Sermons on Genesis 1:1-5:

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

God speaks and says, "Let there be light." In both the physical and spiritual world God has turned the chaos into harmony, and the darkness into light.

Billy Graham in his book World Aflame tells of how he sat in the office of Dag Hammarskjold at the United Nations shortly before he was killed in the plane crash. He said that Mr. Hammarskjold seemed deeply depressed, and as he looked out over New York City he said quietly, "I see no hope ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3

Building Godly Relationships

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Sep 24, 2024

Love God First The first and most important step in any relationship is to love God first. Before you can love anyone else, you must be in a relationship with the Lord.

Building Godly Relationships Introduction: Relationships, friendships, and marriages have taken on many different meanings over the years. For instance, 20 years ago, "dating" was viewed quite differently than how we understand it today. Back then, dating meant courting, getting to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Mark 12:30, Genesis 1:2-3

Denomination: Apostolic

It's In Your Language

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 30, 2024

The greatest weapon we have in our fight against the enemy is to maintain an honest heart before God & speak a language that confuses the enemy while we wait to receive & recover all that God has promised us.

"IT'S IN YOUR LANGUAGE" *YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME, JUST WATCH* 9/29/2024 Genesis 1:1-4 11:4---Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 11:1-4

Denomination: Other

Hello, My Name Is Elohim ( Series On The Names Of God - #1)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 2, 2024

In this series, we are going to talk about the many names of God.

It is interesting to study the origin of names. Humor: We are told that the Chinese get their names for their children by throwing a metal pan against a block wall and when it lands on the floor making the noise “Ping Pong Wong” that is what they name their children. Of course, I am only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning - A Basic Presupposition Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 18, 2021

Our worldview is based on presuppositions, some true, some not so true. For a Biblical worldview, what is our basic presupposition? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we have been considering different worldviews over the past few weeks, we must remember that a world view is how a person view and reacts to the environment, the culture, the happenings in the world around them. According to Dr James Sire (was a widely-respected Christian apologist, author, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Factor

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

The Wonder working power of God

Genesis Factor Genesis chapter 1:1-31 Would you turn to Genesis Chapter One We are going to look at the wonder working power of God! We are going to look at the God that creates. We are going to look at God’s Word so that we might know the God that loves us. Prayer- The world wants you to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Be A Candle For The Lord...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2021

God said let there be light and there was light. God said the light is good... a candle gives itself for the light. The darker the night the greater the light.

BE A CANDLE FOR THE LORD… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 119:105, John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 21, 2022

The Nicene Creed speaks of the Holy Spirit in between the resurrection of Christ and the church! The Holy Spirit is the link between the resurrected Christ and the living church!

God is … We believe in the Holy Spirit April 24, 2022 We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. The Nicene Creed speaks of the Holy Spirit in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2, John 6:63, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Thought & Vibrations

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2022

It has often been said that the mindset of every living individual emit vibrations that are totally distinctive to them.

Ephesians 6:10-14 reminds us: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, 1 Corinthians 15:40, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2

Genesis Chapter One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 19, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is creation of all the world and everything we know in the universe. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) Says: We have three things in this chapter: (1) A general idea of the work of creation, Genesis 1:1-2. (2) A particular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Pulchritudinous World

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 13, 2022

Pulchritude is defined as beauty or attractiveness.

Onyeuche Godson, a Nigerian-born author, public speaker and teacher once remarked: “Pulchritude cannot make an attitude, unless an attitude is appreciated with a pulchritudinous awareness.” 1 Peter 3:3-4 confirms: “Do not let your adorning be external - the braiding of hair and the putting on of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Romans 1:20, Nehemiah 9:6, Song of Songs 4:7

In The Beginning

Contributed by Dennis Parish on Dec 17, 2022

First of a Three Part Series - In The Beginning, In The Middle, In The End

In The Beginning For the next three weeks I will take a turn from what I’ve been preaching and present a short glimpse into the overarching meta narrative of the Bible. What is the Bible and what do we claim about it? We confess the Bible to be inerrant, inspired, infallible and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

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

God And Creation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

Someone has said that Genesis 1:1 is read more than any verse in the Bible.

This is especially true in January, since many begin the year with the determination to read the Bible through that year, but often that is as far as they get. However, if they only read this one verse, it will tell them a great deal about the God of the Bible. This one scripture is considered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Separated From Darkness

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 27, 2022

When God commanded light to emerge, he did not discard darkness. He separated light from darkness and created day and night. The Lord that separated light from darkness will separate you from every work of darkness in Jesus name.

TEXT: GENESIS 1:3-4 (NLT) "Then God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness." LIGHT AND DARKNESS When God created light, he did not discard darkness. He only separated light from darkness. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4, John 8:12, Luke 1:79

Denomination: Pentecostal