81 sermons preach from Genesis 1 — 80 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“Elohim — God the Creator (according to Genesis 1:1).”
“you don't know no more than genesis one and one”
Bishop Jeffrey Thomas Sr. preaches from Luke 9:62, calling believers to keep their hands on the gospel plow — persevering in deep, prayer-driven service rather than surface-level activity — so they may receive revelation, power, and ultimately hear 'well done.'
“Elohim — God the Creator (according to Genesis 1:1).”
Pastor Charles Jenkins teaches from Psalm 27:1 to paint a biblical picture of God as our light (guide and revealer), our lifeline (rescuer and restorer), and our Lord (shepherd, leader, and stronghold). He reviews God’s names and attributes as evidence of His character, uses practical analogies (headlights, hurricane shelter, lifelines on a game show) and calls listeners to remember past victories, trust God in storms, worship, and pursue the abundant life Jesus offers.
“Elohim God the Creator (according to Genesis 1:1).”
A sermon centered on Psalm 27:1 teaching who God is—emphasizing that the Lord is our light, lifeline, and Lord—followed by an invitation to accept or rededicate to Christ and practical church announcements.
“That he is Elohim, according to Genesis 1.1.”
Pastor Charles Jenkins preaches from Psalm 27:1 describing what the Bible actually says about God — presenting God's 'resume' and key attributes (light, lifeline, Lord/leader, stronghold) — and issues an invitation to salvation, rededication, and church membership amid ministry announcements and worship.
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“Quotes from Genesis 1: 'In the beginning God created... and the earth was without form and void... and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light.'”
Midweek Bible study teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit: His identity as God (not merely a force), how He operates with the Father and Son, His roles (Comforter, Teacher, Revealer, Builder), the importance of relationship with Him, and why character (the fruit) must precede destiny.
“"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" ... the first thing God ever speaks into existence is light.”
Pastors unpack the Christmas narratives to show Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises (the second Adam, the Word made flesh, Prince of Peace), explain differences in Matthew and Luke's genealogies, and apply those truths to contemporary debates about immigration — arguing Jesus was not an “illegal immigrant,” urging Christians to love people while respecting lawful roles of the state, and encouraging faithful, compassionate discipleship at Christmas.
“Paraphrase of creation: ‘in the beginning… God spoke and everything came into existence.’”
Tony Suarez exhorts the congregation that God's spoken word is effective and reliable—'The Word Works'—calling Fresh Start to guard revival, trust God's promises, resist religious cynicism and sensationalism, and walk in obedience and vigilance as doorkeepers of revival.
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth; the earth was without form... the Spirit of the Lord hovered over the waters, and God said, 'Let there be light.'”
A Christmas morning message explaining why Jesus came — the incarnation as God entering human history to save, restore identity, and defeat Satan — and urging listeners to move from merely acknowledging Christ's birth to allowing Christ to be formed, matured, and Lord in their lives. The sermon highlights the meaning of the wise men's gifts, the importance of passing faith to children, submission to Christ's principles, generosity, and practical next steps for spiritual growth and church participation.
“Today's scripture reading comes from Genesis 1, verses 1-5, 9-12, 24-28, and 31.”
A Pride Sunday worship from West LA UMC affirming LGBTQ+ inclusion through the lens of Genesis and the Imago Dei. The service emphasizes that every person bears God’s image, calls the church to move beyond binary thinking, and names reconciling work as repair, accountability, and active allyship in the community.
“Then God said, 'light be' and light was. That light was good, and God separated light from darkness.”
A Pride Sunday worship from West LA UMC affirming LGBTQ+ inclusion through the lens of Genesis and the Imago Dei. The service emphasizes that every person bears God’s image, calls the church to move beyond binary thinking, and names reconciling work as repair, accountability, and active allyship in the community.
“that as I, on the first day of creation, I may begin to see the miracle of life and humanity”
Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter explores reclaiming the language and practice of confession for Unitarian Universalists, reporting on a personal experience in a Catholic confessional and a UU virtual confessional. He draws three lessons: Unitarians need a functional confessional that leads to action, ministers should offer pastoral follow-up, and mistakes do not define us—he calls the congregation toward repair, wholeness, and spiritual practices grounded in love and grace.
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth; and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”
Midweek Bible study teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit: His identity as God (not merely a force), how He operates with the Father and Son, His roles (Comforter, Teacher, Revealer, Builder), the importance of relationship with Him, and why character (the fruit) must precede destiny.
“Reference to Genesis chapter one: “the bible says the earth was formless and void and then seven days later ... you have a full bustling planet.””
The service centered on seeking divine wisdom by relying on God as our ultimate guide — summarized as "God GPT" (Grace, Power, Timing). The preacher called listeners to repent, pursue intimacy with the Holy Spirit, embrace the disciplined process of discipleship, and practice integrity, cheerful giving, baptism, and obedience rather than chasing quick fixes or surface-level faith.
“And the Spirit of the Lord moved upon the face of the waters.”
Pastor teaches that spoken words exercised in faith—believing and declaring God's promises—activate miracles and change circumstances. He contrasts life-giving biblical practice with dead tradition, urges confessing scripture, praying to receive, exercising spiritual authority (healing, deliverance, tongues), forgiving others, and actively sharing the gospel.
“The earth was without form and void, and darkness was on the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”
A sermon teaching the 'threefold cord'—a twin motif: the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and the trio love, hope, faith—presented as a practical, integrated formula for prayer, family life, healing, and spiritual success.
“Over it, the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation.”
A sermon centered on the transforming power of God's Word—illustrated by Isaiah, Romans, and the Parable of the Sower—framing baptism as a Spirit-empowered commissioning to resist complacency, pursue justice, and bear fruit in a broken world.
“The earth was without form and void, darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved.”
A Father's Day worship service focused on the theme that God has begun a good work in believers and that grace continues and sustains that work. Pastor emphasizes that unfinished does not mean unwanted, celebrates humble beginnings, warns against selective or "convenient" conviction, and issues invitations for salvation, recommitment, and church membership. The service also includes church announcements (capital campaign, prayer calls, outreach cohort), a pitch for Bright Star Community Outreach's Turn Model Replication Cohort, worship, offering, and pastoral prayer.
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“Then God said, 'Let there be light...' and 'The earth was without form and void, and darkness was on the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.'”
A sermon teaching the 'threefold cord'—a twin motif: the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and the trio love, hope, faith—presented as a practical, integrated formula for prayer, family life, healing, and spiritual success.
“The Spirit moved upon the face of the waters, and God said 'Let there be light.'”
Midweek Bible study teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit: His identity as God (not merely a force), how He operates with the Father and Son, His roles (Comforter, Teacher, Revealer, Builder), the importance of relationship with Him, and why character (the fruit) must precede destiny.
“The Bible says the earth was void... there was darkness over the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved... And God said, 'Let there...' (Let there be light).”
A Sunday service centered on worship and baptism with a sermon calling the church to spiritual unity—explaining Jesus' high-priestly prayer and the sevenfold unity from Ephesians—and practical invitations to receive God's grace, serve, and engage in outreach.
“'Let there be light,' and there was light.”
Pastor teaches that spoken words exercised in faith—believing and declaring God's promises—activate miracles and change circumstances. He contrasts life-giving biblical practice with dead tradition, urges confessing scripture, praying to receive, exercising spiritual authority (healing, deliverance, tongues), forgiving others, and actively sharing the gospel.
“his voice activated the universe: 'let there be and there was.'”
A Bible study unpacking the Galatians message of liberation: freedom as an internal, communal reality rooted in Christ, contrasted with internalized oppression and dangerous misuses of scripture (e.g., Christian nationalism). Practical steps for emancipation—personal and collective—are emphasized alongside pastoral invitations to join and serve the church community.
“Then God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.”
A sermon teaching the 'threefold cord'—a twin motif: the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and the trio love, hope, faith—presented as a practical, integrated formula for prayer, family life, healing, and spiritual success.
““the same god that spoke in genesis let there be” (paraphrase of Genesis 1:3)”
Prophet Torrey Harper preaches from Psalm 102, declaring a season shift — a Moed (appointed time) and two-month 'thin place' of accelerated breakthrough, deliverance, and restoration for Gateway City Church and individuals who align with heaven.
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“Genesis also tells us God created light and dark, day and night.”
A Pride Sunday worship from West LA UMC affirming LGBTQ+ inclusion through the lens of Genesis and the Imago Dei. The service emphasizes that every person bears God’s image, calls the church to move beyond binary thinking, and names reconciling work as repair, accountability, and active allyship in the community.
“'And God said, Let there be light, and there was light; and God saw that the light was good.'”
Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.
““evening and the morning were the the first day” (referring to the creation days).”
A Logos Bible Masterclass demonstration by Scott Lindsey showing how the Logos Bible Software (now with AI features) accelerates Bible study, counseling, and ministry work; includes practical examples, a Q&A, promotional offer (60-day/2-month trial) and pastoral application including an altar call and church announcements.
“Paraphrase of creation: 'let the bird in the air... let the water separate itself from the earth.'”
A revival-focused sermon urging believers to stop murmuring, renew their minds, apply the blood of Jesus, and exercise faith for healing, deliverance and breakthrough through prayer, obedience, fellowship and testimony.
“Then God said, 'waters under the sky, be gathered into one place.' God called the dry ground earth, and the gathering of the waters, sea, and God saw that this was good.”
A Pride Sunday worship from West LA UMC affirming LGBTQ+ inclusion through the lens of Genesis and the Imago Dei. The service emphasizes that every person bears God’s image, calls the church to move beyond binary thinking, and names reconciling work as repair, accountability, and active allyship in the community.
“Genesis tells us God separated the land from the sea (dry and wet, earth and ocean).”
A Pride Sunday worship from West LA UMC affirming LGBTQ+ inclusion through the lens of Genesis and the Imago Dei. The service emphasizes that every person bears God’s image, calls the church to move beyond binary thinking, and names reconciling work as repair, accountability, and active allyship in the community.
“Read from Genesis 1:10-12 about God calling the dry land Earth and God commanding the earth to bring forth vegetation and trees yielding fruit.”
A Bible study exploring the biblical symbolism of trees—especially the tree of life in the midst of the garden—and how Jesus is pictured as the giving, life-giving 'tree' from Genesis through Revelation, with practical application for spiritual insight, evangelism, and discipleship.
“Repeated refrain on multiple days: 'God saw that it was good.' (verses 10, 12, 18, 21, 25).”
Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.
“He did it on day three before he brought living animals and mankind on the earth.”
A Bible study exploring the biblical symbolism of trees—especially the tree of life in the midst of the garden—and how Jesus is pictured as the giving, life-giving 'tree' from Genesis through Revelation, with practical application for spiritual insight, evangelism, and discipleship.
“let the earth bring forth the living creature after his time ... and God said let us make man in our image after our likeness.”
A lively Christmas presentation and worship service featuring a multi-act nativity play (Acts 1–4), congregational singing, greetings from Mount Vernon, pastoral exhortation on personal relationship with God and church unity, an offering, and fellowship refreshments.
“God made all kinds of wild animals and cattle and everything that crawls on the ground, and God saw that this was good. Then God said, 'let us make humankind in our image'... God created them female and male and blessed them.”
A Pride Sunday worship from West LA UMC affirming LGBTQ+ inclusion through the lens of Genesis and the Imago Dei. The service emphasizes that every person bears God’s image, calls the church to move beyond binary thinking, and names reconciling work as repair, accountability, and active allyship in the community.
“God creates Adam and tells him to take the strength given to him to create an environment where life under his care can flourish.”
A sermon that profiles Priscilla and Aquila as a model of a ‘marriage on mission’: a couple who used their home, vocation, and lives to advance the gospel by being hospitable, available, and faithful. The preacher uses cultural and personal illustrations to encourage both married and single listeners to pursue shared vision, serve together, and center their marriage (or future marriage) on Jesus and mission.
“all the way back in Genesis. Human beings made in the image of God so that they can rule in the earth”
A Bible study defining the 'kingdom of God' as God's rule coming to earth inaugurated in Jesus. The talk explains how Jesus' miracles signal the kingdom's arrival, calls the church to be ambassadors carrying heaven's will into the world, and highlights forgiveness as the central power for reconciliation and unity.
“Paraphrase of God granting dominion over the fish of the sea, the fowl of the air, and every creeping thing.”
A Bible study on prophetic vision (Habakkuk 2:1) defining vision as "God's preferred plan." The speaker emphasizes that vision must be received from God, requires standing watch, humility, waiting, present faithfulness, and the re-education of perception so your priorities, loyalties, and obedience align with God's revealed will.
“Because he said, let them have dominion.”
A pastoral message on why bad things sometimes happen to good people and practical, faith-based steps for navigating grief and loss: give thanks, distinguish grief from depression, resist destructive thoughts with Scripture, set goals and pursue purpose, and face loss in faith while trusting God’s goodness.
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“Let us make man in our image.”
Pastor Jim preaches about hope as a present reality—Christ in us that enables believers to 'radiate' hope—calling the congregation to receive formation (not just fixes), stand on the foundation of the church, and agree in prayer and prophetic declaration for renewal, restoration, and spiritual outpouring.
“Go to Genesis 1 and 26.”
A Bible-study sermon based on Numbers 13 that frames spiritual warfare as primarily a battle over self-perception. The speaker contrasts fear-filtered interpretations of facts with a faith-filtered posture (exemplified by Caleb and Joshua), calls the church to embrace an identity rooted in God's promises, and issues practical calls to prayer, evangelism, stewardship, and readiness to possess the promised land (including a local property initiative).
“In the beginning, let us make man in our image after our likeness.”
A sermon on Mark 4 emphasizing kingdom principles: the parable of the sower and the seed that grows. The pastor teaches that the 'seed' is the Word/what we say — spoken faith and repeated confession plant truth in the heart, producing spiritual fruit. He applies the parable to hearing rightly, guarding against cares and love of money, evangelism, stewardship, healing, family life, and practical kingdom living.
“in Genesis 1 26 let us create man in our image”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
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“Paraphrase: 'we're made in the image of God' (we're made in the image of god and ... god has hardwired us for acceptance).”
A sermon calling believers to build lives on a lasting foundation (the 'rock') rather than convenience ('sand'), emphasizing obedience to Jesus, practical spiritual formation, and an invitation to place full trust in Christ.
“And God said, 'Let us make man in our image... and let them have dominion' and 'So God created man in his own image.'”
A Sunday service focused on 'conditions for fellowshipping with God,' teaching that sin severs fellowship while genuine salvation, repentance, holiness, prayer, worship and obedience restore and sustain intimacy with God. The sermon combined exhortation, testimonies from a recent convention, practical steps for spiritual establishment, and a call to respond.
“We are made in the image and likeness of God.”
Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that Christian hospitality and generosity — expressed as humility, maturity, approachability, and tranquility — are essential marks of discipleship and church life, culminating in a call to form a Joy Team to make the congregation more welcoming and to live out Godly generosity and peace.
“Rulership over creation is tied to bearing God's image (paraphrase of Genesis 1:26-27).”
A Bible study on Mark 10 that defines eternal life not as escaping to a disembodied heaven but as the future restoration of creation—heaven coming to earth—breaking into the present through Jesus' ministry. Eternal life includes abundance (provision) and human rulership (image-bearing), which is redefined as self-giving service; following Jesus invites participation in that restoration now.
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“When God made Adam and Eve... on the sixth day (creation of man).”
A practical sermon teaching that faith is the mechanism by which believers receive blessings already provided in the spiritual realm. The speakers explain the 'two arenas' (physical and spiritual), contrast God's grace with our faith-response, encourage confession, giving in expectancy, and claim healing, prosperity, and salvation as present realities to be received by faith.
““If you're made in the image of God.””
Pastor Ed preaches from Luke 12 about being "built for more": guarding the heart against covetousness, recognizing that worth comes from being made in God's image (not possessions), and embracing stewardship. He contrasts storing up stuff with being "rich toward God," urging open hands, generous living, using all five forms of capital (financial, relational, educational, physical, spiritual) to serve others, and building a legacy that changes lives. The sermon includes practical church examples (disaster relief, neighborhood campuses), an invitation to serve and a call to faith.
“So God created man in his own image... male and female he created them.”
A practical sermon teaching that faith is the mechanism by which believers receive blessings already provided in the spiritual realm. The speakers explain the 'two arenas' (physical and spiritual), contrast God's grace with our faith-response, encourage confession, giving in expectancy, and claim healing, prosperity, and salvation as present realities to be received by faith.
“so god created man in his own image in the image of god he created him male and female he created.”
A practical sermon teaching that God has already provided blessings in the unseen (spiritual) realm and that faith — not frantic effort — is the key to receiving them. The speaker explains the ‘two arenas’ (spiritual and physical), warns against ignorance and spiritual attack, and urges listeners to receive through faith, confession, and resisting the enemy.
“You love all men because all men were created in your image.”
A sermon on John 10:10 explaining that Jesus came to give 'life more abundantly' — not material prosperity but an overflowing, quality life rooted in a living relationship with Christ, experienced in the church through fellowship, service, joy, forgiveness, and purpose.
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“God wants you to have children. He said be fruitful and multiply.”
Bishop Duane Swilley preaches that obedient, covenant-centered living — especially in family and youth ministry — activates God’s promises, removes delay, and sets in motion a series of blessings for individuals, marriages, and the church.
“References Genesis 1:28: 'be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth, subdue it, and have dominion.'”
A conversation with a longtime church leader and businessman about biblical leadership, disciplined faith, discipleship, long-term stewardship, and practical ways churches and entrepreneurs can invest in and equip the next generation.
“The first command to Adam was 'be fruitful and increase in number.'”
Brandon Paris preaches that the church's special mission—raising funds and sending disciples—is worth sacrificial commitment. He argues Christians are "saved to send," rooted in the new covenant and the Great Commission, and that sacrifice (not minimal giving) proves and advances genuine faith. He calls the congregation to active, sacrificial participation (including giving and personal evangelism) and to trust God by testing Him in their giving.
“They are called to replenish the earth.”
A Mother's Day worship service celebrating mothers as God's masterpieces (Imago Dei), emphasizing their identity, calling, and capacity, with worship, prayers, pastoral encouragement, and church announcements.
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John Wesley
"And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good." Gen. 1:31. 1. When God created the heavens and the earth, and all that is therein, at the conclusion of each day's work it is said, "And God saw that it…
Read the full text“He still calls the world 'very good' (paraphrase of Genesis 1:31).”
A Bible study on Mark 10 that defines eternal life not as escaping to a disembodied heaven but as the future restoration of creation—heaven coming to earth—breaking into the present through Jesus' ministry. Eternal life includes abundance (provision) and human rulership (image-bearing), which is redefined as self-giving service; following Jesus invites participation in that restoration now.
“God blessed us and called us very good.”
A Pride Sunday worship from West LA UMC affirming LGBTQ+ inclusion through the lens of Genesis and the Imago Dei. The service emphasizes that every person bears God’s image, calls the church to move beyond binary thinking, and names reconciling work as repair, accountability, and active allyship in the community.
“He called it 'very good' in Genesis 1 (God's declaration about creation).”
A Bible-study tracing the motif of mountains as sacred places where heaven and earth meet, showing how the Scriptures move from Eden and Sinai to Jesus — the true human who ascends the mountain, secures God’s presence, and sends his people out to bless the world.
“'God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.'”
Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.
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Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.