Summary

We say the Apostles’ Creed— “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth”— but for many of us, that line feels more like a statement of origin than a source of hope. We believe God started the universe… we’re just not sure He’s still involved in ours. We believe He created the stars— but we’re not sure He’s paying attention to the stress we carried into this room.

Sermon Questions

1. When you hear the phrase “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,” what emotions or images come to mind? Where do you most easily sense the presence of God—in nature, in worship, in relationships, or elsewhere?
2. What stands out to you about the way God creates in Genesis 1 (His words, order, repetition, or purpose)? What does Genesis 2:1–3 reveal about God’s relationship to time, rest, and completion?
3. Why is it important that the Creed begins with belief in God as Creator rather than Savior or Judge? How does creation declaring “good” shape how we view the world, people, and ourselves today?
4. Genesis says humanity is created in God’s image. What does that tell us about human dignity and worth? How does seeing God as our Creator shape how we see ourselves—not as accidents, but as intentional?
5. If God is Creator, what areas of your life do you need to surrender back to Him? Where do you need to move from simply saying “I believe” to living “I believe”?