"I'm as Valuable as Dirt Without God"

"I'm as Valuable as Dirt without God "

Text: Genesis 2:5-7 (NIV)

Let me share with you another reason to praise God

"The building you entered today doesn't hold God's image; it's not a representation of His anointing or grace.

The reflection of God happens when you, the image-bearer of God, come into the building.

It's not the structure that makes the space sacred—it's the presence of God dwelling within you that brings holiness into this place.

When you enter a room, you bring God's presence, His anointing, and His grace, making the ordinary sacred and extraordinary.

So today, if you entered the building expecting to encounter God in the structure.

Flip the script, by remembering that God's Spirit is already in you.

As a living temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), you bring God into every room, every space, and every situation.

That’s what makes the building sacred—because God's presence came into the building with you."

Oh You gonna learn the truth today!

If you have your Bibles, your phones, or you Bible scholars with your memories would you go with me to our text and please stand for the reading of God’s Holy Word...

Text: Genesis 2:5-7 (NIV)

5 Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth, and no plant had yet sprung up, for the Lord God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no one to work the ground,

6 but streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground.

7 Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

I want to place our emphasis today on verse 7

"Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being."

I remember the late Bishop Clarence Morton coming and preaching a message at a Pastor’s appreciation dinner I paid to attend called “DUMB SHEEP” I didn’t get the message at the time he left the dinner, but soon afterwards...

So for us I waited till Apostle and I are just about to go on vacation to give this word, If you don’t get it now. I know that God will soon afterwards help somebody...

So don’t get mad right now at Pastor if right now you don’t get it, allow the message sink in,

but do this one thing for me, with an bold righteous attitude talk to your neighbor and tell them:

I Got a Reason For My Praise...

"Without God, I'm as Valuable as Dirt "

Join me in prayer:

Heavenly Father, We’re acknowledging that You are the Creator of all things, the Giver of life, and the Sustainer of our souls. We are grateful for Your presence today that resides in us, we thank You for the breath of life You have given each one of us.

We humbly recognize that though we were formed from the dust of the ground, in Your hands, we were made valuable, purposeful, and deeply loved.

Lord, Your Word , has the capacity to open our hearts and minds to receive the message You have for us.

Teach us today Lord!

Help us to see ourselves not as the world sees, but as You see us—precious in Your sight, full of potential, and called to reflect Your glory.

May the truths we learn today take root in our hearts, grow in our spirits, and produce a harvest of faith, humility, and love.

Now breathe afresh upon us today, Lord. Let Your Spirit fill this place, guiding our thoughts and transforming our lives.

We pray for wisdom, understanding, and a deeper revelation of who we are in You.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

"Without God, I'm as Valuable as Dirt "

Pastor, I don’t think I appreciate the insult of calling me dirt... WHAT UP DOE?

I’m not trying to insult you, but enlighten you to the magnificent greatness of God that resides in you!

Everybody seeks to be seen as valuable in being something precious like—gold, diamonds, or jewels.

New suits, new skirts. Tight fade haircuts and multi colored hair styles.

After all these years we find that we still are keeping up with the Jones!

I’m guilty of it!

From childhood we’re told by society’s norms the nursery rhyme of ingredients of little girls and boys.

“girls are made of sugar, spice, and everything nice”

Boys are made of “ Snakes and snails, and puppy dog tails

It's funny how even in nursery rhymes, boys get the short end of the stick! I mean, girls are made of "sugar, spice, and everything nice," while boys? "Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails!" Who came up with that?

It's like, "Here’s all the sweet and nice stuff for the girls… and for the boys, let’s just throw in some reptiles and leftover pet parts!"

It’s no wonder we were always climbing trees and getting dirty — we were just living up to the rhyme!

And now we’re grown and

We find ourselves still trying to exemplify society’s constant pursuit of wealth and beauty.

We desire to be seen as flawless, valuable, and untouchable.

But in the eyes of God, our value isn’t found in diamonds or gold, sugar or spice.

Instead, He chose something as simple, humble, and overlooked as dirt to create life.

In the verses of our text, the focus is on the intimate creation of mankind.

The earth was in a state of incompleteness, needing both water and humanity to fulfill its purpose.

God provided the water, and then He touched and formed the first Adam, from the very dust of the earth.

This emphasizes humanity’s humble physical origins while also highlighting its divine significance through God's breath of life.

It lays the foundation for the rest of the biblical narrative by showing that we humans, although made from dirt, have immeasurable worth because of the life God breathed into us.

One author wrote this quote:

from the dust of the earth we were mere particles, but with God we became vessels of purpose, proving that our value is not in the dust, but in the divine breath within.

God establishes the purpose of humanity—to cultivate and care for creation, from the beginning.

Many have heard, but maybe you haven’t clearly understood the words of the preacher at the end of the cycle of someone”s life after the service, there’s what is called the committal, and the preacher speaks these words “We commit the body to it’s resting place, earth to earth ashes to ashes dust to dust.

In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ.

This phase reflects a belief that at the end of the cycle of life there’s a sure hope of being back together with God face to face in our true value His breath.

But in this life right now and right here.

God chose what was next to nothing to create something that holds the value of what’s precious in His sight, His life given breath in the vehicle of dirt.

Dirt may seem insignificant to some, they see dirt as:

Something to Sweep Away:

people see dirt as something to be swept away, an inconvenience that should be removed.

Some see it as:

A Sign of Messiness or Imperfection:

Dirt is often associated with messiness or a lack of cleanliness. We might rush to clean it off without a thought.

3. It’s seen An Unwanted Stain:

People commonly see dirt as a stain on their clothing, on their shoes, or in their home that needs to be washed away.

But allow me to flip the spiritual coin,

In the dirt which mankind was created lies God’s spiritual design and attributes, His capacity to create life, sustain life, and produce life.

Naaman, after being healed of leprosy, came to realize the sacred value of dirt.

In 2 Kings 5:17, he asked for two mule-loads of earth from Israel to take home, believing that this soil, was connected to where God’s presence was revealed, held great value.

He saw that the dirt had been transformed by God’s holiness and wanted to honor that in his worship.

Others in the Bible also recognized God’s value in dirt and its connection to our worth as humans, starting with the very ground from which we were made.

When Moses approached the burning bush in Exodus 3:5, God told him to take off his sandals because the ground he was standing on was holy.

What seemed like ordinary dirt became sacred because of God's presence.

Like Moses, when we realize that God is with us and in us, even our "ordinary" lives—like dirt—are transformed into something holy and valuable.

Our lives, even though simple in appearance, carry the significance of God's touch.

"God's presence in our lives makes even the humble dirt we come from sacred and full of value."

In John 9:6, Jesus used dirt to heal a blind man by mixing it with His spit and placing the mud on the man’s eyes.

The dirt that seemed insignificant became a tool of divine healing in the hands of Jesus.

When we allow God to work through us, He can use even our humble beginnings—our "dirt"—to bring life and healing to others.

You may feel insignificant, but in God’s hands, you are a valuable instrument of His power.

"Our value comes not from what we are made of, but from what God does through us, just as He used dirt to heal and restore sight."

And today, I want to talk to you about the God-given properties He placed in us through the dirt that making us valuable.

1. The Property of Growth

Dirt has the ability to nurture seeds and bring forth life. In the same way, God has given us the ability to grow—both spiritually and naturally.

The soil was so important that Jesus spoke about it in the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9). Seeds sown on good soil yield a fruitful harvest, just as our hearts, when open to God, yield our spiritual growth.

"I'm valuable as Dirt without Christ!"

Luke 8:15 – "But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop."

2. The Property of Sustenance

Dirt not only produces life, but it sustains life. Trees, plants, and crops all depend on soil to anchor their roots and receive nutrients.

God has designed us to sustain others in their journey of faith and life.

We are called to be sources of nourishment for others, through encouragement, wisdom, and the love of Christ. God calls us to be the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13).

"I'm valuable as Dirt without God!"

Hebrews 10:24 – "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."

3. The Property of Humility

Dirt is trampled upon, overlooked, and undervalued by many, yet it remains essential to life. God values humility, and it's the humble and lowly that He exalts (James 4:10).

Just as dirt remains beneath our feet, yet is the foundation of life, God exalts the humble and uses them for His purposes.

Jesus Himself demonstrated humility when He came to serve and not be served.

"I'm valuable as Dirt without Jesus!"

Philippians 2:7-8 – "Rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!"

4. The Property of Restoration

Dirt has the unique property of replenishing itself, especially when treated with care. When we take time to rest in God, He restores our souls. Just like the earth experiences seasons of rest before it can produce again,

God calls us to seasons of restoration. In times of rest and spiritual renewal, we are reminded of our dependence on God's provision, who is the One that restores us (Psalm 23:3).

Psalm 23:3 – "He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake."

"I'm valuable as Dirt without God!"

5. The Property of Productivity

Dirt is not stagnant; it produces life. When God's breath entered Adam, he became a living being capable of work, creativity, and productivity (Genesis 2:15).

God has placed within us the capacity to be fruitful in every area of life—whether it’s spiritual gifts, personal talents, or our ability to serve His Kingdom. We are called to bear fruit that will last, which brings glory to God.

Let me Collaborate it with Scripture:

John 15:16 – "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you."

"Without God,I'm valuable as Dirt!"

Here’s the Conclusion of the Matter:

We may desire to be considered gold, diamonds, or the finest jewels in this world.

But in God's eyes, our value comes not from something extravagant, but from something as simplistic as dirt.

God formed us from the dust of the ground, and in doing so, He showed us that our true value lies in the life He has breathed into us.

We are valuable because God has given us the properties of growth, sustenance, humility, restoration, and productivity in just one breath.

As we walk through life, let us remember, "I'm as valuable as Dirt without God" because the very breath of God lives in me, sustaining and empowering me to fulfill His purpose.

The Bible says:

Psalm 103:14 – "For He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust."

Never forget the beauty and value God has placed within us through His creation of something as simple, yet powerful, as dirt.

Take a minute right now and Praise God Like you Know Your Value:

Praise Him, You Are Clay in the Potter’s Hands:

Realize the value of the dirt that God breathed into, your praise is like clay in the Potter's hands—ready to be shaped into something beautiful and purposeful."

Praise God

Praise Him Like a Builder Laying a Solid Foundation:

When a builder lays the foundation for a structure, they start with the ground—dirt and earth—to create a firm base.

Our praise is recognizing that we are made from the dirt but filled with the breath of God, is like laying a solid foundation—it’s stable, grounded, and unwavering, built on the realization that God has breathed purpose and value into us.

"When you know the value of the dirt God breathed into, your praise is like a builder laying a solid foundation—grounded in the truth of God’s life-giving breath."

Praise Him

Praise God Like a Farmer Rejoicing Over the Harvest:

A farmer looks at the soil and knows that it’s not just dirt—it’s the source of life for the harvest.

When we recognize the value of the dirt God used to form us, our praise becomes like a farmer rejoicing over a fruitful harvest, celebrating the abundance of life, strength, and potential that God has placed in us through His breath.

Somebody Give God the Praise

 The bible says in Hebrews 13:15:

 Therefore, through Him let us continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that confess His name. When I see therefore I want to know what it’s there for.

My praise is there for the truth that God spoke everything into existence, and God said it was good.

But with us He touched, and held us and He breath into the dirt which was us and then said to us “ You are very good”

Well is there anybody in this place that feels like me and know that God is worthy of all our praise! There for give God the praise due His name!

Let me spell it out for you

G.O.D. – Great Omnipotent Deliverer

Great: God is infinitely greater than all creation, deserving of our worship and awe.

Omnipotent: He is all-powerful, with authority over everything in heaven and earth.

Deliverer: God rescues us from sin, danger, and every situation, providing salvation through Jesus.

2. L.O.R.D. – Loving Omniscient Righteous Defender

Loving: God's love is unconditional and everlasting, constantly pursuing His creation.

Omniscient: He knows all things, past, present, and future, understanding every aspect of our lives.

Righteous: God's ways are just, pure, and holy, and He always does what is right.

Defender: God protects us, fights for us, and shields us from harm.

3. Y.A.H.W.E.H. – Your Almighty Holy Wonderful Eternal Healer

Your: God is personal, desiring a relationship with each of us.

Almighty: He has all power and authority over everything.

Holy: God is set apart, perfect in every way, without sin or flaw.

Wonderful: His works and ways are marvelous, beyond human understanding.

Eternal: God exists outside of time, without beginning or end.

Healer: God brings restoration—physical, emotional, and spiritual—through His power.

4. J.E.S.U.S. – Just Everlasting Savior Understanding Shepherd

Just: Jesus always acts with fairness and justice, embodying God's perfect will.

Everlasting: He is the eternal Son of God, who exists forever.

Savior: Jesus died for our sins, offering salvation and reconciliation with God.

Understanding: Jesus knows our weaknesses and intercedes on our behalf with compassion.

Shepherd: Jesus leads and cares for us, guiding us like a shepherd caring for his sheep.

5. I.A.M. – Infinite Almighty Master

Infinite: God has no limits, boundless in power, knowledge, and presence.

Almighty: He holds all authority and power in heaven and on earth.

Master: God is the sovereign ruler and Lord of all creation.

6. E.L. – Eternal Love

Eternal: God has always existed and will always be, transcending time.

Love: God's nature is love, and everything He does is rooted in His perfect love for us.

6 acronyms, Why 6 Pastor?

Six is the number of man, a reminder of our creation from the dust, yet it is also a number that calls us to reflect on God's work in us.

These 6 acronyms are reasons to praise and worship God, it remind us of His love, power, and redemption, calling us to give glory to the One who sustains and saves us.

That’s Reason Enough to Praise Him

Gracious Father, We thank You for the time we’ve spent in Your Word today, reflecting on the value You placed in us. Though we are made from the dust of the ground, Your breath of life gives us meaning, purpose, and the ability to bear fruit for Your Kingdom.

Lord, remind us daily that our worth comes from You and not from the standards of the world. Help us to walk in humility, productivity, and with hearts full of gratitude for all that You’ve placed within us.

As we leave this moment of praise and worship, we ask that You continue to guide and sustain us. Let the seeds of truth planted today grow and flourish in our hearts. May we go forth as living testimonies of Your grace and goodness, reflecting Your glory in everything we do.

Thank You, Father, for reminding us that we are valuable in Your sight. We trust in Your love, and we seek to live lives that bring honor and praise to Your name. Keep us in Your care and bring us back together in unity and peace.

In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.