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Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing?

August 18, 2026 • Nathan Guy • Season 6 • Episode 5

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As a Christian, I believe God makes sense. I start with beauty and goodness. What I find most interesting and lovely, what I find most good and pleasing, is the story in which God is the center. Could it also possibly be true? Join me as I share why our deepest longings connect us with the heart of the story of God.

The sermon today is titled "Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing?" This sermon is the third installment in our series "Why God Makes Sense." The Scripture reading is from Genesis 1:1. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 27, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

Gavin Ortlund, Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't.
Robert Jastrow, God & The Astronomers.

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