Sermons on Genesis 1:27-6:6:

The Tale Of Two Trees Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 1, 2023

There were lots of trees in the Garden of Eden, but two specific trees figured centrally in that story. Is it possible that they both tell us something about what Jesus did for us? (Spoiler Alert - yes, they do).

Years ago, a magazine called Collier’s published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. The little girl was very unattractive and had VERY annoying, And as a result, she was shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. In fact, she was so annoying that the director of the orphanage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 3:22-24, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 2, 2023

A look into what the Bible says about "the beginning"

What makes a good story? For me, I am not an avid reader. I average reading probably only one book every three years or so. It takes me a long time to read a book, usually. Most often when I have a hard time reading a book it is because I have a hard time getting into reading that book, and it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:3

Denomination: Lutheran

Paradise Lost Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2023

Because of our sin, we can’t come in; but since Jesus died on the cross to take our sin, we can now come in.

Paradise Lost Genesis 3:22-24 Rev. Brian Bill April 1-2, 2023 Many of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? Growing up, the only good thing about this arrangement was that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to bother my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Brad Stone on Apr 8, 2023

Because of what Christ did on the Cross, there are three things that are finished for humanity. Because of what He did, the price He paid and the fact that we celebrate His resurrection today, we can rejoice in the fact that these things are completed for you and I today.

It Is Finished Grace Baptist Easter Service 2023 Pastor Brad Stone A man, his wife, and his cranky mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there, the mother-in-law passed away. The undertaker told them, “You can have her shipped home for $5,000, or you can bury her here ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Genesis 3:23-24, Genesis 3:8, Habakkuk 1:13, Psalm 5:4-5, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 10:4, James 1:15, Deuteronomy 30:19, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

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

Home Free

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 15, 2023

We aren’t freed FROM the Sabbath, we’re freed BY the Sabbath.

Leah didn’t know why she kept coming to the synagogue. She counted the days up in her head... every 7 days for eighteen years, it had to be at least 400 times, she thought. At first people were sorry for her, and someone would take her arm to help her up the steps to section reserved for the women. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:17-19, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who's Controlling Your Narrative?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Apr 19, 2023

There are only two narratives at play in the world, and we are living to one narrative or another When it comes to life, humanity and the world, there are only two narratives at play and being told, God’s narrative and the world’s narrative!

WHO’S CONTROLLING YOUR NARRATIVE Controlling the narrative is the buzz phrase today. It is among the most prevalent phrases in society, business, politics, sports and life in general: "controlling the narrative." Controlling the narrative is, telling it your way, before someone else ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23, 1 John 5:19, Genesis 3:1-6, Psalm 119:89, Psalm 119:160  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

Whenever and wherever we are doing God’s work, we are on holy ground. Wherever we find ourselves, we can make it holy by being God’s representative in that place.

I know this isn’t Labor Day weekend. But it’s too important a topic to skip. It’s big in the news these days, what with unemployment still above 6%. We all know people who are looking for work - and have been for more than 6 months. But hey - work isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, right? How many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-37, Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 22, 2023

How do we understand that we are created in the image of God? What would be its effect on us, as we reflect God in His creation? Could it be that because we are created in His image or likeness, we could also have an idea why we were born?

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Unscramble An Egg (Lent 1 February 26. 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 25, 2023

Why did Adam and Eve fall? Was it because they both took a bite of the forbidden fruit? Of course they did. All it took was a bite for them to lose their mostly unrestricted place in the Garden of Eden. The fruit of tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the restricted part of the garden.

YOU CAN’T UNSCRAMBLE AN EGG Text: Genesis 2: 15 - 17 and 3: 1 - 6 Genesis 2:15-17  The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it.  (16)  And the LORD God commanded the man, "You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Awaiting His Return. The End Is Near! All Aboard!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 25, 2023

What will be the sign of HIS Coming? "As in the Days of Noah..." Noah heard the Words of GOD, obeyed HIS Commands and built the ARK before GOD's Judgment came upon the earth. Look around you. Are we not living in days similar to Noah? The end is near! Get Ready, Get aboard!

2023.04.23.Sermon Notes. Awaiting His Return. Get everyone - All on board. William Akehurst, HSWC References: Matthew 24:37, Matthew 24:3-14; Matthew 24:36-44; Genesis 6:5-22; Genesis 7:1-23; Genesis 9:12-17; John 3:16-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 2:6; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37, Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 24:36-44, Genesis 6:5-22, Genesis 7:1-23, Genesis 9:12-17, John 3:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 2 Peter 2:5, 2 Peter 2:6, 2 Peter 3:3-10, 2 Peter 3:14-15, Romans 11:25, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lgbtq

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 28, 2023

I was inspired to write this sermon by Genesis 1:24-28 and by Reverend Calvin Robinson’s rebuttal in debate at Oxford Union February 15, 2023. He spoke of LGBTQ and its conflict with Christianity in a powerful loving way. I will quote him in this work.

LGBTQ: Lov is Love In Genesis 1:24-28, we read that “God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind.’ And it was so. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, the cattle of every kind, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 7:1, John 20:2, Romans 12:10, 2 Peter 1:5-7, Romans 12:13, Genesis 1:24-28  (view more)  (view less)

The Snake In The Garden: The Serpent Came To Eve Genesis 3:1

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Sep 29, 2025

A Detailed Look at Genesis 3:1 and the Beginning of the Temptation of Eve

The Snake in the Garden: The Serpent Came to Eve Genesis 3:1 1. The Devil is _Intelligent_. (V.1). “The serpent was more crafty…” What does it mean that the serpent was “crafty”? Well, the Hebrew word translated“crafty,” and is translated as “_prudence_” elsewhere (Prov. 1:4). It is a kind of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

We Love The Easy. The Path Of Least Resistance?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2025

Have we developed an attitude of looking for games, entertainment and the easy? The path of least resistance can hide many dangers. Life is not who has the biggest, best toys. Life is not a game.

WE LOVE EASY? THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Is it easier to lose your temper than stay calm? Is it easier to communicate with people on the computer than it is to communicate with your family? Is it easier to watch ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-4, Galatians 6:4-7, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Synergy Of God’s Design For Marriage

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 1, 2025

Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners.Their duties are different, yet perfectly balanced—like melody and harmony in a song.

The Synergy of God’s Design: Husband and Wife Molded Together I. God’s Perfect Design for Marriage From the beginning, God declared: “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18). Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners—two complementary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 7:3, Titus 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ