Sermons on Humble Beginnings:

How To Begin And Build A Relationship With God

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There has never been a greater discourse on the subject of friendship than this one in John 15 because it speaks of a new intimacy and intimacy with God.

“HOW TO BEGIN AND BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:9-17 There has never been a greater discourse on the subject of friendship than this one in John 15 because it speaks of a new intimacy and intimacy with God. Pr 17:17 A friend loveth at all ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

"Starting Over" (Beginning A New Year) Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004

I talk about starting the new year with 1Corinthians 10:31 as a theme verse.

Intro: Reality television is sweeping the nation and the world. Dozens and dozens of “reality” shows are on every day of the week. Some of them are good others are down right goofy. Come on, for the most part these shows are shallow. For the next several weeks I want to preach a new series of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:17, Esther 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The War Before The Battle Begins Series

Contributed by Tim George on Oct 28, 2001

Joshua had a giant called Jericho to face but first he had to win the war in his own heart. There were two things that had to happen for Joshua to win that war before the battle began.

“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?” So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Risen Savior Is The Beginning And The End Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2003

EASTER 2(C) - Our risen Savior is the Beginning(Alpha) and the End(Omega): the end of all things evil and the beginning of all things good.

OUR RISEN SAVIOR IS THE BEGINNING AND THE END REVELATION 1:8—18 APRIL 27, 2003 REVELATION 1:8-18 8"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." 9I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees

Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003

Encourage yor teachers to prepare their hearts as well as their minds. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees (Part 2) Prayer, the Indispensable Ingredient Last month, we discussed the problem of teachers falling into the rut of preparation and finished by saying, “How do we climb out of a rut? It begins on our knees.” I would like to continue this month on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Begin The New Year In The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

A new years sermon that focuses on leaving your sins in the past and rejoicing in God’s forgiveness

Begin the New Year in the Joy of Forgiveness Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ Jesus: In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Beginning God Created The Quantum Cosmos

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 27, 2021

The Cosmos speaks of the world as the entire visible and unseen universe as a well-ordered whole that includes everything that exists

"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." (Rom 1:20 NIV) The Cosmos (Gk: kosmos) speaks of the world as the visible and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 3:1-4, Hebrews 11:13, Romans 1:18-20, Hebrews 11:3, Romans 8:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

August, My Month Of New Beginnings

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The month of August prophetically symbolises a season of new beginnings. In the Bible, the number eight (August being the 8th month) represents a fresh start, a new order, and divine restoration.

AUGUST, MY MONTH OF NEW BEGINNINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 1:1-3, Revelation 21:5, Joel 2:25-26, Luke 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The month of August prophetically symbolises a season of new beginnings. In the Bible, the number ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Behold The Beginning: The Creator And The Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 23, 2025

The very first words of the Bible, and the very first words of the Gospel of John. Two beginnings—one at creation, one before creation—and both point us to Jesus.

Go! And Behold the Beginning: The Creator and the Word Introduction: Why the Beginning Matters How we begin shapes everything that follows. Think about it—if you start a journey in the wrong direction, every step, no matter how fast or determined, only takes you further from where you’re meant to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, John 1:4, John 1:14, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 13:8, John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 9:27, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Crystal Balls Are Broken To Begin With

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2025

One of the most durable principles of science is called the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.

Does the End Justify the Means? An elderly man in our congregation was preparing a suspension of psyllium powder and water to give to his wife. (For you younger folks, you can easily look up what this mixture is used to facilitate.) She made a face and a noise that left no doubt that she was not a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Psalm 37:27, Romans 3:8-9, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Catholic

#6 Jesus Begins His Ministry Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 26, 2020

Stories of preachers' first sermons that were massive fails are legendary. Most preachers had a shaky start to their ministries. Not so Jesus. This sermon examines two important things He did to launch His earthly ministry.

#6 Jesus Begins His Ministry Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 26, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God In Narnia: The Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 29, 2005

#1 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

Are you ready to journey to Narnia? Over the next eight weeks, we’ll be exploring the wonder & awe of Narnia. Today…I want to set the stage for our 8-week journey that takes us to Christmas Day. Paint a vision on where this spiritual journey to Narnia might take us. Explain why we’re taking this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Intimacy Begins With A Life Philosophy Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY BEGINS WITH A LIFE PHILOSOPHY - Part 2 Last week we started talking about a life philosophy. Let me remind you of the one I’ve followed for the last 30 years. TO KNOW LOVE AND GLORIFY GOD, AND TO BE USED OF HIM TO MAKE DISCIPLES, MATURE THE CHURCH AND TO ADVOCATE REVIVAL. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Joshua 22:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights From Abraham Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

some of the character and Kingdom of God as revealed in the Old Testament.

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights from Abraham Gen 12:1-3 Intro: When we talk about the Kingdom of God, it is easy to focus only on the words of Jesus and what He taught about the Kingdom of God. There is certainly enough there to talk about and try to understand! But we can also learn a lot about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How All The Best Stories Begin

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Life and death of John the Baptist

Children’s story, 4 May 2003 Matthew 11:1-6 How must all the best stories begin? Once upon a time there was a man called Zach. Who would like to hold up the picture of Zach? Now Zach and his wife Liz had tried to have children throughout their married life but they couldn’t. How do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist