Sermons on Strong Beginnings:

Astrology: The Study Of The 7 Sacred Sciences That Adam's Sons Corrupted Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024

God Taught Adam all things, His Sons Corrupted it: Astrology contains knowledge but Satan twisted it form the beginning

Psalm 147:4 He counts the number of the stars; he calls them all by their names. Genesis 1:14 Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years; Jude 13 raging waves of the sea, foaming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:4, Genesis 1:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rest (Joshua 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2025

Did Israel find true rest in the Sabbath or the land? Where is true rest? Let's begin in Joshua 11.

Did a Sabbath rest or a land of rest, finally give Israel true rest, or do both picture a blissful, eternal rest far greater than any worldly rest? Let’s begin in Joshua 11. After Israel’s initial conquests, did many other kings join forces against them? When Jabin, king of Hazor, heard of this, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve Apostles: Jesus’ Crew Of Ordinary Dudes (Matthew 10:1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 18, 2025

Matthew 10 begins with the names of the twelve ordinary men whom Jesus chose to be His disciples. We start with Simon Peter.

In this chapter, we are introduced to the twelve men who will carry out the message of Jesus to the nation of Israel and inevitably to the world. None of them were scholars or religious officials. They were twelve ordinary men, some of whom were fishermen by trade and probably knew each other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Of Neighbor (Deuteronomy 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 7, 2025

How is love of neighbor very different in God's eyes to ours? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 21.

How did they handle unsolved murders, prisoners of war becoming wives, firstborn rights, juvenile delinquency, and hanging as a death penalty? Is human understanding of love of neighbor very different to God’s? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 21. Was Israel to deal with an unsolved murder with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrance To Restoration Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 18, 2023

Do you know, there is a hindrance to restoration in your life? The devil is fighting hard to stop the restoration and new beginnings in our lives.

INTRODUCTION Happy New Year. The year 2010 is the year of the Lord’s favor. God spoke to us on the 31st night that this year He is going to do some new beginnings in our lives. Do you know, there is a hindrance to restoration in your life? The devil is fighting hard to stop the restoration and new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1, 2 Kings 12:2, Romans 12:2, 1 Kings 12:3, 2 Kings 12:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Transformative Power Of Truth John 1:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2023

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound statement sets the stage for understanding the pivotal role of truth in our lives.

"The Transformative Power of Truth" Introduction: Today, let us embark on a journey into the transformative power of truth as we delve into the Gospel according to John, chapter 1, verse 1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Psalm 119:89, John 1:4, Psalm 119:105, John 1:14, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When My Strength Runs Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

When human strength collapses, divine life begins; Christ replaces effort with indwelling power, transforming weakness into the vessel of grace.

Introduction — When the Tank Is Empty There comes a point in every believer’s life when the gears grind and the fuel gauge hits E. You can quote all the right verses. You can teach Sabbath School, preach a fine sermon, smile in the foyer, and still feel like your soul is running on fumes. Some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-25, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 8:1-4, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Battle Within

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 26, 2025

Holiness begins within, where God restores the conscience by His Word and grace, empowering believers to walk in purity before Him.

The Conscience and the Battle Within I don’t know that it’s reality, but it feels like a great weight is resting on me tonight. We have learned so much about the priority of holiness these days, and now the spotlight must turn inward. Not to culture. Not to society. Not to those whose failures ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12, Hebrews 9:14, Psalm 139:23-24, Romans 2:14-15, 1 Timothy 1:13-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Lost Choir Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 4, 2025

Heaven’s harmony begins on earth; worship is surrender that turns broken lives into instruments of praise, restoring the lost choir of creation.

The Theology of Sound Before there was melody, there was meaning. Before the first vibration, there was a Voice that knew what it wanted to say. The music of the universe didn’t start with randomness — it started with intention. That Voice was not a sound wave traveling through space; it was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Revelation 14:3, John 1:14, Philippians 2:10, Psalm 150:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Rest And Contentment: The Trust Twins

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

A revival message on personal renewal. Revival begins when we rest in God’s sufficiency and are content with His faithful provision.

Part 1 — The Restless Heart Introduction: The Noise Beneath the Silence There are moments when the heart feels like a crowded marketplace. Voices everywhere — Do more. Be more. Get more. Prove more. Even when we’re still, the noise doesn’t stop. We live in an age that has forgotten how to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:21, Philippians 4:11, Isaiah 58:13-14, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Child Will Play At The Cobra's Den; The Wolf And Lamb Will Be Neighbors

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2025

God wants to come to us and with us to write a new story to repair the damage humans inflicted on themselves beginning in the Garden of Eden.

Second Sunday of Advent 2025 Our entrance antiphon today is full of hope and expectancy: “O people of Zion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart.” Save the nations. That phrase should open up the minds of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49, Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-2, Psalm 72:7-8, Psalm 72:12-13, Psalm 72:17, Romans 15:4-9, Matthew 3:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Last Judge Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 4, 2025

Samuel was the last Judge of Israel. He serves as a link between the time of the Judges and the Monarchy, so our story begins with him.

December 06, 2025 Last week we concluded the book of Judges with these words: “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit.” The stories in Judges graphically demonstrate what happens when God’s people deliberately turn from his leadership and choose to follow their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its significance as a beacon of hope, a symbol of grace, and a promise of new beginnings. Key

Welcome, beloved friends and family of faith. What a joy it is to gather here, in this sacred space, where we can share in the divine fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to reflect, to rejoice, and to rekindle our faith in the light of God's Word. As we stand on the precipice of a new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: New Year's Eve, Christ Is The Gift

New Is Exciting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's promise of newness and how it nurtures novelty, guides new beginnings, and nourishes our faith.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of the Lord. We gather here today, not as mere observers, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. We are all part of a divine story, a tale of renewal and rebirth, a tale of faith and hope, a tale of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Topics: New, Exciting

Justification Controversy

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

We will look at the Justification controversy beginning with Martin Luther and look into some things that are held up by the opposition as given by J.D.G. Dunn.

Justification Controversy New Testament Synthesis By: Bruce Landry I. What is the Controversy over Justification Page 1 II. The Biblical Texts of this Controversy Page 5 III. Conclusion Page ...read more

Denomination: Baptist