Right with God, Genesis 4:1-7

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Written By Ben Smith
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Right with God (Genesis 4:1-7)

In this sermon, Pastor Ben Smith explores what it truly means to be right with God. Using the testimony of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4:1–7, he examines the three key requirements for God’s acceptance: offering a worthy sacrifice, having a heart that desires to please Him, and submitting to His will.

Pastor Smith challenges listeners to confront the idol of self, showing how only through Jesus’ atoning sacrifice can you be reconciled to God.

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Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.

Additional podcasts, books, and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben’s sermon outlines and manuscripts are available at http://bensmithsr.org.

You can find information about Central Baptist Church at cbcwaycross.org.

This sermon was originally preached on 10/26/2025.

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Ben Smith

Originally from Columbus, GA, pastor Ben Smith has served churches in Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia. Ben and his wife Dana make their home in Waycross, GA, where Ben has pastored Central Baptist Church since 2012.

Pastor Ben preaches each Sunday at Central Baptist. An audio podcast of his sermons is published weekly. Pastor Ben also hosts the podcast View From the Pulpit, dedicated to helping the church recover an understanding of expository preaching.

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