Sermons on Beginning Of Sorrows:

Chosen From The Beginning

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 26, 2004

God’s foreknowledge is the foundation upon which He established His eternal purpose of grace.

CHOSEN FROM THE BEGINNING “But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.” II Thessalonians 2:13 (NASB) INTRODUCTION God, knowing the end from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning, Finishing, & Choosing

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 12, 2004

Lessons from Gideon on living, serving and choosing our leaders: A guide for living and voting

STARTING, FINISHING, & CHOICES Judges 8-12 There are 2 big lessons for us at the end of and in the wake of Gideon’s life: 1. How we begin leads to how we live. But, how we finish is so important. Paul said I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beginning Of Our Problem Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Genesis 3 and the origin and consequences of sin.

The Beginning of Our Problem Genesis 3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Something happened. Something big happened! Anyone who has read the Bible recognizes the change. Between the end of Genesis 2 and the beginning of Genesis 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Judgment Begins

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jul 20, 2005

It has always been God’s plan to have a holy people. Those that would stand for Him no matter what happened in their lives.

Where Judgment Begins (1 Peter 4:17) 1 Peter 4:17 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? KJV Introduction: I want to tell you right of the bat that this is not one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Revolution Begin

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 26, 2005

It is time to move from psuedo-Christianity into authentic faith

The opening chapter of Nehemiah reads, 1 The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:2-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Begin The Journey Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

Introduction to our Narnia Christmas series; coincided with the opening of the film The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. This message provided information regarding the author (C.S. Lewis) the basic story, the characters and specific themes

Narnia Christmas Series “Begin the Journey” Oakbrook Church 12/4/05 Intro.- The scenes and music start slowly; children standing by a train station, later playing a game of hide and seek at an old country mansion. A little girl climbs into a giant wardrobe and is magically transported to a winter ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

Part 2 of our Narnia series. Some journeys take us far from home, while others become adventures that lead us to our destiny. Such was the case for Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy in C.S. Lewis’s classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. They took

Narnia Christmas Series “The Adventure Begins” Oakbrook Church 12/11/05 Intro.- Just curious, have any of you seen The Lion... ,yet? Assoc. Press review by David Germain in Thursday’s Press Gazette- 3 stars out of 4; “a rollicking work of pure escapism definitely worth your time and money.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2006

Moses hadn’t been allowed into the promised land... but he’d only made one "little" mistake. What can we learn from the seeming tragedy of this great man?

OPEN: I did an internet search to find the most popular New Year’s Resolutions for the coming year and I found one source that gave the top 10 promises people wanted to make to themselves. What do you think was the number 1 New Year’s Resolution for the coming year? (most of the audience guessed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real New Beginning

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 8, 2006

what Jesus taught Nicodemus about being born again

Intro: there is an old saying, “ if I knew then what I know now, things would be so different.” This saying conveys the thought, if I could live my life over how different it would be. I guess everyone has had the thought of living their life over and not making the same mistakes again. If you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost - The Church Begins

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

Looking at Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit to the Church

I’ve previously made the point in a sermon that I know my word processor on my computer is an Anglican, because every time I type in the word ‘church’ it tries to suggest ‘Church of England’ as a valid alternative. The feast of Pentecost which we celebrate today is considered by many to be the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Giving Begins

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 17, 2006

Part 1 of 3: Five lessons to learn from the Macedonian believers.

2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Where Giving Begins Woodlawn Baptist Church January 8, 2006 Introduction Today we are going to begin a three part series of messages about giving as it is taught by the apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 8-9. January is a wonderful time of year as it brings in a new year with new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning The Year Right

Contributed by Renato Correa on Feb 2, 2006

As Christians we always have a new beginning. We just have to start it right.

Text: Joshua 5:1-15 Topic: A New Beginning Introduction: 1. The passage we have just read happened before Joshua and the whole of Israel started their military campaign to take Canaan for their possession. You will remember that God promised to give them this land first to Abraham, Isaac and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Peace Begins Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2000

Peace begins in the heart, and is not imposed from outside, for discord also begins within; but in a committed relationship there is a matrix for genuine peace.

It had been a long, tiring day. A day full of frustrations. Plans so carefully laid in the morning had been forcefully set aside by evening. Good intentions for a day of accomplishment had been ruthlessly destroyed by many intrusions. Now it was night, and cold, and lonely. No one around. No ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How It All Begins Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002

The topic, prelude, context, and focus of Mark’s story about Jesus.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 1 and 2 of "Traveling Light," a full length play based on the Gospel of Mark from Lillenas). When you start something new, it’s always good to start at the beginning. Have you ever gone someplace and felt like you walked in on the middle of something ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Josiah: A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Oct 18, 2002

8th & final in series "Revival in the Land." The story of Judah’s last revival shows that God is anxious to renew fellowship with us.

It was a bright Sunday morning in 18th century London, but Robert Robinson’s mood was anything but sunny. All along the street there were people hurrying to church, but in the midst of the crowd Robinson was a lonely man. The sound of church bells reminded him of years past when his faith in God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1-25, 2 Kings 23:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God