Sermons on Beginings:

Begin With The Beginning

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

As Mark's Gospel opens, we find that the stage is almost set for Jesus' ministry to begin. John the Baptist is on the scene. He was there to prepare the way so that the people would be ready to receive the King.

Mark 1:1-8 "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Beginning In The Beginning

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Mar 5, 2016

Unpacking the Creation Story

In the beginning, God created the heavens & the earth. Quickly, God faced a class action suit: no Environmental Impact Statement. Officials eventually granted God a temporary permit. But a “cease & desist” order stopped creation of Earth. So God went on with creation of the heavens. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beginning Small Beginnings

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 30, 2020

Zechariah 4:10 tells us not to despise small beginnings. Most big discoveries, companies, and ministries started small, but how do we start them in the first place? Who better to learn from on how to beginning small beginnings than the One who began everything from nothing.

BEGINNING NEW BEGINNINGS INTRO – Zechariah 4:10 tells us not to despise small beginnings. Most big discoveries, companies, and ministries started small, but how do we start them in the first place? Who better to learn from on how to beginning small beginnings than the One who began everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 1, 2002

In the Beginning, Part 1 of 7.

BEGINNINGS INTRODUCTION The new is as old as the Bible, the more things change the more they remain the same, whatever will be has been and there is nothing new under the sun. People repeat themselves tediously, predictably and laughably. Chapters 1-11 talk about who God is, what He did and why he ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 13, 2001

What does Genesis 1:1-2 say to us?

INTRODUCTION I think it is very appropriate that the first book of the Bible is titled Genesis. Genesis means “beginnings” and this book contains many origins and beginnings. The book of Genesis records for us, by Moses (yes I do believe he was the original author/compiler), the beginnings of so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001

Our God is the Creator

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION I think it is very appropriate that the first book of the Bible is titled Genesis. Genesis means “beginnings” and this book contains many origins and beginnings. The book of Genesis records for us, by Moses (yes I do believe he was the original ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 29, 2001

When we really get to know Jesus, our lives will never be the same.

INTRODUCTION  (DRAMATIC ILLUSTRATION OF THE DISCIPLES)  Go back with me to the crucifixion and arrest of Jesus. Think of the disciples and the way that they reacted when Jesus was taken away by the Roman soldiers. They all ran and hide, they did not want to take up any cross! In ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

Creation tells us that we are valuable to God, accountable to God, and that there is a purpose to our existence.

The story goes that one day a group of scientists had a meeting and decided that humans had come so far that they no longer needed God. After reaching their decision they appointed one of their number to go and explain to God that his services were no longer required. He said, “God, we’ve ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Begining Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Ovireview of the Book of Acts - Begingng of a series. The idea that the letter is written to you and me and perhaps other purposes too.

We are going to do something a little different for our sermon time. At least it is different for me. For the next while, at least through the Fall we are going to remain in one book of the Bible. That means that when you arrive Each Sunday you will already know which book and chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

In The Beginning ... Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Is the story of creation a myth? And what is the book of Genesis about anyway? Learn what this first book is, and what it is not as we begin our journey through God’s wonderful story.

For many people today - to say that you believe the Bible is to say that you are an anachronism - something out of today’s enlightened understanding. To say that Scripture is revealing the truth is laughable in some circles - especially among the intelligentsia. Much of the reason for scoffing at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In The Beginning

Contributed by Abraham Kim on Nov 10, 2006

Exposition about Genesis 1:1-25.

IN THE BEGINNING (Genesis 1:1-25) "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth?(1:1). Welcome to the study of Genesis. Martin Luther said, "Genesis is the womb of Christian faith and all its doctrines." In Greek, Genesis means "beginning" or "origin." Genesis tells us about the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 10, 2005

The account of the creation of the heavens and all their hosts

In The Beginning Genesis 1:1-25 On the isle of Patmos the Apostle John was told to write in a book “the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things” (Revelation 1:19). Why did the Lord tell John to record what he had seen, what was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

In The Beginning

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

This sermon presents five arguments for the existence of God and briefly examines the implications for us if God exists and is our creator.

In the Beginning Gen. 1:1 The existence of God has been a subject of debate by philosophers and theologians for thousands of years. Most of the time their arguments and debates take place in rarified air that is far above the thinking of the average person and certainly above my head. It’s like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginnings

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

The beginning of a pastoral charge - where do we begin?

Sermon Title: Beginnings Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Date: July 6, 2003 - AM Context of Scripture: As I prayed about where to begin my messages in this new charge that the Lord has called me to, I was drawn to the book of beginnings. What a better spot to begin looking at the Word together as a body of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 9, 2007

Where do you see Jesus in the Old Testament? He’s everywhere! Take the blinders off and just look!

This year we are reading through the Bible together, looking for Jesus Christ in the text. For a reading schedule through the Bible chronologically, please go to our web site: smcoc.homestead.com/files/Bible_Reading_Schedule_Links.htm The Bible opens with these words: In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ