Sermons on The Beginnings:

#6 Jesus Begins His Ministry Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 26, 2020

Stories of preachers' first sermons that were massive fails are legendary. Most preachers had a shaky start to their ministries. Not so Jesus. This sermon examines two important things He did to launch His earthly ministry.

#6 Jesus Begins His Ministry Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 26, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning God Created The Quantum Cosmos

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 27, 2021

The Cosmos speaks of the world as the entire visible and unseen universe as a well-ordered whole that includes everything that exists

"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." (Rom 1:20 NIV) The Cosmos (Gk: kosmos) speaks of the world as the visible and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 3:1-4, Hebrews 11:13, Romans 1:18-20, Hebrews 11:3, Romans 8:9  (view more)  (view less)

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 End Of The Beginning'. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2023

'The End of The Beginning' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Paul the Preacher & Teacher (vs 23). • (a). "Explaining" • (b). "Witnessing" • (c). "Convincing" (2). Paul the Writer (vs 30). (3). Paul the Evangelist (vs 24). SERMON BODY: Ill: • During the second world war November 1942: • As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Brethren

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

Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 15, 2023

Are we open to God's promise of renewal and transformation in our lives, even in challenging circumstances?

Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins May the grace and wisdom of our Lord be with you as we gather to explore the topic of "A New Chapter Begins" Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and His message for our lives. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Begins Ministry (Luke 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2024

What are the basic temptations of life? What was Jesus' message in summary? Let's look at Luke 4.

How did Jesus prepare for His earthly ministry? What was His message all about? Let’s look at Luke 4. Did Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, speak in tongues or was He led into the wilderness? Was He thirsty after fasting or just hungry? Then Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Do Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 29, 2024

This timely message encourages believers to embrace their unique callings, regardless of how small or unnoticed they may appear. It reassures them that every prayer offered and every act of kindness extended contributes to a greater cause when aligned with God's purpose and will.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENECES (Zechariah 4:10) "For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Luke 16:10, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Does The Christmas Season Begin?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 3, 2024

The Christmas season should be 365 to 366 days a year.

When does the Christmas Season Begin? Matthew 2:1-6 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Matt. 2:1 Now after Jesus was aborn in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of bHerod the king, behold, 1magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is He who has been born aKing of the Jews? For we saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Behold The Beginning: The Creator And The Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 23, 2025

The very first words of the Bible, and the very first words of the Gospel of John. Two beginnings—one at creation, one before creation—and both point us to Jesus.

Go! And Behold the Beginning: The Creator and the Word Introduction: Why the Beginning Matters How we begin shapes everything that follows. Think about it—if you start a journey in the wrong direction, every step, no matter how fast or determined, only takes you further from where you’re meant to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, John 1:4, John 1:14, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 13:8, John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 9:27, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Axe Is Laid And Babylon Is Beginning To Fall

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 3, 2025

It is extremely imperative that we understand there is a divine principle, a godly mandate that acts against nations, peoples, systems, powers, and kings that build their system on pride, arrogance and the humiliation, exploitation, and abuse of others.

“The Axe is Laid and Babylon is Beginning to Fall” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES: - Matthew 3:10, Isaiah10:5-19 PRAYER OPENING: - We just had Thanksgiving and I pray everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving enjoyed family, ate well, and most of all gave God thanks. We understand the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10, Isaiah 10:5-19

Denomination: Apostolic

All Crystal Balls Are Broken To Begin With

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2025

One of the most durable principles of science is called the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.

Does the End Justify the Means? An elderly man in our congregation was preparing a suspension of psyllium powder and water to give to his wife. (For you younger folks, you can easily look up what this mixture is used to facilitate.) She made a face and a noise that left no doubt that she was not a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Psalm 37:27, Romans 3:8-9, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Catholic

January – My Month Of New Beginning Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 31, 2025

January marks a divine gateway into fresh starts, renewed opportunities, and God-ordained new beginnings.

JANUARY – MY MONTH OF NEW BEGINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 Key Verse: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19) Supporting Texts: Genesis 8:13; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coming Out Of The Ark Into A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2026

This message teaches that God leads His people from seasons of preservation into new beginnings, calling for obedience, faith, and readiness to embrace His fresh plans.

COMING OUT OF THE ARK INTO A NEW BEGINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:15-19 Key Verse: “And God spake unto Noah, saying, Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons' wives with thee.” (Genesis 8:15–16) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Begin Worship With Praise Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

You please God when you worship Him.

“But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship Him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23-24, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist