Sermons on New Beginnings:

An Awe-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016

Most words are valuable because they communicate more than facts. They communicate feelings.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 5 An Awe-Filled Church Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. (Acts 2:43 NIV) And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. (Acts 2:43 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Purity Of Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Cole on Nov 22, 2025

Polluted hearts are weak

Purity of Heart Lakeview Baptist Church of Kannapolis May 11, 2025 Intro What does it mean to describe something as pure? Real deal, not mixed with anything, no pollutants, perfect, Holy What does it mean to describe something as impure? Tainted, mixed with lesser elements, imperfect, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Looking Back Or Looking Forward

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

This is a New Year message concerning looking forward to what God has in store for us in the New Year.

It is said that Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China years ago, used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH. The first word, EBENEZER, means ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and the second JEHOVAH JIREH, ‘The Lord will see to it or provide.’ One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-33, Genesis 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel And The Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

When Paul preached to the Greeks in Athens about the resurrection of the dead, they mocked him. The idea of the body being raised was folly to the Greeks.

Captain James Saunders of the U. S. Navy taught a graduate class on the principles of agreement. As a demonstration, he would give each member of the class a piece of white paper, and ask them to chew it. The paper had been treated with a chemical called phenylthiocarbimide. Some reported that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-12

Charting The Course In 2010

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 2, 2010

A state of the Church type of sermon, that focuses on living for the Lord, but also in trusting in His provision for the coming year.

Charting the Course in 2010 Text: Selected Scriptures (Joshua 3:1-7, Matt. 13:18-22, By: Ken McKinley Before we begin I want to show you all a video that kind of goes along with our sermon this morning (Show the Lifehouse “Everything” skit) Now we’ll be looking at several texts this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Life That Makes A Difference In 2009

Contributed by William Jones on Dec 31, 2008

A call to return to God and His mission in 2009.

Living a Life that Makes a Difference in 2009 Haggai 1:8b, 9 (Message) “…rebuild the Temple. Do it just for me. Honor me. You’ve had great ambitions for yourselves, but nothing has come of it.” Good morning and Merry Christmas! And I will through in a Happy New Year as well! This morning I ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Full Recovery Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014

The Good News may not be appealing to everyone, but the Bad News of the Gospel still applies to everyone.

Recovering Redemption Series (2 of 6) September 28, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Good News may not be appealing to everyone, but the Bad News of the Gospel still applies to everyone. 1 Explain: There are people who want nothing to do with God, Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Key Words In The Christian Life: 'regeneration

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2025

KEY WORDS in the Christian Life: 'REGENERATION - John chapter 3 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: REGENERATION DEFINED: • Personal (Titus chapter 3 verse 5) • Universal (Matthew chapter 19 verse 28) REGENERATION ILLUSTRATED: • Reality of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 1-3) • Simplicity of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 5-6) • Dignity of the new birth (John ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25, John 3:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

A Fresh Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2014

On the day of Pentecost Peter declared that Dreams and Visions would be part of the foundation of the church. This message looks at why vision is so vital for churches.

We are not drunk! Interesting way to start a conversation but that’s basically how today’s scripture begins. And if you are going to start a conversation by telling people that you aren’t drunk it’s safe to assume that at least some of the folks you are talking to thought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Do When You Wake Up In A Grave Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2020

Because of Christ's Resurrection, we have new life, what can the resurrection teach us about that new life?

I’ve told the story before, in 2013 I was leading a teaching trip in West Africa. We flew into the capital of Ghana, Accra and then drove 16 hours to where we were teaching. Now I love the people of Ghana, and there are many things about West Africa I enjoy, but the traffic is horrendous. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Transfiguration: Seeing Jesus – And Our Discipleship – In A New Light

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 17, 2009

The invitation to climb the mountain of Transfiguration is an invitation of Jesus’ to encounter God afresh, then to see ourselves, God’s purpose in our lives, and the world, in a different light.

Mark 9:2-9 The Transfiguration: Seeing Jesus – and our discipleship – in a New Light Through our Gospel verses this morning we are invited to accompany Jesus and his chosen disciples as they climb a mountain, and there experience a wondrous moment – a turning-point in the lives of the special ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sinner Came To Dinner Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 11, 2022

To discuss a sinner who came to dinner while Jesus ate at a Pharisee’s house. Being reviled by all, full of remorse, she found forgiveness at Jesus’ feet while washing them with her tears and wiping them with her hair. She left restored and forgiven of her sins.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. She Came to Him Reviled 2. She Bore Her Remorse 3. She Left Him Restored Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: "A Sinner Came To Dinner." This lesson deals with a woman of the city who has many sins, comes to Jesus condemned but shows ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biography - Anti Christ And The New World (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 25, 2005

3rd message in my prophecy series which looks at the riegn of the Anti Christ and what the Bible says he will be like. He will establish 3 things on earth, I show what they are and also talk about how close the world is to his appearing.

Title: Biography - Anti Christ And The New World Order - Part 3 Text: Rev 6 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Tonight is biography night, where we explain the life and reign of the Anti Christ and the New World Order that is yet to come. - The Bible gives us many great insights into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel In A Nutshell

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jun 28, 2022

What is the full story of the Gospel?

Jesus is the Son of God. The Trinity is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and they were there from the beginning of time according to Genesis 1:26. In fact, the Holy Spirit was hovering over the waters when the earth was without form. Genesis 1:2. God created everything we see in 6 days and rested ...read more

Living In Christ Part 1: Off With The Old And On With The New Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008

If we are in Christ, we need to leave our old life behind us and embrace new life.

Living in Christ Part 1: Off With the Old and On With the New Text: Eph. 4:17-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: A good set of clothes make all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Methodist