Season 2026 · Episode 11
“Comparison: The Way of Cain or Abel!” by Caleb Cole
March 15, 202643m 20s
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Show Notes
Pastor Caleb Cole continues the Way of Decrease series with a message titled “Comparison: The Way of Cain or Abel!” Teaching from Genesis 4, this sermon explores how comparison, jealousy, and envy begin in the heart and can ultimately separate us from God’s presence. By contrasting the way of Cain with the way of Abel, Pastor Caleb challenges us to choose surrender, obedience, and sacrifice so we can experience deeper joy and greater connection with God.
- (00:00) - Introduction to the Way of Decrease
- (02:02) - Why Comparison Is Everywhere
- (04:35) - The Story of Cain and Abel
- (07:10) - Comparison Is a Heart Problem
- (10:45) - The Way of War vs The Way of Peace
- (14:05) - The Way of Blood vs The Way of Comfort
- (18:20) - Comfortable Christianity vs Sacrificial Faith
- (22:00) - Faith Without Works Is Dead
- (25:00) - Submission vs Control
- (28:30) - How Comparison Steals Joy
- (31:30) - God Gives Cain a Second Chance
- (35:00) - Sin Is Crouching at the Door
- (38:20) - Returning to the Presence of God
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