Sermons on beginnings:

Beginning Again Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 3, 2007

Advent is about preparing for the arrival of Jesus. One couple in the bible was charged with the task of preparing for God’s arrival. But it meant they would begin again.

Rediscover Christmas Beginning Again Luke 1:5-23 December 2, 2007 This morning we are going to begin our advent series, “Rediscover Christmas!” As we prepare for the arrival of the Messiah of Christ of Jesus, this is a season of preparation. It is the season of getting ready for the coming of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: Church Of God

A Scandalous Beginning Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 2 of 3.

How many people have ever researched their family tree? Our family name reveals great information - Our geographic roots (Area of the world) Ming Na- Chinese Lopez- Hispanic - Our biological roots (Who we are related to) Hayes’ Family - Our financial standing (Gates, Rockefeller, Walton, etc.) We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginnings Of A Movement

Contributed by Dr. Jesse Davis on Sep 23, 2008

One of, if not the greatest movements in all of history, is the Jesus movement which began with a simple word, COME. Every great movement starts with a cause, an invitation to come, and someone who is willing to take the first step...

The Beginnings of a Movement What are some of the great movements that have shaped history? Answers… I. Great Movements always Involve a Cause • There was a cause (right/wrong). There was an injustice. There was a need that became someone’s cause. (someone saw something that needed to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Dec 29, 2007

Dealing with the constant need to face ’A New Beginning’ with God. A special time is at the New Year, but at all times we can start afresh as the Lord challenges us.

A NEW BEGINNING Exodus 12:1-17 For our mediation this morning, I want to look at the thought of ‘A NEW BEGINNING’. You will see the connection with the time of year, as we approach what can be thought of as a new beginning. There is a line of reasoning that time continues on from one day to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Beginnings

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Dec 29, 2007

God wants to do a new thing in all of our lives as we head into this New Year. New Beginnings start when we realize that we are powerless to change ourselves, but we look to God for an encounter with Jesus that can change us forever.

NEW BEGINNINGS FOR A NEW YEAR INTRODUCING VISION 2008: 2007 was TRANSITIONS; 2008 is NEW BEGINNINGS. OPENING TEXT: “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: *other

Still In The Beginning!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 24, 2007

For us to continue in the love God has shown us we must pass that love on to others. In Acts 6 we see love being passed on even before there were Elders in the church. In Acts 6 we see the church moving on a road map God had laid out for the new group o

Still in the Beginning! Back in Dec. I started a series of messages about being in a new beginning, and we still are. We have fallen short of goals we set but not in the spirit of which we set them. Weather, sickness, vacations, travel and priorities have slowed us down. Yes even discouragement has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning Was The Word Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 27, 2007

Jesus Christ is God.

In the Beginning was the Word John 1: 1 - 5 Intro: John wants us to believe in Christ. The belief must have content. Body: 1A. Jesus Christ is God Himself. vv. 1, 2 1B. He is the Living Word of God. NOTE: Tenney says that “logos” means the intelligence behind the idea, the idea, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"In The Begining . . ." Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 1, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discovering the phenomenal truth that from everlasting to everlasting, the eternal sovereign God had you on His mind.

Journeying With John “In the Beginning” John 1:1a I want to welcome you to the start of the one of most profound journeys you have ever taken in your life. I have asked God that this journey will be the most Jesus revealing, truth establishing, perspective shaping, ministry empowering and life ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: *other

A New Beginning

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2007

A challenge contrasting the new life in Christ with the religious life that satisfy the most of mankind.

JOHN 3:1-16 A NEW BEGINNING “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

It Begins With Mourning Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2006

A Christian cannot remain unmoved by the pain in the world.

We’re all familiar with the term compassion fatigue. Do you suppose there’s a related phenomenon called disaster fatigue? We hadn’t even recovered from Katrina when Rita showed up on her heels. I have to confess that I’m tired of watching. But I, at least, have the luxury of being able to turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of The Beginning

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007

God is revealed even in the first verse of the Bible. He is revealed as Creator, As Redeemer, and Sustainer.

Intro: Genesis is a book of beginnings. Of the heaven and earth, of light and darkness, of seas and skies, land and vegetation, moon and stars, sea and air and land animals, of human beings, of sin and redemption, of life and death, of blessing and cursing, of marriage and family, and the list ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Point Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The opening words of the Bible provide the defining point of the faith.

The Beginning Point Genesis 1 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Great books always have great beginnings. Good writers know the opening lines can hook or lose the reader. The first words provide the first impression and often set the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Beginnings!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 13, 2005

Sometimes we just have to let everything go, have everything stripped away, put everything behind us and start again with the only sure foundation the Rock Jesus

NEW BEGINNINGS Scripture Reading: Luke 5: 36-38 1: Introduction: When was the last time you sat down and took stock of your life. Perhaps the beginning of the year? I wonder how many of those New Year resolutions you can even remember making ~ let alone kept! It may seem strange to think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-38

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Did God need a mulligan? No but he is generous in giving them.

Today we’re looking at what us golfers and those on Planet Shamrock might call God’s mulligan or do over. Of course he doesn’t need a mulligan, but when we look at how He created, then destroyed, then created again, it sure does look like even he thought He made a mistake. And where was he during ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-22