Genesis Part 17: The City of Man – A Legacy of Rebellion and Culture episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 36 MIN

Genesis Part 17: The City of Man – A Legacy of Rebellion and Culture

from Pastor Sherman Burkhead · host Sherman Burkhead

📖 Genesis Part 17: The City of Man – A Legacy of Rebellion and Culture 🎙️ Text: Genesis 4:17–24 In this sermon from our Genesis: From Creation to Covenant series, we explore the legacy of Cain’s descendants in Genesis 4:17–24. Though they built a thriving civilization marked by cultural progress in areas like agriculture, music, and technology, their society was spiritually bankrupt—founded in rebellion and pride rather than worship and obedience. This passage challenges us to see that human culture is never morally neutral. It reflects the condition of the heart—either turned toward God or away from Him. Cain’s line chose autonomy, violence, and self-glory, culminating in Lamech’s boastful song of vengeance. Call to Action: Build your life not on the pride of Cain, but on the mercy of Christ. Let your legacy be one of grace, worship, and gospel obedience.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 9, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Genesis Part 17: The City of Man – A Legacy of Rebellion and Culture

0:00 36:23

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Pastor Sherman Burkhead?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this Pastor Sherman Burkhead episode published?

This episode was published on July 9, 2025.

Can I download this Pastor Sherman Burkhead episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!