Sermons on in the beginning: showing 1-15 of 105,415

Begin With The Beginning

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

As Mark's Gospel opens, we find that the stage is almost set for Jesus' ministry to begin. John the Baptist is on the scene. He was there to prepare the way so that the people would be ready to receive the King.

Mark 1:1-8 "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Beginning In The Beginning

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Mar 5, 2016

Unpacking the Creation Story

In the beginning, God created the heavens & the earth. Quickly, God faced a class action suit: no Environmental Impact Statement. Officials eventually granted God a temporary permit. But a “cease & desist” order stopped creation of Earth. So God went on with creation of the heavens. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 13, 2001

What does Genesis 1:1-2 say to us?

INTRODUCTION I think it is very appropriate that the first book of the Bible is titled Genesis. Genesis means “beginnings” and this book contains many origins and beginnings. The book of Genesis records for us, by Moses (yes I do believe he was the original author/compiler), the beginnings of so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning ... Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Is the story of creation a myth? And what is the book of Genesis about anyway? Learn what this first book is, and what it is not as we begin our journey through God’s wonderful story.

For many people today - to say that you believe the Bible is to say that you are an anachronism - something out of today’s enlightened understanding. To say that Scripture is revealing the truth is laughable in some circles - especially among the intelligentsia. Much of the reason for scoffing at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In The Beginning

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

Creation tells us that we are valuable to God, accountable to God, and that there is a purpose to our existence.

The story goes that one day a group of scientists had a meeting and decided that humans had come so far that they no longer needed God. After reaching their decision they appointed one of their number to go and explain to God that his services were no longer required. He said, “God, we’ve ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

In The Beginning

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001

Our God is the Creator

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION I think it is very appropriate that the first book of the Bible is titled Genesis. Genesis means “beginnings” and this book contains many origins and beginnings. The book of Genesis records for us, by Moses (yes I do believe he was the original ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 29, 2001

When we really get to know Jesus, our lives will never be the same.

INTRODUCTION  (DRAMATIC ILLUSTRATION OF THE DISCIPLES)  Go back with me to the crucifixion and arrest of Jesus. Think of the disciples and the way that they reacted when Jesus was taken away by the Roman soldiers. They all ran and hide, they did not want to take up any cross! In ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Begining Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Ovireview of the Book of Acts - Begingng of a series. The idea that the letter is written to you and me and perhaps other purposes too.

We are going to do something a little different for our sermon time. At least it is different for me. For the next while, at least through the Fall we are going to remain in one book of the Bible. That means that when you arrive Each Sunday you will already know which book and chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

In The Beginning

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

This sermon presents five arguments for the existence of God and briefly examines the implications for us if God exists and is our creator.

In the Beginning Gen. 1:1 The existence of God has been a subject of debate by philosophers and theologians for thousands of years. Most of the time their arguments and debates take place in rarified air that is far above the thinking of the average person and certainly above my head. It’s like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 1, 2002

In the Beginning, Part 1 of 7.

IN THE BEGINNING INTRODUCTION The 21st century has arrived. The Y2K bug threat fizzled out. On New Year’s day, the Los Angeles Times called the Y2K threat a “no-show, an anticlimax.?At its peak, even my wife had Y2k dreams! The world did not end, but the tiresome millenium party had started, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beginning

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 4, 2008

A communion meditation on why one must receive the Holy Spirit before testifying to the power of God in your life.

Mark 1: 1 – 8 / The Beginning Intro: Listen to these words from an old hymn: “Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide. In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side, some great cause God’s new Messiah, offering each the bloom or blight, and the choice goes by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beginnings Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 6, 2008

This is the opening message for the Essential 100 reading campaign. The message goes with the first reading

Beginnings Essential 100 Message Series Genesis 1:1 January 6, 2008 Morning Service Introduction A year ago I had the privilege of going to the Gathering, the first national Wesleyan pastors conference. The experience was incredible and it was without a doubt the best pastor’s conference I have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Beginning Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 10, 2008

The beginningof the gospel of Mark and the purpose of the life of John the Baptist.

“Breathless” A Study of the Gospel of Mark “The Beginning” February 24, 2008 Me: I love movement and action. I am constantly moving. Even when I am sitting totally still, I fidget and move to the point where I drive people around me crazy. But I love action and excitement. Everyone does. Last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jul 14, 2011

First of 14 sermons from the book of Acts. For many people, the church seems out of step and old fashioned. But it is intended to be revolutionary and in step with the very Spirit of the Living God. The end of the Gospels is the beginning of the church!

The Beginning Acts 1 & 2 (First in the series, What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) Listen to the words of Francis Chan: "You go to a building, someone gives you a bulletin, you sit in a chair, you sing a few songs, a guy delivers maybe a polished message, maybe not, someone sings a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ