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New Beginnings

Contributed by Sal Termini on Apr 19, 2001

God has woveninto the message of the gospel hope for a new beginning.

New Beginnings Gen 1:1 = In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Gen 1:2 = Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Gen 1:3 = And God said, Let their be light. Some scholars believe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where's God????

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 1, 2007

FINDING CHRIST DURING TROUBLESOME TIMES.

WHERE’S GOD? INTRO: TRIALS, TRIBULATION, TEARS, AND TRIUMPH 1: TRIALS A) THESE COME IN MANY FORMS AND SHAPES B) EVENTS AND TIMES IN OUR LIVES C) THE TWELVE WENT THROUGH TRIALS THEY ALL FELL ASLEEP AT THE GARDEN. D) THEY WERE ALL IN THE BOAT DURING THE STORM E) THEY ALL LIVE A LIFE OF HARDSHIP AND ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Other

God Is The Potter We Are The Clay

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010

We are a creation of God for a specific purpose.

God Is The Potter We Are The Clay Isaiah 64:8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 8But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. 1. We are a creation of God designed for a specific purpose. Jeremiah 1:5 (King James ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 64:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Sent For Him: Discovering Your Purpose In Life

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017

God has a purpose for you,no matter how things may be going in your life right now.

"BRANDING IS EVERYTHING AND I MEAN EVERYTHING." -SCOTT BEDBURY At some point, we’ve all questioned why we are alive. We ask ourselves what our purpose in life is and seek answers to our never-ending questions. We are like brands in a marketplace, but not knowing what our use is on this temporary ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2011

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter.

I Peter 2: 2 – 10 Stones Intro: “Sticks and stones may break my bones; but, names will never hurt me.” Do you remember this little poem or something like it from your childhood. On the news today, we see people throwing stones at each other. What do we human do when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Transformative Power Of Words: Speaking Life And Blessings Series

Contributed by Benjamin Beckley on Aug 1, 2023

In a world filled with diverse communication channels, we often underestimate the profound influence of the words we speak. As Christians, we are called to be mindful of the impact our words can have on our lives and the lives of others.

In a world filled with diverse communication channels, we often underestimate the profound influence of the words we speak. As Christians, we are called to be mindful of the impact our words can have on our lives and the lives of others. The Bible emphasizes this truth in Proverbs 18:21, stating, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 18:20, Genesis 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fullness Of Time. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2022

In the fullness of the time God sent forth His Son. Galatians 4.4.

THE FULLNESS OF TIME. Galatians 4:4-7. In Galatians 4:4, Paul speaks of a fullness of time. In what sense was it the fullness of the time? There is a time for everything under the sun (Ecclesiastes 3:1). God has set limits to the times and boundaries of the nations from all eternity (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Restoring Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the unchanging nature of God, focusing on His ability to restore and transform anything in our lives, no matter how broken or hopeless it may seem.

This is the final week of The Always God series and I hope you have enjoyed it. It’s been fun exploring with you all the ways that God has moved and interacted with His people in the past and learning how He is still moving in these same ways today. You and I can experience God today. The eternal, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Topics: Restoration, Courage, Eternal God

Sermon Series: The Always God

The Inerrancy Of Scripture: Truth And Authority Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

We delve into the foundational truth of the inerrancy of Scripture, exploring its significance as the ultimate source of truth and authority for our lives. As we journey through God's Word, may our hearts be open to receive the transformative power of His truth.

The Inerrancy of Scripture: Truth and Authority Introduction: Today, we delve into the foundational truth of the inerrancy of Scripture, exploring its significance as the ultimate source of truth and authority for our lives. As we journey through God's Word, may our hearts be open to receive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 19:7-8, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Progress

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2002

Some steps to spiritual improvement.

INTRO.- ILL.- A patient said to a nurse, "Nurse, I’ve got a bad case of arthritis. There is also a buzzing in my ears. I have a sprained ankle. My thumb is out of joint, and I see spots before my eyes." The nurse replied, "Wow! You must be awfully healthy to stand all that pain." As we age we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken In The Potter's Hands

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006

To help Christians see how God works in lives of Christians.

PP0637 DATE BROKEN IN THE POTTER’S HANDS Jeremiah 18:1-6 Jer 18:1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 4, 2013

This message looks at the woman caught in Adultery, her past, her present and her future.

Back to the Future So this was how it would end. Public humiliation and possibly a public death for a private act, an act that they had never been intended to be shared with others and certainly not made public. It had all started out innocently enough, a shared glance, an innocent touching of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Workplace Ministry - How To Equip Ourselves

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 21, 2008

God has called placed us in a particular work and place with a purpose. How do we use the workplace to evangelise, without offeding the fellow workers?

How many of you think you are leaders? How many of you think you are followers of Christ? The fact is that we do not have much of a choice or much of a say in this matter. Let me explain why. John C Maxwell, the noted Church leader, author and Leadership Guru, states in the Maxwell Leadership ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reflection Of His Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2014

As we look to Christ and follow His leadership, God transforms us into His image.

2 CORINTHIANS 3: 12-18 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE REFLECTION OF HIS GLORY [Exodus 34:29-35] In this section Paul uses the experience of Moses and his veil to illustrate the glorious freedom and openness of the Christian life under grace. We, as Christians, are allowed to look upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Clue Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2015

In the game of "Clue" the person who died was "Mr. Boddy." In the Scripture, the person who died was us - we died in our sins. But what killed us, and whose fault was it that we should be counted dead?

OPEN: During WWII Nazi Germany believed they could bomb Britain into submission, so over the years they sent 1000s of bombs down upon London and other parts of England and 1000s of English people died. One of Britain’s forms of defense was to build bomb shelters. Essentially these were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ