Sermons on First Base Mine:

The Real Insurgency, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

Third in a series looking at spiritual warfare not on the basis of popular Christian views, but based on the biblical text.

The third and hopefully last in this series on spiritual warfare. To go back and recap: 1) So much has been written in the last 35 years, much of it with wild sounding terms like spiritual mapping, casting down strongholds, generational curses and binding spirits. I am not saying, nor have I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Is Our Primary Message Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 6, 2007

A sermon based on Romans 1:16 emphasizing the central nature of the simple Gospel to our ministry.

The Gospel is Our Primary Message Series: First Things Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Intro: 1 Corinthians 2:2 NKJV For I determined not to know anything ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Prepared For Change

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 10, 2015

This message focuses on how we should prepare ourselves for change. Based on Solomon's wisdom of the ant.

Are You Prepared For Change? Scriptures: Isaiah 6:8; Proverbs 6:6-11; 30:24-25 Introduction I was reflecting on the song “A Change Is Gonna Come” by the late Sam Cooke. This past December marked the fiftieth anniversary of his death under mysterious circumstances. Before his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

We always hear of the story of the Prodigal Son, this message is based on the greace and love of the Prodigal Father

The Father of the Prodigal Son Luke 15: 11-24 an earthly illustration to show a heavenly view I heard a song a while back, and I am not sure of the title, but it went something like this... “The only time I seen him run, is when he came running to me.” Showing that the Father has had compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Harmony Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005

Unity of the church is based upon seeing the value of everyone and providing a refreshing spiritual nurishment to the body.

Living In Harmony (Ps. 133) Intro: A. In John 17 we have the priestly prayer of Jesus. In this prayer to his father he prays for his disciples. Then as the prayer begins to close, Jesus prays for all believers. Listen to the words of Christ in John 17:20-26. B. How can Christians have the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kid's Stuff 2 – What Kids Need Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007

2nd in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

KID’S STUFF 2 – WHAT KIDS NEED Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: 1. Begin by calling small children up front. Bring out box. Ask them to guess what’s in the box. After they guess bring out the puppies. Let them pet them. Ask them what they think of the puppies. Ask them, “Who made the puppies.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Clutter Bug?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 14, 2019

This sermon is based on doing some soul cleansing. Excellent to use during Lent or the Spring of the Year.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17 - 32; 2 Chronicles 29:1-19 Title: Spiritual Clutterbug? Theme: Spiritual Cleansing Sermon is based on the need to do some spiritual decluttering. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you this morning about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, 2 Chronicles 29:1-19, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Just Do It!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 12, 2023

Based on James 1:22 - Challenges hearers to be careful not to quench & grieve the Holy Spirit

“JUST DO IT!” James 1:22 INTRO – Bible tells us many things that we need to do. - Witness - Make disciples - Honor & glorify God in all we do - Many more things We don’t “DO” these things in order to be saved. - Ephesians 2:8-9 – We are saved by GRACE alone through FAITH alone in CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of Two Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 3, 2003

This is a vision casting message based on the report that Joshua and Caleb brought back from the Promised Land

A very familiar video clip. (Used clip from first Star Wars movie, a New Hope, at the beginning of the movie from just before Darth Vader comes aboard Ship until R2D2 and C3PO escape in pod) Most of you are the right age to have seen the original Star Wars in the theatre; I saw it five times when ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Overcome Anger Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 30, 2008

This sermon looks at how to overcome anger in a godly way based on Ephesians 4:26-32

Breaking Free Series Part 5 HOW TO OVERCOME ANGER – EPHESIANS 4:26-32 June 29, 2008 Acknowledgement (Doug Fields, Saddleback Church) We are in part 5 of a series we’re calling “Breaking Free”. This series is about sins that entangle us. We want to look at what the Bible has to say about these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

To Do Or To Be

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the characteristics of a Christian based on Paul’s life in Philippians 3:1-11.

"To Do Or To Be" 7/28/95 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Matthew 7:13-27 For the Christian, "to be or not to be", isn’t the question, but rather "to do or to be is" the issue that we face. More times than not we opt for doing rather than being. Many people don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Malachi 7:13-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Way Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 7, 2008

Sermon #3 of 4 in a series called Change from the Inside Out based on Ephesians 4.

A New Way, Ephesians 4:17-24 Change from the Inside Out Series Intro: I found what I think is one of the most amazing insect specimens I have ever seen the other day. (Show picture of moth) I found it at the kid’s school sitting on a pole; it was about 3 inches wide and probably 2 inches in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Time Alone With God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 6, 2020

Sermon based on Mark 1:35 to help believers start or strengthen their daily quiet time

“TIME ALONE WITH GOD” Mark 1:35 FBCF – 9/6/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Years ago when the western U.S. was being settled, roads were often just wagon tracks. These rough trails posed serious problems for those who traveled on them. On one of these winding paths was posted a sign which read: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones Versus Dead Wood

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

Because Christ is the Cornerstone, we are to be living stones that build a spiritual house based on acceptable sacrifices.

Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 "Psalm 122 - I was glad when they said to me, come to the House of the Lord. Where else in this world can you go to hear such a message of hope; You are chosen, You are special, You are the people of God - Opening Prayer Illustration: I have an interesting item to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Crying Uncle"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 20, 2010

This is a sermon based on a parable about a God Who does not play favorites for a people who do.

Luke 18:9-14 “Crying Uncle” You gotta love how this parable starts out: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable…” Amazing, in many ways, not much has changed. I suppose there have always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist