Sermons on Start Something:

Something Good To Talk About Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

We’re continuing the sermon titled “Something Good to Talk About Part 2.”

Something Good to Talk About Part 2 “After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, (and also some women)” Luke 8:1-2a Intro: We’re continuing the sermon titled “Something Good to Talk About Part ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The first in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon highlights on the power of God, the planning of God, and the product of God.

A New Beginning (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/6/14 Have you ever wished you could have a do-over? I know of a teen-age girl in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, who wanted one. Police stopped the girl after complaints that a car had been seen doing laps around her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The New Journey Begins

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015

The first message for 2015...A call for a "Re-Awakening" and being "ReNewed".

“The (NEW) Journey Begins” Jeremiah 29:11/ Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:19-20 / John 20:21 / Acts 1:8 • Last week I announced the title of this message might be “A Call to Arms.” Some might say this title is over the top, but when I look around and see our country, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025

In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 9, 2023

I used this sermon before our first communion of the New Year. It concluded a visual aid for everyone. Small bags filled with soil were put out around the seating of the church. These were available to pick up in the sermon, and then bring to a cross near the front

What are you guilty of? A guy was found guilty of overusing commas. The judge warned him to expect a really long sentence. Forgiveness We all carry with us: Guilt – • Guilt at something done • Guilt at some bad words said to someone • Guilt at deliberately going against what God wants. • Guilt ...read more

Clean Slate

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 30, 2016

A sermon about starting the new year off with a clean slate

Well 2015 is in the books, one year of our life gone. I’m sure that all of us here today, as well as people all over the world experienced joy and happiness as well as heartache and pain as we journeyed through our life this past year. I want you to think about 2015 for a moment. Are there some ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failure Is Never Final

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 27, 2011

Failure is a part of life for successful people.

Failure is never Final Luke 5 Have you ever blown it? Have you ever failed a test in life or in the classroom? And then we feel like we are a failure. If others don’t get down on us, we get down on our selves, right? Saying things, “I’m so stupid, I can’t believe I did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Become Great In The New Year Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 11, 2007

A basketball coach got a glimpse of the success philosophy when an alumni of the university told him; “Coach we are behind you, win or tie.”

How to Become Great in the new year A Success Message for the New Year If you want to become great in 2008 you can! Just exactly what is success? People are infatuated about success. You can see an emphasis on success and winning in just about every sphere of life. It seems important to drive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 8, 2020

Sometimes our lives become such a confusing mess we need to step back and start some things over again. The relationship between Joseph and his brothers gives us a valuable example of forgiveness.

20200104 Parsha Vayigash New Beginnings Blessing If you read last week’s Parsha, you might have been struck by the sudden ending. Joseph had devised several tests to determine the character of his brothers. The final ruse would have found Benjamin guilty of theft and becoming a slave in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24, Ephesians 4:31-32, John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

Revisit Your Ministry

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013

Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging Around God: The Start Of The Growth Cycle

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Hanging around God both exposes our spiritual need and helps us to address that need; it both diagnoses our problem and starts us on the road to recovery; it is a growth cycle that can be described in several phases...

1. I do not deny that I am a fan of Frozen Custard....lemon custard sounds bad but is delicious! 2. Interesting watching the groups of people who go there...groups of teens/adults...alike...birds of a feather flock together... 3.Ever wonder, which comes first? (1) people choose to hang around those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Insufficient Faith Starts With An Inadequate Knowledge Of The Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

People who suffer because of inadequate faith should begin to grow in their initimate knowledge of Jesus Christ

Insufficient Faith Comes From an Inadequate Knowledge of the Truth (Acts 19:1-7) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Stop Fighting And Start Living

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jan 17, 2002

Emphasises that when we surrender to God He will help us overcome our enemies, even when we are the enemy.

It’s Time To Stop Fighting and Start Living Genesis 35:1-5 1And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

It Starts With One: Part Two, Acts 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 6, 2017

The mission in Acts

Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas 12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Starts With One: Part Three, Acts 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 6, 2017

The Mission of Acts

The Coming of the Holy Spirit 1When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and resteda on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational