Sermons on Genesis 2:9:

Related By Creation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

All mankind is related to God and therefore are subject to the terms of the relationship He established with us.

Introductory Considerations 1. We continue today to examine our relationship with God. I ask you "With whom does God have a relationship?" We all agree that as believers we have a relationship with Him, but what about that neighbour who is not a believer - who says there is no God and who lives ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Symbolized By The Tree Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9).

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9). The first man Adam was barred from this tree after he sinned against God (Genesis 3:22-24). But whereas we read in the Book of Genesis of Paradise Lost, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Dating And Relationships Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 2, 2006

We are created as relational beings...so why is it all so hard. It all starts with treating one another like the holy creations we are. Here are four helpful questions to help in relationships.

Let me start out by just telling you guys that I am so excited about tonight. Dating and relationships is a topic that I have a huge passion for because I know how difficult they can be; especially during junior and senior high. Throughout my life I have had 3½ girl friends…yes 3½. The first came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tale Of Two Trees

Contributed by Mark Price on Oct 16, 2006

The sin that disallowed man to enjoy the Tree of Life is reconciled on another tree - the cross.

Title: The Tale of Two Trees Text: Genesis 2: 9; Revelation 22: 1-4 (esp. 2) Key Verse(s): Revelation 22: 2 There is a tree of life in the city (Rev. 22:2). Remember: the tree of life was also planted in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:9). As long as man remained sinless, he was allowed to eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Denomination: *other

The Nature Of The Flesh - Part 3 Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006

Today we find it awkward to operate in self sufficiency. That is, making decisions on our own without the Lord controlling our lives.

THE NATURE OF THE FLESH Part III of Christ in You Traditional view - Man is both (or either) good and evil; only 2 parts to every man. Biblical view - all that we are without Christ, and all that we are with Christ FLESH - all that we are without Christ; it only knows how to function in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Miss The Blessing Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 1, 2006

Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m hav

Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m having trouble paying my bills, I want to quit my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 6, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 2:4-17

Islington Baptist Church February 4, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 2:4-17 Scripture reading: Psalm 104, Revelations 22, Job 36-37, II Thessalonians 3:6ff At certain times some Christians have had a ‘crisis in the faith’. There is something that bothers and disturbs them so much about God, his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Controversies And Contradictions Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 26, 2000

The purpose of this study is to strengthen your faith by understanding these Genesis passages that are often accused of being contradictory.

Genesis Controversies and Contradictions Before we depart from the origin stories in Genesis, I believe it is necessary to address common questions and misunderstandings of this portion of the Bible. The book of Genesis is the most attacked book in the Old Testament if not the most attacked book ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

What If? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 8, 2003

In this sermon we examine the perfect state in which man lived prior to the fall in order to lead to the gospel.

If I knew then what I know now, I thought I did you somehow. If I could have the time again, I’d take the sunshine leave the rain. No I don’t believe in if anymore, If’s an illusion, if’s an illusion. No I don’t believe in if anymore. If is for children, if is for children. Building daydreams. (I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Iraq In Prophecy: Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 1, 2003

Iraq in Prophecy

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Ninevah, Chaldees, etc.). 2. Saddam Hussein called himself Nebuchadnezzar. 3. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Revelation 17:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Creation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 12, 2002

Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.”

THE CROWN OF CREATION Genesis 1–2 “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good” (Gen. 1:31). Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.” Overview God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Theology Of Work Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

Work is a principle of creatioin and must be pursued as it has timless value.

Series Title - “THE VALUE OF WORK” Sermon Title - “Towards a Theology of Work” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church For the most part, when we talk about work, it is with a sense of drudgery and even despair. For after all, it seems that a man’s work is never done. Many times it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8, Genesis 2:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Garden

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

Sometimes Christians act just like some of the vegetables we find in the farmers garden.

God’s Garden Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:1-10 Scripture Text: Genesis 2:8 And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. Introduction: Sometimes Christians behave much like some of the vegetables we find in the average farmers garden. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Story Of Three Gardens Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

Love is present in three Biblical gardens.

Gardening for some people is a pleasant pastime. For others it is a passion. This morning I brought in some things that can be grown in a garden - fruit and some that are not grown in a garden -junk food. Let’s take a moment to compare these items: (Overhead 1) Fruit is natural. Fruit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-9, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Design Of God

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

GOD’S PLANS ARE STILL THE BEST PLANS. Genesis 2 inspires many thoughts but here I limit myself to one thought about the design of God. In the beginning God had a plan. Things were made according to His design. Out of this one thought we can examine thr

THE DESIGN OF GOD Genesis 2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Life can be like a puzzle. In searching for purpose we find pieces we recognize and connect them with one another. Boundaries are the easiest to discover and then pieces that fill in the details. When completed, there is a planned picture. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist