Sermons on The Beginning:

In The Beginning God Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 21, 2008

The starting point for truly knowing God is through God’s self-revelation; and the foundation and starting point for learning what God has revealed about Himself is the study of Genesis

In the Beginning God GE 1:1 By Dr. R. Bruce Montgomery Why Genesis? I enjoy and have benefited from learning stories of Jesus and the apostles, studying the theological teachings of Paul and practical day-to-day instructions of James. But why GENESIS? Because it is a key to understanding ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is revealed in Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is not a table-talk discussion. The Trinity is not a concept. The Trinity is missional.

(Additional passage: John 16:5-15) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

The humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem are not really so humble at all because he came to deliver all of us regardless of our place on the economic ladder or position in society.

Humble Beginnings Luke 2:8-20 December 16, 2007 A couple of years ago, Toni and I were trying to get home from vacation. Our plans called for us to catch a plane out of Miami International Airport to Chicago and then on to Fort Wayne. The problem occurred when we arrived in Miami just a day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Dec 29, 2007

Dealing with the constant need to face ’A New Beginning’ with God. A special time is at the New Year, but at all times we can start afresh as the Lord challenges us.

A NEW BEGINNING Exodus 12:1-17 For our mediation this morning, I want to look at the thought of ‘A NEW BEGINNING’. You will see the connection with the time of year, as we approach what can be thought of as a new beginning. There is a line of reasoning that time continues on from one day to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Beginnings

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 29, 2007

God wants to do a new thing in all of our lives as we head into this New Year. New Beginnings start when we realize that we are powerless to change ourselves, but we look to God for an encounter with Jesus that can change us forever.

NEW BEGINNINGS FOR A NEW YEAR INTRODUCING VISION 2008: 2007 was TRANSITIONS; 2008 is NEW BEGINNINGS. OPENING TEXT: “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: *other

Broken At The Beginning

Contributed by Pervis Hall on Jan 16, 2006

Many people face various types of trials everytime a new chapter begins in their live. This sermon will give some hope to those who always seem to get pushed back everytime they try to go forward.

Rita Bass Coors purchased a porcelain mask that had been hand painted by John Denver. You know John Denver, the singer, the humanitarian John Denver. This mask set Rita Bass Coors back $7000.00. Rita purchased this $7000.00 hand painted porcelain mask from a celebrity auction that was to benefit ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Begin! Series

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Feb 8, 2006

No. 2 in the series, "THe Story God is Telling," this sermon provides a quick survey of Genesis with emphasis on the beginning of Man, Sin, Forgiveness and Sanctification.

Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “Let’s Begin …” Text: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, 31a [NKJV] Genesis 6:5, 8 [NKJV] Introduction: A. On our calendar January marks the beginning of a new year. 1. With that new year come a myriad of resolutions … to read the Bible daily … to pray more ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Of The End

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 20, 2006

As the Lamb opens the 7 seals on the scroll of man’s destiny, terrible things happen - politically, militarily, economically and with natural disastors unprecedented in world history. What does it mean to us and to salvation? See God’s hand of love even i

Here’s where Revelation switches into high gear. No more visions and letters and talk - now its action time. One thing we’ve got to keep straight is what’s happening here. We saw in chapter 6 the Lamb take the scroll - the only one among those in heaven and earth that have ever lived - that has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Beginning Of The Gospel

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 2, 2011

2nd Sunday in Advent, Year B

Mark 1: 1 – 8 / The Beginning of the Good News Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his girlfriend determined they would save money and when he returned they would get married and start their life together. However, as time dragged by, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Beginning

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

Neh 9:1-18

A NEW BEGINNING (NEHEMIAH 9:1-18) Dan Crawford (1870-1926) spent most of his adult life serving as a missionary in Africa. When it was time to return home to Britain, Crawford described to an old Bantu the kind of world he was about to return to. He told him about ships that ran under the water, on ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beginning God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 30, 2011

God was the only creator

THE BEGINNING GOD Genesis 1:1-5 First, We want to note that God was in the beginning. The Bible begins with God and so we must begin with him always. Back of all, above all, before all is the God of Genesis. First in our thoughts; first in rank and station and power is the God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Spiritual Beginning Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2011

If a church body is to have a spiritual impact, she must have a spiritual beginning. This message speaks this from the words of Christ.

A Word to the Church “A Spiritual Beginning” Acts 1:4-8 * Most of you know that one of my good friends is Kevin Hamm. There are many reasons for this. It seems that he and I have a similar sense of humor and (sadly for him) some similar personality traits. However, the main thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning With The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 11, 2010

God is angry with sin and indifference. The church cannot afford to reralize that God will bring us to account for how we live before a lost world.

Beginning with the Church Ezekiel 9:1-11 Introduction: In Jerusalem, the Temple was to be a sanctuary, a place that was to be set apart, consecrated, dedicated and purified. It was to be a place that radiated the presence of God to Israel and would send ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning Again Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 3, 2011

Have you ever wished you could go back and start over? You can begin again by entrusting your life into the Master’s hands. You can begin again by allowing God to shape your life by His skilled, purposeful, and loving hands.

JEREMIAH 18:1-6 BEGINNING AGAIN The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord saying, (2) “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will announce My words to you.” (3) Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. (4) But the vessel that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Begins

Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011

This sermon was preached as I began a new ministry. We must leave some things behind to move ahead, but we must also move ahead.

As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, Abram going to land he knew not of Ruth to land of Naomi, Jonah to Ninevah, Paul on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-40

Denomination: Baptist