Genesis Part 28 – The First Altar: Worship After Deliverance

Genesis Part 28 – “The First Altar: Worship After Deliverance” In this message from Genesis 8:20, Pastor Sherman Burkhead explores how Noah’s first act after the flood was to worship. Before rebuilding, before working—Noah built an altar. True worship, the sermon reminds us, is the fitting response to God’s salvation and faithfulness. Because God saves His people by grace through faith, our proper response is wholehearted worship marked by gratitude, obedience, and devotion. Noah’s altar symbolizes atonement and fellowship with God, pointing ahead to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. Worship requires giving God our first and best, not what’s left over. God delights in sincere worship—it’s a pleasing aroma to Him. From Noah’s altar to the cross of Christ, the pattern of redemption shows that worship is central to life. After every storm, the believer’s first response should be gratitude and praise. Theme: True worship is the fitting response to God’s salvation and faithfulness. Text: Genesis 8:20