Intro We just started a series in Genesis last week. We saw that as early as the first chapter of the book, God calls us to join with all creation with a song that glorifies Him. And all of creation got that blessing from God (And God saw it was good), because they are doing what God made them to do.…

The Problem with Sheep John 10:11-18 When I was in college I had a friend by the name of Lynne Brown. Lynne farmed with his father in central Illinois, and they grew the usual central Illinois crops of corn and soy beans. But unlike most central Illinois farmers, they also raised sheep. Actually, they…

Introduction: One of the most serious behaviors in the entire world is an act of disobedience. The word disobedeince is mainly used in the New Testament although it is used in the Old Testament. 1. Definition of disobedience: unwillingness to comply with the guidance of authority, especially refusal…

Introduction: *Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles are books of history that record the establishment of the kingdom, its years of victory and defeat, and the end of a divided kingdom. One lesson is obvious as you read these books: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Prov.…

“God [asked Adam], ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’” [1] The first question God asked of the man was, “Where are you” [GENESIS 3:9]? The man’s response was the first indication that things had changed for the first couple. Adam said,…

What Not to Love A sermon on 1 John 2:15-17 preached at Christ the King Church on 1/15/06 Prayer: Father, open our eyes to see and our hearts to sense the truth of your Word. Lord, you know that I need help to preach, and that this congregation needs help to listen. So, help us both to recognize and…

Providence Bible Church October 19, 2008 A Beautiful and Suitable Helper For Man Genesis 2:18-25 (Scripture Reading Eph 5:22-33) Intro: God and His word alone is the cause of all things created. God is supreme and creates according to His divine design. He is the ultimate unrivaled inventor, architect,…

Intro One of the basic things they tell you in marriage or any relationship-building seminar is “never say never” or “never say always.” So don’t say things like, “You always steal the blanket!” or “You never want to talk!” And the flip side is true as well: “You always serve!” or “You are never selfish!”…

Introduction: Exodus 12 is one of those incredible passages that the Bible contains. I personally believe that this chapter is one of those passages that every believer should be acquainted with. In fact, every believer should be well versed in this chapter. Because it so greatly speaks about the sacrifice…

Time with Abba - Bible Reading Schedule Jan l Feb l Mar l Apr l May l Jun l Jul l Aug l Sep l Oct l Nov l Dec Date Psalms OT NT Proverbs 1/1 Ps 1:1-6 Gen 1:1-2:25 Matt 1:1-2:12 Prov 1:1-6 1/2 Ps 2:1-6 Gen 3:1 - 4:26 Matt 2:13-3:6 Prov 1:7-9 1/3 Ps 2:7-12 Gen 5:1 - 7:24 Matt 3:7-4:11 Prov 1:10-19 1/4…

Introduction: In Genesis 4:9 the ancient brother, Cain, is asked by God, Where is your brother, Abel? Cain replies, I do not know; am I my brother's keeper? The text seems to imply that God believed that Cain was, indeed, his brother's keeper, and he had a responsibility for him. That is a revolutionary…

As a young Christian, new to the faith, Genesis 3:9, 11a puzzled me; God was asking questions as if He did not know the answers. It would take many years before I understood what God was doing, and by then, I had moved on to more puzzling and not so puzzling Scriptures. Here is how God revealed what…

Walking in Victory Encounter Lesson Pastor Keith Hassell I. It is one thing to receive freedom and deliverance. It is another thing to walk in victory. A. Don’t be unprepared for Satan’s counterattack. You will face opposition and temptations when you leave here. Satan’s goal is to retake the ground…

God of all Creation (Genesis 1:1-25) Genesis 1:1-25 (NASB95) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”;…

Introduction: · Genesis 1 tells us about the creation of the universe, including the creation of man. · Genesis 2 gives us more detail about man and his world. · Genesis 3 tells us what happened to man and the earth. Genesis 3 reveals how man brought sin into the world and how he and his world had to…

Title: THE DEADLY DRIFT OF COMPROMISE – Part I Text: Proverbs 7:1-27 Introduction: Illus. – Cohort student that I mentor at WJU called for counsel; he’s a youth minister; drifting moral behavior; had to withdraw from school to get his life back in order. “How could this have happened? Where did I go…

What About Tithes, Offerings, and Alms? Pastor Keith Hassell 1. What is the tithe? The very word tithe means "tenth.” The tithe is one-tenth of a person's increase through wages, production, sales, etc. It is the first tenth of a person's increase that is designated by God for Himself. 2. How old is…

Genesis 4:1‑7 Unacceptable Worship Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.” Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. /Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought…

CONTENT OUTLINE OF GENESIS INTRODUCTION: THE BIG PICTURE PURPOSE • To reveal the origin and purpose of the universe, life, and humanity. • To show the personal, relational, covenant-making nature of God. • To record the early history of the Hebrew people. • To begin revealing Jesus the Messiah. KEY EVENTS…

Sermon: Jonah the Faithful Servant Apr.22, 2007 What is the Book of Jonah about? Well, it’s not simply about a great fish (mentioned only four times), or a great city (named nine times), or even a disobedient prophet (mentioned eighteen times). It’s about God! God is mentioned thirty-eight times in these…

Intro I have a confession to make. I ran away from home once. Looking back, it was one of the dumbest things I have ever done. I was in eighth grade, I think. I blame the hormones. A boy was becoming a man, or so he thought. It all started when I decided to cut my own hair. The mushroom hairstyle was…

Do you ever have days when you walk by a mirror and check your back to see if there’s a big red target painted on it? When the best way to describe what’s happening with you is to picture an old time shooting gallery, and you’re one of those little tin ducks, waiting to get plunked by a pellet? Call…

Topical: The Value of Hard Work June 5, 2011 Intro/Communication card: · Bookkeeping · Cleaning · Potluck Prayer Scripture reading: COl 3:22-24 I had a sermon I was working on but realized I need to save it for Father’s day, so I didn’t have a sermon for Sunday. I spent the whole day agonizing (and praying)…

Sermon: Joseph the Faithful Servant (Genesis 37-50) Genesis 39:9 No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" 10 And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused…

I. ........ INTRODUCING UNDER COVER.................................................................. 4 II........ THE CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEDIENCE I............................................. 30 A. THE SONS OF ADAM...................................................................... 30 B. WHY DIDN'T…