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Genesis The Foundation Of All Scripture
Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010 (message contributor)
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1. Genesis - An Overview
Contributed on Apr 28, 2010
The first in a series on the Book of Genesis. This particular sermon is simply an overview of the book
Genesis (1) (An Overview) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well this morning we are going to be starting our series on the Book of Genesis, and most likely this series is going to take quite a bit of time. So I’ll tell you now that I’m not going to preach straight ...read more
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2. First Things First
Contributed on Apr 28, 2010
The second in our series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we begin with a look at the first two verses of chapter one.
Genesis (2) (First Things First) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last Sunday when we looked at this passage we saw that Moses wanted to make it clear to us that it was God and God alone that was responsible for creation. We also talked about how God created all that exists ...read more
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3. The Six Day's Of Creation
Contributed on Apr 28, 2010
The 3rd in our study of the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we look at the six days of creation.
Genesis (3) (The 6 Day’s of Creation) Text: Genesis 1:3-31 By: Ken McKinley This morning; as we continue our study of the book of Genesis, we’re going to be looking at a bigger chunk of the text. We’re going to be looking at the six days of creation, and then next Sunday ...read more
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4. On The Sixth Day
Contributed on Apr 28, 2010
This is the 4th sermon in our Genesis series. In this sermon we're looking specifically at what it means to be created in the image of God.
Genesis (4) (On the Sixth Day) Text: Genesis 1:24-31 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you’ve been with us so far in our study of Genesis, you’ll remember that I said that Genesis lays the foundation for all of Scripture, and we’ve talked about how the first two verses ...read more
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5. Creation Ordinances
Contributed on Aug 17, 2010
This is the 5th in a series of sermons over the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the ordinances given to us in the creation.
Genesis (Pt. 5) (Creation Ordinances) Text: Genesis 1:26 – 2:3 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well last week we looked at this text and we talked about what it means to be created in the image of God. We saw that mankind is not just “another animal” or even the “highest ...read more
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6. The First Covenant
Contributed on Aug 17, 2010
The sixth in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we discuss the first covenant between God and man.
Genesis (Pt. 6) (The First Covenant) Text: Genesis 2:4 – 17 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve been going through Genesis for a few weeks now, and we’ve looked at the creation of the heavens and the earth, we’ve looked at the 6 days of creation and last Sunday we ...read more
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7. The Ordinance Of Marriage
Contributed on Aug 17, 2010
This is the 7th in a series over the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the ordinance of marriage.
Genesis (Pt. 7) (The Ordinance of Marriage) Text: Genesis 2:18-25 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last week we looked at the first covenant between God and man, we saw that God had told Adam to do certain things, and that he would be rewarded for those things. We also saw that God forbid ...read more
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8. The Fall Of Man
Contributed on Aug 17, 2010
The 8th installment in a series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the fall of man and some of the effects of sin.
Genesis (Pt. 8) (The Fall of Man) Text: Genesis 3:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) What we just read there was the saddest moment in all of human history. Now I’m not going to spend a great deal of time on this point, but the genre of the book of Genesis is history. This isn’t ...read more
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9. Grace In The Curse
Contributed on Aug 17, 2010
The 9th in a series on the Book of Genesis. This sermon looks at how God showed mercy and grace even in the curse upon Adam and Eve. He could've judged them immediately but instead we see that even in the curse, God had grace.
Genesis (Pt. 9) (Grace in the Curse) Text: Genesis 3:9 - 24 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last week we talked about how sin is lawlessness, how it is deceptive and how it always brings shame and guilt. This week we’re going to look at the result of Adam’s sin but also how God ...read more
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10. Faith Is The Victory
Contributed on Oct 18, 2010
This is the 10th installment in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we contrast faithful Abel with unfaithful Cain
Genesis (10)(Faith is the Victory) Text: Genesis 4:1-15 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One day there were three Scotsmen sitting in a pub watching the news and they became concerned with the fact that Iran was, within a short period of time, going to be one of the nuclear powers of the world. ...read more
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11. A Two Part History
Contributed on Oct 18, 2010
This is the 11th sermon in a series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the division between the line of Cain and the line of Seth
Genesis (11) (A Two Part History) Text: Genesis 4:16 – 26 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, we talked about how most likely Eve thought that her first born son Cain was going to be the one through whom God would accomplish redemption. And we also saw how; if ...read more
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12. The Godly Line
Contributed on Oct 18, 2010
The 12th sermon in a series on the Book of Genesis. Again we contrast the line of Cain with the line of Seth, and show God's providence and provision for those who are His
Genesis (12) (The Godly Line) Text: Genesis 5:1-32 By: Ken McKinley Go ahead and open your Bibles to the Book of Genesis, as we’re going to be continuing on with our study of this great book of the Bible. Genesis chapter five; and as you’re turning there I’ll go ahead and ...read more
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13. The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men
Contributed on Oct 18, 2010
The 13th sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we cover the controversial topic of "The Son's of God" - where they ancient kings, were they of the line of Seth, or were they angelic beings?
Genesis (Pt. 13) (The Sons of God & Daughters of Men) Text: Genesis 6:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now we are actually going to spend two Sunday’s on this passage of Scripture, because there’s just so much here that we need to see. This morning we’re going to focus on ...read more
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14. God's Grace In A Corrupt World
Contributed on Oct 18, 2010
The 14th sermon in an ongoing series in the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we see that God has always been a God of grace and mercy
Genesis (14) (God’s Grace in A Corrupt World) Text: Genesis 6:1-8 By: Ken McKinley Before we begin this morning, I just want to let everyone know that my sermon is probably going to be a little bit shorter than normal. I’ve had an incredibly event filled week. So; just letting ...read more
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15. The Ark Of Salvation
Contributed on Oct 18, 2010
This is the 15th sermon of a series of sermons given on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the faith of Noah, and how his faith saved him from the wrath of God
Genesis (15) (The Ark of Salvation) Text: Genesis 6:9-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now when I read that passage; my mind goes to the words of Jesus in the New Testament where He said, “As in the days of Noah, so shall the coming of the Son of Man be.” Now maybe that’s ...read more
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16. The Flood Of Noah
Contributed on Dec 27, 2010
The 16 sermon in an expository series on the book of Genesis
Genesis (16) (The Flood of Noah) Text: Genesis 7 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now I can’t say that I’ve ever been in a flood. I’ve seen the devastation on TV, but I’ve never actually been in one. I remember a few years back when the Mississippi River flooded. And we ...read more
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17. After The Flood
Contributed on Dec 27, 2010
A continuation of an expository series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine what took place after the flood of Noah.
Genesis (Pt. 17) (After the Flood) Text: Genesis 8:1-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last week we looked at the flood and we saw the flood covering the whole earth; and we saw how Noah was a typology of Christ. Here in chapter 8 we’re at the end of the flood and we see how Noah ...read more
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18. The Covenant With Noah
Contributed on Dec 27, 2010
In this sermon we examine God's covenant with Noah and it's implications to us today.
Genesis (Pt. 18) (The Covenant with Noah) Text: Genesis 9:1-17 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Just in reading that text, I see three things or three messages or lessons that we can learn from this passage. First of all, we’re reminded of the sanctity of human life. Then in verses 8 ...read more
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19. The Curse On Canaan
Contributed on Dec 27, 2010
A continuation of an expository series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we look at the curse on Canaan. Why the curse was given and what it would mean later on.
Genesis (Pt. 19) The Curse on Canaan Text: Genesis 9:18-29 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now when we read Genesis, we should always keep in mind that it is written as a book of history. In-other-words; it falls into the genre of historical writings, and it is meant to be taken as factual, ...read more
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20. The Post Flood Nations
Contributed on Mar 11, 2011
Continuing on with our sermon series in Genesis. In this sermon we are looking at Nimrod and the nations after the flood of Noah, and how it all applies to us today.
Genesis (Pt. 20) The Post Flood Nations Text: Genesis 10:1-32 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We’ve come to the point in our study of Genesis where things begin to get a bit more complicated. Noah has died, and so Moses, by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, begins a new section in history ...read more
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21. Say What?
Contributed on Mar 11, 2011
The 21st sermon in our series on the book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we are looking at the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel.
Genesis Pt. 21 – “Say What?” Text: Genesis 11:1-9 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, when we looked at Genesis 10, we saw the sons of Noah and their descendants, and they were listed out for us, and we were told that from them, all the nations of the ...read more
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22. Don't Stop Half-Way
Contributed on Mar 11, 2011
This is the 22nd sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we Abram being called out of Ur.
Don’t Stop at Half-Way (Genesis part 22) Text: Genesis 11:10-32 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Up to this point, we’ve been shown a picture of what God was doing amongst the nations, and His concern for the nations. But now we are coming to the point where the Bible is going to ...read more
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23. Promises To Abraham
Contributed on May 18, 2011
This is the 23rd sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine God's promises to Abraham in the covenant.
Promises to Abraham (Genesis part 23) Text: Genesis 12:1-9 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Abraham is probably one of the most important characters in all of history. All three monotheistic religions (Islam, Judaism, and Christianity) revere him as the father of their faiths. National ...read more
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24. Faith In The Famine
Contributed on May 18, 2011
Sermon number 24 in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine the developing faith of Abraham.
Faith in the Famine (Genesis part 24) Text: Genesis 12:10 – 20 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) The very first sentence of our text tells us that while Abram was living in the Promised Land, a famine struck and he moved to Egypt to escape it. Last week we read that Abram was 75 years old ...read more
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25. You Can Go Your Own Way
Contributed on May 18, 2011
The 25th installment in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we look at the separation of Abraham and Lot, and the reasons and results of that separation
You Can Go Your Own Way (Genesis part 25) Text: Genesis 13:1-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, Abram had gone to Egypt because of a famine. His faith was tested, and he failed the test. But even though he failed, God showed Himself to be faithful, even when ...read more
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26. The Rescue
Contributed on May 18, 2011
This is the 26th sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we look at Abraham rescuing his nephew Lot and how that applies to our Christian lives today.
The Rescue (Genesis part 26) Text: Genesis 14:1-24 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now this is one of those instances where we first read about something new in the Bible. It’s the first time we read about warfare on a massive scale. No doubt there were wars that took place before this, ...read more
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27. The Covenant With Abraham
Contributed on May 18, 2011
Number 27 in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine more closely the covenant God made with Abraham.
The Covenant with Abraham (Genesis part 27) Text: Genesis 15:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley Well, for the last few Sunday’s we’ve been talking about Abraham, and we’ve been looking at how he has grown in his faith and in his walk with the Lord. We’ve seen him act in ...read more
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28. The Mistake
Contributed on May 18, 2011
This is the 28th sermon in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine Abraham's failure to trust in the covenant promises of God by sleeping with Hagar and fathering Ishmael.
The Mistake (Genesis part 28) Text: Genesis 16:1 – 16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now as we’ve been reading about Abraham, we’ve seen him go through high points and low points. We’ve seen him walking in faith and we’ve seen his faith falter from time to time. ...read more
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29. Blessed Assurance
Contributed on May 18, 2011
This is the 29th sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine God's grace in providing assurance to Abraham in-spite of his mistakes.
Blessed Assurance (Genesis part 29) Text: Genesis 17:1 – 8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Thirteen years have passed in the life of Abraham since the last time we looked at him. Ishmael is a teenager now, and Abram has pretty much resigned himself to be content with Ishmael as his son. ...read more
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30. Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign
Contributed on Jul 6, 2011
This is the 30th sermon in an expository series we are doing on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine circumcision and how it relates to communion.
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign (Genesis part 30) Text: Genesis 17:9-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Anthropologists will tell you that signs are one of the most important things in human society. And believe it or not, that’s one instance where I happen to agree with them. Just think ...read more