Sermons About Journey-of-beginnings
The Drive to Make a Name for Ourselves
JOURNEY OF BEGINNINGS “The Drive to Make a Name for Ourselves” Genesis 9-11 Hall of shame 1. Noah gets drunk after making a covenant with God. (Gen. 9:20, 21) 2. Noah, found drunk and naked in his tent by his son Ham. (Gen. 9: 22, 24) 3. Noah places a patriarchal curse on the Canaanite descendants of his youngest son, Ham. (Gen.9:25-27) 4. Noah was treated with respect by his two sons Shem and Japheth in spite of his shameful behavior. (Gen.9:23) 5. Noah’s last 350 years are off the radar. (Gen. 9:28,29) “Let’s make a name for ourselves” 1. Nimrod, (rebel) the mighty one, world ruler. mighty - ghib-bore’ tyrant (Gen. 10:8-12) 2. The first ambition to have a one world religion and a unified world empire. (Gen. 11:1-4) The Lord comes down to take a look (Gen. 11:5-9) 1. The Lord is set against any move of His people to become self-sufficient and independant of Him. 2. That’s simple, said God, “Let’s confuse their language. WHAT IS THE LORD’S NUMBER ONE CONCERN FROM THE “JOURNEY OF BEGINNINGS”UP TO THIS VERY DAY? That we would get busy and forget the LORD our God! WELCOME TO COMMUNION: THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME!
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What Went Wrong With This World?
Journey of Beginnings What Went Wrong With This World? Genesis 6-8 Three world conditions that caused God to say, I’ve had enough!” 1. Every intent of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil all the time. (verse 5) 2. The earth was full of violence. (verse 11) 3. All the people on earth had corrupted their ways. (verse 12) Noah, a real person of faith steps up to the plate! (chapter 7&8) 1. He took action on the message he received from God. 2. His faith compelled him to complete a most difficult task. 3. Through his faith he and his immediate family were saved. The coming of Jesus will be like the days of Noah. (Matthew 24:37,38; Luke 17:26,27) 1, People will be eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, buying and selling, planting and building. 2. The vast population did not wake up to realize what was happening until the flood came and destroyed them all. God makes a covenant that effects you. 1. Never again will I send a flood that destroys everything (verse 8: 21,22; 9:13) 2. Step out of the Ark into the new life God offers you!
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The First Father
“THE FIRST FATHER” Genesis 2 Scripture: Genesis chapter 3 What was the first man made of? (Verse 7) Dust of the ground. Jesus breathed spirit into him. What was Adam’s occupation? (Verse 15) He was to tend and keep a large wildlife and nursery sanctuary. He was also to name every living creature birds and animals. What was the first felt need of Adam? (Verse 18) He felt alone and lonely. How did Jesus respond to Adam’s need? (Verse 18, 21, 22) He said no one should be alone. He put Adam to sleep, took a rib from his side and made woman. What was Adam’s response when he was introduced to his new bride? (Verse 23) “Wow, look at her!” Man - is Woman - isah What marriage counsel did Jesus give to this first couple? (Verse 24) Leave parents, Be joined to wife, Become one flesh. What wedding garments did the first couple wear? (Verse 25) Adam and Eve were clothed in glory. Let me introduce to you Adam and Eve’s family tree. (Gen. 5)
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The First: Deception-Sin-Consequences
Journey of Beginnings The First: Deception-Sin-Consequences Scripture: Genesis chapter 3 Three cunning tactics of Satan exposed: 1. He tries to instill doubt and unbelief in what God says. (verse 1a) 2. He tries to create confusion with what God says . (verse 1b) 3. He tries to imply that she is being deprived by God. (verse 4) The “set up” for deception and what to watch out for: 1. Overstating the restriction; feeling slighted (verse 2a) 2. Understating the consequences; not connecting the dots (verse 2b) 3. The fruit looked good, pleasant, and desirable - the addictive three (verse 6) The big unanswered question: Where is Adam, the dear husband and fearless leader? (verse 6) 1. Eve was being deceived. (1 Timothy 2:14 2. Adam walked into disobedience knowing better. (1Timothy 2:14) Two destructive ways in responding to guilt: 1. To hide and try a false cover for our shame. (verse 7,10,11) 2. To blame someone or something. (verse 12,13) The consequences of sin: 1. Serpent- you are cursed above all, crawl on your belly and eat dust all your life. There will be enmity between you and the woman. Her offspring will crush your head. (verse 14,15) 2. Woman-Your pain in childbearing will be severe. There will be tension as to who is in charge, but he (your husband) will rule over you. (verse 16) 3. Adam-cursed is the ground, it will produce thorns and thistles and you will work hard all your life. (verse 17-19) LORD God-“Adam and Eve, where are you?” 1. Jesus made cloths for them from an animal sacrifice (verse 22) 2. As an act of mercy He protected them from eating of the tree of life and living forever in their sin. (verse 22-24) 3. The very first promise of the coming Savior. (Gen. 3:15)
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In The Beginning God...
Journey of Beginnings In The Beginning God... Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3 Christian World View The Bible is not a science book, however when it makes a statement related to science; it is the truth because God is both the author of science and the Bible. Natural Revelation 1-6 Special Revelation 7-11 Experiential Revelation 12-14 Derived Truth Revealed Truth Experienced Truth 1. Hypothesis The Bible is perfect, Meditation, contemplation, 2. Theory Refreshing, Trustworthy worship 3. Law Genesis 1 Two views of the Genesis creation: 1. The mature earth view 2. An earth before Adam and Eve that was overthrown by Lucifer’s revolt DOES GOD CREATE AND EMPTY FORMLESS EARTH (Isaiah 45:18) According to Isaiah God did not create the earth empty and formless. HOW DID THE EARTH GET LIKE THIS? (Isaiah 14:12ff; Jer. 4:23-27; 2 Peter 3:6-7 Lucifer because of pride and rebellion was cast out of heaven. 1. I will ascend into heaven. 2. I will set my throne above the stars. 3. I will sit upon the mount of the congregation in the sides of the north. 4. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds. 5. I will make myself like the Most High. Is this the man that shook the earth and made kingdoms to tremble, and opened not the graves of its prisoners? Two Key Words: 1. Created (bara) to call into existence that which did not exist before 2. Made (asah) to form or fashion something out of material already existing. What does it mean to be created in God’s Image and Likeness (Verse 26)
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