A Second New Beginning: Genesis 9 Part 2 | Lord’s Day Sermon | 4th May, 2025 | Adeola Ogundele

In the second part of “A Second New Beginning” (Genesis 9), Pastor Adeola emphasizes that salvation is entirely God’s doing—human righteousness, even in figures like Noah or David, falls short. No one can earn heaven; only God’s redemptive plan through the promised Saviour offers rescue from sin and death.

The sermon outlines nine parallels between Adam and Noah: both were fathers of humanity, worked the soil, fell through misuse of God’s creation, and faced shame, consequences for their children, and the need for covering. Noah’s fall into drunkenness illustrates how seeking comfort outside of God makes us vulnerable to sin, especially after moments of spiritual victory.

Despite these failures, God’s promise remains. Though Canaan is cursed, Shem’s line carries the hope of redemption, leading to Abraham and eventually Jesus Christ. Noah’s death reminds us that no one escapes the grave alone—true salvation and eternal life come only through Christ, who defeats death and welcomes us under His grace.