Sermons on Genesis 2:1:

You Were Created For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Feb 19, 2002

From the creation story of man in Genesis 1 and 2 the audience discovers that they were created to bear God’s image, to fulfill His purpose, and to know His fullness.

INTRODUCTION This morning to find our text you can open your Bible with me to Genesis chapter 1. At First Assembly we’ve started an exciting new series on the book of Genesis. Last week in Genesis chapter one we learned three significant lessons about God. This week in Genesis chapters one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Need Some Rest Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 14, 2002

God models for us and charges us with living a life of balance - one that includes a practice of Sabbath Rest.

From the Very Start You Need Some Rest! We are in a Genesis series – An ancient text that speaks with amazing present-day relevance! - Marriage - Struggles in Marriage - Spiritual Jealousy - Selfishness - Trusting God when it really doesn’t make sense - Obeying God when everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enemy Wants You Sick But God Wants You Healed

Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 16, 2002

Help every soul realize that earth has no sorrow that heaven can t heal.

The earth is the place where God’s will is so desperately needed. Since the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden the perfect world that they lived in became corrupt. Adam and Eve were put out of the Garden as a result we can’t enjoy the blessing of God while we are yet in our sins. Since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Genesis 2:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus Is Our Pattern Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

"Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus is our Pattern" 1 John 2:3-6 Pastor John Bright 1 John 2 “3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Of Hosts Found By A Barren Woman

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 3, 2023

God created hosts when he created heaven and earth. Lord of Hosts refers to Lord who dwelleth between or among a group of hosts. The Lord is in the center, surrounded by the hosts.

Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11, Genesis 2:1

Genesis Chapter Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 20, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Two. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWO OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that man is placed in the garden and is given work to do and is also given a companion to help him. Genesis Chapter 2 The first Sabbath – Genesis 2:1-3 Details about the creation – Genesis 2:4-6 Details about the creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning - Ordered Steps Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2024

From the very beginning, GOD had ORDER for all creation. HE has ORDER for your life too. You were born for such a time as this. But we have a choice. We can choose to let HIS ORDER rule our lives, or we can choose our own.

2024.01.21. Sermon Notes. IN THE BEGINNING, ORDERED STEPS William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: From the very beginning, GOD had ORDER for all creation. HE has ORDER for your life too. You were born for such a time as this. But we have a choice. We can choose to let HIS ORDER rule our lives, or we can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-3, Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Joshua 24:15, Proverbs 3:5-8, Psalm 37:23-40, Acts 4:10-12, Romans 10:9-13, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Psalm 119:133-135  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alternative Creation Theory No.2 - The Gap Theory

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 21, 2023

There are four "theories" used by some believers to explain our origins apart from the biblical account of creation. We looked at "theistic evolution". Now we will look at the "Gap Theory". Is it a legitimate alternative? We need to examine its claims.

Four basic creation "theories" have been promoted by Christian theists over the years as alternatives to the biblical account of creation as recorded in the book of Genesis. They are theistic evolution, the gap theory, the day/age theory, and progressive creationism, each one contrived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:31, Genesis 2:1-3, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 45:12, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Finished Work Of Creation Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 6, 2023

35 verses give us a complete insight into the mind of God as author, creator, sovereign, all-powerful, and later even as redeemer. In these verses we can see Him and all that He is, and choose to worship Him in His glory!

Alpha and Omega, Part 6 God’s finished work of Creation Genesis 1:26 – 2:4 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 121:4, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity Sunday. June 4th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2023

1st Sunday after Pentecost, Year A.

Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-4, Psalm 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20. A). THE BEGINNING. Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-4a. "In the beginning God" implies that God existed before the beginning of time. No mere thing existed before the beginning, but only God. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-4, Psalm 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Design Of God

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

GOD’S PLANS ARE STILL THE BEST PLANS. Genesis 2 inspires many thoughts but here I limit myself to one thought about the design of God. In the beginning God had a plan. Things were made according to His design. Out of this one thought we can examine thr

THE DESIGN OF GOD Genesis 2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Life can be like a puzzle. In searching for purpose we find pieces we recognize and connect them with one another. Boundaries are the easiest to discover and then pieces that fill in the details. When completed, there is a planned picture. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis – Part 6: Ang Diyos Ng Pahinga At Pagpapala Series

Contributed by Jephthah Fameronag on May 16, 2025

Pagkatapos ng anim na araw ng makapangyarihang paglikha, itinigil ng Diyos ang Kanyang gawain at ibinukod ang ikapitong araw bilang banal na araw ng kapahingahan.

Pagkatapos ng anim na araw ng makapangyarihang paglikha, itinigil ng Diyos ang Kanyang gawain at ibinukod ang ikapitong araw bilang banal na araw ng kapahingahan. Sa Genesis 2:1–3, hindi lang natin nasasaksihan ang pagtatapos ng paglikha, kundi ang pasimula ng isang mahalagang katotohanan: ang ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Something Better

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Sabbath is God’s eternal sign of creation and redemption, inviting joyful weekly worship and deeper fellowship with Jesus, our Creator and Redeemer.

Two men were arguing at work one day about religion. Neither really knew what they were talking about. Finally one said, “Man, you don’t know anything about religion. I’ll bet you ten dollars you can’t even repeat the Lord’s Prayer.” The other grinned. “Oh yeah? It’s a bet!” He straightened up and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27-28, Isaiah 58:13-14, Revelation 14:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Anatomia Del Pecado

Contributed by Juan Alvelo on Aug 9, 2003

El pecado es una enfermedad que ataca al hombre poco a poco hasta causar la muerte y su causante es el diablo. Solo Dios puede salvar al hombre de esta muerte.

Titulo: Anatomía del pecado. Anatomía = distintas partes y órganos del cuerpo. Texto: Génesis 3:1-13 Introducción: a. En el libro de génesis tenemos un ejemplo vivo y claro de cómo el pecado destroza la vida del hombre. b. Hoy vamos a ver como el diablo ataca al hombre para hacerlo caer y como ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping The Sabbath

Contributed by Pete Nachtigall on Aug 23, 2003

A mandate that truly benefits the Church

The Sabbath The Sabbath is first mentioned in Genesis 2:1-3. God rested from His work. Was God tired? I don’t believe that He was tired. He made a conscious decision to cease His labor. So why did He institute this? The Law, OT, and the Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11 The big ten. Vs 8 – “Sabbath” means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Holiness