Sermons on Strong Beginnings: showing 886-900 of 127,759

In Christ Alone: "In The Beginning"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Christ, as seen through the eyes of John. Bible scholars have long viewed his narrative as the most theological of the four narratives. Calvin wrote: "The first three exhibit His body...but John shows His soul."

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 6, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “In the Beginning…” [Part One] John 1:1-5; 10-14 The gospel of John is distinctly different from that of the Synoptic Gospels; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judgment Begins With The House Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

It's time to stand! Message on the Ten Commandments

It's Time To Stand Earlier this week, I was kind of stuck in a rut. I am sure that many of you have had that happen to you, and it happens to pastors as well. In short, I felt somewhat "stuck in neutral". The game plan, after a sabbatical of sorts from preaching in Revelation was to return to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Sermon Begins In The Parking Lot Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 28, 2016

Welcome, Connection, Visitors, Family

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - The Sermon Begins in the Parking Lot Colossians 3:17 (p. 822) January 8, 2017 Introduction: FUNNY PARKING LOT VIDEO (2 Minutes) Andy Stanley, the lead minister from Northpoint Community Church has a famous quote - “The sermon begins in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery Babylon, The Protest Begins Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 15, 2015

Eventually people get it: You must come out of Babylon. Here is the story of those first heroes of the Protestant Reformation, who saw Babylon, protested, and were forced out. Thank God for them.

PART THREE: WHEN PEOPLE PROTEST 1300-1870 THIRTY-SEVEN: THE CALL "OUT OF HER" BEGINS The light which manifests itself to many individuals within the church slowly becomes such a burning glow that, combining with the loss of prestige of the Papacy, and the growing political tensions, it can no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Creation: The Beginning Of Life” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

Life is a story. Bring two people together and they will soon be telling stories. Neil Postman wrote: ".... in the end science does not provide enough. Unique answers to the origins of our universe, our evolving, but not enough..

In Jesus Holy Name May 1, 2016 Text: Genesis 1:1-2 Series: The Story Redeemer “The Creation: The Beginning of Life” Life is a story. Bring two people together and they will soon be telling stories. Two men in a fishing boat… well you know how that ends. Look at our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Life Begins With You

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017

There is nothing that can separate you from the power of God's forgiveness and redemptive grace - except you. Seek the Lord and you will receive the power to begin anew and maximize your potential in life.

Summary: There is nothing that can separate you from the power of God's forgiveness and redemptive grace - except you. Seek the Lord and you will receive the power to begin anew and maximize your potential in life. Come now, let us argue this out,” says the LORD. “No matter how deep the stain of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

John’s Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2017

John the Baptist steps out on the stage of history. He is a New Testament personality, but I classify him as an Old Testament prophet, because of his character and his message.

-AD 7-8- Judean Wilderness John’s Ministry Begins (Malachi 3:1) Matthew 3:1, Mark 1:1-4, Luke 3:1-2, John 1:19-28 God planned the ministry of John the Baptist. We know this because we find him in prophecy. Malachi 3:1 says of him, “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28, Luke 3:1-2, Mark 1:1-4, Matthew 3:1, Malachi 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Seed Dies & Life Begins Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2018

How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies?

Prelude How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies? Purpose: Jesus taught that self-preservation is self-destructive and self-sacrifice is really living. Plan: Let’s examine the passage where Jesus predicts ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beginning Of The End Of Human History Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018

We live in interesting times. It seems that if we don't live in the time of the Four Horsemen, that time will, surely, be soon.

CHAPTER 6 v. 1. I saw as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four Living Ones saying with a huge voice “Come and see”, and I saw a white horse, and the one riding upon it had a bow, and he was given strength, and he went having victory and to be victorious. v. 3. And ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Song Of Beginnings - Genesis 1 Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 4, 2015

What is the origin story of the universe and of humanity? When do we, really, show up in the story?

The Song of Beginnings - Genesis Chapter 1 - 1st in a 4-part Series on the Gospel According to Genesis Happy New Year to you. I hope it’s been good so far. New Years, like all beginnings of a type, can have an impact on how our year goes and on shaping where we end up at the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning Of Life Transformation

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2017

A message of encouragement for all who wants to start a new with God.

INTRODUCTION: “Forget the past and start anew!” How many times have you heard this phrase in your life? Maybe you heard it a countless times already. Is this the same with what Apostle Paul said to the Philippians? Let us study how… 12 Not that I have already attained this – that is, I have not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning Of Life Transformation

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2017

A message of encouragement for all who wants to start a new with God.

INTRODUCTION: “Forget the past and start anew!” How many times have you heard this phrase in your life? Maybe you heard it a countless times already. Is this the same with what Apostle Paul said to the Philippians? Let us study how… 12 Not that I have already attained this – that is, I have not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

"The Creation: The Beginning Of Life”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 7, 2017

1st in the series The Story (contains a quote by John Eldrigh from "Epic"

“The Creation: The Beginning of Life” Life is a story. Bring two people together and they will soon be telling stories. Two men in a fishing boat… well you know how that ends. Look at our fixation with the news. Every morning, every evening billions of people read a paper, turn into the news. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Day To Begin Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2010

The Gospel of John states that God has sent the Word to us in Jesus. In him is the originator of good news about what life can be when we receive it in on his terms.

Scripture The Advent and Christmas season focus on the coming and birth of Jesus Christ. We read and sing about the baby Jesus, angels, shepherds, infancy stories, and wise men. It is all marvelous stuff, but what does it really mean? Today’s Scripture text for the sermon explains it. John 1:1-18 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross- The End Became The Beginning

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2011

From the very conception of time the Trinity has been put into place to help mankind, so follow this word and see the types and shadows of Christ and His help. Two salvations this morning, so allow this word to lead you for the betterment of Jesus' follow

The Cross- the End Became the Beginning Genesis 1: 1-8NLT In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.  3 Then God said, “Let there be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God