Sermons on Beginings:

Purpose Of Fasting

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:15, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To G.r.o.w. Up!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 26, 2002

This is a practical message about growth and maturity in Christ, and how to begin to grow in God.

Stand & Read - 1 Peter 2:1-3 “Therefore, putting aside all malice and all guile and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, [2] like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, [3] if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.” “It’s Time To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Hebrews 5:12

Denomination: Other

Relationships With Relations

Contributed by Dale Rose on May 11, 2002

Following the Lord’s commandment to love one another should begin at home.

Relationships With Relation Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Introduction Add new beatitude to Matthew 5 “Blessed is the family who does not have a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Briefly recount the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Cereal – Minimum Daily Requirements changed to RDA – recommended daily allowances Our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Vows Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 18, 2002

Before beginning the battle for the promised land, God’s people recommit to the covenant

Renewing Your Vows Joshua 5:1-12 Intro: It has been a wonderful weekend of celebrating our Lord and all He is doing among us. We also want to celebrate fathers today, and I’d like to do that in prayer. Kids, we are very glad to have you as part of this whole service. We wanted ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Hd: Summer Survival Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

A message from James 4:1-12 applicable to the beginning of the summer season.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ SUMMER SURVIVAL James 4:1-12 Summertime SUMMER ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Slow Start Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2008

An Exposition of Acts 9:20-31, related to the beginning of the ministry of Paul in Damascus

Text: Acts 9:20-31, Title: A Slow Start, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/20/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One of Lynn’s biographical anecdotes for the children, tell about the church the other day who decided not to call their members “members,” but to call them bi-vocational staff. So everyone who joined ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Faithful Blessings P1 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 25, 2008

We will begin our study of Ephesians by looking into the blessings that God provides us.

“God’s Faithful Blessings 1"Ephesians 1:3-6 Heavenly Holy Has made us His Children F.E. Marsh has spoken of some of God’s blessings: An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Eph.1:6). An inheritance that can never be lost (I Peter 1:3-5). A deliverance that can never be excelled (2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting It Right Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 29, 2008

As we begin our journey to the cross it is important to start off on the right foot.

Series: Journey to the Cross Text: Matthew 16:13-23 Title: “Getting It Right” Introduction • As we begin our journey to the cross, it’s important that we start off on the right foot. o How we start sets the tone for how the rest of the trip is going to play out. o Kind of like going on vacation; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Git-R-Done Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 13, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 3 about the organization and leadership required to begin the project of rebuilding

Text: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Title: Git-R-Done! Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/17, PM A. Opening illustration: tell about the mission team from Petsworth that really got her done in April of 2003 B. Background to passage: A burden was born, a king was won, a midnight moonlit ride was taken, and a speech that was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Where does one begin when it comes to making their family a Christian family?

In 1947, Dr. Carl Zimmerman wrote a very important book called, "Family and Civilization" The book was a result of research he had done on 3000 years of family life. This Harvard Professor made a powerful case for traditional family structure. The conclusion of his book could be summed up like ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Mulligan

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

3 Keys to begin letting God do a new thing in your life.

TAKE A MULLIGAN Isaiah 43:15-25 INTRODUCTION: [This sermon was preached after the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Miami Hurricanes to win the National Championship.] A. So, how does it feel to be on the winning side? If feels pretty good, doesn’t it? You have to admit that things looked dismal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's On Your Mind Series

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 11, 2003

The sermon is designed to prompt believers to begin fully utilizing their minds in a positive way.

What’s On Your Mind, Whatever it is, God knows It? (Psalm 94:11) God has blessed each of us with a mind. There is no one created by God who can negate the fact that they have been created to think. Being fully aware that God is aware of all of our thoughts, why is that so many Christians fail to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Acts 2:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

What's On Your Mind Series

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 11, 2003

The sermon is designed to prompt believers to begin fully utilizing their minds in a positive way.

What’s On your Mind Part 2 (Isaiah 26:1-12) The last message in this series dealt with this topic from a universal standpoint. I attempted to get us to look at how the mind can be used in a positive way and also lifted up the benefits that we have privy to if we allow God to aid us in using our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

1 Corithians 13 Part 1: Love Is Patient, Kind And Does Not Envy Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the begining of 1 Corithians 13 and love is patient, kind and does not envy.

Introduction Love. The Beatles sang the song, All You Need is Love. Perhaps in light of 1 Corinthians 13 they were not too far from the truth. This morning we looked at what it means for God to be love and then what that means for us. We looked at the background to 1 Corinthians 13, to see where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

The First Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001

What are you giving this Christmas? Where did all of this gift giving begin?

What are you giving this Christmas? I didn’t say getting, I said giving. What are you giving this Christmas? For the past few weeks I have been asking that question to almost everyone that I run into and have gotten some interesting answers and some great ideas. One Scrooge gave me a one-word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist