Sermons on Beginning:

Jesus, Messiah Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 1, 2015

Jesus begins to call His disciples and they testify to the truth of the Messiah.

Jesus, Messiah John 1:35-42 Our text today describes Jesus’ third day of ministry as the Kingdom of God is inaugurated in the very Person of Jesus Christ and it gives the context of becoming a disciple of Jesus; we read in John 1:35-42: “The next day again John (the Baptist) was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Got Problems!

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 1, 2009

God has been a problem a solver since the beginning of creation.

Text: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). I am sure that you have said or you have heard someone say, “I have a problem or I have a multitude of problems I am dealing with.” What is being said is that there are situations of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Mission-Minded Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2009

Missions is the heartbeat of Christianity. Yet, where do missions begin?

Mark 6:7-13 Mission-minded Living And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 7 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— but to wear sandals, and not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Seal Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

God’s salvation seal begins with His Promises:

God’s salvation seal begins with His Promises: Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” (NIV) Titus 1:2 “A faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Is Here Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 5, 2010

We begin a journey of walking with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS (Series adapted directly from Wiersbe’s Bible Exposition Commentary) “THE SERVANT IS HERE” MARK 1:1-45 OPEN You’ve been given the job of writing about a series of important events. These events are important because they impact both the earthly and eternal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So You're Pro-Life... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 26, 2010

Being truly pro-life begins with introspeciton of one's heart.

“Law & Order: SPU – So You’re Pro-Life…” Ex. 20:12; Matt. 5:21-16; Rom. 12:9-21 Identify the murderer in that scene…By the way, there’s more than one – at least if we understand the 6th commandment, “You shall not murder.” These words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ruth - 1:6-22 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012

Naomi and Ruth return, God begins to heal and work in their lives...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 11, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:6-22 (read passage) Introduction: 6Then Naomi heard in Moab that the Lord had blessed his people in Judah by giving them good ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22, Ruth 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

God Works In Before He Works Through

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 1, 2013

Salvation is not the end of God’s plans for you, it is just the beginning.

God Works IN Before He Works THROUGH Ephesians 2:8-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130303.mp3 Salvation is not the end of God’s plans for you, it is just the beginning. Our past guilt led to present grace and by that grace we are saved...and yet a future glory awaits, and not just in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of A Foreign Woman

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2013

Bitter Beginnings, Kindness Shown, Redeemer Found, Unexpected Endings

THE FAITH OF A FOREIGN WOMAN CHAPTER 9, “THE STORY” RUTH 1-4 INTRODUCTION We are studying the Bible this year from the beginning to the end. We are watching as God enfolds His Story for us to see. We are seeing how God weaves together lives, purpose, sin, attitudes, mistakes, humble ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For Revival

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2008

Beginning of Easter season -- seeking God for revival in our church.

Praying for Revival Psalm 85:1-13 Introduction Turn with me to Psalm 85 tonight - Pray We live in a nation that often refers to itself as “Christian” – but as we continue to press through time I have begun to really wonder, “Where is the evidence of the fruit”? Jesus said that if he is the vine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The King

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Sermon on the Crucifixition and beginning of Advent sermon is for Christ the King Sunday

Today is a special Sunday for us in the church year. It is Christ the King Sunday. On Christ the King Sunday, we are reminded on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As we read in Luke chapter 23 this morning, Jesus was mocked while he was on the cross. The soldiers tried their best to humiliate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 11, 2008

The Gospel of John begins with establishing the pre-existent deity of Christ.

John 1:1-5 “The Deity of Christ” I. In the Beginning (1) • John wants to make sure that before we begin to talk about what Jesus taught or the sacrifice He came to make; we must first understand who Jesus really is  High Christology • “In the Beginning” what do you think about when you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Saul's Confirmatory Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we begin to examine the Old Testament character of Saul.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Saul’s Confirmatory Signs September 7, 2008 A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical World View Series

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

We will begin layinf the gorund work for a Biblical World View.

Text Selected Texts Focus Developing a Biblical World View Introduction This morning we are going to continue in our theme on “Foundational Studies” in which we will specifically look at “The Christian World-View.” What is a Christian World View and Why do Christians Need One? “A world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wait A Minute

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 27, 2008

Salvation is easy but only the beginning. Living faith is much harder.

Wait a Minute, Who Said Anything About Suffering! Christian faith is different from any other religion in the world. It is different because of the very nature of grace. Grace does not require great works. It is a gift from God. We do not and could not have a chance of ever earning it. We will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Methodist