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Back To The Beginning

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

based on 124 ratings

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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

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning... God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2001

based on 245 ratings

| 44,828 views

What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?

Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Origins

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jan 16, 2001

based on 189 ratings

| 5,273 views

An overview of Genesis 1 with the goal of refuting evolutionism

Islington Baptist Church January 14, 2001 Sermon: Genesis 1 Scripture readings: Job 38, Psalm 8, 19, 136 For the next while you and I are going to consider the early chapters of the book of Genesis. In the past year I have preached twice from the book of Genesis. The last time I was with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Do Christians Think About God? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

based on 88 ratings

| 8,135 views

Five key concepts Christians believe about God made understandable to seekers.

Back in the mid 1960s TIME magazine’s cover stated that God was dead. Yet God stubbornly refuses to show any signs of rigor mortis. Over 30 years after TIME magazine’s obituary of God, 95% of Americans said that they still believe in the existence of God. But when it comes to defining exactly what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The World Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 5,210 views

Five key concepts about what Christians believe about the world for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, if it’s not, they say the wheel is rigged. Is life on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

based on 209 ratings

| 5,737 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

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Created The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 11,930 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

The Creation Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 13, 2000

based on 136 ratings

| 8,172 views

Brief survey fo Creation

The Creation Genesis 1 Intro.: “Problems” facing Creationist A. Evolution - Micro-evolution ; Macro-evolution B. Creation - Old Earth; Young Earth 1. The Person of Creation A. God the Father (Gen. 1:1; Psalm 24:2; Job 26:7; Acts 14:15; Nehemiah 9:6) B. God the Son (1 Cor. 8:6; Eph. 3:9; Col. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

based on 158 ratings

| 8,626 views

What does it mean to recieve the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

Ephesians 5:18 "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit." This passage has two commands, both I am sure are of equal importance. If I were to come to church next Sunday drunk, I know this church would know what to do, for the Bible says we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:8, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Case For A Creator

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 28, 2004

based on 181 ratings

| 20,744 views

More than any other time in the history of the world, the evidence of science powerfully supports your belief in God. The good news is not only that there’s a Creator, but that He loves you and that He’s inviting you into a personal relationshi

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Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

Can You Hear God's Voice?!

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 7,071 views

Understanding that God is speaking to us. His voice speaks to us with Power, instruction, correction, and compassion. God want’s whats best for us but like normal children we aren’t listening.

Can You Hear God’s Voice Intro: How many would say their lives are hectic today? Things that make life hectic. (possesions, relationships, attitudes, jobs) Almost everything in our lives causes interruption, confusion, sometimes depression, and heavy burdens. What has happened? Bro Billy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning (Creation) Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 5,568 views

1st in a 4 part series on God’s X-Files, "unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from it.

“In The Beginning” Genesis 1:1-11 Introduction to Series: Play opening of X-Files clip: {“Are you familiar with the so-called X-Files?” Agent Scully replies, “I believe they are unexplained phenomenon.”} That lays the foundation for the television show The X-Files. Each week, starting in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Beginnings

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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The beginning of a pastoral charge - where do we begin?

Sermon Title: Beginnings Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Date: July 6, 2003 - AM Context of Scripture: As I prayed about where to begin my messages in this new charge that the Lord has called me to, I was drawn to the book of beginnings. What a better spot to begin looking at the Word together as a body of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

Order Out Of Chaos

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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I want us to take a trip through the Bible and see that God is a God who can bring order, peace and glory out of chaotic, confused and hopeless situations. The devil has been trying to bring disorder and chaos to our lives since creation.

TEXT: Genesis 1:1-3a TITLE: ORDER OUT OF CHAOS Chaos – (Web.) (1) The disorder of formless matter and infinite space, supposed to have existed before the ordered universe. (2) Extreme confusion or disorder. A state of utter confusion. Verse 2 could be translated that the earth was waste. TLB – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--The Question Of First Cause Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 4,312 views

New Evolution Series: This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down to earth…It’s crash is symbolic of the crash the theory of Evolution encounters when it drives by the intersection of the Bible, God’s Word! Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION: (EVOLUTION’S EROSION OF MANKIND) The Question of First Cause (Genesis 1:1) [Note: You have to view the PowerPoint Slideshow available at our website for download in order to get this message...the visuals are powerfully helpful!] This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

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