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The Ellipses Of God

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

based on 35 ratings

| 2,817 views

This sermon deals with God’s power and with His desire to create us in His image.

The Ellipses of God Text: Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the Heaven’s and the earth. In the English language there is a device called an ellipses. This grammatical tool is used when the author has layed out all the facts and feels that the reader can make the conclusion without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There Really A God?

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 26, 2002

based on 73 ratings

| 3,694 views

This sermon outline presents most of the major arguments for the existence of God - I have tested it, and it can be done in 30min if written concisely.

INTRODUCTION: about 100 words. 1. THE EXISTENCE OF THE UNIVERSE A. The universe had a beginning – If the universe existed forever than an infinite amount of time has gone by. Since it is impossible to reach infinity, the universe must have had a beginning. In contrast God does not need a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Adventist

God's Good Work

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 7,339 views

God’s good work surrounds us, includes us, and is in us.

A worried mother wondered where her daughter was on the rainy school day afternoon. She should have been home by now. The rain was heavy, the thunder loud, and the lightning was bright. Finally, after a few anxious minutes she decided to put her coat on and look for her late child. Out the door ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Wings Of The Spirit

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 31, 2002

based on 8 ratings

| 8,839 views

As the literal translation informs us, the Hebrew sense of the moving of God’s Spirit upon the face of the waters is understood as the Spirit fluttering as with wings, over the waters.

------------------------------ Genesis 1:1-3 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crown Of Creation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 12, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 9,722 views

Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.”

THE CROWN OF CREATION Genesis 1–2 “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good” (Gen. 1:31). Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.” Overview God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hey God! We Have Some Questions

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 5, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 5,276 views

This sermon deals with doctrinal beliefs we should have about God.

INTRODUCTION Does the topic make you a little uneasy? Have you ever said this to God or wished you had enough nerve to say it? Maybe you have had questions in your mind but you have never voiced them out loud. Perhaps one of the questions that has floated through you mind is whether there is even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 53:1

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Responsible For My Choices!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

based on 324 ratings

| 53,566 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

Scripture: Romans 14:12, Genesis 6:1-18, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Beginnings

Contributed by Sal Termini on Apr 19, 2001

based on 117 ratings

| 18,138 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

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A God Of Order, Not Confusion Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2001

based on 305 ratings

| 117,793 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

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Created The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 12,376 views

God’s creation is a demonstration of His great power, wisdom and orderliness. The Lord made everything according to His perfect timing. When we study how God created the world in six days we get a glimpse of His marvelous character. Everyone is to give gl

Unit 1 – Beginnings – The Creation of the World Lesson 1 – Before the Beginning: How the World Was Made – Genesis 1:1-25 For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim – To lead the people to an understanding of God made the world in six days 2. Explanation of the Aim: - The Bible always assumes that God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Did I Come From? Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Mar 8, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 3,298 views

Why did God begin His book (The Bible) the way he did?

INTRODUCTION Here are some opening lines to books or poems. See if you recognize them. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" -A Tale of Two Cities- Charles Dickens "Call me Ishmael" -Moby Dick – Herman Melville "Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered full many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Followers Play Hurt Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 4,776 views

Part of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers play hurt Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 3, 2002 Intro.: The hard hits Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. "It was my husband’s," the woman explained, "But he died." "I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Creation

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

based on 409 ratings

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God takes that which is dark, formless and void and creates new and wonderful life.

Sitting in her car - on a dark road just outside of town, a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she sees: „Y I am overweight „Y I have no friends „Y My future holds no promise As she slides the bullet in the chamber of her father¡¦s 38 revolver, she thinks; "It¡¦s no use - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Creative Power Of God In Your World

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Mar 20, 2002

based on 246 ratings

| 32,967 views

Just as God created all things out of nothing - to the degree that we submit our personal world to God, He is able to create something beautiful even from calamity and chaos.

“The Creative Power of God in Your World” READ: Genesis chapter 1 The Bible starts at a dizzy pace, doesn’t it? I mean, if I were reading the Bible for the very first time – I just picked it up and started at the beginning – I think I’d get to the end of chapter one and say to myself, “This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good And The Not Good

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 9,914 views

We all have relational needs that can only be fully met through relationships with each other.

The Good and the Not Good Two weeks ago, Diana, the Princess of Wales, was tragically killed in a high-speed car accident in Paris. Just over a week ago, millions from around the world watched her funeral, one of the most emotional and memorable spectacles of this century. There are many things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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