Genesis: Tower of Babel

Venture Church

In today’s message, Pastor Morgan dives into Genesis 11, exploring the story of the Tower of Babel and its relevance for us. He unpacks humanity’s tendency to build personal empires, often at the expense of our relationship with God, and contrasts this with God’s ultimate invitation to partner in His kingdom. We’re reminded that while ambition and achievement aren’t wrong, true fulfillment and purpose come from aligning our lives with God’s will. Join us as we reflect on what it means to heed God’s invitation to “come” and find purpose in building His kingdom.
00:00 - Pastor’s Introduction & Gratitude for Community
00:22 - Reflecting on Support and Joy in Ministry
00:48 - Introducing the Genesis Series & Humanity’s Story
02:28 - Setting the Scene: Post-Flood & God’s Promise
04:16 - Noah’s Descendants and the Call to Multiply
05:03 - Tower of Babel: Humanity’s Ambition and Unity
06:07 - The Meaning Behind Tall Structures & Humanity’s Flex
08:16 - Motivations of Fame, Security, and Independence
10:23 - Misplaced Ambition vs. God’s Call to Faith
11:23 - Genesis of Self-Sufficiency & Replacement of God
16:06 - Humanity’s Repeated Missteps and God’s Grace
20:10 - Humanity’s “Come” vs. God’s “Come”
26:04 - God’s Motivation: Unity in Relationship with Us
28:56 - Dispersing at Babel: God’s Grace and New Beginnings
29:32 - Building Our Kingdoms vs. Building God’s Kingdom
30:37 - God’s Call to “Come” for Transformation
35:06 - Invitation to Respond: Building with God’s Purpose
36:21 - Closing Prayer: Embracing God’s Invitation