In this week’s sermon podcast, “Sin’s Ruinous Rule” (Genesis 4:8–16), Pastor Ben Smith examines the tragic story of Cain and Abel to reveal the devastating consequences of unrepentant sin. Through careful exposition, he highlights three warning signs of sin’s growing destruction:

1. The Mastery of Sin – Without repentance, sin gains control over the heart, leading to escalating rebellion.

2. Spiritual Blindness – Sin blinds individuals to danger, causing them to focus on temporary comfort while ignoring eternal consequences.

3. Living Under God’s Judgment – Being unconcerned about God’s judgment is a warning sign of sin’s ruinous rule.

Pastor Smith challenges listeners to recognize sin in their own lives, respond to God’s conviction, and embrace the hope and freedom found in repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

Key Scripture: Genesis 4:8–16
Main Theme: The Ruinous Rule of Sin
Speaker: Pastor Ben Smith
Series: Genesis
Format: Expository Sermon

Find Out More:

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 11/9/2025.