Sermons on A New Beginning:

The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020

Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

3.1.20 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2023

The Baptism, Temptation, and Preaching of Jesus.

THE BEGINNING OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. Mark 1:9-15. MARK 1:9-11. The Baptism of Jesus. Jesus came to John to be baptised in the River Jordan. Jesus did not have any personal sin to repent of, but His washing with water may have signified the ritual washing of a priest when he is first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Flood Begins (Genesis 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 11, 2024

Is there geological evidence for a flood? Let's discuss this in Genesis 7.

Geological evidence for a worldwide flood is ubiquitous. There are sea fossils on the highest mountains. Complete fossils only exist when there is rapid burial. Some sedimentary rock layers cover whole continents. Some of those sediments were carried very long distances. There is no long-term ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Begins With Hunger, Not Habit Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 30, 2025

Many believers have not lost their faith, but they have simply lost the wonder of prayer. Yes, we still know how to pray, but no depth. • There is no intense desire to pray. • Prayer became a routine only.

PRAYER BEGINS WITH HUNGER, NOT HABIT Pastor Joel Bernardino – January 30, 2025 Are we losing the wonder of prayer? Many believers have not lost their faith, but they have simply lost the wonder of prayer. Yes, we still know how to pray, but no depth. • There is no intense desire to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Psalm 63:1, Mark 1:35, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

The End Is Better Than The Beginning Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2026

“The End Is Better Than the Beginning” is the divine assurance that when God authors a journey, the final outcome; refined by process, patience, and perseverance, will surpass the initial promise or early stage.

THE END IS BETTER THAN THE BEGINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:20, Ecclesiastes 7:8 Key Verse: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” (Ecclesiastes 7:8) Supporting Texts: Job 42:12; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Creation

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

God takes that which is dark, formless and void and creates new and wonderful life.

Sitting in her car - on a dark road just outside of town, a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she sees: „Y I am overweight „Y I have no friends „Y My future holds no promise As she slides the bullet in the chamber of her father¡¦s 38 revolver, she thinks; "It¡¦s no use - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New Life Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 27, 2024

Satan is known to twist the truth and, unfortunately, we've all fallen for it one time or another. What has God done to restore a new life for us?

Back when I was just getting started in ministry in St. Louis, I got out of my car to head into the ministry center where I lived and worked. A young man pulled up in his car, rolled the window down, and asked me if I could break a $10 because the laundry mat only takes singles. I knew I had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year's

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 31, 2006

Living this year for all it’s worth means walking with the Lord every day.

Just listen to what Psalms 119:1-6 says. Do you know anyone like that? I only know one. Jesus Christ. This year as we launch our reading through the Bible program, looking for Jesus from cover to cover, expect God to change your life through His Word. When I was growing up, making New Year’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Family

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

The key characteristic of a growing and strong spiritual “young person” in God is that they have overcome the evil one. Notice that the word is overcome – not defeat. The idea is that you get past him – not that you crush him – that is up to God in the

Growing Up is Part of Life And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52 I was a little child when I grew up in the small town of Kalkaska. It’s about 17 miles due east of Traverse City in northern Michigan and when I lived there it had about 2000 people – total. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2010

Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith because his faith was based on fact. Luke’s gospel provides certainty of faith because it is based on fact. But what are these assurances? Luke’s good news gives us Assurance of...

GOOD NEWS—Luke 1:1-4 We were asked to dinner by a new friend. When we sat down at the table, we noticed that the dishes were dirty. "Were these dishes washed?", I asked the hostess as I rubbed my fingers over the surface. She replied, "They’re as clean as soap & water could get them.” I felt a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The New Creation

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 6, 2007

To be created in the image of God is to reflect God’s love to the world.

By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn John 13:31-35 Revelation 21:1-6 “The New Creation” How do we know God? How are we able to see what God is like? In Genesis we are told: “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Season

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Sep 2, 2018

Whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter, you will be victorious.

“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 You see we serve a God of season. We see it in creation. God created the four seasons that are based upon the rotation of the Earth as it orbits the Sun. The seasons change as the earth moves, but the sun ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 4:18-20, Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Direction

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 12, 2019

A sermon that I preached at the first Sunday of our new church plant.

Isaiah 43 18“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. God Loves New Things. Wineskin. Jerusalem. Creation. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Family Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the deep sense of fellowship and community in the early church, emphasizing the importance of shared faith, mutual support, and commitment to Jesus' teachings, and encourages modern believers to experience God's blessings through being part of His family.

Good morning, Church! I want to welcome you today as we gather to worship Jesus. Let us remember this morning that we are here today because of the grace of God that was made available to us through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and resurrection from the dead. As Christians, we can never lose ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Topics: Fellowship, Community, Spiritual Growth

Sermon Series: Made New

The New Normal

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 19, 2011

A holiness sermon from Galatians, preached at a men's retreat, encouraging the hearers to be filled with the Spirit.

THE NEW NORMAL Galatians 5:16-26 Sermon objective: A holiness sermon from Galatians, preached at a men's retreat, encouraging the hearers to be filled with the Spirit. INTRO: The book of Galatians is an exciting and multi-faceted book. There are many different angles or perspectives you can use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Nazarene