Sermons on Genesis
A Promised Restoration
Sermon Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19,39-40 Sermon Big Idea: God made a covenant with Abram that Abram responded to with faith. And that faith justified him. Genesis 2:16-17 Genesis 3:17-19 Genesis 4:6-7 Genesis 4:11-12 Genesis 8:21 Genesis 9:6, 12-17 Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 12:4 Hebrews 11:8-9 Genesis 22:1-3 Hebrews 11:17-19 Hebrews 11:10,13,16,19,39-40 Hebrews 9:15 Luke 22:20 John 3:16 Parity Treaty vs. Suzerain Treaty The conditions of the contract are to believe and live. Will you sign on the line?
Hope in the Fall
Genesis 3:1-15 1. The seduction of sin is subtle. 2. The subtlety of sin is significant. 3. The significance of sin is serious. 4. The seriousness of sin lies in its strength. 5. The stronghold of sin is overcome by the Savior. The seriousness of sin leads to the salvation of the Savior.
In His Likeness
Sermon Big Idea: We were created to rule the earth not be ruled by it. Genesis 1:26-30;2:7-9,15,18-25 Created to be like Him In community Made to have dominion Apart from animals Glory seeking Enhancers of creation Not created to be Him Created to be restored by Him. He took our place, saving us from trying to take his place.
The 3 in Chapter 1
Sermon Scripture: Genesis 1-2 Sermon Big Idea: God’s true identity is revealed in creation. Isaiah 43:7 1 John 4:7-8 We were created for God’s glory and in his glory it is his pleasure for us to know love.
But, Wait!
Sermon Big Idea: Just when all seems hopeless, God intervenes and reminds us of his promises. Genesis 12:1-3 (75) God gave Abraham hope of being a blessing. Genesis 13:14-16 God gave Abraham hope of a long family line. Genesis 15:1-6 God gave Abraham hope of having a protector. God gave Abraham hope that the line would come from he and Sarah. Genesis 17:4-5,21 (99) God gave Abraham hope in names. Genesis 18:14 God gave Abraham hope through a messenger. Hope How COVID has affected us
Directional Disaster
Sermon Big Idea: Journeying with Jesus is making a name of Him. Moving away from Jesus is making a name for ourselves. Genesis 3:24 Adam and Eve were removed from God’s blessing. Genesis 4:16 Cain moved from “the presence of the Lord.” Genesis 11:1-2,4 (NIV) The “people” set out to make a name for themselves. Genesis 13:11 Lot relied on his own wisdom and moved toward disaster. …helping people journey with Jesus means… Romans 5:1-2 By faith, we now have How COVID has affected us
The Black Sheep
God used Judah’s bad heart for good. (Gen. 37:26) God used an unrighteous act to transform Judah’s heart. (Gen. 38:26) Judah reveals his heart when he offers his life to save two. (Gen. 44:33-34) Judah’s reward is a blessing of all blessings. (Gen. 49:8-12) The black sheep of the family is a reminder that we all have sinned. Don’t give up on him/her just like God didn’t give up on you.
Joy: Abraham
Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 21:6-7 Genesis 22:1-14 Romans 8:28
Directionally Challenged
Why do we have different languages if we were created by one God? Man had one language and developed one layout for one location. God wanted man to follow His plan by filling the earth and fixing their eyes on Him. God used confusion to bring clarity to His plan. What can we learn from the story of the tower of Babel? If we use a Biblical worldview, we can explain why there are different languages. At times we have How COVID has affected us