Sermons about Initial Excitement

Completing Our Initiation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2009

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Baptism is called the “portal to all the sacraments,” but it is our participation in the Eucharistic sacrifice which perfects within us the gifts given to us at Baptism.”

January 26, 2009 Timothy and Titus Sacramentum Caritatis On this feast of Saints Timothy and Titus, who are linked forever in the Church’s memory with St. Paul, whose conversion we celebrated yesterday, we continue with the Holy Father to reflect on the relationship between the Blessed Eucharist ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

"The Initiative Is God's"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005

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All that we have from God, including a relationship with Him, is by His initiative. This should strengthen our faith in all His promises for the future.

We’ve recently taken time to study the passage concerning Paul’s conversion experience, and not so much for focusing on Paul himself, but in order to get a closer look at this obscure fellow named Ananias and determine what we might learn from the very brief glimpse we are given of him in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-43

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith-Based Initiative

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

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Is God pleased with our work if we run out of money in the middle of it? Is God pleased with our ministry if it doesn't seem to be successful? How can we know if we are investing our time and talents in ways that God will approve of?

I don’t know if the tough decisions our leadership has been wrestling with have trickled all the way down through the congregation yet - though it would surprise me if you haven’t noticed that attendance at worship is down. Well, one of the challenges that goes along with a drop in attendance is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Samuel 23:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love: Exciting And New

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 14, 2007

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Wedding sermon for a military couple. Has some good illustrations and application that could be used for any couple.

-To begin my message, I wanted an expert on marriage to share some words of insight – let’s take a look at the screen -Show Video clip from “Princess Bride” -In our text today, it talks about what love does oMany people think that love is a feeling oThat is why people can say, “I’m not in love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Embracing An Exciting Future Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

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Series on Christian Stewardship. This sermon was written to introduce our move to two services. It was written to help us realize we are stewards of lost people as well and need to do what we can to bring them into the kingdom.

Title: Embracing an Exciting Future Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 20th, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life - Stewardship of the Lost Introduction What are you thoughts about the future? For years now Hollywood has been depicting the future. With the advent of Star ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Holiness

Are You Excited To Repent?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Dec 5, 2008

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Mark offers us a deep look into the call to repent. This sermon, brings us back into the day when all of Jerusalem traveled 25 miles or so to see what John the Baptist was all about. Would you be as dedicated and driven?

Mark 1:1-8 2nd Sunday in Advent December 7, 2008 “Series B” Are You Excited to Repent? What gets you excited with anticipation? I am talking about the sort of excitement that keeps you up at night. You used to own tons of examples of this sort of excitement when you were all kids. You had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

What Excites Us? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 15, 2013

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We get excited about so many things; how about the return of Christ?

Last week we noted that Jesus will be coming back to earth soon. There are many signs telling us that Jesus can show up on earth at anytime now! We also noted that Jesus’ return to earth is a double edged sword: God Jesus Christ will return to earth soon to judge the world of its sin but also to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:29-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excited Like A Child? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 3, 2017

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no one can enter heaven unless they approach it like a child?

We noted last week from Mark chapter 10 that the 12 disciples Jesus chose were finally showing signs of spiritual growth. God is looking for people to learn, believe, and live out justification, sanctification (growing spiritually while on earth), and glorification through Jesus Christ, the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something To Be Excited About!

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jul 15, 2017

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In the Father's House, there is Love, Peace, and Joy. He is always wanting you to come. He is always listening for your prayers, and He is always ready to show you how much He loves you.

SOMETHING TO BE EXCITED ABOUT! Psalms 122:1 God woke you up this morning, clothed you in your right mind. He put food on your table, clothes on your back, shoes on your feet, and a roof over your head. You have Something To Be Excited About! Psalms 122:1 "I was glad when they said unto me, Let ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Giver Her The Gas Take Her Out On The Road And See What This Baby Will Do"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 5, 2017

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The church should run like a Harley.

CONVEYING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL Matthew 13:44-58 1. THE DISCOVERY OF TREASURE (Matthew 13:44-46) Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is like a man discovering treasure in a field, and selling all that he has to buy that field; or like a merchant man who discovers a pearl of great price ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Revival (Section 3) What A Revival Of Religion Is (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

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Religion is the work of man. It is something for man to do. It consists in obeying God.

Revival (Section 3) WHAT A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Theme Scripture Habakkuk 3:1 -2 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. 2 O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-2, Acts 8:5-17, 2 Corinthians 9:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love: God's Divine Initiative

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

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What does it really mean to love? Jesus’ own incarnation gives us the answer.

BEING IN LOVE I had been dating Tara (now my wife) for some time before I finally got the nerve to say it – you know – those big three words that mark the point of no return in a relationship. We had been out on a date, and I had pulled up to her dorm and was about to let her out when I said to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch: Initiated Before God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 2, 2008

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One of the strangest occurrences in the Bible happened to a man named Enoch. Enoch’s name means “initiated.” He was chosen by God to give humanity a very special lesson on value of holiness. God often works through individuals to reach other people. H

Enoch: Initiated before God Series: Personalities from the Past that Speak to the Present Genesis 5:23-24 Hebrews 11:5 Intro One of the strangest occurrences in the Bible happened to a man named Enoch. Enoch’s name means “initiated.” He was chosen by God to give humanity a very special lesson ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues: The Initial Sign Evidence Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

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We’ll study this higly debatable subject of whether or not Tongues is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.

There is much controversy over this subject. Let me from the onset say that I do believe that Tongues is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost in the believer’s life. Let’s look at the Scripture which substantiates this: Acts 2:1-12 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Initiation & Faith Response

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005

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Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God!

Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God! Faith Initiation and Faith Response by Pastor Bryan Coelho Heb.13: 5 – “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

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