Summit Church
Paradise Lost (Genesis 3:8-24)
Sunday, April 6, 2025 - Message #6 by Pastor Doug Corlew; "In The Beginning" Genesis Series
Locations & Times
1000 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Ho does God respond to sinners?
1. Penetrating Questions (v 8-13)
1. Penetrating Questions (v 8-13)
2. Painful Consequences (v 14-19)
3. Gracious Provisions (v 20-24)
Sermon Discussion
Applying God’s Word through Journey Groups, family devotions, or personal meditation:
Opener
1. Is it easy or hard for you to admit your mistakes? Why?
Recap
2. Read Genesis 3:8-24. What stood out to you most from the sermon? Was there a particular verse or point that resonated with you?
3. What can we learn from Adam and Eve’s response when confronted about their sin?
4. How does God respond to Adam and Eve’s disobedience?
5. What are the effects of sin on human nature and human relationships?
6. How does God show mercy even in judgment?
Digging Deeper—Read Romans 8:18-25.
7. How does Paul describe the state of creation under the curse of sin?
8. According to this passage, what is the hope for us and for creation?
9. How do we live with Christian hope? What does it look like? Not look like?
Application
10. Do you regularly confess your sin? What benefits come from it? What are ways to grow in this spiritual discipline?
Applying God’s Word through Journey Groups, family devotions, or personal meditation:
Opener
1. Is it easy or hard for you to admit your mistakes? Why?
Recap
2. Read Genesis 3:8-24. What stood out to you most from the sermon? Was there a particular verse or point that resonated with you?
3. What can we learn from Adam and Eve’s response when confronted about their sin?
4. How does God respond to Adam and Eve’s disobedience?
5. What are the effects of sin on human nature and human relationships?
6. How does God show mercy even in judgment?
Digging Deeper—Read Romans 8:18-25.
7. How does Paul describe the state of creation under the curse of sin?
8. According to this passage, what is the hope for us and for creation?
9. How do we live with Christian hope? What does it look like? Not look like?
Application
10. Do you regularly confess your sin? What benefits come from it? What are ways to grow in this spiritual discipline?
Make plans now to join us and bring your friends to our Holy Week Worship Celebrations!
We’ll celebrate Palm Sunday, April 13 with services at 8:30 or 10 AM featuring our Rejoice Kids Choir! The message will point us to the true and ultimate sacrifice, when God’s Son offered Himself up in our place. Communion served.
Our 7 PM worship on Good Friday, April 18 will include friends from Summit Real Life Center and Hope EFC of Storm Lake. This service will feature three brief messages focused on Christ, “lifted up” on a cross for our salvation.
He is Risen! Join us Easter Sunday, April 20 at 8:30 or 10 AM as we celebrate the victorious resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ! We’ll talk about “doubting Thomas” and how we should handle our own struggles to believe.
Summit Kids Worship and Nursery available during both services on Easter and Palm Sunday.
Rejoice Kids Choir—Rehearsal Today and Saturday
All kids age 4 through grade 4 are encouraged to join us as we prepare two songs for Palm Sunday worship, next Sunday, April 13. Rehearsals are today from 3 to 4 PM, and this Saturday, April 12 at 9:30 AM.
Youth Groups Tonight—Roller Skating in Ida Grove
All three of our youth groups (grades 5-12) are headed for Skate Palace in Ida Grove this evening! They’ll skate from 5 to 7 PM, and students are encouraged to arrange their own transportation – or contact Pastor Mason if you’d like a ride from the church, leaving at 4:20 PM. It’s free for admission and skates; bring money for concessions.
Monday Night Women's Bible Study @ 6:30 PM
Join us in the Rockies/Cascades Rooms for "Ten Words To Live By" (author Jen Wilkin). Led by Monica Ehlers and Kristen Fox. Books are $10.
Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies — Tuesdays, 9:00 AM
Both groups meet at the church to discuss the NT book of Jude.
Interested in Baptism?
Baptism is an outward sign of an inward change! It announces to the world that you belong to Jesus Christ. We will be celebrating baptisms at both services on Sunday, April 27. Contact one of our pastors if you are interested in participating that day.
Have you heard about The Flyover Podcast?
Hear a weekly summary & further explanation of Sunday's sermon to prepare you for your small group discussions this week. Hosted this week by Pastor Joe and Pastor Doug.
Time Of Prayer @ 7:45-8:15 AM
Join Pastor Joe each week for thirty minutes of group prayer. Let’s humble ourselves before the Lord and seek His face, praying for our worship services and other needs of the church family. There’s no need to sign up or commit; just come as you are available.
Christian Counseling @ Summit
Summit partners with Team Restoration Ministries to provide Christ-centered mental health counseling services at the church. Call 515-238-9010 to learn more or schedule an appointment with Kayla Overpeck, MA, T-LMFT.
Summit Church Online Directory
Please take a moment to update photos and directory information via our Church Center App. If you’ve not yet joined the directory, or would like some help, please check with the Church Office.
We’ll celebrate Palm Sunday, April 13 with services at 8:30 or 10 AM featuring our Rejoice Kids Choir! The message will point us to the true and ultimate sacrifice, when God’s Son offered Himself up in our place. Communion served.
Our 7 PM worship on Good Friday, April 18 will include friends from Summit Real Life Center and Hope EFC of Storm Lake. This service will feature three brief messages focused on Christ, “lifted up” on a cross for our salvation.
He is Risen! Join us Easter Sunday, April 20 at 8:30 or 10 AM as we celebrate the victorious resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ! We’ll talk about “doubting Thomas” and how we should handle our own struggles to believe.
Summit Kids Worship and Nursery available during both services on Easter and Palm Sunday.
Rejoice Kids Choir—Rehearsal Today and Saturday
All kids age 4 through grade 4 are encouraged to join us as we prepare two songs for Palm Sunday worship, next Sunday, April 13. Rehearsals are today from 3 to 4 PM, and this Saturday, April 12 at 9:30 AM.
Youth Groups Tonight—Roller Skating in Ida Grove
All three of our youth groups (grades 5-12) are headed for Skate Palace in Ida Grove this evening! They’ll skate from 5 to 7 PM, and students are encouraged to arrange their own transportation – or contact Pastor Mason if you’d like a ride from the church, leaving at 4:20 PM. It’s free for admission and skates; bring money for concessions.
Monday Night Women's Bible Study @ 6:30 PM
Join us in the Rockies/Cascades Rooms for "Ten Words To Live By" (author Jen Wilkin). Led by Monica Ehlers and Kristen Fox. Books are $10.
Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies — Tuesdays, 9:00 AM
Both groups meet at the church to discuss the NT book of Jude.
Interested in Baptism?
Baptism is an outward sign of an inward change! It announces to the world that you belong to Jesus Christ. We will be celebrating baptisms at both services on Sunday, April 27. Contact one of our pastors if you are interested in participating that day.
Have you heard about The Flyover Podcast?
Hear a weekly summary & further explanation of Sunday's sermon to prepare you for your small group discussions this week. Hosted this week by Pastor Joe and Pastor Doug.
Time Of Prayer @ 7:45-8:15 AM
Join Pastor Joe each week for thirty minutes of group prayer. Let’s humble ourselves before the Lord and seek His face, praying for our worship services and other needs of the church family. There’s no need to sign up or commit; just come as you are available.
Christian Counseling @ Summit
Summit partners with Team Restoration Ministries to provide Christ-centered mental health counseling services at the church. Call 515-238-9010 to learn more or schedule an appointment with Kayla Overpeck, MA, T-LMFT.
Summit Church Online Directory
Please take a moment to update photos and directory information via our Church Center App. If you’ve not yet joined the directory, or would like some help, please check with the Church Office.