Sermons on Introductions:

Legacy Of Choices

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION We conclude our study in the book of Joshua with Bible record of the last days of his life.

A. INTRODUCTION We conclude our study in the book of Joshua with Bible record of the last days of his life. And what a full, exciting life it was! 1. Born into slavery in E __ __ __ __, Joshua experienced first hand oppression and injustice most people cannot even imagine. a. He was there when ...read more

Passing Over To The Other Side

Contributed by G Buie on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: Verse 33: And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

INTRODUCTION: Verse 33: And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. “Many (large amount) such (kind or sort)” ++++++++++ “Parables” (a placing of one thing by the side of another; a comparison; something like unto) ++++++++++++ “…….spake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39-41

Broken Up Over Broken Walls?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is the first in a series through the book of Nehemiah. It is both an introduction to Nehemiah and a sermon on developing a heart that mirrors the heart of God.

INTRO: Rock in the road/ Edmund Burke quote READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Divided Kingdom, Evil rulers, prophets warnings, 722 BC Assyrians raid Israel (North), 605 Nebby invades Judah (south) as prophesied by Isaiah – Story told in Daniel 586 Babylon (Nebby) come back Jerusalem - Ezekiel 539 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Approach God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001

Introduction to a study of the Lord’s Prayer and an examination of the first six words, "Our Father who art in Heaven."

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 1 Introduction : How to Approach God Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of petitions in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. This only reinforces the focus of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Genuine Christian Living- Part 1- Introduction Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 9, 2017

Part 1 of our James sermon series on Bona Fide Christian living

Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian living Part 1 Introduction “Miraculous” “Revolutionary” “The Greatest Ever” In today’s world we are slammed with claims of greatness From the TV commercials selling hair care products to cars To Magazine ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Introduction And Pure Joy – Getting A Hold Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

Jesus' disciples had come to experience fellowship with God and John was excited about it and wanted to proclaim it to others so that they would experience this fellowship too.

1. Introduction to the letter Authorship Five people in the Bible are mentioned by the name of John: John the Baptist; John the Apostle; John in the family of a high priest; the father of Apostle John and the Hebrew name for the evangelist, Mark. Though most believe the same person wrote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny (An Introduction)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Identity Theft, a deceitful & unauthorized use of a person's private info usually for financial gains, is a real problem in our society & leads to Undue Suffering. It happens to millions of Americans annually. The modern church also suffers from a spiritual identity crisis. How?

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: AN INTRODUCTION Judges 6: 1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord. So the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, 2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-18, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 4, 2003

An Introduction to a series on the Ten Commandments: The Scriptures show us who we really are, that God might transform us.

Mirror, Mirror Intro – Mirrors, Morning Rituals What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Whatever it is, it’s probably the same thing every day. Everybody seems to have their own morning rituals to get them going. Maybe you have to have a cup of coffee before you can do ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love, So What? Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

We love because God first loved us, an introduction to 1 Corinthians 13 from 1 John 4.

Introduction God is love. It’s one of the unique claims of the Jewish / Christian tradition. Other religions have teach various truths about god. That he created, that he is just, that he is eternal. But only in the Jewish / Christian tradition do we have God is love. You look at the gods of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 14, 2003

No Christian can be effective without the assurance of their salvation. This sermon is the introduction to a series, but can stand alone as a sermon on the assurance of salvation.

“Blessed Assurance” INTRODUCTION: We begin a new series … on the assurance of salvation. We will take a look at the vital signs of a Christian from the perspective of the book of I John. Let me ask you two questions: o ARE you a Christian? o How do you KNOW you are a Christian? No ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 1: Spiritual Dynamics And Jesus Being Lord Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 3, 2004

An introduction to 1 Corinthians 12 and a series on Gifts of the Spirit. Spiritual things: how to discern whether they are from the Lord or not.

Gifts of the Spirit 1: Spiritual dynamics and Jesus being Lord 1 Cor 12:1-3. WBC 5/9/4am SPIRITUAL GIFTS? V1 Interestingly, the equiv of ‘Spiritual gifts’ does not appear anywhere in NT - sorry to distress you! - The word ‘Gifts’, spec ‘gifts of grace’ (Charismata, v4) does o More from Robin, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Church's Medical History Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 12, 2009

Introduction and overview to a study of 1 Corinthians using the Body and medical analogy to understand what it means to be a healthy and holy church.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today I. A CHURCH’S MEDICAL HISTORY (Intro., 1:1-9) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 11, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: It’s 2009 and what a world we have made for ourselves! Given the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Attack And Counter Attack

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2007

Used as an introduction before Deacon ordination. It examines attacks against the church in Acts, & how the church responded. Expanded outline.

ATTACK AND COUNTER ATTACK In Matthew 16:18, Jesus, speaking to Peter said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. How many of you have ever felt the need to claim that promise before? I felt the need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Ten Commandments Matter Series

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Sep 15, 2008

An introduction to a series on the Ten Commandments. It explains why the Ten Commandments matter by examining the purpose for the commandments in our lives today.

Introduction When Almighty God wanted to reveal to His people the way to live life at its fullest, He gave them what theologians call the ten words. Most people know them as the Ten Commandments. They’re God’s Top Ten directives that summarize the moral values God’s people are to live by. They ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The History And Principles And Mathematics Of Grace Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 31, 2006

An introduction to Matthew 5:3 which emphasizes that only those who recognize their spiritual bankruptcy will enter the kingdom of heaven.

MATTHEW 20-21 THE HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES AND MATHEMATICS OF GRACE (Luke 15:1 NIV) Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. (Luke 15:2 NIV) But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-19

Denomination: Baptist