Sermons on 1 Chronicles 25:14:

"We're #1!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006

The message explores the idea of being the best and the greatest. However, in the Kingdom of God, that is defined in ways that this world cannot understand. In fact, that should not even be our goal...serving Christ with our all is the priority.

Stand & Read - Luke 22:24-30 “And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest. [25] And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called ’Benefactors.’ [26] "But not so with you, but let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Other

Revelation Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 10, 2006

Chapter study of key words and verses to help understand the book of Revelation.

Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Revelation Chapter 1 Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation is broke into 3 major parts according to Revelation 1:19. A) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Revelation 7:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Therefore Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I. Therefore - we must stop and ask ourselves, “What is the therefore there for?” A. Conditional statement – everything that follows is based on the truth of the former. – Socrates “Common Master” Therefore Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary adv 1: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Armor Part 1

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 14, 2006

Armor is useless unless it is put on!

BEING INVOLVED IN GOD’S PROTECTION Do you seem to have more trouble now than when you WERE’NT a Christian? That’s because when you became a Christian, you gained an enemy! That’s right.....Satan doesn’t like it that you are trying to do what’s right for God and yourself. Satan is the destroyer and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Spirit 1 Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

What does living in the spirit look like?

For a couple of months we have been studying the Holy Spirit. We observed what he did at Pentecost for the early church. We tried to answer the questions: “Who is the Holy Spirit?” and “What Does the Holy Spirit Do?” We spent three weeks discussing the fruit of the Spirit and last week we tackled ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 1: The Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 11, 2006

Part 1 of our house of faith series focuses on the fact that ’Unless God builds the house, those who labor do so in vain’ - Psalm 127:1 The foundation of this house MUST be the teachings of the Prophets and the Apostles, with Christ Jesus as the Corner

The House of Faith Part 1 – The Cornerstone Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME I would like to welcome you to the very first House of Faith Ministries gathering of believers. I know we have all had a trying time this past few weeks, and the effects I pray will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 1 - To Be Filled Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 3, 2006

This sermon is the first in a series that will examine each of the aspects of the fruits of the spirit beginning with the indwelling and what it means to live by the flesh or the spirit.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 1 – To Be Filled Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION The most important thing in the life of a Christian is to be filled with the Holy Spirit! We hear all the time that we should be filled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Bible Church

"Treasures" Part 1 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006

Sermon 13 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Spiritual Warfare 1 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

The first in a series looking at the daily reality of what we face in spiritual warfare.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 & Ephesians 6 Well, I can tell you this may be the most diverse of our discussions yet and at least one of, if not the, most misunderstood, misused, abused, and outright confusing topics we can bring up. It seems that everyone has their own opinions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:2-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Sugar Creekinthians

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

An anniversay love letter from a pastor to church. A look at Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi and what makes a strong church

1 Sugar Creekinthians By Rev. Dan Mahan Philippians 1:3-11 “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. I always pray for you and make my requests with a heart full of joy because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Genesis 1-4

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2006

Going into the New Year by taking the congregation along on a walk-through of the Bible, starting in GENESIS.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ….’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible, and to use it in your daily ...read more

Denomination: *other

Revelation, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 7, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 1 Revelation 1:5-11 Introduction Open your bibles to Revelation, Chapter 1 Last week we looked at the year in advance, and we discussed the joy of living the life that John mentions in 3 John Verse 4 and examined and defined that as a church, our mission will be to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 3, 2006

True worship is a total giving over of oneself in every aspect of our life to God. Our life is to be seasoned with worship, but what is it and what does it accomplish? What is my part and what is God’s?

Worship – Part 1 Romans 12:1; Isaiah 6:1-11a We are about to begin a journey of study into the character of some of the key people revealed to us in God’s Word – people who were significant in His story; people whom He used in a variety of ways with a variety of results. One very striking factor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decisions Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Jan 29, 2009

How to make good decisions.

Decisions (Part 1) Making Good Decisions Text: 1 Kings 18:21 “How long will you falter between two opinions?” (1 Kings 18:21 NKJV).This message is the first in a series of messages that will be very straightforward and honest in dealing with the area of decisions. Years ago I heard the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patterns, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009

An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

PATTERNS Dillon Burroughs “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 The Human Pattern (Philippians 3:4b-6) 4b If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist