Sermons on Start:

It's Not Just How You Start, It's Also How You Finish Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 15, 2001

Whether our story of starting our life with God is dramatic or ordinary, what truly counts is finishing.

[Note:  This sermon was preceded by a testimony of a person who had been an atheist and substance abuser who came to Christ through our church].   Isn’t it exciting to hear how God has changed Kevin’s life? But even as we rejoice, I know what some of you are thinking. Some of you are thinking, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John & Revelation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 8, 2003

How to start reading Revelation and a picture of the glorified Christ

Revelations 1 September 7, 2003 Introduction to Revelations Series John & Revelation Why Revelation? Why now? – Verse 3, 17, Today begins a series in the book of Revelation – it is the last book of the Bible and is in many ways an exciting book and a frightening book all the same – it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Truth Decay Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 22, 2005

Being like Jesus starts with truth, love and obedience

The ThreeAttitudes: 2 John Dealing with Truth Decay 2 John Being like Jesus starts with truth, love and obedience Drama: Teacher espouses: "Class, thre are no absolutes in life. 3 students speak of creation, sin and the Bible. The teacher states again: "Well class, we must conclude that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Relationships

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Heaven is going to be an extension of the relationship that is already started on earth.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I’ve decided to preach on the subject of heaven today. And I hope that it leaves you with a feeling about what God has done for us, & what we have to look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year's Commitment

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Dec 4, 2001

New things give us an opportunity to start over.

NEW YEAR’S COMMITMENT Commitment Sunday BY Dr. Jerry Falwell A. NEW YEAR COMMITMENT 1. New Year Challenge. . . New beginning. New things give us an opportunity to start over. A new job means you have a challenge to do better than the last job. In a new job they don’t know your weaknesses, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Open Eyes And Believing Hearts" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

What starts the process of seeing eyes and believing hearts?

Easter Sunday Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches April 23, 2000 “Open Eyes and Believing Hearts” John 20:1-18 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: If you were asked to describe this Easter without using any words--just using only punctuation marks, what punctuation mark would you choose? ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Who?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 16, 2007

Presentation and call to prayer for a new course to start in fall

Jesus Who? Presentation Luke 9 18 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: *other

A Bout With Doubt Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 9, 2007

The road to committed faith often starts with honest doubts.

“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Finish His Work: In His Service

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Finish the work that we have started in the Lord Jesus

FINISH HIS WORK: IN HIS SERVICE John 4:34 INTRO: I. IT IS A HIGH CALLING A. It is a privilege 1. Mat 22:14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” B. It is an honor 1. 1 Tim 5:17 “ The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2007

It’s time to stop playing and start praying.

“Has It Not Been Written: My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer?” Mark 11:17 Rev. Brian Bill 10/28/07 www.pontiacbible.org A preacher’s young daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day she asked him why. “Well, honey,” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

Oh That Men Would Praise The Lord

Contributed by Milton Stubblefield on Jul 18, 2007

Its time for the church to start telling the Good News!

Oh That Men Would Praise The Lord Text: Psalms 107:1-8 Introduction: Does anyone have anything at all for which to be thankful? We hear so much negativity, bad news, wars and strife. Our news is replete with the bad. I think its time for the church to start telling the Good News! I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Troubled Waters Are The Sure Sign Of A Miracle

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

Trouble in life is the best time to start looking for a miracle!

TROUBLED WATERS -- SURE SIGN OF A MIRACLE TEXT: Psalm 69:1-2; Psalm 89:8-9 Psalm 69:1-2 -- Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. Psalm 89:8-9 -- O LORD God of hosts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beginning Of… Israel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 24, 2010

God starts something big with very small people.

Scripture Introduction In the first eleven chapters of Genesis, Moses introduces key themes and doctrines forming the parameters of life. This prologue actually ends with chapter eleven, but like any good writer, the end of the preface is a “page-turner,” not suited to ending a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 13, 2009

We need to start living in the God of the House of God

Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel? Have a time of praise (testimonies) (The song I would Love to tell you ) Genesis 35:1-7 And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Loking At 2014

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014

Looking at a new year with a fresh start and trust in God

Looking at 2014 Philippians 3:12-3:21 Introduction- The presents are all bought. Most have been exchanged. The only thing left is the clean up. Getting back to normal. What I call normal may not be what you call normal and vise-versa. Every year we make resolutions that most won’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Nazarene