King's Way Sermons with Dale Partridge

In this sermon on Genesis 6:1–4, we examine one of the most debated and mysterious passages in Scripture: the sons of God, the daughters of men, and the Nephilim. Set in the context of the war between the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman, this passage reveals the final escalation of moral and biological corruption before the flood. Drawing from the Old and New Testaments, we explore historic interpretations held by the early church, the role of fallen angels, the identity of the Nephilim, and why God announced a 120-year countdown to judgment. Ultimately, this text reminds us that even when evil seems overwhelming, God remains sovereign, preserves His promised seed, and faithfully accomplishes His redemptive purposes.

Genesis 5 is often overlooked as “just a genealogy,” but it is actually a powerful record of the pre-flood world, the faithfulness of God, and the unfolding promise of redemption. This sermon walks through the generations from Adam to Noah, showing how life and death confirm the curse of the fall while also pointing forward to hope in the coming Messiah.
Through Adam, Enoch, and Noah, we see the contrast between fallen humanity and those who “walked with God.” The extraordinary lifespans of the pre-flood world reveal a radically different environment, preserved by God to pass down firsthand testimony of creation, the fall, and the coming judgment. Enoch’s translation into heaven reminds us that faith pleases God, while Noah stands as the divinely chosen preserver of the promised seed.
Ultimately, Genesis 5 teaches that while death reigns in Adam, life is promised through the greater Adam—Jesus Christ. This genealogy is not filler; it is a testimony to God’s faithfulness, judgment, mercy, and redemptive plan from the beginning of the world.

In the closing verses of Genesis 4, God reveals that human evil and tragedy cannot thwart His redemptive purposes. After the death of Abel and the rise of Cain’s godless civilization, hope appears lost for Adam and Eve. Yet God preserves the covenant promise through the birth of Seth—an appointed seed who continues the godly line that will ultimately lead to Christ. With the birth of Enosh, Scripture records the first instance of people calling upon the name of the Lord, marking the beginning of worship, prayer, and public reliance on God’s promises. This sermon contrasts the boastful violence of Cain’s line with the humble faith of Seth’s descendants and reminds believers that God often works through ordinary faithfulness rather than dramatic spectacle. In seasons of confusion, loss, or delayed clarity, God calls His people to trust His purposes and to call upon His name in faith.

In this sermon from Genesis 4:17–24, we trace the lineage of Cain and witness the rise of a civilization built apart from God. What begins with Cain’s rebellion against divine judgment quickly escalates into cultural defiance, the perversion of marriage through polygamy, and an unchecked glorification of violence. Through the example of Lamech, Scripture shows us that sin never remains stagnant—it always intensifies when left unrestrained by repentance and the gospel.
The sermon addresses common grace, exposing the error of confusing God’s patience and gifts with approval of sin. It also explains why polygamy, though tolerated in certain periods of redemptive history, stands in direct opposition to God’s one-flesh design for marriage and ultimately distorts the gospel itself. As Cain’s line descends further into pride and bloodshed, we are reminded that cultures do not morally evolve without Christ—they devolve.
This passage sets the stage for the coming flood, highlighting humanity’s growing need for redemption and the promise of God’s intervention. Only the gospel of Jesus Christ reverses the effects of the fall and brings true order, life, and hope to a fallen world.

In Genesis 4:10–16, we see the sobering consequences of unrepentant sin through the life of Cain—the first man cursed by God. This sermon explores the biblical theology of blood, justice, and covenantal judgment, showing how Cain’s murder of Abel brings exile, restlessness, and spiritual death. While Abel’s blood cries out for justice, Christ’s blood speaks a better word—perfect atonement and true peace. We examine God’s poetic justice, the difference between godly sorrow and fear of consequences, and why Cain’s wandering life is a warning to every generation. The message closes with a powerful call: not to raise Cains who rebel and wander, but Abels who walk in faith, obedience, and covenantal blessing.