Sermons on Genesis 1:1-14:7:

State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001

This message deals with the new beginnings that God takes a church through. The message discusses the opportunities that God has in store for each church.

THE STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Much like the State of the Union Address that we will hear just 2 weeks from now – I want to bring you the State of the Church Address today. I will not be making promises about how to reform the church – because I believe the day we are living in demands that man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Garden Variety Showdown Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2001

From the very beginning we see God’s Christmas promise of a coming Savior.

To understand the need for the promise of Christmas, we need to understand the reason for the promise in the first place. Most of you are familiar with the story of Adam and Eve, but did you realize that even in the Garden of Eden, God revealed the promise of a coming Savior. Let’s look at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Need Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

The Grinch wanted to steal Christmas. The Grinch of the Bible wants to steal even more!

INTRODUCTION "The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason." One of the more popular movies right now is “The Grinch,” based on the Dr. Suess story, “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desire Of Sin

Contributed by Scott Cheatham on Dec 8, 2001

A sermon on the desire of Satan to tempt us and our Biblical mandate to "master" sin.

The Desire of Sin Rev. Scott Cheatham Genesis 4:7 KJV If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? And if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. NASB "If you do well, will not {your countenance} be lifted up? And if you do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7, 2 Samuel 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

An examination of the so-called "Biblical Creationist" doctrine in light of Genesis 1.

Introduction: Many Christians believe the Bible teaches that the universe came into existence within the past few thousand years. On the other hand, many scientists believe that the earth is much older than this. A great number of people, who respect the Bible but also acknowledge the force of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Learning from Adam and Eve's mistake, so we can avoid falling into sin.

We all make mistakes. Some of them are more embarrassing than harmful. I remember at our former church in Wisconsin, I typed up the bulletin with this announcement: "Ladies, please remember to pick up your bowels in the kitchen." It was supposed to be bowls. In fact, every Sunday a couple of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life A.f. (After The Fall)

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Exploring the consequences and lasting effect of Adam and Eve's disobedience to God.

A number of years ago, General Electric had a wonderful commercial which showed the lights coming on in the nation of Hungary. After the fall of communism, a new day had begun for the people of that land. Our text today is Genesis Chapter 3. In these verses, we see that after the fall of humanity, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Brothers

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

How we relate to God affects how we relate to others: Because Cain didn't have a right relationship with God, his relationship with his brother Abel was not right either.

For a number of years, one of my favorite TV shows was "Murder, She Wrote" with Angela Lansbury. Now, I could never figure out how so many murders could happen in that little New England village of Cabot Cove, but there was something captivating about trying to figure out "who done it" before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Out Of Babel

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Push aside the spirit of Babel, and declare your dependence upon the Lord

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but every one in this room is part of a minority group. Less than 10% of the people in the world speak English. Estimates are that just under 500 million people on planet earth are English speakers, while over twice that many speak Mandarin Chinese. There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Alive In Your Heart?

Contributed by Ock Soo on Oct 18, 2000

PREFACE When the Israelites were in Egypt, God wanted to be their God.

PREFACE When the Israelites were in Egypt, God wanted to be their God. So God sent Moses to tell Pharaoh "Let my people go that they may serve me." The Israelites went to live in the wilderness after they were released from bondage in Egypt. God wanted to live within their hearts. So He commanded ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Humility Of Abraham Vs. The Pride Of Babel

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Only God has the right to make a name for us. Abraham submitted and was exalted, the people of Babel exalted and were humbled.

The Humility of Abraham or Pride of Babel I want to start by looking at Isaiah 57: 15: For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-2, Genesis 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It Gotta Be A Sacrifice

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

What makes the "Better Sacrifice?"

The two brothers walked slowly across the field, each one lost in his own thoughts and each one asking the same question, Why? The question keep coming back to both of them. What made the difference. Why was one acceptable and one not? Was one better then the other? And the more they thought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Flood (Part I) - Evidence For The Flood Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Dec 8, 2000

Part 1 of this two part series examines the scientific facts that support the flood. The goal of this message is to give confidence to our faith and show the accuracy of scripture.

The Flood (Part I) – Evidence for the flood *** Note the original message uses graphics. To see the graphical version or to download it as a Word document, go to http://www.exchangedlife.com/Sermons/gen/the_flood.htm *** We have looked at the events leading up to the flood – the departure from God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:18-21, Psalm 104:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Same Problem, The Same Solution

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Mankind still reflects the original sin problem and still needs redemption; the Gospel hinted at in Genesis 3 is still needed.

The Same Problem, The Same Solution (Genesis 3) Intro 1. I buy my own Christmas gifts....Paul Whiteman, "King of Jazz" 1930... 2. Color; first "music video"....also, some off color jokes.... 3. Since the fall, human beings have always been sinners, the world has been less than ideal. 4. We live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Creation Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 13, 2000

Brief survey fo Creation

The Creation Genesis 1 Intro.: “Problems” facing Creationist A. Evolution - Micro-evolution ; Macro-evolution B. Creation - Old Earth; Young Earth 1. The Person of Creation A. God the Father (Gen. 1:1; Psalm 24:2; Job 26:7; Acts 14:15; Nehemiah 9:6) B. God the Son (1 Cor. 8:6; Eph. 3:9; Col. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist