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Trust and Obey (Genesis 6:9-22) - sermon manuscript PDF
In a culture obsessed with personal autonomy and self-determination, Trust and Obey confronts the modern idol of the self with the timeless truth of God’s absolute sovereignty. Rooted in Genesis 6:9–22, this 27-page sermon manuscript carefully unfolds Noah’s response to God’s word in a world that had rejected His authority—and calls today’s believers to the same faithful obedience.
This sermon presses beyond surface-level discussions of the ark and the flood to focus on the heart of the passage: God Himself. Through clear exposition and pastoral clarity, readers are guided to see that obedience is not a way to earn God’s favor, but the inevitable response of genuine faith in a sovereign, gracious God. Noah’s life becomes a compelling model of how God’s character defines our lives, God’s Word determines our behavior, and God’s sovereignty must rule our hearts.
In a culture obsessed with personal autonomy and self-determination, Trust and Obey confronts the modern idol of the self with the timeless truth of God’s absolute sovereignty. Rooted in Genesis 6:9–22, this 27-page sermon manuscript carefully unfolds Noah’s response to God’s word in a world that had rejected His authority—and calls today’s believers to the same faithful obedience.
This sermon presses beyond surface-level discussions of the ark and the flood to focus on the heart of the passage: God Himself. Through clear exposition and pastoral clarity, readers are guided to see that obedience is not a way to earn God’s favor, but the inevitable response of genuine faith in a sovereign, gracious God. Noah’s life becomes a compelling model of how God’s character defines our lives, God’s Word determines our behavior, and God’s sovereignty must rule our hearts.
The manuscript includes rich biblical theology, careful word studies, and pointed application that addresses hyper-individualism, partial obedience, and the danger of reshaping God’s commands to fit cultural preferences. The sermon concludes by connecting Noah’s faith-filled obedience to the enduring message of the hymn Trust and Obey, reminding readers that true joy in Christ is found nowhere else.
This PDF includes:
The full 27-page sermon manuscript
A fill-in-the-blank listening guide for congregational or classroom use
A complete sermon outline for teaching or preaching
Thoughtful reflection questions for personal devotion, small groups, or family worship
Whether you are a pastor, teacher, student, or serious Bible reader, Trust and Obey offers a robust, Scripture-saturated resource that will strengthen your understanding of faith, obedience, and submission to God's sovereignty.
Format: Digital PDF
Length: 27 pages
Page Size: 6.5 x 8.5 in.
Scripture Text: Genesis 6:9-22
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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