Sermons on introductions:

"Introduction To Romans” Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

A scholar once said:Matthew through John gives us the “Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ” The Acts of the Apostles give us the “Gospel of the Holy Spirit”But it is in Romans that we are given the “Gospel of God”

Sermon Series “The Gospel of God – A Study of Romans” Week #1 “Introduction to Romans” Text: Romans 1:16-17 INTRODUCTION: Knowledged and experienced, a district attorney makes his case. After calling witnesses, presenting evidences and giving an airtight summary, he leaves the jury with a stirring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To The Disciplines

Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005

How the disciplines of the Christian faith can impact you as an individual and your church’s outreach.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DISCIPLINES Acts 2:42-47 Key Verse and Theme: “praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:47) 1. Real church growth: From the outside in. (Acts 2:1-41) A. The apostles received ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Genesis Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

To know who we are we must first know where we came from. This sermon introduces the book of Genesis focusing on God’s purpose for Genesis.

INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS “The Book of Beginnings” Genesis 1:1 Last summer I had a special day with my dad. When I am home he always wants to ride me in the woods, which are his love, and then show me land that he is developing. On this day he wanted to take me to an old family cemetery, one that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 27, 2009

A history of the Old Testament leading up to a study of Nehemiah.

Title- Old Testament History 101 I. Israel’s History II. Nehemiah’s History III. Guiding Theological Principles I. Israel’s History As many of you know, I spent a few years teaching out at WCS high school. One of the subjects that I was asked to teach was history. I’ll be honest; history was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Introduction

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

How to honor and bless your friends, and present salvation to those who do not yet know the Lord.

Friends Introduction PURPOSE: 1. To honor your friends. 2. To bless your friends. 3. To celebrate your friendship. 4. To make new friends. 5. To present salvation to friends. 6. For your church to experience the excitement of a “Big Day” when everyone gears up for visitors, the building is clean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Introduction To The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

An introduction to a 9 part series on the Beatitudes and what Jesus is calling us to become.

The Beattitudes - Introduction September 28, 2008 Matthew 5:1-12 I would like to do an informal survey. I have one very simple question . . . Who would like to be blessed by God today? That’s it . . . simple isn’t it? Okay, if you want to be blessed by God, then I need you to raise your hands! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Rhythm Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 2, 2008

Part 3 in series The Shape of Things to Come. The question isn’t whether we make commitments, it’s what kind of commitments we make.

Introduction to Rhythm The Shape of Things to Come, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 20, 2008 You will sometimes hear about churches that pride themselves on being “New Testament churches.” I’m not against using that title, necessarily, but there is a minor problem with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Introduction To Romans Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

An overview of the book of Romans with background given. Application to life given in the fact that this church was founded by laymen, not apostles. Truly, God can use the base things of this world to confound the mighty!

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Paul's Conversion: Around A.D. 36 or 37. Romans written late A.D. 56 or early 57. OPEN: As he sat in a large and busy city, he thought about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction And Overview Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Becoming a Person of Prayer Introduction and Overview

Becoming a Person of Prayer Introduction and Overview Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:1-4 November 7, 2010 As I talk to most people about their spiritual lives, prayer is a major frustration. Because of this and the fact that we have lots of new people who have come to the Lord or have come back to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To Ruth Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Seeing God in the Ordinary An Introduction to Ruth

Seeing God in the Ordinary An Introduction to Ruth We are taking a break in Luke with a series entitled “Seeing God in the Ordinary,” based upon the Book of Ruth. By teaching through this little book I am asking God to resurrect our eyes so that we see His presence in our daily lives, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To The Journey Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 10, 2013

Our purpose and calling, disciple making

FOLLOW ME: An Introduction to the Journey Matt 28: 18-20 (p698) April 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I’ve had to plan for a lot of trips in my life…some not as important as others, but lots none-the-less….Mission trips….Vacations….Revival, Seminars, Home ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction For Grace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2011

A sermon preached on Sunday evening to introduce the topic of grace (Portions taken from Philip Yancey's book, "What's So Amazing About Grace?" and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book "Set Free")

HoHum: Philip Yancey: I heard this from a friend who works with the down and out in Chicago “A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her 2 year old daughter... I could hardly bear hearing her story. I had no idea what to say to this woman. At ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Colossians

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 30, 2010

Paul and Timothy discussed

Intro: 1. “When it was time, in the gracious plan of God, to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world, Paul was the special instrument chosen by God to lead the way in world missions…Paul’s missionary work made his very prominent in the Bible. In fact, outside of Jesus Christ, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Jude Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2010

In today's lesson I simply want to capture a bird's-eye view of this extremely important letter.

Scripture About a year ago I read a book by pastor and author John MacArthur. The title of the book is The Truth War, and its sub-title is Fighting for Certainty in an Age of Deception. As you can tell from the title and sub-title, Dr. MacArthur argues that we live in an age of deception, and we ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction To Jude Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012

Jude is a book that many overlook and ignore, but it has a message for the church of today.

JUDE: An Introduction A Study of the Letter of Jude Teaching Lesson 1 May 9, 2012 The Book of Jude… how many of you have read it? How many of you have ever studied it? Tonight we are going to look at an overview of the book of Jude and over the next several weeks we are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist