Why Genesis

Extreme Journey

Genesis Admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:44:10 +0000

Dr. Wilton invites special guest, Pastor Lester from South Africa, who helps us understand the extreme journey Christ made for us…. And the Extreme Journey that awaits in following Him! This Saturday night at 10:35 p.m. on WYCW TV-62 and online with live chat- at www.fbs.org/live.

Timelapse B4 Service

Britt — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:49:02 +0000

Quick video of a Genesis Service about to begin thanks to Matt Kuhn!

Intentional Unity

Genesis Admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:45:19 +0000

Absolute Truth is our first foundational value: We Value the Bible alone as God’s Word

Intentional Unity is Key:We Value a determined oneness for the purposes of God

Redemptive Passion is our lifeline: We Value burdened hearts for broken people

Dependent Prayer fuels our mission: We value continual conversation with God

Generational Potential is changing our world together: We value every generation reaching every generation

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Genesis Admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:43:11 +0000

Baptism

Genesis Admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:45:50 +0000

An AMAZING event at Genesis- the baptism service was a tremendous testimony to changed lives! To God be the Glory! Take a look- you can watch it here! www.truthcasting.com/player.aspx#showChannel=100000969

God’s 7 Love Languages

Genesis Admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:56:30 +0000

This past month was love month. On Valentine’s Day millions of cards and flowers and chocolates were given to loved ones as an act of sharing feelings of love. But the greatest love of all is the love of God, freely given to all who will accept it. We can say that we love God, but what does it mean to love God practically. What really counts? Love isn’t about the cards or flowers or chocolates as good as they are, but love is about a relationship first with God which reflects in our relationship with others.

In a two week video series, Dr. Wilton shared the seven love languages taken from the greatest commandment found in Deuteronomy 6 – to “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

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Take the Challenge!

Genesis Admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:10:18 +0000

Dr Wilton’s In Times Like These series continues. In the first part of Jeremiah 7, God issues an invitation to His people. But included in the invitation is a challenge. In this inspiring message, Dr. Wilton reminds us to stand at the gate of the Lord’s house, proclaim His message, hear His word, and then take action just as He challenged the people of Judah.
Step up to the “gate” in your life and take the challenge to live a godly life in a confused and lost world. You can know how to meet the challenges of today by listening to God speak to us as He did to Jeremiah’s people.

Watch the Take the Challenge message here.

Absolute Truth

Genesis Admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:10:07 +0000

We Value the Bible alone as God’s Word.

This is just the first of the five core values of First Baptist Spartanburg. If you are new to Genesis, understanding what is important to our church family helps you to know who we are… meet Grady!

“ I have been a member of First Baptist for 73 years and the Bible has always been foundational at our church. Sitting under the preaching of Dr. Slaughter, Dr. Walker, and now Dr. Wilton it is obvious they believe the Bible is the greatest book ever written. Its writers were inspired by God to reveal to us His wonderful plan of salvation. What a great God to love each of us so much to send His Son to die on the cross for our sins and to reveal to us what God was truly like. Knowing this truth is consistently proclaimed all the way from the pulpit to our preschool teachers thrills my heart” Grady Stewart

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Thank God for your Fish

Genesis Admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:34:15 +0000

Has God ever put a mission into your heart, and you just didn’t want to do it? Too often we’d prefer to do our own thing or go our own way. So perhaps the greatest issue that Christians struggle with is that of obedience. And that’s exactly what the Lord most requires of us: that we simply obey Him.
In the continuing series “In Times Like These” Dr. Wilton uses a familiar Bible story to show what God did for Jonah and what He will do for you. Listen today about God’s means of rescue, education, and transportation. You are His dearly loved child, and He has a plan for you.

Thank God for Your Fish Jonah 1:1-17 Dr. Don Wilton Click here to watch now!

Thanks to Sal Barone (Minister of Pastoral Ministries & Senior Adults) for the shot of the fish he caught at a retreat last year!

How to Face an Uncertain Future

Genesis Admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:18:45 +0000

Philippians 1:20-21

We aren’t living in the best of times. Arab nations are in turmoil. Economies, worldwide, are volatile. World leaders are changing. Last year was an unprecedented year for natural disasters. Our world is in chaos. But in the face of all this, our future is as bright as the promises of God.

When the apostle Paul penned letters from a pit in a Roman prison to the church at Philippi, he also faced an uncertain future. Yet, he encouraged believers to be eager, confident, and courageous. With the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ, and by the power of the Holy Spirit within, we can face life’s uncertainties with Paul-like optimism and faith. [Watch now!]