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Before the stars were hung and the oceans were set in their place, there was a profound stillness. The world was “formless and empty,” a canvas of potential veiled in darkness. But even in this void, we find the first glimpse of God’s active presence. This sermon delves into the profound imagery of Genesis 1:2, where “the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.\u201d
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