Sermons on Starts:

Beyond The Bitter Pill

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 15, 2019

You have to let some things go or they will consume and destroy you.

Bitterness is the cancer of the soul. It starts out as a HURT. We have all been there. Some of us have sought healing and received it; others have not. Then it develops into ANGER. All you can think of is how unfair the situation is. Sooner or later it grows into BITTERNESS. Now it is a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:9, Hebrews 12:15, Acts 8:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hagar

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 6, 2020

As I opened to read Genesis chapter 16, I got stuck with the above verse, it is such an eerie moment in the life of Abram and Sarah which we all can relate to, but our future depends on how we handle such situations, if not we are ruined.

Hagar Genesis 16:1”Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.” Our website and facebook links: https://www.worshipjesusministries.org https://www.facebook.com/balasamson01/ The following five points are covered in this entire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make A Joyful Sound

Contributed by Pastor David Parla on Oct 6, 2020

When they blew the 300 trumpets, the LORD set every man’s sword against his comrade and against all the army…..” Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles?

Judges 7:22”When they blew the 300 trumpets, the LORD set every man’s sword against his comrade and against all the army…..” Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles? Have you tried blowing the trumpet when the doctor sets a date ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before Its Time

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 1, 2022

Jesus knew in John 7:1-12 that it was important to be on God's time and not anyone else's time.

Before its Time John 7:1-12 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was unwilling to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him. 2 Now the feast of the Jews, the Feast of Booths, was near. 3 Therefore His brothers said to Him, “Leave here ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Does God Allow Sin? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 11, 2022

What is sin and what are the consequences?

Here are the questions I propose we ask: What is sin? How does it happen? What results from sin? How does God respond to sin? Why does God allow sin? Today we will look at the sin of the first people on earth. Please open your Bibles to the very beginning…. Look at Genesis 1:1…. And so, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Run To Win Series

Contributed by Joe Warren on Jan 29, 2025

So many Day 1’s in our lives • Day 1 of coming to this earth

Day 1 when you say your first word • Day 1 take your first step • Day 1 of starting school • Day one of the first Date • Day one of Marriage • Day 1 of a new job • Day 1 of making Jesus Lord • Day 1 of this year Lets make today Day one: Day 1: Run to Win Lets make today Day one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Signs Of A Backsliding Christian Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

This sermon highlights key signs of a backsliding Christian, helping us to examine our lives and return to God before it is too late.

SIGNS OF A BACKSLIDING CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Hebrews 10:38-39, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Matthew 24:12, Proverbs 14:14, 2 Peter 2:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Multiplies Your Small Beginning Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025

God takes humble beginnings and multiplies them into great manifestations when we trust, obey, and remain faithful.

THE GOD WHO MULTIPLIES YOUR SMALL BEGINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Zechariah 4:10 Key Verse: “For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel...” — Zechariah 4:10 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Job 8:7; Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Slope Of Disobedience

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 21, 2002

Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier.

Matthew 8:28-34 The Slope of Disobedience Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier. The Slope is Started (v.28) The place where Jesus met these men was what is now called Gadara. It is on the east side of the Jordan River, and was given to the tribe of Gad. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Numbers 32:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Diy Disasters

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

builiding hazards and who to avoid them

DIY disasters – the hazards of building with the wrong equipment If your lucky you can make a hash of it and the experts will come in. Reason for failure- underestimated what’s involved and how much it’s going to cost. Then they invariably get fed up with the lack of progress.. it’s a downward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Joy Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006

You can have joy by the close fellowship of the body of Christ

The Joy of Fellowship I. Introduction I want to start today a series of messages called the Journey into Joy! Many Christians today are lacking the joy of the Lord. Many authors today go away to a retreat like a nice cabin to write a book. Note that Paul wrote this book from prison, not a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

My First Experience With Fear And Warfare. Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Oct 2, 2005

I just wanted to give the Devil a big ole black eye, however he not only gave me the black eyeI intended for him he busted my lip and bloodied my nose. I was a babe in Christ and thought I had a black belt in Spirtual Warfare.

This part of my personal experience with fear this also introduces you When I paralyzed by fear. This more of and into to the sermon. When I started working full time for the Lord I was attacked by the enemy repetitively, he came many various ways and times. A few of his snares I feel right into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would The Devil Say About Your Life???

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003

What would the enemy say about you?

Today I want to start you off with a question. If I really want to know what kind of person you are, who should I ask? Let me suggest to you that I would want to talk to your enemies. Let’s go to our scripture: God gave Paul the power to work great miracles. People even took handkerchiefs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Restoration

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This was a devotion given at a youth event aimed at forgiveness and restoration.

Peter’s Restoration It would be so nice for us to call a time-out and get the chance to correct our mistakes, wouldn’t it? I accepted Christ on October 3rd, 1977. I attended church with a number of people that appeared on the outside to have their act together. They carried their Bibles everyday. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Dead Vision

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

Have you ever wondered whether you were pursuing your own vision or nursing someone else’s dead child?

DEAD VISIONS 1 KINGS 3: 16-21 Now two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. One of them said to him, “My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me. The third day after my child was born, this woman also had a baby. We were alone; there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal