Sermons on Bereshis 3:12:

How Do You Make Decisions?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2024

Mozart was a great musician, but a terrible philosopher.

Tenth Sunday in Course 2024 The great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is quoted as saying “I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings.” It seems appropriate to apply this statement to our first reading today, because the original man, whom we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Psalm 130:1-8, Genesis 3:9-15

Denomination: Catholic

Beyond Blame

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Jun 12, 2024

Adam and Eve hide from God and blame everyone but themselves. The religious leaders call Jesus anything but good. Why the mix-up of good and evil? But in the midst of all the confusion, God comes to us and leads us to what is right and good and graciously provides rescue.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Now have you ever had a difficult time identifying what is good and what is bad? I know diet experts seem to keep changing their mind in what a good diet is. People seem to have different ideas in how to be good stewards with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15, Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Meeting God In The Garden Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 7, 2024

Adam and Eve's sin brought a whole set of problems to the human race: conflict, pain, hardship, alienation from God and each other, and finally death. God could have scrapped all of creation but instead He announced a solution to the sin problem through Eve’s descendant.

We are continuing our Dust to Life Series today and are now in Genesis 3. Some theologians consider Genesis 3 to be one of the most important chapters in the Bible because without it, we can’t even begin to understand the darkness that pervades the earth. In other words, after the account of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 12 - Building Beautiful Families Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

Beautiful godly families are the foundations for a godly church, society and nation. If we can follow God’s principles as taught in His word, our families will be happy places and a great blessing to those around us.

We read in Numbers 24:5, “How beautiful are your tents, Jacob, and the places where you live, Israel.” (GW) These are the words that were declared by the Prophet Balaam as he beheld the people of Israel from the top of a mountain. We studied that every one of these words that were spoken by Balaam ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:4-5, Genesis 3:12-13, Genesis 3:23, Numbers 24:5, Proverbs 24:3-4, Job 2:9-10, Genesis 25:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Corruption Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

God creation was perfect until humanity decided it wanted to be God.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19, Romans 8:19-21, Romans 5:12, 1 Timothy 2:14, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:22, John 7:17, Ephesians 5:18, John 16:7, Acts 1:4-8, Revelation 22:3, Galatians 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Perfection Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023

Satan is the father of lies. Lord is the Father of lives.

WHEN PERFECTION IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (Outline) February 26, 2023 – Lent 1 – GENESIS 3:1-15 INTRO: The Lord God created a perfect world. At the end of each day of creation the Lord declared it was good. Our world is no longer perfect. Humans were given a free will. Adam and Eve decided ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Oldest Game In The World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2023

The shame of our sin often leads us to shift the blame. Don’t play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

The Oldest Game in the World Genesis 3:11-13 Rev. Brian Bill March 4-5, 2023 Do you know what the most popular game is right now? Could it be World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Warzone, or Fortnite? Or for another generation, maybe your guesses would be Monopoly? Risk? Bunco? Scrabble? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 30 - God Of Impossibilities Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 13, 2023

Think about all those seemingly impossible situations in your life. Here’s the good news! There’s nothing that is impossible with our God. Trust Him for our God specializes in impossibilities.

We read in Psalms 77:1, “I cried to God with my voice...” (ESV) and in Psalms 77:14, “You are the God who works miracles ;”( GNT) In Psalms 77:11, he says, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.” (GNB) In the previous message we considered how the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1, Psalm 77:11, Psalm 77:14, 2 Kings 3:9-10, Genesis 3:12, Job 1:21-22, 2 Kings 3:11-15, 2 Kings 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Expectations & Excuses

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 7, 2025

In Genesis 3:8-13, the refining of our expectations and removal of our excuses is shown in three ways through 1) God’s Gracious Call (Genesis 3:8-9), 2) God’s Gentle Question (Genesis 3:10-11), and 3) God’s Grace for Our Excuses (Genesis 3:12-13).

Genesis 3:8-13. 8 And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 And he said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13

Denomination: Other

Character Study Of Adam Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Adam, the first man created by God, plays a foundational role in the biblical narrative. His creation, fall, and redemption set the stage for humanity's relationship with God.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ADAM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:7 "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:15-25, Genesis 3:1-24, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:15-25, Genesis 3:1-24, Romans 5:12, 1 Corinthians 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Eve Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Eve’s life teaches us both positive and negative lessons. She was beautifully created in God's image and given a great responsibility. However, she failed when she doubted God's word and fell into deception.

CHARACTER STUDY OF EVE – THE FIRST WOMAN, ADAM’S WIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And Adam called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living." – Genesis 3:20 Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Timothy 2:13-14, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 3:1-24, 1 Timothy 2:13-14, 2 Corinthians 11:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aprendiendo De Los Errores De Los Demás

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Jan 22, 2025

La historia de las decisiones y acciones de Adán y Eva en el jardín del Edén brindan información que ayuda a aprender de los errores de los demás.

EL PRIMER (DE VERDAD) GRAN ERROR 1. Conocemos la historia: el Jardín del Edén, la serpiente y el hombre. (Génesis 3) 2. Dios le dio al hombre directivas y advertencias claras: Génesis 2:16-17 3. Desobedecieron: El resultado final de la desobediencia de Adán y Eva no fue ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Standard Of Accountability For Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

The Bible emphasizes God's concern for the well-being and dignity of women.

The Bible emphasizes God's concern for the well-being and dignity of women. Throughout Scripture, we find examples of men being held accountable for their actions towards women. Here are five biblical examples: 1. Adam's Responsibility (Genesis 3:1-7, 12-13) In the Garden of Eden, Adam ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, Isaiah 1:17

Sexagesima (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 83:1-2, Psalm 83:13-18, Genesis 3:9-19, 2 Corinthians 11:19-31, Luke 8:4-15 A). IMPRECATIONS IN CONTEXT. Psalm 83:1-2, Psalm 83:13-18. Today’s Psalm begins, “Keep not silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still O God” (PSALM 83:1). As if He ever would, when to attack God’s people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 83:1-2, Psalm 83:13-18, Genesis 3:9-19, 2 Corinthians 11:19-31, Luke 8:4-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measure Upon Measure – Judgment And Condemnation – The Restoration Of God - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2025

Adam and Eve had no concept, then, of what a curse would be in reality; what labour pains would be in childbirth; or what hard work and toil would involve in practice. They were condemned and expelled. Jesus was condemned for us and now – justification and pardon.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – JUDGMENT and CONDEMNATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 14 CHAPTER 6 - THE SIXTH CONSEQUENCE ADAM AND EVE BEFORE AN AWESOME GOD We come to the sixth consequence of Adam’s failure. This time we are thinking about CONDEMNATION. Associated with condemnation is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, Genesis 3:13, Genesis 3:24, Galatians 6:3, Romans 12:3, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 5:15-19, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational