Genesis

Find a sermon associated with this book in the Bible below.

This sermon teaches that God's rest on the seventh day was not out of weariness, but a divine delight in His creation, which contrasts with our human restlessness and constant striving. The message explains that true rest is found by ceasing our striving and trusting in Jesus' finished work on the cross, which makes us right with God and allows us to delight in His provision.

This sermon teaches that humanity, created in the image of God, is uniquely designed for a life of compassionate stewardship and worship. It explains that our brokenness comes from failing to believe this truth, which has led to a life of exploitation and a fractured identity. The sermon concludes by proclaiming that Jesus, the perfect image of God, restores and transforms us into who we were meant to be, so that as redeemed people, we can live as better image bearers who reflect His grace.

This sermon teaches that Genesis 1's primary purpose is not to explain the mechanics of creation, but to declare that God alone created all things. The message explains that God, the one true Creator, brings order from chaos, and it connects this truth to Jesus, who is the image of the invisible God and the author of all life. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to stop trying to be God and instead worship Him alone, trusting that through Jesus, He can bring life to dead things.

This sermon on Genesis 1 teaches that just as God’s light brought order to a chaotic world, the light of His glory, found in Jesus Christ, illuminates our hearts and reveals our true selves. It encourages us to stop hiding in darkness and step into the light of God’s acceptance, trusting that Jesus entered our darkness and was crucified so we could be forgiven and declared good and beloved.

God

This sermon, based on Genesis 1:1, teaches that God, who exists in perfect power and communion, purposefully created a universe that points to His glory and a people who rebelled against Him. Ultimately, Jesus, the Word who was with God in the beginning, became flesh and died on the cross to bridge the gap and invite us into God's circle of perfect love and communion.

This sermon teaches that even in the most broken and desperate situations, like the one faced by Tamar in Genesis 38, God is at work to accomplish His redemptive plan. Tamar’s inclusion in the lineage of Jesus shows that the gospel is for everyone, demonstrating that God's grace redeems even our most sinful and chaotic moments for His ultimate glory.

This sermon teaches that, like Joseph, Jesus is the "better Joseph" who suffered for the redemption of humanity. While Joseph's family meant evil against him, God used his pain for a greater good, foreshadowing how Jesus endured evil to save all of humanity.

This sermon teaches that Sarah's life, despite her doubt and unfaithfulness, is a testament to God's unwavering grace and faithfulness. The message encourages us to trust that God can turn our failures into treasures and, through Jesus, the "better Isaac," fulfill all of His promises.

This sermon teaches that sin is an underestimated, deceptive force that, like the story of Cain and Abel, hides and devours those who give in to it. It encourages believers to understand the full weight of sin in order to appreciate the magnitude of God's grace and the redemptive power of Jesus' sacrifice.