Sermons on Generosity Begins In The Heart:

God Is The God Of New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 28, 2012

Our intimacy with God – His highest priority for our lives – determines the impact of our lives because this is how we receive the strength, wisdom, & patience we need to endure & succeed. It’s only through our fellowship with God that we can truly affect

A Life-Plan for the New Year and Face it without Fear God is the God of new beginnings “You crown the year with your goodness, and richness overflows wherever you are.” (Psalm 65:11 GOD'S Word) What a joy to seek an eternal and spiritual perspective as we begin a new year. David wrote ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Afraid Of New Beginnings?

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005

When changes come, we will not fear but put our faith to work and trust in the Lord. I preached this sermon on Reformation Sunday, a week after the Senior Pastor left to take another assignment.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday is different. God has given Pastor Steve a new assignment. We have said our farewells, we have shed our tears. Today we came to worship knowing that it won’t be the same. Yet we came because we love the Lord, because we are part of our Grace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Song Of Beginnings - Genesis 1 Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 4, 2015

What is the origin story of the universe and of humanity? When do we, really, show up in the story?

The Song of Beginnings - Genesis Chapter 1 - 1st in a 4-part Series on the Gospel According to Genesis Happy New Year to you. I hope it’s been good so far. New Years, like all beginnings of a type, can have an impact on how our year goes and on shaping where we end up at the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Begins With The House Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

It's time to stand! Message on the Ten Commandments

It's Time To Stand Earlier this week, I was kind of stuck in a rut. I am sure that many of you have had that happen to you, and it happens to pastors as well. In short, I felt somewhat "stuck in neutral". The game plan, after a sabbatical of sorts from preaching in Revelation was to return to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17

Denomination: Bible Church

New Beginnings In The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to let go of their past, embrace God's transforming grace, and anticipate His future promises with faith and perseverance.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a blessing to be gathered here today, not by accident or mere coincidence, but by the divine orchestration of our Heavenly Father. I sense in my spirit that God has a message for each one of us today, a message that will transform our lives and renew our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: New Year

New Beginnings; Old Themes

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

It is difficult but essential to put the Greatest Commandment into practice when life's circumstances are difficult.

I am very pleased to report that we had a great family vacation, and I hope you will be pleased to hear that I am back at work ready to tackle a new season of ministry together. In many ways it does feel like a new season, and I want to talk about that a little more in a few moments. But first I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Know The Beginning And The Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 17, 2025

Every story has a beginning. But unlike our stories, the story of God—the story of the Gospel—does not begin with uncertainty or guesswork. It begins with the certainty of God's eternal presence and power.

Go! And Know the Beginning and the Word Genesis 1:1 (NLT): “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” John 1:1 (NLT): “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Introduction: A Question of Beginnings Every journey starts somewhere. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 The Good News Begins Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Sep 30, 2025

At the start of a new series, we look at Jesus coming to bring the good news of the Kingdom

Introduction – Beginnings Matter Have you noticed how much beginnings matter? The first line of a book, the opening scene of a film, the first note of a song — they set the tone for everything that follows. The beginning is like opening a door. If you do it with energy, warmth, and purpose, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

"New Year – New Beginnings”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 5, 2007

Restoring relationship with God and man through confession

“New Year – New Beginnings” January 7, 2007 "If you fully obey all of these commandments of the Lord your God, the laws I am declaring to you today, God will transform you into the greatest nation in the world. These are the blessings that will come upon you: Blessings in the city, Blessings in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

2012: The End Or A New Beginning? Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

Will 2012 mark the end of the world or will it be yet another opportunity for us to surrender our plans, hopes and ambitions to God. This expository sermon suggests we Surrender our plans, Savor each moment, and Seek God's will. Custom PowerPoint is avail

New Years 2012 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/1/2012 Today is the first day of a new year and, according to certain prophecy pundits, it could be your last year on earth! Both soothsayers and science-fiction scribes have been predicting the end of the world in 2012 based ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Babel And Bubbles, Babies And Beginnings

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2002

God gives confusion when we act out of pride; but He wants in His church to reconcile all of us to one another, and does so through the model of the Christ of the cross.

I am becoming an expert in baby talk. Thanks to two young granddaughters, I am learning all over again the special language of infants. What their tiny mouths utter is not nonsense. They have their own language. Just because I have become accustomed to the language of the adult world – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Confusion Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 23, 2010

God confuses the world to protect his people, while the gospel of Jesus makes all things new.

Scripture Introduction In my pastry class, a student noted that everyone liked sweets. The Chef-Instructor misheard what was said and began answering the question: “Why does everyone like sweets?” She said that when we were cavemen, we saw people eating bitter things more often became ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of…the Universe Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 13, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction John Haldane pioneered work in genetics, and in 1952 received the Darwin Medal from the Royal Society. Other awards he received included the Huxley Memorial Medal of the Royal Anthropological Institute and the 1960 Kimber Award from the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of…a Calling Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God enables his people to impact the world through the changes his grace works into us.

Scripture Introduction The word “dominion” connotes bad feelings for many. We are sensitive to the dominion of the tyrant oppressing for self-centered gain, or the husband cowering wife and children for his own pleasure, or the dominion of a religious fanatic who enjoys feeling god-like, or even ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed