Sermons on Cain Was A Tiller Of Ground:

Thank God For My Judas

Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 6, 2007

Adversity is the birthing ground for success.

There is always a Judas House of Judah Ministries Pastor James Thomas Matt 26:14 Matt 26:14 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:14

Denomination: Baptist

I Dare You To Tell Me I Can't

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Taking new spiritual ground

I DARE YOU TO TELL ME I CAN’T I Chronicles 11:4-9 Sunday, June 14, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The 65th Anniversary of D-Day was observed June 6th. It was the largest single day amphibious invasion of all time. With nearly 200,000 troops involved; 160,000 would land on the 50 mile ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Worship God Accepts Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 16, 2009

Examines what acceptable worship looks like through the offerings presented by Cain and Abel.

THE WORSHIP GOD ACCEPTS > Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain [did]. By this he was approved as a righteous man, because God approved his gifts, and even though he is dead, he still speaks through this. The story is told about a man who lay on his death bed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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 First Murder Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 7, 2008

Are you a Cain or an Abel?! Signs of hope amidst the story of the progressive decline of the human race...

Introduction We live in a time that some have called ‘the season of the knife’. Twenty seven London teenagers have been murdered this year so far. Many families all over this region today are heartbroken. To them the Cain and Abel story would be too hard to hear. They would perhaps be too sensitive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Seth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Seth was not just another son of Adam and Eve; he was a chosen vessel in God's divine plan. His life and lineage stood in contrast to Cain’s, reflecting righteousness, worship, and faithfulness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF SETH – THIRD SON OF ADAM AND EVE, ANCESTOR OF NOAH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And Adam knew his wife again, and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew." – Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25, Genesis 5:3-8, 1 Chronicles 1:1, Luke 3:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Message In Names Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 19, 2016

A study of the list of the descendants from Cain in chapter 4 and from Seth in chapter 5

Genesis 4: 16- 24 Genesis 5: 1 - 32 A Message In Names 16 Then Cain went out from the presence of the LORD and dwelt in the land of Nod on the east of Eden. 17 And Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. And he built a city, and called the name of the city after the name of his ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Acceptable Offering

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2002

A look at Cain and Abel’s offerings to see why one was acceptable and the other was not.

Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One night an angel appeared to one of the shopkeepers in a dream ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sin Crouching At The Door Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

The phrase “sin crouching at the door” the KJV has “lies at the door” depicts a wild animal such as a lion, ready to pounce on you. This is the word picture about the attack of sin. This word picture is not a literal door, but portrays Cain’s heart as a door.

Cain was the first human to ever be born on earth. His parents, Adam and Eve, both had special creation births. Many parents will read this story of Cain and remember what it was like to wait for the birth of their first child. So many hopes and dreams are wrapped up in that little baby who is your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Live In A Hate Filled World? We Love.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 14, 2020

Cain murdered Abel. Why? How does God respond? How do we respond differently in a hate and anger filled world? We love.

5.17.20 Genesis 4:1–16 1 Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship By The Book Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

If all of life is worship, what are the ground rules worship? If we know them, we know the ground rules for life.

Worship by the Book Colossians 2 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Jan. 16, 2005 Last week Pastor Bob began a series on worship. In that sermon he taught us that worship is only worship when it is God-centered. If we come to worship with anything else in mind – if we come to a service looking for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hymn: The Solid Rock, By: Edward Mote - 1834

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand

Chorus: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand (what does this mean?) Last part of First Verse: I dare not trust the sweetest frame (Webster's: plan), But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. (the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Genesis Of Death

Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2003

Death for the soul began at the Garden of Eden. Death for the body began with Cain and Abel. Death still reigns today but it will soon be destroyed forever by the coming of the Lord.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Staying In Love With Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

In the world we live in, it is hard to stay focused and to stay in love with Jesus. We need the Lord's help every day to help us.

Staying in love with Jesus Jude Introduction- Would you would turn to the book of Jude. It is the book before Revelation. It is a one chapter book of the Bible packed with Christian principals. It begins with an invocation (Call to order) “To those who have been called, who are loved in God the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Short Answers To Common Questions 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2016

A questioning mind is a thinking mind, and God wants our minds to actively pursue His truth. So let’s answer three common questions of many.

Short Answers to Common Questions 1 (topical) 1. PUEBLO, Colo., April 7 (UPI) -- A serial cheese thief returned to a Colorado pizza shop to steal thousands of dollars worth of provolone cheese. Kevin Romero, a manager [said], "The first time they came in they stole about probably five or six ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible