Sermons on Beginning Again:

How You Finish Matters!

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 3, 2020

It is easy to make a good start. Finishing well is important! Many today decide to quit smoking/alcohol. They do without for few days. But then, they start all over again. Starting with a weight-loss diet program is exciting, but we can get our expected results only if we hang into it for long.

Paul, in his letter to Timothy, exhorts him to keep running well. Paul was nearing his death. Paul could look into his past and confidently say that he had fought the good fight and had kept the faith till the end. 2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7, 1 Kings 15:9-24, 2 Chronicles 14:2

Real Change Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 3, 2011

If we were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would we choose the life we are living now? If not, then how can we make real change? We do it when we submit to God’s discipline. Then with Christ’s help, admit and quit our sin.

William Alexander, in his book The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now?” It’s a thought-provoking question, but not so much as the implied follow-up question: “If the answer is no, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Tomb Is Empty. He Is Risen! Resurrection Sunday Sermon In Scripture Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 21, 2025

The Tomb is Empty! HE IS RISEN! From the Beginning to the End. Life-Death-Burial-Resurrection-Ascension-Return! Jesus fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah to come and save the world from sin. And HE's coming soon. Time is of the essence. Act now!

2025.04.20. Sermon Notes. Resurrection Day! (Easter) A Sermon in Scripture William Akehurst, HSW BIG IDEA: The Tomb is Empty! HE IS RISEN! From the Beginning to the End. Jesus fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah to come and save the world from sin. Life-Death-Burial-Resurrection! HE IS: Our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Galatians 4:6, Matthew 6:9-13, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 3:21, Exodus 12:13, Hebrews 9:22, Luke 22:19-20, Luke 22:41-44, John 3:16-19, Luke 23:13-15, Mark 11:9-10, Luke 23:20-22, Matthew 27:24-25, Isaiah 53:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 23:32-43, John 19:30, Matthew 27:50-54, Matthew 27:57-66, Matthew 28:1-5, Matthew 16:15-16, Matthew 1:23, John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 15:14-26, John 14:6, John 11:25-26, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 10:13, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Ephesians 1:15-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evil Diversion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 16, 2011

Beloved, life is like a journey in three parts. There is the beginning, the course of the journey and the end. God has a divine purpose for us as a church. Apart from that collective purpose, God also has a divine purpose for us individually. What I mean

Our Father in heaven, we thank you because you are El-Shaddai, You are the Jehovah- Jireh, the Jehovah-Shamah, and Jehovah Shalom who has all powers in His hands. Thank You for being our provider, shelter and rock. We thank you for the promotion, provision and breakthroughs you have given us. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A World Condemned: Pt. 2. When God Says Enough. Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

God is a God of grace and mercy. He delights in pursuing sinners! What could make this God give up on a man and hand him over to his sin? Our text begins the answer to this question. A holy God must judge sin.

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 5: When God Says "Enough" November 11, 2012 Romans 1:24-27 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 2, 2010

This Kyle Idleman message begins in silence. Sometimes we talk too much. To hear God, we need to be where He speaks, confirm His voice, avoid distractions, & respond with obedience. (34 PP slides/posters are available on request)

Sermon Notes Be Still and Know 1 Samuel 3:1-18 (Sermon notes courtesy of Kyle Idleman, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) NOTE: This is most effective if the speaker begins the message in silence, holding up 34 different posters for the congregation to read, making the point that many are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipped To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 31, 2019

Titus is one of three epistles of Paul referred to as pastoral epistles. While these were written to young pastors that Paul desired to equip for ministry, there is much wisdom that is applicable for every believer. Paul begins this epistle with an effort to encourage and equip Titus for ministry.

Equipped to Serve Titus 1: 1-4 Our text today comes from one of the Pastoral Epistles. Titus was a young preacher and faithful helper of Paul. We know from Verse 5 that Paul had left Titus on the Island of Crete to settle the churches there and set in order their worship and operation. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Alpha And Omege

Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021

THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA - the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. It’s also another way of saying that God is the beginning and the ending of all things—including human history. He is THE Source of all life and the fulfillment of all perfection. God is eternal.

God’s Message Today Is “Alpha and Omega” Text: Revelation 1:8; John 1:3; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Mark 9:23; 1 Peter 4:12; Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 4:19; Matthew 21:21-22; Mark 9:23 Text: Revelation 1:8, “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resolve Intro Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 4, 2014

Every year people make resolutions. Actually, they make goals because they don't understand what resolve is. In 2013, New Beginnings is setting out to RESOLVE to be more like Jesus. Chazown by Craig Groeschel will be referenced in this 10 wk. series.

This is an outline of the message preached . What are 5 common resolutions people make? A goal is something you wish to achieve. A resolution is the means by which you achieve it. [Give an illustration of goals without resolve] The Christian’s goal is to become like Jesus. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Alcohol #2 Drinking Alcohol Is Not Wise! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

Drinking alcohol is not wise because the end result may be like Zach and it is not wise because it will beat upon one's mind and body and because it puts the brain to sleep and because just small amounts begin to effect one in bad ways quickly and because

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Proverbs 20:1. 2. Proverbs 20:1 teaches among other important lessons, that the drinking of alcohol is not wise. 3. Here is a question. Can you tell yourself one or more reasons why that the drinking of alcohol is not wise? What reasons do you come up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Up To Spiritual Deception

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Nehemiah, we discover the power of determination in finishing what God begins in our lives… - As we saw in previous weeks, Nehemiah… unfinished walls… a parallel to our lives… Opposition… discourage the people… Opposition… pressures… Anyone Here feel pre

Intro: Determination is the single greatest attribute of success. - 3 doctors who studied 6,000 marriages and 3,000 divorces and concluded “There may be nothing more important in marriage than determination” (Parrots p.49) - Not to say determination on one partner’s part can save a marriage, but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Clothes/New Life

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Apr 5, 2004

An Easter Sunday Sermon that reminds us that just as Jesus left his graveclothes behind we can leave behind our graveclothes of fear, despair and sin. God gives us the robes of righteous and a new life that begins right now.

Easter Sunday - New Clothes - New Life Alleluia! Christ is risen! Happy Easter. It is wonderful to have you here today as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the new life he gives us. A pastor went to see a man who lived in the community but never attended church. He told him, "We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Requirements For Revival: Repentance Series

Contributed by Rick Flowers on Jan 15, 2002

If our nation will ever turn back to God, it must begin with Christians first! In the work of the Lord, we can so easily forget the Lord of the Work! I hope these messages will remind us of the importance keeping God the priority!

Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing (Fourth of a four-part series) "God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival - Repentance" 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 As we conclude our study on "God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival", let us review the previous three requirements as set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Back To God

Contributed by Patrick Morley on Jan 21, 2002

I want to show you or, at least to begin to demonstrate to you, that it is not unreasonable to believe that Christianity is true, that you don’t have to trick yourself into becoming a Christian, that Christianity perfectly explains what we see going on in

Some of you will find the material that we’re going to cover this morning much of it to be a review if you’ve been with us here for any length of time. These are very serious days and many men, many people are re-evaluating their relationship with God, and they are considering coming back to God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:20-21, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ellie's Baptism

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2007

In baptism we choose to identify with Jesus - with all that that means. Today is the BEGINNING of Ellie’s journey of faith. We as the Church want to ACCOMPANY her on that journey in PRAYER. And it is our prayer is that she will TAKE UP her baptismal v

NR 15-04-07 Talk: Ellie’s Baptism Story: In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family - her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her grandfather Wilhelm started a weekly prayer group in 1844 in the city of Haarlem, near ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Anglican