We are so glad that you joined us today at North Main Street Church of God. At North Main, we exist to develop completely committed followers of Christ who...

Know Christ intimately,

Grow in Christ continually, and

Go for Christ daily

Connection Luncheon
Join us NEXT WEEK for our Connection Luncheon! Anyone new to North Main eats for free so make sure to invite a friend! Cost: $6/adult $4/child and a max of $20/household. ON THE MENU: Glazed Ham, Potatoes Gratin, Fresh Vegetable, Fresh baked roll, Burnt Almond Torte.

Communion
We will be celebrating communion together this morning during worship. The ushers will distribute the elements at that time, but for those who need a gluten-free or sealed option, those are available at the Welcome Center right outside of the doors you came in today.

Evil Personified
(Genesis 4:1-16; Romans 12:17-21)
Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Great”
Series Title: “Breaking Bad: The Consequences of Sin”
February 25th, 2024

Something to think about:

As we close out our series today on the “Consequences of Sin,” we do so by looking at the story of Cain and Abel and the devastating result of choosing evil over good. As we’ll read, Cain is confronted with a choice: Either listen to the voice of sin as it crouches at his door, or listen to the voice of GOD telling him to overcome it. Lest we think we’re any different, we too continually face the reality of choices throughout our lives that will either set us on a course for good, or set us on a course for evil. What will we choose? Let’s take a look at Cain’s story today:

Here’s the point…

Key Point: “The only hope for good to succeed is to overcome evil with good.”

What can we learn from this passage that could help us make the right choices in all situations? Let’s take a look:

· Sin _____________________.

Genesis 4:7c (NLT), Sin is crouching at the door…

1 Peter 5:8-9a (NLT), 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9a Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith.

· GOD _____________________.

Genesis 4:7 (NLT), You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.

Luke 22:31-32 (NLT), 31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.32 But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NLT), 12 If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. 13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

· The choice is _____________________.

Genesis 4:7d …you must subdue it and be its master.

Ephesians 4:26-27 (HCSB), 26 Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and don’t give the Devil an opportunity.

Ephesians 6:10-11 (NLT), 10 Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.

Something to take home:

Like Cain, we too have a choice. Will we give in to the monster scratching at our door, pleading with us to open up, or will we subdue the beast called sin and become its master? For Cain, his choice led to a curse instead of a blessing. What will you choose?

Key Point: “The only hope for good to succeed is to overcome evil with good.”

Is all anger a sin? How can we tell the difference between sinful anger and righteous anger? How should we deal with our anger?

Can a Christian experience victory over sin? How?

If Abel’s sacrifice was better than Cain’s, what does that suggest about Abel’s attitude towards God? What does Cain’s response to God’s approval of Abel’s sacrifice suggest about his attitude toward God?



What does “live peaceably with all” mean? How does this compare to living in harmony with one another?

Who are we supposed to pay evil for evil? In whose sight are we to do what is honorable? With whom are we supposed to live peaceably?

How does reflecting on our true state, our true home, and the mercy and grace of God help us respond correctly to evil?

How did Jesus respond to his enemies and overcome evil with good?

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