Sermons on Introductions:

This Is The Bible

Contributed by Andy Johnson on Aug 18, 2006

This is a sermon for Christians to get back to the basics. It has Vince Lombardi’s speech as it’s introduction - "Gentlemen, this is a football."

This Is The Bible - Andy Johnson Intro: Vince Lombardi – Gentlemen, this is a football. He certainly did not have to tell these men what this object was. He was not trying to demean or belittle them. He was simply making the point that they were going to go back to the basics. Just as Vince ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Let Jesus Be Lord

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 4, 2006

This is a sermon on the Lordship of Jesus Christ developed from an introduction and outline by Harold T. Bryson in a course on "Preaching From Colossians."

It’s been almost 38 years since Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon. However, another man by the name of Werner von Braun was one of the great minds behind the space program. He was a leader in development of the engine which provided 9 billions pounds of thrust that sent Apollo IX to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

"'tis The Season"

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Nov 30, 2009

This is the first of this year’s Advent series. It is an introduction of sorts that encourages God’s people not to miss the significance of the Christmas season.

Introduction: You know it’s Christmas when… 1. You catch yourself checking your “to-do” list twice. 2. You’re ready to offer a cash reward to anyone who can find the Sears wishbook. 3. You’re willing to eat Christmas baking right out of the freezer. 4. You find yourself randomly humming Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 5, 2010

The Book of Romans is a passionate defense of the gospel. This sermon is an introduction to a 12-part series on the first 8 chapters of the book of Romans.

The Book of Romans Series – Sermon # 1 – Romans 1:1-17 – “Not Ashamed of the Gospel” A while back a bunch of us got together for a CATM Academy course called Movie Making 101. When the class was gathered I simply introduced the course by saying that we had an opportunity to tell a story. What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Risking Life And Limb

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Communion Message for September 6, 2009 and the introduction to the Fall 2009 series, “Getting Your Feet Wet!”

People who are learning to speak English as a second language probably wonder what a phrase like ‘he risked life and limb’ really means. What does it mean? According the freedictionary.com it means, “to do something dangerous where you might get hurt.” (Source: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Church Of God

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

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

A Diet For Success

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 28, 2013

Introduction to the book of Daniel with its historical setting and an application lesson from chapter one on the four Hebrew captives and their diet.

“A Diet for Success” Text: Daniel 1:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction I’m currently reading a new guide or little commentary on the book of Daniel by Michael Whitworth entitled The Derision of Heaven. And we have a copy in the church library if you’re interested. But it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Qr Codes For Your Life: Going To The Source Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 28, 2012

This is the introduction to a series that we look at where to go in the Bible when faced with difficult situations. This message looks at the validity of the source.

QRC Intro They are everywhere. You can find them in magazines, in newspapers, on bill boards, stores and restaurants. You know what I’m talking about those funky little square bar codes that are showing up everywhere. They are called Quick Response Codes and they were first developed by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7a Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 15, 2018

Part 7A - Introduction to the functions in the first-century church and how the earliest Christians were empowered to perform them.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, John 16:12-14, Ephesians 1:18-23, Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complete In Christ

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

Introduction to the letter to the Ephesians. What does it mean if I say that if you’re a Christian you’re “in Christ”?

I wonder how good your theology is. How well thought out are you? Have you worked out the answers to those difficult questions about God that arise from time to time? Or are you like me and are still thinking some things through? Of course those who are well educated theologically have probably ...read more

Denomination: Anglican