Sermons on New Beginnings:

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Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009

Sermon is a call to faithfulness in the grace of God, in prayer, in service to the Lord.

Continue Acts 13:43 1-4-08 We will begin this morning in Acts 13:43. Paul & Barnabas went into a synagogue in Antioch and preached. Some of the hearers responded well to the message and wanted to hear more. Acts 13:43 “Now when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:43

Denomination: Charismatic

"Rooted"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 19, 2003

Simply we must begin the new year rooted in Him. Why wouldn’t you??? In Him…powerful. Him in you…powerful. Keys to the life of an overcomer you in Him and Him in you, I would say, how about you??? We will this message talk about trusting in God in your l

"ROOTED” - Jer. 17: 7,8 - "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A-Life" In Christ

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

Through our salvation in Christ, we are made alive in Him. Through His death, we find our life. Not only are we made alive through Christ’s death, but we begin a new life in Him, thus making us "A-life" in Christ. The sermon explores what it means to

“A-Life” in Christ Colossians 2:6-15 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church July 29, 2007 9th Sunday After Pentecost Friends, you and I are alive and have “a-life” in Christ! In our reading today from Colossians, the Apostle Paul is writing to the Christians in the young Church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Enters The Temple

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2007

When Jesus enters the temple (a person’s life) things begin to happen.

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (20 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

A new bride went to the grocery store to do her weekly shopping. She was a novice at this, but was delighted to be a new wife.

She did not want the store manager to know she had recently got married, because he might comment on her youth and inexperience. She said, "These eggs are awfully small." The store manager said, "Yes, I know, but that's the kind the farmer brings me. They are fresh from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 16, 2023

Old and New Testament verses (NASB)

Lev 7: 12-13 (peace offerings for sacrifice of thanksgiving) 12 If he offers it by way of thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers [a]spread with oil, and cakes of well stirred fine flour mixed with oil. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Vineyard

Refuge (Joshua 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 22, 2025

Do we have a place of refuge? Let's begin in Joshua 20.

What is our true refuge, our place of safety? Can we trust God to protect us from trouble or danger? Let’s review Joshua 20. What was the purpose of the refuge cities? Is death by misadventure or accident still deemed guiltless in our modern world? The Lord spoke to Joshua: “Say to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Trumpet Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011

The last trumpet signals the beginning of the judgment of the world, the flip side of the redemption purchased on the cross.

Trumpets grab your attention, don’t they. When we can talk Elaine into warming up her lips and accompanying the choir on her trumpet, you can practically feel the temperature rise here in the sanctuary. And the suspense has been mounting steadily since the first seal was opened. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Forgiven!

Contributed by Tony Russo on May 1, 2014

The Day of Atonement Fulfilled in the New testament

What a blessing for the Body of Christ to share with one voice on a particular day the glorious message of the resurrection. While so much of the world looks for answers to life that coexists on a planet somewhere in the universe, the Church has already found the source of all life in God. As we ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parting Gifts

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 1, 2019

In an effort to give us the perfect gift, God did not send a general or a politician or a preacher. He took on flesh and gave us Himself. In the words of the late great preacher Wallace Hamilton: “God came walking down the stairway of Heaven with a baby in His arms.”

Mary prepares dinner while her son, Jesus, plays at her feet. Joseph is putting away his tools as he wraps up his day. Suddenly there’s a knock on the door. When Joseph opens the door, he and Mary and Jesus are confronted with a strange and interesting sight … a group of oddly dressed men who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Beautiful One Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 9, 2018

A sermon using the object lesson of an oreo cookie. (Preached for our annual outside event called Start Up, always using a sweet treat as an object lesson to make the sermon more memorable).

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up – September 18, 2016 David Simpson Beautiful One Romans 10:15 What is September Start Up (Outside Worship on our front parking lot) without a treat? This has become a tradition! I’m afraid if I don’t show up one year without a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Epistle Of Joy

Contributed by Don Campbell on Sep 27, 2025

This is a six-part sermon series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

A SIX-PART SERMON SERIES ON PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS #1: THE GOD WHO CLOSES AND OPENS DOORS INTRODUCTION A. Paul wrote four epistles from prison: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. B. In this lesson, we will explore Paul’s second missionary journey that led him to Philippi. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12, Philippians 1:3-6, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peeling Off The Grime

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 12, 2014

Being born again is like taking a shower after a hard days work

Peeling Off the Grime A side effect of hard physical labor is that we get dirty. Working out leave us sweaty and less than sweet smells. And after awhile, we start to feel as if we can take a putty knife and peel off the grime. I know I am really looking forward to summer. But summers here in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Feb 26, 2007

Jesus calls each of us DAILY to follow Him. He is always leading us to new territory, new tasks, new responsibilities and new service. He daily calls us to deeper understanding. Jesus’ calling to us never ends. Sadly though, our response to Him often

Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross DAILY and follow me.” A man was out fishing in his boat, when he hooked into a large bass. He fought the fish for quite awhile, and finally got it reeled into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

The Grasshopper Complex? Scarecrow?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 17, 2025

Watch the news? The news tries to breed fear/worry/self doubt in our hearts. God is in control. You are not a grasshopper.

THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX? THE BONDAGE OF A SCARECROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 66:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God