Right with God, Genesis 4:1-7
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.
What makes a person right with God? In this expository sermon from Genesis 4:1–7, Pastor Ben Smith explores the contrast between Cain and Abel’s offerings to show that being accepted by God requires submission to His Word—not the opinions or desires of man.
In a world that worships the autonomy of self, Right with God calls believers to reject self-made religion and return to true worship rooted in obedience, faith, and the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. These pulpit notes expose how the idol of self corrupts your worship, relationships, and understanding of righteousness, and how only through Christ can you be made right with God.
Key Themes:
The danger of worshiping God on our own terms
Why only a worthy offering—one of obedience and atonement—is accepted
How submission to God’s will brings freedom from sin’s power
Includes:
Full sermon manuscript in outline format (PDF)
Sermon outline handout
Reflection questions for personal devotion or group discussion
Format: Digital PDF
Length: 24 pages
Page Size: 6.5 X 8.5 in. (Statement)
Scripture Text: Genesis 4:1-7
Series: Genesis
Author: Ben Smith, Sr.
Usage: For personal study, teaching, or ministry preparation (see copyright permissions included in the document).
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Description:
This sermon resource unpacks three requirements for being accepted by God: giving a worthy offering, desiring to please God, and submitting to His will. Ideal for pastors, teachers, or individual study, these pulpit notes offer biblical depth, theological clarity, and practical application for today’s church.
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✔️ Printable PDF format
✔️ Ready-to-preach sermon outline
✔️ Fill-in-the-blank outline handout
✔️ Reflection questions for spiritual growth and group discussion
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