Sermons on Genesis 1:1-4:

Why Do I Need Holy Spirit – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 13, 2019

The Holy Spirit’s Work could be classified as: “The active presence of God in the world, and more specifically in the church.”

I. HE EMPOWERS US FOR SPIRIT-LED LIVING John 6:63 ESV - It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. A. Empowered to Witness 1. Acts 1:8 (Quote) - Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, the Uttermost parts of the earth. a. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Romans 8:26, Genesis 1:2, Revelation 21:3, Romans 8:23, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:5, Leviticus 20:7, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Luke 10:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Advent Week 3 - Ichabod Or Immanuel? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 12, 2020

This messages used the name Ichabod as a term for those who are lost; those who do not have the glory of God. And, it uses Immanuel to represent the condition of salvation for those who live in fellowship with Jesus, God with us.

Immanuel or Ichabod Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:30, Matthew 8:12, Revelation 21:22-23, Ephesians 5:8, John 8:12, Genesis 1:2-4, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2, John 1:9, John 1:7, John 1:4-5, John 1:1-14, Matthew 22:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

"the Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1:1"

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 2, 2021

When we stop to meditate on the first verse of Holy Scripture, we see not only the majesty and power of Almighty God in action, but if we look deeper, we also see the beginnings of scientific thought and the real explanation for the origin of life and the universe.

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1, KJV). Consider for a moment how solemn, powerful and wondrous these opening words of Holy Scripture are. They present the work, thought, and exactness of Almighty God. You are probably saying to yourself, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3, Colossians 1:16-17, Romans 1:20, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning God...and...in The End, God. A New Year Message

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2021

Today’s message comes from the first 4 words of Genesis 1:1. In the beginning GOD... The Big Idea: Everything began with GOD so why would we begin anything without HIM?

January 3, 2021 Sermon Notes: Scripture Reading 1 John 5:1-5 (vs 4) Today’s message comes from the first 4 words of Genesis 1:1. In the beginning GOD... The Big Idea: Everything began with GOD so why would we begin anything without HIM? Proverbs 3:5-6. Trusting in the LORD, not ourselves. Start ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, 1 John 5:4, Colossians 1:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:33, Romans 10:17, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Creates Order

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 18, 2021

God creates order out of chaos.

Genesis 1:1-5 “The Word Creates Order” 1. We learn God is Alpha and omega God is beginning and the end • John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. • God has always been Psalmist In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Beginning Small Beginnings

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 30, 2020

Zechariah 4:10 tells us not to despise small beginnings. Most big discoveries, companies, and ministries started small, but how do we start them in the first place? Who better to learn from on how to beginning small beginnings than the One who began everything from nothing.

BEGINNING NEW BEGINNINGS INTRO – Zechariah 4:10 tells us not to despise small beginnings. Most big discoveries, companies, and ministries started small, but how do we start them in the first place? Who better to learn from on how to beginning small beginnings than the One who began everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fall Of Man

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Feb 9, 2020

It refutes atheism, because the universe was created by God. It refutes pantheism. It refutes polytheism, for one God created all things not many gods. It refutes humanism, because God, not man, is the ultimate reality. It refutes evolutionism, because God created all things.

Ron Auch Jr Prayer House AG Feb 9th 2020 Fundamental truth # 4 The FALL OF MAN What would be the trigger word for truth #4? : Door For this scene we will focus on the door going into your bedroom. This door has a hook centered on it near the top of the door. Now, you are coming down the hallway ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:15, Ezekiel 28:12-14, Ezekiel 28:15, John 9:2-3, Ephesians 3:10-11, Ephesians 6:12, Ezekiel 28:12-13, Revelation 21:5-6, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Psalm 51:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Core 52 Week 1 - Creation: Why Are We Here Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 17, 2020

Every culture has an "origin story." In fact we all have an origin story. So we ask, "where did I come from?" Genesis 1 answers that question.

Creation - Why Are We Here?  (You can listen to this sermon on audio on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2432831) Intro: • [SERMON BUMPER VIDEO] - Apollo 8 astronauts reading from Gen. 1 - found on Youtube. • Noteworthy that humanity’s reaction to being in space was to search ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creation Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible.

So hey there, great to see you, and welcome to this safe place of rescue that we call DCC. We are pumped that you are here with us on this summer weekend. If you are a new friend here with us today for the very first time we want you to know that we know that you have lots of things to do with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3

Creation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2021

1) Who Created What? (Genesis 1:1), 2) Where did God Create? (Genesis 1:2), 3) How did God Create? (Genesis 1:3), 4) Why did God Create? (Genesis 1:4), 5) When did God Create? (Genesis 1:5)

Genesis 1:1-5. [1:1] In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. [2] The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. [3] And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2022

This is an introduction to our series on the Holy Spirit.

As a child, I lived before the Marvel Universe. As a matter of fact, I lived before Superhero movies and after superhero TV shows. My childhood was a childhood of superhero comics. And for the most part, I wasn’t a Marvel fan; I was a DC fan. I grew up with Superman and Batman. With the Flash and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Word On The Womb

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2022

Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God.

As we celebrate God’s creative work in the womb this weekend, we affirm this truth: Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God. God has a special place in his heart for children. This week I was deeply saddened and sickened even, to hear about an “After School Satan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Introduces Himself Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 3, 2022

Who is God? In the very first verse of the Bible, God is introduced as Elohim (Genesis 1:1), an intensive plural, meaning mighty, or very great. Later, God introduces Himself to Abram with the words, “I am the Lord [Yahweh].” (Genesis 15:7)

Who is God? In the very first verse of the Bible, God is introduced as Elohim (Genesis 1:1), an intensive plural, meaning mighty, or very great. Later, God introduces Himself to Abram with the words, “I am the Lord [Yahweh].” (Genesis 15:7) With the same words He introduces Himself to Moses (Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 15:7, Isaiah 42:8

Denomination: Baptist

Beautifying My Environment Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2022

“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” (Matt. 6:28-29)

Introduction: The theme for today’s flower week sermon is “Beautifying my environment”. The Scriptures begin with the words “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. God created a perfect world and placed man in a perfect environment with everything he needed. He was given ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11, Romans 8:21-24, Matthew 6:26-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Creation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 21, 2022

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Gen. 1:1) This is one of the most profound statements ever made, and yet we find that it is a statement that is certainly challenged in this hour in which we live.

OUTLINE 1. Entrance of Sin on Earth, Ch. 1-11 A. Creation, Ch. 1-2 1. Heaven and Earth, 1.1 2. Earth Became Waste and Void, 1.2 3. Re-creation, 1.3-2.25 (a) First Day – Light 1:3-5 (b) Second Day – Air Spaces (Firmament), 1:6-8 (c) Third Day – Dry Land Appears and Plant Life, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist