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First Things First

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Seek first the Kingdom of God.

"First Things First" Matthew 6:25-33 In the ancient Arabian folktale, Aladdin, Aladdin is the lazy son of a poor Chinese tailor. After his father's death, he meets a magician who says that he is Aladdin's uncle. The magician convinces Aladdin to go after a beautiful lamp that is hidden in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death Comes First

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 9, 2016

We think that Life comes first, and death follows. But, think of death happening first, then Life follows. It happens when we first believe. We were DEAD in sin, until God brings us the word of LIFE. The butterfly seems to DIE, then comes back to LIFE!

Death comes first. "Unless a corn of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it abides alone. But, if it dies, it brings forth much fruit." (John 12:24) Let's begin with a very basic Universal Principle: “First comes Death,.. then comes Life!” I know, it sounds backwards. We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Things First

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

once you establish your priorities, make sure that these things are taken care of before anything else. Never let anything get in the way of your priorities. Put first things first.

BALANCE “First Things First” Luke 2:52 and Luke 10: 38-42 Stephen Covey has written an excellent book titled the Seven habits of highly effective people. The book is been around for some time now. I first read it about 25 years ago and I studied the book with a group of professionals in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Rise Again

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 6, 2015

He had a strong faith-a faith that did not waiver in the face of his terminal illness and death. He knew that in spite of his suffering Jesus would show him and his family compassion. He knew that Jesus is the Great Comforter.

On a dark and stormy night, an American, a Canadian and a Scotsman were in a bad car accident. All three were rushed to the hospital, though all three had died before they arrived. Just as they were about to put the toe tag on the American, he awoke and opened his eyes. Astonished, the doctors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Son Always Rises!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Apr 8, 2012

This is an Easter sermon that speaks to the good news of Jesus' resurrection.

John 20:1-18 ~ The Son Always Rises! (9) In the pre-dawn hours of that spectacular Sunday morning in Jerusalem so many years ago, there was no one who expected anything new, no one lying sleepless in anticipation that the world soon would change forever, no one with the even the slightest notion ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up And Walk

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 10, 2019

Years of dependency upon everyone else. Years of begging had taken an emotional toll on this man’s self-esteem and sense of worth.

TITLE: RISE UP AND WALK SCRIPTURE: ACTS 3:1-10 He had become a familiar site to Temple goers over the years. Every day his friends would carry him there and leave him by the Gate called Beautiful. All day long he would sit by the gate with outstretched arms begging for money from people entering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Had To Rise

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 21, 2009

Easter is a time of HOPE in a world sadly lacking

He HAD To Rise! (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (We showed a video from the “Passion of Christ” entitled “Beautiful Savior” just before I preached.) “Jesus your nailed scarred hands are beautiful, and your nailed scarred ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

09. Saul’s Anointing – The Rise Of Israel’s First King Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Saul is chosen as Israel’s first king, yet he struggles with insecurity and uncertainty. God calls him, anoints him, and empowers him—but will he trust God or his own fears?

Saul’s Anointing – the Rise of Israel’s First King April 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 9-10 Introduction: Chosen, Yet Uncertain History is full of leaders who were thrust into power, unsure of themselves and hesitant to step into their calling. In 1940, ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

How The Fallen Will Rise Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Jul 31, 2023

There is a clear promise from God that He will execute both mercy and judgment on the people of the earth.

Introduction: Amos is a different kind of prophet. He is not the son of a prophet, does not come from a prophetical school or a priestly family. Instead, he is a working man, a sheep herder, and a tender of sycamore fruit. But there can be no doubt as to the veracity of his message. It only ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Rise & Go Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

We must be faithful to do OUR PART, and trust God to do HIS PART.

Rise & Go! Acts 8:26-40 I heard about a barber once who was in church one Sunday, like you are here today, and the pastor preached a message about being a witness and sharing the gospel – like I’m going to do today. At the end of the service the barber felt convicted that he had not been a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up And Walk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007

A message on the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethesda.

RISE UP AND WALK John 5:1-9 INTRO: One night a drunkard sat at a table in a bar, drinking with his companions. Soon his wife came in and set a covered dish before him, saying, “Jack, you seem too busy to come home for supper, so I brought your supper to you.” As she left the saloon the man’s ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Rise Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023

1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

Temporarily Dead Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2010

We worship a Risen Savior! Our text provides us with several reasons why He is worthy of worship.

Temporarily Dead (Revelation 1:17-18) Resurrection Sunday 1. None of us have seen someone rise again from the grave. 2. But there is a fictitious story about one who recently did. 3. There was a certain man who often walked through a cemetery on his way home. However, one night, though, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Son Rise Service

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 13, 2020

The resurrection of Christ was not the type of event that you celebrate once, but doesn’t change your life. It demands a change in your life. The Resurrection of Christ validates everything the Gospel claims about Christ, and it verifies everything Christ requires of us.

TITLE: SON RISE SERVICE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 Imagine the most important thing that could possibly happen to you in your life happens, but afterward, nothing changes. • You graduate from college, but instead of going out and securing a job, you just go home and continue to live with Mom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When The Master Rises Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 14, 2005

Parable of the Master of the house rising and shutting the door. The danger of delay.

Please turn in your copy of God¡¯s word to Luke 13 and follow with me as I read verses 25-30. When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:25-30

Denomination: Baptist