Sermons on Fresh Beginnings:

Love: Our Beginning And End

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 3, 2025

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 2, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 Love: Our Beginning and End Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’ve heard today that remarkable passage from First Corinthians 13: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Rebuilding Begins (Ezra 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2025

Must we rebuild sometimes?

Is rebuilding a lost faith something that only reformers attempt? Upon what foundation should we all rebuild the faith once for all delivered? Let’s begin in Ezra 3. What was the first thing that an exiled people started to rebuild in Jerusalem? When the seventh month came and the Israelites were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Era Begins In Israel Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 25, 2025

The government of Israel was administered in the name and authority of God – Israel was a Theocracy and God was their king. His earthly representatives, from Moses to Samuel, had no authority of their own. Their job was to uphold and enforce the Laws of God before the people.

December 27, 2025 Samuel was unique. He was judge, prophet and priest and under his wise control the nation prospered. Eventually, however, he was forced to share the responsibilities of government and he chose his 2 sons – Joel and Abijah – to assist him. He appointed them judges and sent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Prayer Begins With Hunger, Not Habit Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 30, 2025

Many believers have not lost their faith, but they have simply lost the wonder of prayer. Yes, we still know how to pray, but no depth. • There is no intense desire to pray. • Prayer became a routine only.

PRAYER BEGINS WITH HUNGER, NOT HABIT Pastor Joel Bernardino – January 30, 2025 Are we losing the wonder of prayer? Many believers have not lost their faith, but they have simply lost the wonder of prayer. Yes, we still know how to pray, but no depth. • There is no intense desire to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Psalm 63:1, Mark 1:35, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Being Human From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 3, 2026

This is the intro to our series, "What it Mean's to be Human". We go back to the beginning to see why we were created.

If you are going to start a sermon series on being human, then it would be best to start at the beginning. And the first words of the Bible are found in Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God . . . And that’s where I want to begin this morning. In the beginning. With God. Now, I know that not everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Baptism Is Where It All Begins

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2023

Jesus walks into the waters of baptism, and salvation begins.

1.15.23 Matthew 3:13–17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Signs Of Life Begin To Appear! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 16, 2023

Before you can truly see Jesus, we MUST believe the work of His Father. This same God, who delicately created the sun, moon, stars, seas, and vegetation, also cares enough about you to give His son, Jesus!

Alpha and Omega, Part 3 Signs of life begin to appear! Genesis 1:9-19 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:9-19, Matthew 19:23-26, Psalm 8:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning.... Genesis 1:1 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 2, 2022

God existed forever even before time as we know it; God gave us time to comprehend His schedule!

Please grab a Bible. What do we have in our hands?? The Bible is the Word of God! God breathed out His words through men and God decided to have His words written. God called Moses to write the first five books of the Bible. What are the first 4 words of the Bible???? In the beginning God! The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent Begins: The Message Of Hope Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 30, 2023

Advent begins with the candle of Hope, moves to light, then to peace and finally to the Joy of Christmas. The story of Joseph is a beacon of hope in a world of sorrow. Keep hope alive!

Sermon – Advent Begins: The Message of Hope Scripture Lesson: Genesis 39:1-4 “And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmaelites, which had brought him down thither. And the LORD was with Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-4, Romans 8:28, Job 19:25-27, Isaiah 9:6-7, Zechariah 9:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Embracing God's New Beginnings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

1. Embracing a New Personality 2. Deepening Our Piety 3. Adopting New Principles 4. Pursuing New Goals 5. Receiving New Provisions 6. Gaining New Popularity 7. Experiencing New Power

BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING Isaiah 43:18-19 "Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." 1. A NEW PERSONALITY 2. A NEW DEVOTION 3. A NEW SET OF VALUES 4. A NEW DIRECTION 5. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Personal Transformation, Spiritual Growth

New Beginnings (Part 8) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Learn from our past without dwelling on it, live in the present with gratitude, and look forward to the future with hope, trusting in God's promise of renewal and new beginnings.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a rich and inspiring passage from the Book of Isaiah. But before we do that, let's take a moment to consider these words from Woodrow Kroll: "The God who made us also can remake us." We've all got things in our past that we cling to, but God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Imagine, Big

Embrace The Blessings Of New Beginnings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023

Reassures us of God's plans for our prosperity and deliverance, urging us to persevere, seek Him wholeheartedly, and trust in His promises.

Good morning, beloved family of God. The warmth of His love is in this place, and in our hearts, stirring us to seek His face and His word. Today, we are gathered under the banner of His love, under the canopy of His grace, to share in the richness of His word. We are here, not by accident, but by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Topics: Perseverance

New Year - New Beginnings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages steadfast faith in God's promises, resilience in adversity, and a hopeful outlook as we enter the new year with God as our guide.

Good morning, dear church family. It is a joy to gather together in this sanctuary, a sacred space where we can share our hopes and fears, our triumphs and trials, and most importantly, our faith. We are here today to usher in the new year with our hearts open, our spirits renewed, and our minds ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:7-8

Topics: New Year, God's Promises

Life Begins At The Cross Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of Christ's crucifixion, emphasizing its role in human redemption and the transformative power of suffering through divine grace.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the presence of our Creator, our Redeemer, our Sustainer? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to honor Him, to learn from Him, and to be transformed by His word. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:4-5

Topics: Power, Cross

Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 15, 2023

Are we open to God's promise of renewal and transformation in our lives, even in challenging circumstances?

Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins May the grace and wisdom of our Lord be with you as we gather to explore the topic of "A New Chapter Begins" Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and His message for our lives. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal