King's Way Sermons with Dale Partridge

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.

In this powerful message from Genesis 4:9-10, we explore the confrontation between God and Cain after the murder of Abel. Discover the profound significance of the first mention of blood in Scripture — how Abel's blood cries out for justice from the ground, and why this points forward to the ultimate blood that "speaks a better word" (Hebrews 12:24). We unpack: The life-giving reality of blood in God's redemptive plan How sin escalates and multiplies (one sin opens the door for another) The covenantal war between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent Why Christ's blood fulfills what Abel's sacrifice anticipated and satisfies the justice Abel's murder demanded This is foundational gospel truth: blood is not just symbolic — it is life itself, and Jesus' blood secures both justice and mercy. Perfect for anyone seeking deeper understanding of atonement, penal substitution, and the continuing story of redemption from Genesis to the cross. If you're new here, this sermon is part of a series walking slowly through the book of Genesis — life after Eden, the intensification of the fall, and God's sovereign grace.

This sermon opens Genesis chapter 4 and explains how the fall of Adam did not end with Eden but was passed down and intensified through humanity, beginning with Cain and Abel. Pastor Partridge frames the account as the first visible outworking of the promised conflict between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. The message emphasizes that both Cain and Abel worshiped God, showing that sin did not erase humanity’s impulse to worship—but it did corrupt the heart. Abel’s offering was accepted because it flowed from faith and devotion, while Cain’s was rejected because it lacked true faith, not because of the type of offering itself. God looks at the heart, not merely the external act. Cain’s angry response reveals the depth of human depravity after the fall. Even direct interaction with God did not produce repentance, demonstrating that saving faith requires God’s regenerating grace, not merely evidence, instruction, or religious activity. Cain’s murder of Abel marks the first death, the first martyr, and the first persecution of righteousness. The sermon concludes by showing how Abel’s death deepened humanity’s longing for the promised serpent-crusher, ultimately pointing forward to Christ. Redemption, Pastor Partridge explains, comes not through the strength of sinners but through the suffering of the righteous—fulfilled finally in Jesus, whose coming is celebrated at Christmas

In this sermon from Pastor Clarke, he unpacks the greatness of our salvation in 1 Peter 1:10-12. Peter shows a suffering church how Old Testament prophets, led by the Spirit of Christ, searched diligently into the grace we now have. They predicted the Messiah's sufferings and glories, knowing their words served us—the church of these last days. Even angels long to look into these things. Pastor Clarke stresses that salvation is God's eternal plan, not an afterthought. Christ authored and fulfilled every prophecy. Prophets saw shadows; we see the full reality in Jesus, with completed Scripture and the Holy Spirit indwelling us. This truth removes fear and doubt, brings unshakable peace, and calls us to forward-facing faith: building churches, families, and institutions that endure for future generations. Whatever trials you face, remember your salvation is ancient, secure, and precious—planned, accomplished, and applied by the God who holds His people fast. Scripture Focus: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Subscribe for more teaching from 1 Peter! #1Peter #Salvation #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching

In this sermon on Genesis 3:22–24, Pastor Partridge unpacks one of the most theologically rich moments in Scripture: God driving Adam from the Garden of Eden. Far from a simple narrative detail, this passage opens a window into the covenant of works, the purpose of the Tree of Life, and the surprising way God shows both judgment and severe mercy. The sermon explores how the Tree of Life functioned as a sacramental sign that conveyed life only through obedience, why God urgently barred Adam from eating its fruit after the fall, and how sacraments throughout Scripture always confirm the covenantal condition of the one who receives them. Pastor Partridge connects Genesis 3 to the broader story of redemption—our need for death, resurrection, and a Mediator who can pass through the flaming sword on our behalf. Ultimately, this message points us to Christ as the only way back to Eden, the One who restores access to the Tree of Life, and the One whose perfect obedience fulfills what Adam failed to do. A rich and stretching teaching that deepens our understanding of the gospel, the sacraments, and the hope of our final restoration.

After the devastating curses of Genesis 3, something shocking happens: Adam names his wife “Eve” — the mother of all living — in the very face of death. In this sermon, we see the first spark of faith in human history, God’s mercy in clothing Adam and Eve with animal skins (the first blood atonement), and the deep meaning behind God’s words, “the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil.” Discover: • Why Adam naming her “Eve” is an incredible act of faith in God’s promise (Gen. 3:15) • How God’s provision of animal skins points directly to penal substitutionary atonement and the gospel • The difference between knowing good and evil God’s way vs. man’s way • The fourfold state of man (able to sin / not able to not sin / etc.) A powerful exposition showing that even in the darkest moment of the Fall, the light of Christ and the first gospel promise is already shining

Pastor delivers the powerful final part of a 3-week series on Genesis 3 and the Fall. Key takeaways: - God never cursed Adam or Eve directly — only the serpent and the ground. Yet Adam bears the ultimate federal responsibility as the head of humanity. - Adam’s two-fold sin: (1) He listened to the voice of his wife instead of God, and (2) he disobeyed God’s direct command. - This “listening to the wife over God” is the root of centuries of male passivity and the reason weak men allowed (and even enabled) feminism to flourish. - Classic effeminate slogans (“happy wife, happy life,” “she wears the pants,” etc.) are exposed as sinful expressions of marital disorder. - Feminism is ultimately men’s fault — weak fathers in the 1940s-50s failed to lead and disciple their homes, producing the rebellion of the 1960s and beyond. - The curse on the ground = poetic justice: Adam disobeyed over eating, so now eating (providing food) will be painful, sweaty, thorn-filled labor until he dies. - Work itself is not the curse (work existed before the Fall), but now it is frustrating and exhausting. - The entire curse pronounced on Adam is perfectly fulfilled and borne by Jesus, the Second Adam: sweat (Gethsemane), thorns (crown), death on a tree, laid in the dust — Christ absorbs it all so His people can be redeemed. - Only the gospel of the Second Adam can reverse the curse and restore godly order in men, women, marriages, families, and society. If you’re tired of chaos between the sexes and want biblical clarity on masculinity, responsibility, and redemption — this sermon is for you.

In this episode, Pastor Partridge teaches from Genesis 3:16, exploring the consequences of the fall upon the woman and how this judgment still shapes the world today. He explains the multiplied pain in childbearing, the struggle for authority within marriage, and the way sin disrupts God’s created order between men and women. The sermon offers both historical and cultural insight, highlighting how modern feminism reflects the fall’s rebellion and contributes to the breakdown of the family. Pastor Partridge then points to the gospel—especially the pattern given in Ephesians 5—as God’s remedy for restoring harmony in marriage and reversing the relational chaos introduced at the fall.

In this powerful sermon from Genesis 3:14-19, explore the protoevangelium—the first glimpse of the gospel amid humanity's fall. God curses the serpent (and Satan behind it), declaring eternal enmity between the woman's seed and the devil's offspring. Discover divine irony: Satan attacks through a woman and a tree, but God redeems through a woman's seed (Christ's virgin birth) and a tree (the cross). Trace the holy war between two spiritual lineages—the elect in Christ vs. the children of darkness—and see how Jesus, the ultimate Seed, crushes Satan's head while suffering a bruised heel. A message of poetic justice, election, and triumphant redemption that echoes from Eden to Calvary.

After the Fall, Adam and Eve’s paradise turns to panic. In Genesis 3:8-13, they hide from God’s presence, gripped by shame and fear. Pastor Partridge unpacks why God allowed the Fall (for His greater glory and the display of redemption), how sin fractures every relationship, and why our fig-leaf excuses always fail. God’s questions aren’t for information but for confession. The only covering that works? Christ’s righteousness. A sobering call to stop hiding, own your sin, and run to the mercy found in Jesus.

Many Christians today want comfort without cost. Pastor Clarke says it’s time to remember what we were born for. In this fiery message from 1 Peter 1:3–9, he shows that faith isn’t fragile—it’s forged. Through the resurrection of Christ, we are born again into a living hope that endures the furnace of trials, secures our eternal inheritance, and fills us with inexpressible joy.

Pastor Partridge explores Genesis 3:1–7, exposing how the serpent’s deception and the reversal of God’s order led to the fall of humanity. Learn why disorder in the home and society reflects Satan’s ancient strategy — and how trusting God’s design brings restoration and peace.

In this sermon, Pastor Partridge unpacks six biblical implications of masculine rule from Genesis 2, showing how God’s creation order establishes headship, work, and companionship before the fall. From Adam’s formation to his responsibility in the garden, we see how divine design shapes the foundation for marriage, family, and human purpose. 1. Created First: Adam’s creation before Eve reveals a creational order that points to masculine headship. 2. Moral Responsibility: God gave the moral command to Adam alone, making him accountable for the spiritual condition of the garden. 3. Helper Fit for Him: Eve was created as a complementary helper, equal in value yet distinct in role—designed to complete, not compete with, man. 4. Naming the Animals: Adam’s authority to name creation reflects his God-given leadership and stewardship. 5. Eve from Adam: Eve being formed from Adam’s rib symbolizes unity, love, and covenant oneness. 6. Naming Eve: Adam naming his wife expresses covenantal headship and affection, establishing God’s divine order in marriage and family. Pastor Partridge concludes by connecting Eden to eternity: just as Adam was placed in paradise to work and worship, believers will one day serve and rejoice in the restored creation—free from sin, clothed in righteousness, and living in perfect fellowship with God.

This week Pastor Corbin began a sermon series through 1 Peter with a sermon titled “Hope for the Elect” from 1 Peter 1:1–2, reminding us that the Christian life is anchored not in despair but in unshakable hope. Drawing from Peter’s own story of failure and restoration, the scattering of the early church, and the covenant promises sealed in the blood of Christ, he showed us that our identity as “elect exiles” is secured in the eternal love of the Father, the sanctifying work of the Spirit, and the cleansing blood of the Son.

This sermon explores Genesis 2, moving from the broad sweep of creation to the intimate details of humanity’s origin. It begins by revisiting the Sabbath, showing how the “forever” command shifted from the Old Covenant’s Saturday to the New Covenant’s Lord’s Day, just as other Old Testament signs (Passover, circumcision) were transformed in Christ. The preacher highlights the personal name of God (Yahweh) introduced in Genesis 2, revealing His covenantal, relational nature. Humanity is uniquely formed from the adamah (ground), illustrating both our dependence on the earth and our moral responsibility toward it. The sermon stresses that while our souls are already redeemed through Christ, our bodies await resurrection, correcting misunderstandings of physical healing in the present age. Finally, Eden is portrayed as a real and beautiful garden—a place of delight where God provided abundance, aesthetics, and the Tree of Life, all pointing to Christ, the true source of eternal life. The message calls listeners to long for the future restoration of both creation and our resurrected bodies, while living faithfully now in the tension of the “already but not yet.”

This sermon unpacks the biblical foundation and enduring importance of the Sabbath, tracing its roots from creation to the new covenant in Christ. Beginning with Genesis 2, the message explains why a seven-day week exists, how God blessed and made the Sabbath holy, and why work and rest are both good gifts. It examines Old Testament commands, New Testament fulfillment, and the shift from the seventh-day Sabbath to the Lord’s Day—Sunday—after Christ’s resurrection. Pastor [Name] shows that the Sabbath is not abolished but transformed: a creation ordinance pointing to Christ, our ultimate rest. Listeners are challenged to recover the blessing of setting apart the Lord’s Day for worship, fellowship, and renewal as a powerful witness that time belongs to God.

Pastor Dale Partridge delivers a timely sermon on how the church should respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the events surrounding it. He provides biblical insight and practical guidance on discerning God’s purposes in this moment and how His people can work toward renewal and the restoration of our land and nation.

In this sermon, we explore Genesis chapter 1 and the biblical account of creation. Pastor unpacks the meaning of “In the beginning,” the significance of God creating the world in six literal days, and how the order, design, and purpose of creation reveal God’s sovereignty. We also see the image of God in man, the blessing of fruitfulness, and the dominion mandate given to humanity. This message reminds us that life, marriage, and family are all part of God’s good design and that our world was created for His glory and for mankind to steward faithfully.