Sermons from June 2026
Mark 10:28-34 – DISCIPLESHIP REQUIRES SACRIFICE
I. Vss. 28-31: Sacrifice and Rewards: Daniel 3:16-18: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image…
Genesis 4:25 – 5:32 – THE LINE OF SETH
I. Vss. 25-26: Seth is Born to Adam and Eve. The name Seth means “appointed” or “substituted,” Enosh means “mortal frailty,” or “humanity.” II. Vss. 5:1-2: Adam’s Signature: Adam’s name means “man” or “mankind” III. Vss. 3-5: From Adam to Seth: Patriarch Age at Fatherhood Total Lifespan Birth Year Year of Death Adam 130 930 1 930 Seth 105 912 130 1042 Enosh 90 905 235 1140 Kenan 70 910 325 1235 Mahalalel 65 895 395 1290 Jared…
Genesis 4:16-24 – THE LINE OF CAIN
*Antidiluvian—Pre-Flood Romans 2:14-15: For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them. I. Vss. 16-17: Cain Leaves and Marries: Nod means “Wandering” Deuteronomy 27:22: “‘Cursed be anyone who lies…
Mark 10:17-27 – ALL TO JESUS
I. Vss. 17-18: A Man Seeking Eternal Life: This word is agathos meaning virtuous, intrinsically good. Meaning one that is good inside; Completely pure internally. II. Vss. 19-22: Jesus’ Counsel: Ephesians 2:8-10: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God…
Genesis 4:8-15 – Consequences of the Fall
I. Vs. 8: Cain Murders Abel: Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Matthew 5:21-22: “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the…
Genesis 4:1-7 – Accepted or Unaccepted
I. Vs. 1: The Birth of Cain: The name Cain basically meant, I’ve got him or Here he is. 1 John 3:12: We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother’s righteous. II. Vss. 2-5: The Birth of Abel and the Offerings: Hebrews 11:4: By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through…