In the Beginning Spirit Talk Collection, Book 10
21 messages from the first promises of God to the risen Christ
“In the beginning was the Word.” From God’s covenant with Abraham and Sarah to Elijah’s whirlwind, from Jonah’s big fish to the empty tomb, these messages trace God’s faithful plan from the very beginning. Preached to a real congregation, they move through Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, inviting you to see God’s hand at work in your own story.
Each message opens with the full Scripture reading, presented in the Amplified Bible for added depth and clarity, followed by a story that draws you in. There’s the kindergartner who learned from Jonah that “people make whales sick,” a playful timeline of Abraham and Sarah waiting decades for a baby, and a Christmas morning list of reasons Jesus is better than Santa.
Inside, you’ll find messages such as:
• The Better Plan: God’s covenant promise to Abraham and Sarah
• In a Whirlwind: Elijah’s departure and the faith we pass on
• The Big Fish: Jonah, second chances, and God’s mercy
• Holy Dancing: joy that comes in the morning (Psalm 30)
• Do You Matter to God?: fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139)
• With Eagles’ Wings: strength for the weary (Isaiah 40)
• Anger… Is It a Sin?: Jesus cleanses the temple
• One Shepherd: the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep
• In God’s Garden: abiding in the true Vine (John 15)
• It’s About Grace and O, for the Love of God: the wonder of God’s love
• The Order of Melchizedek: Jesus, our great High Priest
Through the Christian year
The collection includes Advent and Christmas messages (Consider Christmas Again, In the Beginning, and Guided by the Spirit, the story of Simeon and Anna), the start of Lent (A Time to Prepare), Palm Sunday (The God Question), and Easter (God’s Trilogy, Resurrection Reality, and Called to Witness).
Includes a Scripture index, so you can easily find a message on the passage you’re studying or preaching.
Perfect for:
• a weekly devotional through Advent, Lent, or Easter
• small groups and Sunday school classes
• pastors and lay speakers looking for fresh ideas and illustrations
Available in paperback and Kindle.
