Sermons on beginning of life:

Is This The Beginning Of The End?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 1, 2024

The state of the world today looks like the end of the age, but is it? As we read Gods word, we see that much is still to happen before the return of Christ in that cloud of glory, until the, we must keep our eyes on him.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 1st December 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Episcopal

Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Tenth lesson in a series on Revival influenced by Rick Atchley. This was the closing lesson and is a summary of lessons covered and no covered.

REVIVAL: JUST THE BEGINNING INTRODUCTION: Today we bring to a close our Sunday morning series on Revival. I hope and pray that you have gained as much from it as I have. It has been exciting, at least for me, to examine some of the Revivals from the Bible and learn life-lessons for spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just The Beginning

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2021

We are one day closer today to the return of Christ Jesus than we were yesterday.

Just The Beginning – Mark 13: 1 - 8 Intro: I read a story recently about a young lady who had been invited on a blind date to an exclusive restaurant where there would be live music and dancing. She went to her beautician to have her hair done, did her makeup, put ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Beginning God ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is revealed in Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is not a table-talk discussion. The Trinity is not a concept. The Trinity is missional.

(Additional passage: John 16:5-15) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

The humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem are not really so humble at all because he came to deliver all of us regardless of our place on the economic ladder or position in society.

Humble Beginnings Luke 2:8-20 December 16, 2007 A couple of years ago, Toni and I were trying to get home from vacation. Our plans called for us to catch a plane out of Miami International Airport to Chicago and then on to Fort Wayne. The problem occurred when we arrived in Miami just a day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

A New Beginning PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Trust in God's guidance and embrace the blessings of a new beginning, as He has great plans for our future filled with hope and prosperity.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful and comforting promise from the Word of God. It's a promise that speaks of a new beginning, the blessings that come from starting fresh, and the trust we can have in God's guidance. Are you ready for some encouragement? Are you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: Starting Fresh

Beginning Of The End Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 16 in our exposition of Revelation. This message discusses the Seal judgments.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Beginning of the End” I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) Commentators vary widely in their approach to interpreting Revelation. Some that ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New Beginning

Contributed by Larry Meador on Jul 7, 2001

The way we start out will determin how we finish. We need not fear the unfamiliar territory that God is leading us in

A NEW BEGINNING JOSHUA CHAPTER 1 Webster defines "Beginning " as a starting, or a commencement. To set forth on a particular path, or course. When you get married, you begin a new course, you begin afresh. nd I believe we as a church body are at a place of new beginnings. Isaiah 43:19 says, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 13, 2023

As is characteristic of Mark's Gospel, he quickly identifies that his subject is "the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," and then immediately introduces John the Baptizer, the forerunner of Jesus, and then immediately tells about Jesus' baptism and temptation.

A. When you are writing a story, you want to catch your reader’s attention from the very start, right? 1. Here are some opening lines from actual books – some are famous, some not so famous. 2. “If you're going to read this, don't bother.” Choke 3. “I come from Des Moines. Somebody had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning God

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013

Genesis 1:1 is the foundation of our faith and understanding of God. Here's why...

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV[i] is a straightforward account of the origins of the universe. This verse is so simple, a child can understand it. Yet in all its simplicity and clarity, men in recent centuries have struggled to accept this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

New Beginnings

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 8, 2020

Sometimes our lives become such a confusing mess we need to step back and start some things over again. The relationship between Joseph and his brothers gives us a valuable example of forgiveness.

20200104 Parsha Vayigash New Beginnings Blessing If you read last week’s Parsha, you might have been struck by the sudden ending. Joseph had devised several tests to determine the character of his brothers. The final ruse would have found Benjamin guilty of theft and becoming a slave in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24, Ephesians 4:31-32, John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

Beginnings And Endings

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

As we’ve begun well, we need to be sure we end equally well.

Beginning and Ending Cornwall/Montreal May 28, 2005 The wise Solomon declared that the end of a matter is better than the beginning (Eccl.7.8). We might agree, we might disagree. Solomon’s statements are general statements expressing what he considered to be true, or are about the way things are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Begins In The Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 14, 2016

This sermon, "It Begins In The Heart," is part of the Sermon on the Mount series and deals with how God looks at the attitude of our heart as much as he looks at our actions.

Sermon on the Mount “It Begins in the Heart” Matthew 5:21-30 Before we begin it’s important we review Jesus’ last statement, and what we learned is that Jesus didn’t come to abolish or invalidate the Law, but to fulfill it, that is, to bring it to completion. And what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Foursquare

The Beginning Of The End

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

Christmas

“The Beginning of The End” Phil. 2:5-11 12-22-2002 We often view the Christmas time when Jesus came to earth to become a man. This is true but I have an additional thought for you. This was not the beginning of Jesus but rather “The Beginning of The End” Jesus was not created to be our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Begins Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2016

This sermon draws material from Chapters 10 and 11 in Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. This sermon draws lessons for our lives and ministry from the first part of Paul's first missionary journey.

Introduction: A. Preaching, ministry and missionary work are very interesting and challenging adventures. 1. I read about one preacher who gave a very unusual sermon one day – He used a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God displayed in nature. 2. After the service, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ