Curse of Sin, Genesis 3:8-19

In this sermon, Pastor Ben Smith preaches from Genesis 3:8-19 on “The Curse of Sin.” He explains how Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden shattered God’s good creation and brought devastating consequences. Sin, at its core, is rebellion against God’s will, and it disrupts every part of life.The sermon highlights three main truths:Sin breaks fellowship — separating people from God, straining relationships with others, and even causing inner conflict within ourselves.Sin breaks cooperation — creation itself became hostile, relationships were disordered, and work and family life became filled with pain and conflict.Sin breaks purpose — humanity’s God-given calling is now marked by hardship, and the ultimate curse of sin is death.Yet even in the midst of judgment, God offers hope. In Genesis 3:15, He promises that one day the offspring of the woman would crush the serpent’s head — a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The sermon closes with the assurance that through Christ’s death and resurrection, believers have victory over sin, Satan, and death.Find Out More:Additional podcasts, books, and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben’s sermon outlines and manuscripts are available at http://bensmithsr.org.This sermon was originally preached on 9/28/2025.