recovery | Pastor Bob Tome
In Part 6 of this 12-Step Life Recovery Journey mini-series, we explore the power of humility, genuine repentance, and surrendering our lives to God rather than relying on our own strength. Through practical examples and biblical truth, we lear...
Right-Side Up in an Upside-Down World | 08.23.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
In an upside-down world, James calls believers to live right-side up by God’s standards. Continuing through James 1, this message explores how we should view wealth and poverty, remain steadfast through trials, resist temptation, and keep etern...
Confession (Step 5) | 12-Step Recovery | Pastor Bob Tome
In Part 5 of this 12-Step Life Recovery Journey mini-series, we explore the power of confession—admitting to God, ourselves, and another person the exact nature of our wrongs. Holding onto secrets, guilt, and shame can lead to isolation, fear, ...
Knowing God | 08.16.26 | Pastor Phil Schorner
What does it really mean to know God? There is a profound difference between knowing about God and actually knowing Him through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This message explores what Scripture teaches about drawing near to God by...
Personal Inventory (Step 4) | 12-Step Recovery | Pastor Bob Tome
Part 4 of this 12-Step Life Recovery Journey mini-series challenges us to take a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. In this episode, we explore how honestly examining our thoughts, words, actions, relationships, and past ...
Seasick | 08.09.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
In James 1:5–8, we are challenged to seek God’s wisdom rather than relying on our own understanding. Pastor Bob explores what it means to continually ask, seek, and knock in prayer, trusting that God generously gives wisdom and direction to tho...
Surrender (Step 3) | 12-Step Recovery | Pastor Bob Tome
Part 3 of this 12-Step Life Recovery Journey mini-series calls us to one of the most difficult yet life-changing decisions in recovery: surrender. In this episode, we explore what it means to turn our wills and our lives over to God's care, why...
From Bruises to Blessings | 08.02.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
In the opening message of our study through the book of James, Pastor Bob explores how God uses trials to shape believers into a beautiful tapestry of faith. James begins by identifying himself not by his accomplishments, but as a humble servan...
Salvation (Step 2) | 12-Step Recovery | Pastor Bob Tome
Part 2 of this 12-Step Life Recovery Journey mini-series explores the second step: believing that a power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity. From a biblical perspective, this episode explains why true transformation begins with Je...
What Does Real Church Look Like? | 07.26.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
This week's message explores what the real church looks like by examining the book of Acts and reminding believers of the mission Jesus gave His church. Pastor Bob emphasizes that a healthy church is marked by preaching Christ, relying o...
Unmanageableness (Step 1) | 12-Step Recovery | Pastor Bob Tome
In Part 1 of this 12-Step Life Recovery Journey mini-series, we explore the foundational first step: admitting that life has become unmanageable and recognizing our need for help. Through a biblical perspective, this episode unpacks the dangers...
Will Hurt Ever End? | 07.19.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
Why is there so much pain in the world? In this message from Romans 8, we explore how sin brought suffering into creation, why grief and hardship are a reality for every person, and the unshakable hope found in Jesus Christ. Though we live in a...
Which Way Is Your Cup Turned? | 07.12.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
In this encouraging message from Psalm 103, Pastor Bob explores the question, "Which Way Is Your Cup Turned?" Using the illustration of an upright or upside-down cup, he reminds us that God continually pours out His blessings—it is our...
Celebration of Our Nation | 07.05.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
As America celebrates 250 years of history, this message explores the biblical truth that a nation's greatest strength is not found in its government, military, or economy, but in the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Looking at God's provide...
Gospel Boldness | 06.28.26 | Pastor Bob Tome
What does it mean to live with gospel boldness? In this message, Pastor Bob challenges the church to embrace its mission of reaching people with the hope of Jesus Christ. Launching Genesis Church's "1200 in 2 Years" vision, he reminds believers...
The Danger of Looking Back | 06.21.26 | Pastor Bob Tome & Jason Long
In this Father's Day message, Pastor Bob and Jason Long explore the biblical warning to "remember Lot's wife" and the dangers of becoming attached to the past, comfortable with compromise, or distracted from God's forward call on our lives. Thr...
The Insanity Wheel | Ep. 3 | Pastor Bob Tome
In Part 3 of The Insanity Wheel mini-series, Pastor Bob explores how guilt, shame, sorrow, and spiritual instability can keep people trapped in destructive patterns. Drawing from Psalm 103, he reminds listeners that God's love is great...
