EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 42 MIN
Call On The Name Of The Lord, Genesis 4:25-5:32
from Ben Smith: All for the Kingdom · host Ben Smith
In this episode, Pastor Ben Smith walks through Genesis 4:25–5:32 to show how God faithfully preserves His redemptive purposes in a world marked by growing rebellion. As Scripture contrasts the line of Cain with the line of Seth, we see that while the world increased in numbers, power, and cultural achievement, God preserved a smaller remnant who were defined by one central reality: they called upon the name of the Lord.This sermon explains why the genealogies of Genesis are far more than historical records. They testify to God’s sovereign will, His careful ordering of human history, and His intimate knowledge of those who belong to Him. Though sin spread rapidly after the fall, God’s promises were never threatened. From Adam to Noah, every generation unfolded according to God’s appointment, moving steadily toward the fulfillment of His redemptive plan.Listeners are encouraged to take heart in discouraging times. The message reminds us that popularity is not a measure of truth, that cultural influence does not equal faithfulness, and that even strong family heritage cannot preserve faith apart from God’s grace. Yet despite overwhelming wickedness, God has always preserved a faithful remnant, known by name and kept by His power.Just as in the days of Adam, Seth, and Noah, God still knows whose are His, still keeps His promises, and is still at work through those who call upon His name.Note: During this sermon, Pastor Ben misspoke and stated that nine people entered the ark. There were nine generations from Adam to Noah, but only eight people—Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives—were saved on the ark (Genesis 7:13).
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In this episode of Call on the Name of the Lord, Pastor Ben Smith preaches from Genesis 4:25–5:32, showing how God remains faithful to His redemptive promises in the midst of widespread human rebellion. As the world grows increasingly corrupt after the fall, Scripture draws a sharp contrast between the line of Cain—marked by cultural achievement, influence, and numbers—and the line of Seth, a much smaller remnant distinguished by one defining characteristic: they called upon the name of the Lord. This message explains how the genealogies of Genesis are not mere historical records, but testimonies of God’s sovereign will, His promise-keeping faithfulness, and His intimate knowledge of His people. Though sin, violence, and rejection of God seemed to dominate the antediluvian world, God’s plan was never in danger. He appointed each generation, preserved a faithful remnant, and carried His promise forward from Adam through Noah, ultimately pointing to Christ. Pastor Smith encourages listeners who may feel discouraged by cultural decline, spiritual compromise, or the apparent dominance of wickedness. The sermon reminds us that popularity is not a measure of truth, that family heritage and historical knowledge alone cannot save, and that only God’s power preserves faith across generations. Even when the faithful appear few, God knows those who are His, ordains their days, and keeps their names secure. Just as in the days before the flood—and in every generation since—God does not depend on crowds, influence, or cultural approval. He preserves His promises by grace and remains at work through those who faithfully call upon His name. Note: During this sermon, Pastor Ben misspoke and stated that nine people entered the ark. There were nine generations from Adam to Noah, but only eight people—Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives—were saved on the ark (Genesis 7:13).
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