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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    In The Beginning (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    Defending the Genesis account and biblical creation. Before examining the spiritual aspect of Genesis, it is important to understand the evidence that supports the Bible’s claims.

    In The Beginning Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elohim – The God We Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    Getting to know God by His name Elohim

    Those Who Know God Best Worship God Best – Part 1 “Elohim – The God We Can Trust” (Laura’s part of the sermon) Intro - Hebrew greeting: Barach Hashem! (Blessed be the Name) My husband has used the following phrase: Those who know God Best worship Him Best. STORY: About 20 yrs. ago – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Back To The Beginning

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,550 views

    God addresses the most basic questions we can ask. "Where are we from?" and "Why are we here?"

    The famous musical, The Sound of Music, includes this song which Maria teaches the Von Trapp children. "Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read you begin with A-B-C, when you sing you begin with do-re-me." When we read the Bible, however, most people start ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God Of Order, Not Confusion Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2001
    based on 305 ratings
     | 117,336 views

    God wants to bring order in our lives as He did with the universe. Without God, there is nothing but chaos.

    INTRODUCTION  A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a clergyman in town had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Portrait Of God

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    What Genesis teaches about God’s character

    GENESIS A PORTRAIT OF GOD TEXT: Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Quickly, God was faced with a class action suit for failure to file an environmental impact statement. God was granted a temporary permit for the project, but was stymied with the “cease and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    I’m Responsible For My Choices!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 324 ratings
     | 53,208 views

    People are blaming heredity, environment, job pressures, poverty, prejudices, abuse, & anything else they can think of for their problems today. But the Bible very clearly teaches that we’re responsible for our choices.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you noticed? Our society has produced people who ignore their responsibilities & then blame others for their problems. “If I get into financial trouble, it’s not my fault, it’s because of easy credit. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Sal Termini on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 17,673 views

    God has woveninto the message of the gospel hope for a new beginning.

    New Beginnings Gen 1:1 = In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Gen 1:2 = Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Gen 1:3 = And God said, Let their be light. Some scholars believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Series

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 209 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    An examination of the so-called "Biblical Creationist" doctrine in light of Genesis 1.

    Introduction: Many Christians believe the Bible teaches that the universe came into existence within the past few thousand years. On the other hand, many scientists believe that the earth is much older than this. A great number of people, who respect the Bible but also acknowledge the force of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis Sermon 1: The Origin Of The Universe

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,614 views

    This is a sermon about the Creation story.

    A. INTRODUCTION "In the beginning God created the heaven(s)and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). 1. Foundation. The foundational verse, in the foundational chapter of the foundational book of the Bible. It refutes Atheism denial of God. Pantheism belief that nature is god. Polytheism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis Sermon 2: Origin Of Time

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,176 views

    This is a sermon about the creation story.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 1: 1,2 1.Time is the sequence of events. God created time when He began the first event. 2. Two great forces a. Laws from God b. Chaos from sin "In the beginning God created the heaven(s) and the earth. And the earth was without form and void: and darkness was upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,849 views

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Believe...about God

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,671 views

    God is eternal, God is creator, God is holy, God is one

    December 29, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About God Text: Genesis 1:1 Introduction 1. Here at the beginning of a new year...I thought it would be helpful to us to A. review our doctrine... B. talk about what we believe... i. What we believe about God... ii. What we believe about ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Power Of The Word

    Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,866 views

    God and His creation are bound together by powerful, gracious words and when God speaks amazing things happen.

    Power Of the Word Genesis 1:1-31 Introduction: 1. There is no way to miss the Power of the Word. God and His creation are bound together by powerful, gracious Words. God speaks and amazing things happen. 2. John begins the story of Jesus with: “In the beginning was the Word,” 3. The writer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism Of Our Lord B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    Out of chaos comes the words, "You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased."

    Baptism of Our Lord B 12 January 2003 Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 1:1-5 Rev. Roger Haugen The Genesis reading is one of my favourites. You get a sense of this wonderful, foreboding mass of moving water. This is the little Hebrew I still remember. Verse 2 “the earth was a formless void and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 12,951 views

    The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

    Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist