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  • Bob Coy avatar

    You're His Favorite

    Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,984 views

    A sermon on how to realize favor with God.

    The T-shirt I have in my hand was a gift and I love what it says, “Jesus Loves You, But I’m His favorite.” You know it’s true, but I’m not saying that in an arrogant or prideful way, no I’m saying that in a very practical matter of fact way. What did I do to ...read more

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    Of Offerings And Relationships Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 12, 2012
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     | 6,634 views

    Cain and Abel’s story demonstrates the power of offerings to reveal relationships and invite or reject God’s greatest blessings.

    (Thanks to Dr. Roger Thomas for ideas for this lesson from his sermon on Genesis 4: "I Did it My Way") We began a series on offerings, sacrifices and God’s blessings last week. This morning we will look at the first offerings mentioned in scripture and how things turned out with that. Genesis 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cain & Abel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2012
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    Genesis 4:1-16 gives a picture of faith and how it is only by genuine faith through an approved sacrifice, that we can approach God. The rejection of this means rejection by God Himself.

    Canada made international news recently for the Shafia murder trial. What should have been a refuge for the healthy development of family, became an environment for intimidation that eventually lead to murder. A misplaced understanding of honor, resulted in the murder of siblings. Tooba Mohammad ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    What Do I Have To Offer God

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 18, 2013
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     | 6,514 views

    Gen. 4:1-6

    I. Today's message is on Cain and Abel a. Coming from the book of Genesis b. Focusing on the 4th chapter c. Zooming in on verses 1-6 II. Who was Cain a. Cain was a tiller of the ground b. He was also the one who killed his brother Abel c. Cain's offering did not find favor with God because he did ...read more

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    The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 3, 2011
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    4 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What exactly is the tragedy? A tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

    THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-IV—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why do I feel guilty when I’ve done certain things? Is there really a right & wrong? How can I know? Why don’t I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship - More Than Good Intentions

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 20, 2011
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     | 5,204 views

    There are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel.

    Our text is Genesis 4:1-16. Here we saw that apart from GOD, sin dominates us. We learned that sin comes from our NATURE, not our ENVIRONMENT. Now, there are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel. Arthur Pink notes, “The central truth of the chapter is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crouching Sin

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
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    The story of Cain and Abel teaches the power of sin to control us and the power of faith to break sin's control.

    Genesis 4:1-16 Crouching Sin 3/6/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction Pastor Sam Smith has begun a sermon series in Genesis. Sam’s idea is to study characters in Genesis for this purpose: “to learn how God intervenes in the life of his people to reveal both the source of their problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seven Bad Examples: Cain Series

    Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015
     | 7,241 views

    Paul says in 1 Corinthians 10, "These things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did." There is much we can learn from bad examples in the Bible.

    INTRODUCTION A. Growing up it seemed to me that there were two ways to learn something 1. On rare occasions –someone of exemplary character pointed out –more like him? 2. But more often than not –my parents would observe a friend of mine doing-wrong 3. Point, “You better ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Cowboys Versus Farmers?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    It is our attitude, not our sacrifices, that reflects the nature of the man within.

    COWBOYS VERSUS FARMERS? Genesis 4:1-8. The acceptance of Abel’s offering as opposed to Cain’s is often explained in terms of THE NATURE OF THE SACRIFICE. We are reminded that “almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood, there is no remission” (Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem With Jealousy

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013
     | 10,183 views

    It's impossible to be thankful and feel jealous at the same time

    Have you ever wanted something that was not yours? Have you ever wanted what someone else had so much that you wished that they didn't have it? Or because they have what you don't, you get consumed with the idea, and it's all you can think about, and the more you think about what they have and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Brother's Keeper

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,303 views

    This sermon deals with sin and the family and the generational affect

    My Brother’s Keeper? Genesis 4:1-18 How many of you have a perfect family? Not a one huh? Then this message is for you and me. In our Scripture today, we see the first family, I mean, the very first family. Adam and Eve gave birth to their first son Cain and not long after, a second son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clay Hallmark avatar

    Godless In God's House Series

    Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Aug 15, 2013
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     | 8,551 views

    Message # 2 in this sermon series helping us discover how we have a place and a purpose in God's HIStory as recorded throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.

    Today is our 2nd Sunday in our new summer worship emphasis both in worship and in our small group SS classes called, “A place in HIStory!” What we are learning together this summer is how each of us directly and intentionally fit into God’s entire story as recorded in the Bible! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Kelly avatar

    Sin Must Be Conquered

    Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 24, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Cain, The Mistaken Seed Of The Woman

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 17, 2015
     | 3,800 views

    To prove in the bible that every human being born on this world is born in sin, and must accept the LORD as LORD, MASTER and SAVIOR. John 3:7 (Amplified Bible) Marvel not [do not be surprised, astonished] at My telling you, You must all be born anew (fr

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the seed of the woman? No. JESUS is the Seed of the woman. Galatians 3:19 Romans 9:29 (Amplified Bible) It is as Isaiah predicted, If the Lord of hosts had not left us a seed [from which to propagate descendants], we [Israel] would have fared like Sodom and have been made ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    East Of Eden-- People Relating To God -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 24, 2015
     | 5,536 views

    The second sermon in the People relating to God series from Genesis. A look at Cain's reaction to God's rejection of his sacrifice.

    Once again please feel free to use any or all of this sermon Power points available I write like I preach so--- People relating to God—part 2 East of Eden Genesis 4 Rebel I had a dog for many years that I truly loved His name was Rebel My Patti and my youngest son Jacob Brought him home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist