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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Sad, Sad Decision Of Cain, The Firstborn Of Adam And Eve (Expanded) – Genesis Chapter 4; Jude 1:12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
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    When Jude deals with the ravenous wolves of the false teachers, his thoughts go to three vile people in the Old Testament. Today I am doing only one of those even though we touched on it in the past. Cain is the disobedient and murderous one. We will examine the story in more detail.

    THE SAD, SAD DECISION OF CAIN, THE FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE (EXPANDED) – GENESIS CHAPTER 4 Jude 1:12 There was an earlier massage that contained Cain and Korah together. Now Cain alone is expanded. Today we look at Cain. {{Jude 1 v 11 “Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mindset: Controlling Anger Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022
     | 1,752 views

    Using the story of Cain and Able this message deals with what happens when we have a mindset of anger.

    Introduction Opening Illustration “Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time.” -Hebrews 12: 15 Max Lucado begins Chapter 11 (“Revenge Feels Good, But Then . . .”) of You’ll Get Through This with the story of businessman ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Is Your Heart? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
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     | 1,308 views

    This sermon explores knowing God personally, prioritizing Him, offering our best, and pursuing righteousness, as illustrated in the story of Cain and Abel.

    Grace and peace to you, dear brothers and sisters. We gather here today, not as separate individuals, but as a united body, bound together by the love of Christ. As we prepare to turn our hearts and minds towards the Scripture, let us remember the words of the esteemed Christian author, J.I. Packer ...read more

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    The Weight Of Our Choices Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2025
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    This is the 6th Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

    Series: In The Beginning… [#6] THE WEIGHT OF OUR CHOICES Genesis 4:1-26 Introduction: I know that we all talk about this often; but we need to be reminded of the weight of our choices. This passage tells the story of Cain and Abel, where we see the 1st choices made by humans in relation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,611 views

    Explore the concept of being our brother's keeper, emphasizing our responsibility towards our family and others, and how we can support them in difficult times, following the example set by Jesus.

    Good morning, family! Have you ever thought about what it means to be your brother’s keeper? Today we're going to dive in and really explore what it means in our lives. In Genesis 4:9, after Cain had done the unthinkable and murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy, God asked him, "Where is Abel ...read more

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    Cain & Abel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
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    To understand God's expectations for sincere and obedient worship, as illustrated by the story of Cain and Abel, and to learn from the consequences of disobedience.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving deep into the intriguing story of Cain and Abel, as told in Genesis 4:3-5. We'll be exploring God's expectations for worship, Cain's rebellion against God's word, and the tragic consequences of disobedience. From the very beginning of time, God has ...read more

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    Are You My Brother's Keeper? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
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     | 1,669 views

    This sermon emphasizes our Christian responsibility to love, care for, and support each other, reflecting Christ's love and bridging connections like He did.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Today, we gather under the shelter of God's love, in the embrace of His grace, and in the light of His Word. We are not here by accident. We are here because of His divine orchestration, because He has a message for each of us today. We will be turning our ...read more

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    I Will Master It PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023
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     | 667 views

    Explores mastering spiritual maturity, depending on God's Word, and manifesting transformed lives through the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis.

    Good morning, beloved of God, and welcome to this sacred space. I'm so glad you've chosen to join us as we gather to worship and seek the face of God together. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds towards a profound passage in the book of Genesis, a passage that holds timeless truths and ...read more

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    Fight The Good Fight

    Contributed by John Bright on Nov 2, 2025
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    This is a sermon for Veteran's Sunday. Teaching sheet at end of the text.

    “Fighting the Good Fight” 1 Timothy 1:12-19 Veterans Sunday Pastor John Bright 1 Timothy 1 “12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sin That Wants God

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025
     | 102 views

    Cain sought God’s favor without surrender, but Christ’s blood still speaks—calling every heart from self-made worship to obedient, Spirit-filled revival.

    The Conflict at the Altar Every human being builds an altar. Some offer obedience; some offer opinion. Every life lifts something before God—work, worship, wealth, reputation—and waits for fire to fall. That is where the story of Cain and Abel begins: two brothers, two altars, two hearts, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Hear The Message From Eternity!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2025
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    The Bible records several messages from eternity. Will we listen? Joseph said I am not going home until I am free.

    HEAR THE MESSAGE FROM ETERNITY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) REAL RELIGION HAS THE GREATEST OPPOURTUNITY TO WORK BEST WHEN THE ROCKS ARE FLYING. **WE HAVE AN ENEMY THAT IS OUT TO STEAL, KILL AND DESTROY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE FACE METAL BARS VS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Role In Others' Lives SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Exploring our obligations and responsibilities towards others in our lives.

    Today's sermon explores the question of our responsibility towards other people. In the book of Genesis, God confronts Cain about the whereabouts of his brother Abel. Cain responds with a dismissive attitude, asking, "Am I my brother's keeper?" This story highlights the callous indifference that ...read more

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    Learning From Cain And Abel: Simple Life Lessons SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 2,574 views

    The lives of Cain and Abel teach us some important lessons about ourselves and our spiritual lives.

    In the book of Genesis, we find the root and fruit of sin. The root of sin is disbelief and disobedience to God's commands. In Genesis 3, we see Eve doubting God's word and ultimately disobeying Him. In Genesis 4, we witness the consequences of sin through the lives of Cain and Abel. Children learn ...read more

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    Envy - A Perverted Love

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 13, 2022
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    This message is about how we sometimes find ourselves desiring something that belongs to someone else and in the process becoming resentful of the one who has what we desire.

    Envy – A Perverted Love Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8; Proverbs 14:30; Mark 7:20-23; Luke 6:45 The title of my message this morning is “Envy – A Perverted Love.” Let me tell you a story. There was a man who had a brother whom you would assume that he loved. One day both brothers brought an offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis Chapter Four Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,386 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Four. 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 FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the effects of sin is shown to the third generation of Adam. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 4 In this chapter we have both the world and the church in a family, in a little family, in Adam's family, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational