Sermons on Begin Again:

Lesson 2: Saul Begins To Go Bad

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we look at how and why Saul began to fall away from the Lord.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Saul Begins To Go Bad September 21, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION (I SAMUEL 10:1- 11:15) At the beginning of his life, he seeks a prophet. At the end of his life, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Does Human Life Begin At First Breath?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 21, 2022

Life is not accidental. It is intentional, and there are only two possibilities for the creation of life

Life is not a random occurrence. It is intentional, with its creation stemming from God's supernatural act. This intentional nature of life invites us to contemplate its origins, encouraging introspection and a deeper understanding of our existence. "...then the LORD God formed the man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Job 33:4-6, Genesis 9:3-6, Genesis 21:22, Genesis 35:22, Luke 1:41, Exodus 20:13, Exodus 21:22-25, Psalm 51:5, Matthew 1:20, Luke 1:31, Matthew 1:18, Genesis 3:19, Genesis 1:26, Luke 1:39-44, Jeremiah 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholeness Begins Once A Relationship With God Is Established

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003

This is the second sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness.

Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is established (John 5:8,9) As we continue this series on “We can also be made whole” I would like to offer what I hope is a key ingredient to our wholeness. That key ingredient is this, “Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

How To Begin A Spiritual Journey: The Call To Adventure Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

We’ve gone through a crazy time in our lives over the past few months. Many of us I’m sure are feeling isolated and alone. It really made me realize just how much I need other people in my life. And do you know what else it made me realize? That I need God.

We’ve gone through a crazy time in our lives over the past few months. Many of us I’m sure are feeling isolated and alone. It really made me realize just how much I need other people in my life. And do you know what else it made me realize? That I need God. Sometimes it seems like we can turn to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:7-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Dec 7, 2017

John the Baptist helps us get ready for Advent. He points us to baptism, repentance, and the Mighty One, Jesus Christ. This sermon looks at the text and then shifts into an application with two illustrations.

To borrow the words of Meredith Wilson: “It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Thanksgiving is done and the leftovers are consumed. Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday and Cyber week are finished. This week, we had our first real taste of winter and Minnesota weather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility in faith and reflects on the significance of Jesus's birth and His role as Emmanuel, our Savior.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the unbreakable thread of faith. We gather, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, sharing in the joy and peace that His love brings. We are here to seek comfort, wisdom, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Christmas, Salvation, Emmanuel

How I Want Our Beginning To Be Remembered

Contributed by Michael Milton on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon is the author’s first message to his new congregation. It focuses on the sufficiency of Christ in all things.

HOW I WANT OUR BEGINNING TO BE REMEMBERED 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 and 2.1-5 Dr. Michael A. Milton, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Preached on February 3, 2002 Introduction to the Reading We don’t mean to, but we often make Christianity more complicated than it ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - A Journey That Begins With God Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 11, 2016

Our journey of faith begins with God, not our efforts.

Can you finish this well-known saying? “A journey of a thousand miles begins with…a single step.” That’s what the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu observed 2600 years ago and the point of the saying is to encourage action when facing a daunting task which threatens to paralyze ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

His ‘it Is Finished’ Was Just The Beginning For Me

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 12, 2017

I want us to reflect on Jesus’ words, “It is finished.” We’ll see that when Jesus said “It is finished,” His ‘finishing’ was just the ‘beginning’ for you and Me.

HIS ‘IT IS FINISHED’ WAS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR ME Jn. 19:28-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever been “put out” or exasperated that you weren’t treated better in a situation? You got the ‘raw’ end of the deal? 2. There was a kid who felt like that. 8 year-old Timmy misbehaved badly and was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom Of Heaven [part 2] Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015

The historical development of the church of God would be one of humble beginnings. However, this parable contains more than this important truth. Hidden within it is a warning about the perversion of the church's method of growth and of satanic attacks up

Opening illustration: A young teenager was walking to church in a blinding snowstorm. He was unable to get to his church, so he turned in to a little Methodist chapel. The storm was so severe that the preacher couldn’t make it in that night, so a layman stood up to throw something together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gold Medal Christianity. Let The Games Begin!

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 5, 2004

A sermon that picks up Pauls theme of running the race and uses the modern context of competition to discus running the Christian race.

Gold medal Christianity. Let the games begin! This week I had to help someone move 2 cubic metres of firewood into a shed. It took about twenty minutes and I think I could do it faster. With training I might be able to get the time down to ten minutes or perhaps seven is not out of the question. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Beginning - Creation (Section 1 Overveiw Outline) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

A serious study of the Major Views on Creation

“IN THE BEGINNING” Views Of Creation INTRODUCTION: A. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. B. Two things to think about: 1. We must be careful when the Bible and Science cross paths. The Bible is accepted by and based on faith which can be supported by fact, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Beginnings—it’s Not Clichés.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 16, 2020

God waits to give us a new beginning, a fresh start. Maybe we're in the middle of a year, a hard year--the year 2020. However, COVD won't have the final say. God will.

New Beginnings—It’s Not Clichés. Lamentations 3:21-26NKJV Jeremiah was a man whose message of repentance was rejected, and despite his earnest prayer for his people, he was to witness the children of Israel being sold into slavery.. the city of God being destroyed and the Temple of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Lord, He's Done It Again!

Contributed by Marlene Mcniece on Apr 23, 2019

I am a Certified Lay Minister in the Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church. This sermon was written for a Wednesday Worship service on 4-24-19. It combines elements of Easter and of the Festival of God's Creation.

“Good Lord, He’s Done it Again!” Sunday was the day we celebrated the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection! Sunday was an extra special day in our Church year! But every day of our lives is special as we remember the miracles of God’s love, of salvation, of eternal life; every day that we feel the ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-11, Revelation 11:18

It's Good To Be Back Home Again! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the joy that is experienced when returning to a right relationship with the Father.

IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK HOME AGAIN Ruth 1:19-22 Often I will have a ministry related trip planned months in advance and I find myself eagerly anticipating the opportunity to get out of town for a while. Usually I am fine for about 3 days, and after that I begin to get a little homesick. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist