First Baptist Church Cedar Vale

  Sermon Outline: "The Covenant of Promise and the Call to Righteousness" Introduction: Recap of the previous sermon on Genesis 7 (The Flood and God's Judgment on Sin). Overview of Genesis 8: Transition from the floodwaters to the renewal of the earth. I. God's Judgment and Mercy (Genesis 8:1-5) The flood as a demonstration of God's power and hatred of sin. God's mercy shown through the preservation of Noah and his family. The gradual receding of the waters and the beginning of renewal. II. Noah's Obedience and God's Guidance (Genesis 8:6-14) Noah's actions in seeking dry land: sending out the raven and the dove. The dove’s return with the olive leaf, signaling hope and renewal. The importance of patience and reliance on God's timing. III. The New Beginning: Exiting the Ark (Genesis 8:15-19) God's command to Noah and his family to leave the ark. The call to repopulate and fill the earth with life once again. Noah’s immediate response in wor...

Sermon Outline: God’s Provision and Protection in the Midst of Chaos (Genesis 7-8) 1.  Introduction: Recap of last week: Noah's obedience in building the ark and gathering the animals as instructed by God. Theme: God's provision and protection for His people during times of chaos and judgment. 2.  Noah’s Righteousness and God’s Command: Genesis 7:1-5: Noah is found to be righteous among his generation. God commands Noah to enter the ark with his family and the animals. The significance of Noah’s righteousness in the midst of widespread wickedness. 3.  God’s Protective Care: Genesis 7:16: God shuts Noah and his family in the ark, symbolizing His sovereign protection. Richard Sibbes’ insight: God’s act of shutting the ark signifies His protective care and grace for His people. Application: God's care and provision for His children, even in times of great difficulty. 4.  The Global Flood: Genesis 7:11-12: The fountains of the deep burst forth, and rain falls for 40 days...

Sermon Outline: Genesis 6 - The Ark of Safety 8/11/2024 AM Service **We only were able to get audio for this sermon. 1.  Introduction: Continuation of the study through the Book of Genesis. Recap of last week's sermon: rampant wickedness on earth, fallen angels procreating with human women, and the resulting abomination in God's sight. Theme: The intentions of men's hearts were evil continually (Genesis 6:5-7). 2.  God's Grief Over Humanity: Verses 5-7: The Lord saw great wickedness and was grieved. God's decision to blot out man and other creatures due to their corruption. 3.  Noah's Favor with God: Verses 8-10: Amidst the wickedness, Noah found favor in God's eyes. Noah described as righteous, blameless, and walking with God. Application: Call to walk with God despite the wickedness around us. 4.  The State of Humanity: Verses 11-13: Earth's corruption and violence. God's determination to end all flesh due to this violence. Modern reflection: Human...

     Sermon Outline: The Patience of God and the Righteousness of Noah (Genesis 6:1-9) Introduction Opening Remarks Introduction to the theme: God's patience and the call to righteousness. Brief overview of Genesis 6:1-9 and its context. Purpose: To understand God's long-suffering nature and our response to His patience. I. The Patience of God A. God's Long-Suffering Nature Definition of long-suffering (patience). 2 Peter 3:9: God's patience and desire for repentance. Psalm 103:8: God’s merciful and gracious character. B. Misinterpretation of God's Patience The danger of complacency in light of God's patience. 2 Peter 3:10-12: The certainty of judgment. C. God's Patience and Our Responsibility Romans 2:4-5: God's kindness is meant to lead to repentance. The urgency of repentance and living a holy life. II. The World Before the Flood A. Increasing Wickedness Genesis 6:1-4: The corruption and evil of humanity. Explanation of the "sons of God" and...