May 27, 2026

The Beginning #1 – St. John 1 & Genesis 1

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The Beginning #1 - St. John 1 & Genesis 1
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Show Notes

Summary of the Message

This message explores the profound theological concept of “the Word” (Logos) in the beginning, emphasizing its identity as Jesus Christ and its role in creation and spiritual life. The speaker connects John 1:1-5 with Genesis 1, demonstrating that:

  • The Word was with God and was God, and through Him all things were made.
  • Creation was originally perfect, but became formless and void due to a spiritual event involving Lucifer’s fall.
  • God’s first act of creation was to bring light by His spoken Word, separating light from darkness.
  • The light represents life and God’s truth, shining into the darkness which cannot comprehend it.
  • Believers are called children of the light and the day, not of darkness and night (1 Thessalonians 5:5).
  • Jesus, the Word made flesh, imparts power to become children of God through faith.
  • The Word must be received, embraced, and allowed to dwell within believers, as it transforms and sustains spiritual life.
  • The message warns against a superficial faith and stresses the importance of true fellowship with Christ through His Word.

The sermon encourages planting the Word faithfully, understanding God’s divine plan which is intentionally camouflaged from the enemy, and living as bearers of light in a dark world.

Key Scriptures Highlighted

  1. John 1:1-5
    “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… All things were made by Him. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.”

  2. Genesis 1:1-5
    “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth… And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God divided the light from the darkness.”

  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:5
    “You are all children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.”

  4. John 1:12-14
    “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God… And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.”

  5. Psalm 53:1-2
    “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ God looks down from heaven to see if there are any who understand and seek Him.”


3 to 5 Key Takeaways

1. Jesus is the Eternal Word and Creator

The Word (Logos) mentioned in John 1 is not merely a concept or spoken message but is the person of Jesus Christ — God Himself through whom everything was created. Understanding this is foundational to true Christian faith.

2. Light vs. Darkness: A Spiritual Division

God created light first and divided it from darkness, establishing a cosmic and spiritual order. This light symbolizes God’s life and truth shining in a world tainted by darkness due to Lucifer’s fall. Darkness cannot comprehend or overpower the light, affirming the supremacy of God’s Word.

3. Believers are Called to be Children of the Light

As followers of Christ, we are called to live in the light — representing truth, righteousness, and spiritual life. Serving ourselves is equated to serving darkness, but living by God’s Word places us firmly as children of the day, empowered by His light.

4. Receiving and Living by the Word is Essential

Salvation is more than verbal confession; it involves receiving Christ’s Word into our hearts so that it transforms us and empowers us to live as God’s children. The Word plants a seed that grows and changes us from within.

5. True Fellowship with God Requires Knowing and Obeying His Word

The message stresses that being involved religionally or intellectually knowing the Bible is not enough; true fellowship involves hearing, recognizing, and obeying God’s voice. Christ seeks those with His Word at their core, not merely outward religious works.


This sermon deeply unpacks the spiritual reality of God’s Word as the foundation of creation, power, and salvation, challenging believers to live intentionally as children of light, grounded in the truth of Jesus Christ.

Intro Music

Amazing Love by Sherlandra Revis

Outro Music 

He’s Coming by Walter Mills & Chosen

Prayer of Salvation,

Father God in Heaven

I’m asking for forgiveness for my sins and

to be Washed clean!

I Believe that Jesus the Christ died on

the cross for the sins of the world,

And that His blood was shed and

His body was broken as a sacrifice for me!

In Your Word 1st John 1:9 – The Word states:

“If you confess our sins, He is faithful and

just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us

from all unrighteousness”.

I confess I’m a sinner!

Jesus Christ

I believe that You were crucified for me!

Wash me clean that I may be made whole!

Please come and live in my heart!

I’m submitting my Life, my will, my mind, my thoughts,

& my imaginations to You

Abide in me, allow me to abide in You!

Let Your Word abide in me!

My Lord & My God!

In the Name of Jesus Christ!

Amen.

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