Sermons on In The Beginning:

Meeting The Need Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 3, 2007

As we begin Advent we need to be aware of the needs of those around us. It will only be when Christ is born in their lives (as God uses the Body of Christ) that they might find a faith like ours.

When I was in seminary there was a man in Dallas who got his “Fifteen Minutes of Fame” over the period of a couple of weeks. He was on the Dallas news almost every night. Why? Well he said that he had uncovered a message from space aliens through the static on his television. The aliens, on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Antidote For Apatheism! Series

Contributed by Denny Feasby on Jan 9, 2008

The beginning and introduction of our 2007 theme; Transforming for Heaven in 07. The focus for the year was Rom 8:29 being conformed into the image of Jesus Christ. This sermon speaks of the What, why and results of Spiritual growth

The Antidote for Apatheism! 2 Peter 1:3-8 Intro: Yesterday we had our first Saturday of Upward. In Ft Wayne this year there are over 2,100 kids in Upward basketball at14 different churches. Basketball is an interesting sport…people from all walks of life play at all levels, from the pick-up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Word

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Feb 1, 2007

God doesn’t ask us to just listen to his word he wants us to put it into practice. When we live a life obeying him then we will discover true freedom begins.

Do The Word James 1:22-25 Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Year of the bible Me- Moving from Bartlesville, OK to Rapid City, SD. Wouldn’t ask directions and almost burned the breaks out in the black hills. If I followed direction I wouldn’t have gotten into trouble. We- People don’t like to ask about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

John (The Resurrection And Life) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

a look at John’s gospel and his special emphasis on the nature of Christ as one with the Father, come to give his abundant God Life to us, a life that begins now and doesn’t end in death.

SE010205 Gospel Truth 4. JOHN INTRO: In this series, we’ve been looking at all four biographies of Christ, but the one we look at today, John, is different from the other three. The other three are what we call the synoptic Gospels. The word synoptic means same sight - it means Matthew, Mark, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Have A Printout?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2004

Funeral service for Kathleen Brown Hardman, adult learner and president of a Sunday School class designed for beginning Bible students. Curiosity is good; curiosity for the Bible is better; a thirst for the life offered in the Bible is best.

The portrait says it all. A triumphant face, not especially youthful, but in a cap and gown, the symbols of academic achievement. The portrait says, “I’ve done it. I’ve learned something.” Whose is this smiling face? Is this some malingerer, who put off, for far too long, getting her basic ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished” Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 7, 2009

The 6th Word from the Cross. Jesus has accomplised what only he could. In him we have an ending and a beginning. This was preached at a service of believer’s baptism for 3 young people.

Today, as we approach Easter, we come to the 6th Word from the Cross. The 6th thing Jesus said as he hung there, in the last few moments before he died... ‘It is finished’. What did Jesus mean by that? What is finished? Does he mean, It’s over and done with? Well that’s definitely what the Romans ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

# 2 ~ One & Two ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 15, 2011

ONE is the number in the Bible that stands for UNITY; UNITY is an important Bible doctrine. It symbolized the UNITY OF GOD. It stands for that which is unique and alone. Being the prime number, this signifies beginning. So, ONE stands in Scri

# 2 ~ ONE & TWO ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-8-11 We mentioned last time a few things to do with the number “one” so today I’ll point out some other things to do with this number “one” and then we’ll move on. This number (1) is used 2371times ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Alpha And The Omega

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jun 18, 2012

God was before the 'Beginning' and He will continue to be after the 'End'. He is omnipotent and omnipresent meaning He will be with us now and through Jesus Christ believers will be with Him for eternity; for ever and ever, and ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 1:8. The ‘Alpha and the Omega’ When we think of God or someone asks us what we mean or understand when we use the word ‘God’, we are obviously limited. It is really impossible for a created being to be able to describe in human words, his or her Creator, who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perseverance

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2013

The sermon touches on the journey of the maji that journeyed from so far to see the King of Israel, they had to have perseverance that give them strength to begin, power to be persistant, pressure to pursue, and push to finish the journey.

Matthew 2:1-12 1. What is Perseverance? A. Perseverance is having a Beginning • Plato said, "The beginning is the most important part of the work" • Magi had to say today we begin our journey I say today I begin a new Journey • Vs 1. MagiA from the east came to Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

What God Has Given To Us(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 25, 2013

Chapter 5 is a new beginning. THEREFORE: Pointing backwards, ‘because of all that I have proven you can now count on these wonderful truths’. Pointing backwards but moving forward with hope

Chapter 5 is a new beginning. Chapters 1-3 demonstrate that sin is an issue that every man, woman, and child must deal with. ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALLEN SHORT. Chapter 4 Paul shows us that dealing with this problem is only possible through one means. Works righteousness is impossible….even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Special Counsel For The Christian

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

When we begin to take the advice that Paul is giving here, we will become stronger in our walk with Christ and we will become stronger Christians in our community and thus be a force in changing this community for Christ!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 26, 2001 Date Preached: December 26, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Special Counsel for the Christian Text: Philippians 4:8-9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

As we all know, today is Palm Sunday. Today is the day that the historical triumphal entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem is celebrated. And today is the day that marks the beginning of the last week of our Lord here on earth.

As we all know, today is Palm Sunday. Today is the day that the historical triumphal entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem is celebrated. And today is the day that marks the beginning of the last week of our Lord here on earth. Needless to say that at this point in time, Jesus was very well ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 2nd Thief Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2011

Both thieves on the cross insulted Jesus... to begin with. Why did the 2nd thief refuse to accept the love and promises of Christ? What drove him to curse Jesus even as he was dying?

When the police arrest a suspect – what’s the first thing they are required by law to do? That’s right - “read him his rights”. "You have a right to remain silent ..." etc. What’s the official name for that process? The Miranda Warning. When a suspect has been read his rights they often say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoicing Over God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 11, 2011

Nehemiah chapter 8 records one of the most spectacular celebrations of the work of God in the O.T. The spiritual renewal of the people begins with a challenge to the mind, continues with an effect on the emotions & concludes with a people returning to God

[Revivals of the Bible Series] NEHEMIAH 8 REJOICING OVER GOD’S WORD [Ezra 10] There were three different groups which returned from Babylonian captivity under three different leaders. The first, led by Zerubbabel in 537-536 B.C., we have already discussed. Eighty years later the scribe Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18, Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Trust God With My Money

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This sermon involves being set free from possessions in order to begin to trust God with our money. It also challenges us to see us for just how rich we are in terms of this world's goods.

Can I Trust God With My Money Proverbs 3:5-10 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Glenville 1-8-12 We are in the middle of a series of Can I Trust God. Last week Pastor Kellie preached on “Can I Trust God With My Disappointments.”. Today we will look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed