Sermons on the beginning of the church: showing 841-855 of 170,931

"This Is Just The Beginning!" Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

A quick look at the lessons from Philippians.

Question: What do you give thanks for? What do you pray for? Encouragement for Living the Christian Life: 1. We have a Partnership in the Gospel. Vs. 5 "because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now." (HCSB) koinonia: means "sharing" or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Beginnings - Pt. 3 - Hardwired To Haywired Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 20, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 3 – Hardwired to Haywired I. Introduction We are examining the beginning. Lessons that will enable us to begin this new year off right. I have challenged you to put God in the right order. He is before all things and all others. What visible indicators let people know that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs--The Search For Wisdom Begins! Series

Contributed by Jeremy Nobles on Aug 18, 2008

Small group study--kids or young adult, I actually used it with the kids and adults, so parents and child could communicate at home on the Bible. Built around a mystery of wisdom missin from lives, went all the way through Proverbs this is the first less

The first 7 verses of Proverbs are the most crucial to comprehending this book. In these verses Solomon states the purpose for Proverbs, but he also gives us the starting point for attaining knowledge and apprehending Wisdom. Never lose sight of Solomon’s purpose or beginning; for if you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of…the Earth Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God centers his creativity on the earth, forming a “nursery” for his children and revealing himself as gloriously worthy of worship.

Scripture Introduction Sir Arthur Conan Doyle understood well creation’s testimony to the goodness of God. In his memoirs, Sherlock Holmes makes a rather remarkable speech to Watson: “What a lovely thing a rose is…! Our highest assurance of the goodness of Providence seems to me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… The Way Of Cain Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

Unbelief is the root of our sins and the great threat to our souls.

Scripture Introduction Edward Everett Hale first published his novel, The Man Without a Country in 1863. He created an American army lieutenant, Philip Nolan, who developed a friendship with Aaron Burr, and is then tried as an accomplice when Burr is accused of treason. During his testimony, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Right Living Begins With Right Thinking Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 9, 2014

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV) Every word that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously. Our thoughts, values and beliefs, will make us or break us. Our mind has incredible power, so be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story- Chapter 16 The Beginning Of The End Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 23, 2014

The nation is divided, the end is near, but God is faithful!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The whole premise of The Story has been that since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden that God has been in pursuit of man. God has been pursuing us with His love! • Part of God’s pursuit of us was that He established a nation, a notion like no ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Of Life As We Know It.

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2014

In Chapter 1 of the Story, we learn about creation and the beginning of God's pursuit to get us back from the ravages of sin!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A boy was asking his father how women came into being, so the father picked up the bible and it said, “: “God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep and he pulled out his brains and made the woman.” Oh, wait son, this is your mothers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Living Begins With Right Thoughts Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 20, 2014

“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” (Proverbs 4:23 GNT)

“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” (Proverbs 4:23 GNT) At every point Right living begins with right thinking. Bible says "As he (a person) thinks in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7) Thought makes man and man makes culture and community. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Begins Where The Will Of God Is Known. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 1, 2014

“For we live by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

“For we live by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7) Dwight L. Moody said “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.” Charles Spurgeon said “Faith obliterates time, annihilates distance, and brings future ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Beginning: The Consequences Of The First Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 28, 2021

A look at the consequences of our sinfulness in Genesis 3

Spiritual Warfare - 4 Genesis 3:1-13 October 31, 2021 For the past few weeks we’ve been talking about spiritual warfare. I believe it’s real and it’s all around us. Just look at the news and you can see that we are in a spiritual battle. Is the world coming to an end? Yes, it is. When? I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The New Life – The New Life

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

What is the New Life? Why the New Life? How to gain the New Life?

The Beginning of the New Life – the New Life (John 3:1-16) 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

And It Begins By Letting Go And Letting God Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 19, 2019

Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Inner Healing— Let The Transformation Begin”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jan 17, 2019

many Christians do not know the implication of such coming in our inner being! IT IS GOD’s WILL FOR US TO COMPLETE US! REALIZE... coz we should make it clear in our minds

“Inner Healing- Let the Transformation Begins” Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Body: An excerpt from Steven Furtick’s preaching on “Fighting The Wrong Battles” which i would quote it in here because of it’s relation to our topic of inner healing. Here it is. Thanks Mr.Furtick for such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah: Beginning Of Drought Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

Why does “our” brook or job, or salary dry up. To teach us that God doesn’t provide according to our time schedule, or desires, or place.

“Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, ‘Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.’” 1 Kings 17:2-4, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Hide ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-4, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist