Sermons on First Adam:

First Trip To The Temple Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

Scrapbooks record significant events in a person's life. This series shows us many firsts in Jesus' life and their significance to us. Jesus' first of many trips to the temple of Jerusalem shows us the saving work of Jesus - yes, even as a baby!

As we come to the close of another year and the embark on the year 2019, it’s only natural for people to take look back at what the last 12 months have all entailed. And maybe you’re thinking, “2018 – what a year it has been!” I certainly feel that way. One year ago, I hade not personally met ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Putting Jesus First Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 10, 2018

A disciple of Jesus will have to put Jesus first, ahead of the most precious things in this life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Does your life in Christ get frustrating at times? I mean you are trying to be what Jesus wants you to be, yet things keep happening, both good and bad that keeps you distracted. • Do you feel a little like Paul at times as he writes in Romans 7:18? • SLIDE #2 • Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Palm Sunday

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 17, 2018

John's is the only Gospel to tell us about the palm branches.

THE FIRST PALM SUNDAY. John 12:12-19. First, in this short passage, we see the sense of expectation of the people of God (John 12:12). We read that “much people” who were come to the feast, “heard” that Jesus was coming to the City. And hearing, they acted on it. It is good to “hear” the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our First Love Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 17, 2022

Zeal for Christ and His Word must always be covered in love. Love for God and for others.

Lord of the Lamp Stands Revelation 2:1 NLT 1 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: Angel - lit. “messenger.” Likely the person(s) who represented ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8, Acts 19:28, Acts 20:29-30, Ephesians 5:11, John 13:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His First Message Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 20, 2021

A Christmas Eve meditation on Jesus' preparation for His sacrifice. Jesus revealed His purpose in taking on flesh in this first message He delivered to a small synagogue.

“Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. “And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen, First Martyr Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." What is known about him is what is truly important. He was faithful, even when faced with certain death.

Stephen, First Martyr Who was Stephen in the Bible? Acts 6:5 introduces a faithful man of God named Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." Nothing is known about the personal life of Stephen—his parents, his siblings, or whether he had a wife or children; however, what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Take The First Step

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 18, 2022

Just as Jesus stepped forward to claim His identity, so must we take the first step to follow Him

JOHN 2:1-11 Today we heard about the first miracle that Jesus performed in his ministry. It was one that he really did not want to do, but who can disobey your mother? During his ministry, Jesus performed thirty-seven miracles: • He turned water into wine • 26 times he healed people • Twice he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 1:46, Deuteronomy 11:6-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Loving Jesus First

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 10, 2022

Martha was working in the kitchen to earn Jesus’ approval, while Mary was sitting in the living room listening to Him teach. But Jesus had no problem with Mary. Why? Because our love of Him must come before our service.

The living room intimacy Mary enjoyed with Jesus will never come out of the busyness of Martha’s kitchen. Busyness . . . breeds distraction. - Joanna Weaver(1) One time a counterfeit bill made it into circulation and no one knew it was fake for quite some time. It was spent hundreds of times on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

He Was First A Refugee.

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021

As long as there are wars there will always be refugees from wars. How do we receive refugees?

Matthew 2:13-23 The escape to Egypt When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’ So he got up, took the child and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The First Angel In Luke Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 24, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:8-14 This sermon fell on the First Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “First Angel in Luke” Luke 1:8-14 A sermon for November 29, 2020 Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 1 “8 So it was, that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division, 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-14, Matthew 15:19, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Last Shall Be First Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 9, 2018

The world teaches that those who finish first are always declared the winner. Much emphasis is placed on our perceived position and status in life. Jesus challenged this teaching, declaring the Last shall be First.

The Last shall be First Matthew 20:16 Much of life is guided by perceived standards and expectations. We are quite familiar with these standards, being exposed to them as long as we can remember. In order to be accepted and successful, one is taught to believe they must abide by these long held ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First No Fly Zone! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 24, 2018

God always knows wherever we are and whatever we're doing!

Last week we noted the 3 entities in our lives: God, people, the devil and his demons. God is Yahweh, Almighty, Creator, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Holy, but Loving! People are created by God with free wills to choose and all sin against God. The Devil and his demons are enemies of God and for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Mega Church?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2018

Jesus and His disciples put their ministry ahead of themselves.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2018 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The First Mega Church? Let’s have a casual and then a little more in depth look at what this reading depicts. Jesus has gathered the apostles together for a rest and recreation retreat. They have just returned from their first ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First 3 Commandments Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 30, 2018

Do the 10 Commandments apply to Christians today?

Last week we noted from Exodus 19 how God prepared the Israelites for His presence and His Words. The Israelites consecrated themselves, kept themselves pure in the sight of God, for three days to receive God and His Laws. For the next few weeks, we will study these Laws known as the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"First United Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2018

A sermon about rallying around the Resurrection.

“First United Church” Acts 4:32-35 With the advent of Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook we have seen people become especially emboldened to argue, curse and call one another names—all from behind their computer screens and smart phones. It’s kind of like the phenomenon of how people can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist