Sermons on Bereshis 4:5:

Sin Must Be Conquered

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 24, 2013

Sin must be conquered in our life. This sermon will examine four facts concerning sin.

Key Question: What was the difference between Abel’s sacrifice and that of Cain’s? There are four facts concerning sin which are found in these verses. I. Sin will keep us from doing our best unto the Lord. “Therefore, by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Marked?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on May 7, 2018

what mark do you bear, Cain's curse, Mark of the beast or the Seal/Mark of God. are you truly a child of God.

Open with prayer. Are you marked? Today we are going to look at marks for one day you will have to decide which one you will bear. Genesis 4:1-16 The first mark is called the mark of Cain or the first curse and cannot be gotten rid of. This mark gave Cain protection from those who wished to harm ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted?

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Nov 14, 2020

The real reason God rejected Cain’s Sacrifice

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted Genesis 4:1-7 Cain Murders Abel (Luke 11:51; Heb. 11:4; 12:24) Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

One Way To God

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 18, 2020

Can a person choose his/her own way to come to God? Many say, “Yes, they can,” but God gives us a different answer to this question in the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-5.

Cain and Abel were sinners, like all of us. They couldn’t give anything to God to pay for their sins. God had already planned a way for them to come to Him. because He loved them, just like He loves us. When Cain and Abel came to God, they knew to bring a lamb as an offering to Him. The lamb had ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11, John 14:6, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Genesis 4:1-5, Ephesians 5:2, Hebrews 9:28, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 10:14, Hebrews 11:4, Revelation 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Angry?

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 26, 2020

An important factor in mental health is telling ourselves the truth about our rights so we are not angry. The story of Cain is used to introduce Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) a.k.a. Misbelief therapy

INTRODUCTION Genesis 4:1-6 …”Why are you angry?” Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in the process ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6, 1 John 3:12, Revelation 22:14, Romans 12:3, Philippians 2:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do Holy Things And Become Holy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2021

Do you ever get really fed up and frustrated with anyone?

Monday of the 6th Week in Course 2021 The adversaries of Jesus in the Jewish community, the Pharisees, vexed Him continuously. But why was that? The Pharisees vexed Jesus because they “majored in minors.” For whatever reason they used the Law of Moses, Torah, to beat less rigorous people rather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13, Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

The First Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

It is true that we must trace the fall of man to Adam, and there is no way to minimize the harm he brought to the human race by his sin. But the fact remains that somebody has to have been an example of righteousness in that beginning generation, and the evidence points to Adam.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan had something in common in their childhood, and that was that they both had fallen fathers. When Ron came home one day as an 11 year old boy he found his father flat on his back on the front porch, and there was no one there to help. He said, "He was drunk, dead to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Sin That Crouched At The Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2023

Why would Cain kill Abel, and what can we learn from his failure?

Years ago when I was at Purdue I decided to read the Bible for myself. So, I bought myself a Bible Commentary, and a Bible Dictionary, and I made a deal with God: I told Him I’d read everything but the poetry, the prophecy, and the “who-begat-whos.” I set my Bible and study books out where I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin's Blood-Stained Progression

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 18, 2023

The tragic story of Cain and Abel did not have to happen if only Cain had controlled his emotions and listened to the counsel of God. Instead, we witness the first murder and the further progression of humanity's rebellion and wickedness.

In the first verses of Genesis 4, we are introduced to two sons of Adam and Eve, two attitudes of reverence towards God, one act of obedience, one act of defiance, a refusal to heed sound advice, and the horrendous consequences of rebellion. We witness remorse, selfish concern, and the gradual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 32:23, Luke 12:2, 1 Corinthians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Monster Of Rejection

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction The Scare Factory illustrated in Monsters Inc. is still in full effect. However, rather than harvesting the screams of children to power the city of "Monstropolis", the monsters in this scare factory harvests our peace and our sanity. Adam and Eve fall in the Garden and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Genesis 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cain & Abel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2022

We can properly approach God as seen through 1) The Characters (Gen. 4:1-12), 2) The Crime (Gen. 4:3-8) and finally 3) The Consequences (Gen. 4:9-16).

Genesis 4:1-16. [4:1] Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, "I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD." [2] And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. [3] In the course of time Cain brought to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

Your Environment Doesn’t Dictate Your Direction Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 26, 2022

In this lesson, we will examine the variety of lessons learned by Adam and Eve, as well as by every parent, from the heartbreaking decisions made by Cain.

Introduction: We have already seen the impact of Adam’s fatal decision, which plunged mankind into sin, as well as the effect of the curse upon the lives of Adam and Eve. In this lesson, we will examine the variety of lessons learned by Adam and Eve, as well as by every parent, from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Real Fair Dinkum Lowlifes – Reprobates Covered In Greed And Rebellion – Jude 1:11(A) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

Jude continues his description of the false teachers who were causing so much havoc. In this message he likens them to Cain, the self-willed, murderous one; and to Korah and his followers who were rebellious. False teaching is destructive.

REAL FAIR DINKUM LOWLIFES – REPROBATES COVERED IN GREED AND REBELLION – Jude 1:11(a) Jude 1:11 Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay, they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. [A]. INTRODUCTION. There are three parts to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11, Genesis 4:2-10, 1 John 3:12, Numbers 16:1-10, Numbers 16:16-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sad, Sad Decision Of Cain, The Firstborn Of Adam And Eve (Expanded) – Genesis Chapter 4; Jude 1:12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

When Jude deals with the ravenous wolves of the false teachers, his thoughts go to three vile people in the Old Testament. Today I am doing only one of those even though we touched on it in the past. Cain is the disobedient and murderous one. We will examine the story in more detail.

THE SAD, SAD DECISION OF CAIN, THE FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE (EXPANDED) – GENESIS CHAPTER 4 Jude 1:12 There was an earlier massage that contained Cain and Korah together. Now Cain alone is expanded. Today we look at Cain. {{Jude 1 v 11 “Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11, John 8:44, Genesis 4:2-10, 1 John 3:12, Genesis 9:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mindset: Controlling Anger Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022

Using the story of Cain and Able this message deals with what happens when we have a mindset of anger.

Introduction Opening Illustration “Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time.” -Hebrews 12: 15 Max Lucado begins Chapter 11 (“Revenge Feels Good, But Then . . .”) of You’ll Get Through This with the story of businessman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10, James 1:19

Denomination: Church Of God