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]]> episodic no Gene Strother genestrother@gmail.com false full Route 66: Highway to Hope, an Introduction Route 66: Highway to Hope, an Introduction 1 2 Gene Strother Route 66, a new sermon series featuring one sermon lifted from each of the sixty-six books of the Bible. This is the original Route 66, the highway to hope. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com Route 66, a new sermon series featuring one sermon lifted from each of the sixty-six books of the Bible. This is the original Route 66, the highway to hope.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>Route 66, a new sermon series featuring one sermon lifted from each of the sixty-six books of the Bible. This is the original Route 66, the highway to hope.</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 8ed895f0-eae4-47cb-b27d-b5688803e465 https://genestrother.substack.com Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:30:25 +0000 478 false full East of Eden East of Eden 14 1 Gene Strother In the Land of Nod, Who Needs God This is the last of seven sermons in the Pride & Prejudice series. Based on Proverbs 6:16–19, which reveals seven things God hates. Here, we examine the sin of brotherly betrayal, of resentment where love ought to live. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com This is the last of seven sermons in the Pride & Prejudice series. Based on Proverbs 6:16–19, which reveals seven things God hates. Here, we examine the sin of brotherly betrayal, of resentment where love ought to live.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>This is the last of seven sermons in the Pride &amp; Prejudice series. Based on Proverbs 6:16–19, which reveals seven things God hates. Here, we examine the sin of brotherly betrayal, of resentment where love ought to live.</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com c6d2c262-62b9-4b85-ac06-2c0f6f950832 https://genestrother.substack.com Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:38:50 +0000 1305 false full The Crucible The Crucible 13 1 Gene Strother The Fiery Trials of Slander and Service Sermon six of seven in the Pride & Prejudice sermon series. Slander, gossip, cancellation. What happens in the crucible, the trial by fire? How does one survive? Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com Sermon six of seven in the Pride & Prejudice sermon series. Slander, gossip, cancellation. What happens in the crucible, the trial by fire? How does one survive?



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>Sermon six of seven in the Pride &amp; Prejudice sermon series. Slander, gossip, cancellation. What happens in the crucible, the trial by fire? How does one survive?</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 7e0a5289-a05a-457b-85ed-482828aee33e https://genestrother.substack.com Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:20:51 +0000 1475 false full Fast and Furious Fast and Furious 12 1 Gene Strother Living a Quarter Mile at a Tome Sermon five in the seven-sermon series, Pride & Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19. In the furious pace of these fast-paced times, how do we strike the balance between urgency and patience? What if we get it wrong? What if we get it right! Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com Sermon five in the seven-sermon series, Pride & Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19. In the furious pace of these fast-paced times, how do we strike the balance between urgency and patience? What if we get it wrong? What if we get it right!



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>Sermon five in the seven-sermon series, Pride &amp; Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19. In the furious pace of these fast-paced times, how do we strike the balance between urgency and patience? What if we get it wrong? What if we get it right!</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com b1b93114-db09-417f-82b8-484523f3c40d https://genestrother.substack.com Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:07 +0000 1370 false full The Sting The Sting 11 1 Gene Strother A Word to the Schemers Sermon four in the seven-sermon series, Pride & Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19. This one is a word of caution to the schemers. How far will you go, what schemes will you concoct to get what you want? Will it be worth it? Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com Sermon four in the seven-sermon series, Pride & Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19. This one is a word of caution to the schemers. How far will you go, what schemes will you concoct to get what you want? Will it be worth it?



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>Sermon four in the seven-sermon series, Pride &amp; Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19. This one is a word of caution to the schemers. How far will you go, what schemes will you concoct to get what you want? Will it be worth it?</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 4e7abfde-9b22-4bf0-b479-c0f0252e3197 https://genestrother.substack.com Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:50 +0000 1525 false full There Will Be Blood There Will Be Blood 10 1 Gene Strother Where the Death Culture Really Lives Sermon three in the seven-sermon series, Pride & Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19, examines the real death culture in the world today and what it means. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com Sermon three in the seven-sermon series, Pride & Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19, examines the real death culture in the world today and what it means.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>Sermon three in the seven-sermon series, Pride &amp; Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19, examines the real death culture in the world today and what it means.</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com bb51b210-e319-4e7e-aa72-dcc0dad6b864 https://genestrother.substack.com Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:50 +0000 1868 false full Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can 9 1 Gene Strother The Liar's Lair is His Own Grave Sermon two in the seven-sermon series, Pride & Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19. Today's topic is deceit and the cost to the deceiver. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com Sermon two in the seven-sermon series, Pride & Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19. Today's topic is deceit and the cost to the deceiver.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>Sermon two in the seven-sermon series, Pride &amp; Prejudice, based on Proverbs 6:16–19. Today&#39;s topic is deceit and the cost to the deceiver.</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 49d595d2-d732-4afd-98b1-48a801dcc094 https://genestrother.substack.com Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:56 +0000 1338 false full The Devil Wears Prada The Devil Wears Prada 8 1 Gene Strother A Look at the Proud Look Sermon one in a seven-sermon series titled "Pride & Prejudice," based on Proverbs 6:16–19, which reveals seven things God hates. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com Sermon one in a seven-sermon series titled "Pride & Prejudice," based on Proverbs 6:16–19, which reveals seven things God hates.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>Sermon one in a seven-sermon series titled &#34;Pride &amp; Prejudice,&#34; based on Proverbs 6:16–19, which reveals seven things God hates.</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 201dba0c-0ee7-49c7-8986-6cbc1c1cd68d https://genestrother.substack.com Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:49 +0000 1207 false full Survivor Survivor 7 1 Gene Strother The Tribe Has Spoken and so has Christ The seventh and final sermon in the Sunday School series tackles the law of the jungle versus the law of Christ, survival of the fittest vs thriving on faith. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com The seventh and final sermon in the Sunday School series tackles the law of the jungle versus the law of Christ, survival of the fittest vs thriving on faith.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>The seventh and final sermon in the Sunday School series tackles the law of the jungle versus the law of Christ, survival of the fittest vs thriving on faith.</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com a506b72a-cbcc-4be7-873c-e9d51bb947db https://genestrother.substack.com Wed, 06 May 2026 15:50:05 +0000 2017 false full Holy Cow! Holy Cow! 6 1 Gene Strother Gene "The JourneyMan Preacher" Strother dives into the ages-old expression, "Holy cow!" to bring a fresh perspective to the sacred cows and golden calves we worship today. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com Gene dives into the ages-old expression, "Holy cow!" to bring a fresh perspective to the sacred cows and golden calves we worship today.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>Gene dives into the ages-old expression, &#34;Holy cow!&#34; to bring a fresh perspective to the sacred cows and golden calves we worship today. </p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 07f0fc87-9281-4c9c-810c-96fd1f0a98b9 https://genestrother.substack.com Tue, 05 May 2026 16:05:38 +0000 1939 false full Death Grip Death Grip 5 1 Gene Strother Or the Grip of Love "Death had a grip on humanity—a choke-hold that said, 'It is appointed unto humans once to die. And after this, the judgment.'" –Gene Strother Is that it then? Is Death the final victor? Is the tombstone his championship trophy? That depends on which is greater: the death grip or the grip of love. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com "Death had a grip on humanity—a choke-hold that said, 'It is appointed unto humans once to die. And after this, the judgment.'" –Gene Strother

Is that it then? Is Death the final victor? Is the tombstone his championship trophy? That depends on which is greater: the death grip or the grip of love.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>&#34;Death had a grip on humanity—a choke-hold that said, &#39;It is appointed unto humans once to die. And after this, the judgment.&#39;&#34; –Gene Strother</p><p>Is that it then? Is Death the final victor? Is the tombstone his championship trophy? That depends on which is greater: the death grip or the grip of love. </p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 4deb5406-d9a6-4d67-ad22-a97bed0fe97b https://genestrother.substack.com Mon, 04 May 2026 14:41:01 +0000 1523 false full Canceled Canceled Gene Strother In this sermon, The Preacher, Gene Strother, tackles the pervasive cancel culture cancer and answers the question, "Does God cancel people? If so, who? Why?" Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com In this sermon, The Preacher, Gene Strother, tackles the pervasive cancel culture cancer and answers the question, "Does God cancel people? If so, who? Why?"



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>In this sermon, The Preacher, Gene Strother, tackles the pervasive cancel culture cancer and answers the question, &#34;Does God cancel people? If so, who? Why?&#34;</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 8cd770fd-273b-4a32-b651-8fab27404ea4 https://genestrother.substack.com Sun, 03 May 2026 17:04:30 +0000 1606 false full The Pianist The Pianist Gene Strother The Pianist is the third sermon in the series Gene is calling Sunday School. It is the most intimate of the sermons, as he reflects on the songs and life of his mother. He learned life lessons to build, support, and sustain his faith by hearing his mom sing from the upright piano. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com The Pianist is the third sermon in the series Gene is calling Sunday School. It is the most intimate of the sermons, as he reflects on the songs and life of his mother. He learned life lessons to build, support, and sustain his faith by hearing his mom sing from the upright piano.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p><em>The Pianist</em> is the third sermon in the series Gene is calling Sunday School. It is the most intimate of the sermons, as he reflects on the songs and life of his mother. He learned life lessons to build, support, and sustain his faith by hearing his mom sing from the upright piano.</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 3edd968c-35cd-4952-957c-79b0a13fec7b https://genestrother.substack.com Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:43 +0000 1535 false full Hurry Up & Wait Hurry Up & Wait 2 1 Gene Strother Sermon two in a Seven-sermon series by "Preacher" Gene Strother. Gene examines the friction between patience and urgency and the need for both. What does the Bible have to say about urgency vs patience? Find out in this vital sermon. Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com Sermon two in a Seven-sermon series by "Preacher" Gene Strother. Gene examines the friction between patience and urgency and the need for both. What does the Bible have to say about urgency vs patience? Find out in this vital sermon.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>Sermon two in a Seven-sermon series by &#34;Preacher&#34; Gene Strother. Gene examines the friction between patience and urgency and the need for both. What does the Bible have to say about urgency vs patience? Find out in this vital sermon.</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com 0d332ec0-33dd-427f-96df-665d0d224847 https://genestrother.substack.com Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:58 +0000 1744 false full You and Me and a Long-Tailed Cat You and Me and a Long-Tailed Cat Gene Strother "Sin is a long-tailed cat." Hop in and come along on a ride with a catastrophe adjuster. We will chase the storm, known to insiders as CAT. We will also learn a thing or two about the nature of sin.



Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com]]> <p>&#34;Sin is a long-tailed cat.&#34; Hop in and come along on a ride with a catastrophe adjuster. We will chase the storm, known to insiders as CAT. We will also learn a thing or two about the nature of sin.</p><br /><br />Follow Gene on Substack— https://genestrother.substack.com af1d82d0-ad3c-4812-8b14-0f34d4b810eb https://genestrother.substack.com Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:55 +0000 2153 false