Sermons on First Base Mine:

The Feast Of Firstfruits

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Oct 7, 2006

The first harvest festival of the Jewish year teaches us that God will give good things to us because of his nature, not because he has been manipulated, that he has first claim on everything and the resurrection of Christ is a promise that we too will be

Harvest is one of my most favourite Sundays in the year. The special songs, the display, the food donated to be used as food parcels for people in need of food through the year. The ancient Israelites were fortunate in that God had commanded them to have not one, but three harvest festivals a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Way Of Jesus #1: I Have Begun Following Jesus...

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 8, 2017

The Way of Jesus is an initiative of my denomination, Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. As prep, we're doing a 7-part series. The first message is on the first marker of the Way of Jesus: I have begun to follow Jesus, depending on the God's Spirit.

The Way of Jesus #1 - “I have begun following Jesus, and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus in my journey”. - January 8, 2017 It's the new year, still, but I don't want to talk about New Year's resolutions. I don't want to talk about the effort involved in adjusting our lifestyle, changing bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-5, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pt. 1 The Foundation Remains Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013

The first social institution / union God established was the home / family unit with Adam & Eve reigning as king & queen of the earth: stewards of God’s creation. Satan’s first plan of attack was to come between husband & wife.

Rebuilding Broken Families 1 The Foundation Remains Feb. 3, 2013 A 18 Then the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."19 Out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky , and brought them to the man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Died

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Feb 26, 2012

I want to lay aside both the crucifix and the cross as symbols of our faith, and to replace them with the very first symbol, one that was ordained by God Himself and provided by Him. The very first symbol of the significance of what Jesus Christ did for u

Why Jesus Died Mark 15:37-38 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. I want to lay aside both the crucifix and the cross as symbols of our faith, and to replace them with the very first symbol, one that was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Jason Miller on Apr 19, 2010

Mary Magdalene was the first to see the risen Christ? Why? Why not Peter, why not one of the other disciples? What made Mary so special that she was the first? What can we take away from her life to apply to ours?

Mary Magdalene John 20:1-18 Easter isn’t about bunnies and eggs and candy, it’s about the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to continue my series on the Lesser known People of the Bible, but as I sat down and started ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

When Two Become One: The Permanency Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

In the 1970s, approximately 70% of first marriages remained intact for persons 25-60 years old. In 2000s, approximately 50-67% of first marriages remained intact for persons 25-60 years old, depending on your education.

Few who have experienced a divorce would disagree with Margaret Atwood: “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive it, but there’s less of you.” Few issues hit as close to home as a divorce. Most of you have been affected in some way by divorce. Baptists have the highest divorce rate of any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Method Of Mission

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019

Matthew 6:33 says to seek first the kingdom of God. We are being taught to seek first what is good for ourselves every day. But the kingdom of God is not all about us. Yet, we must be all about the Kingdom of God;

Introduction: Matthew 6:33 says to seek first the kingdom of God. We are being taught to seek first what is good for ourselves every day. But the kingdom of God is not all about us. Yet, we must be all about the Kingdom of God; revealing it, accessing it, and getting others to join it. We are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 2, 2019

This time of year, people are in search of the perfect Christmas tree. The first Christmas tree, however, is the most important and perfect of all—the family tree of Jesus. This sermon looks at the first person listed in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus: Abraham.

INTRODUCTION By a show of hands, how many of you have done the Ancestry DNA testing? I did it a few months ago, and they recently updated their database, and with the updated results, I have some questions. I know my family tree goes back to Italy on my mom’s side, and Germany, Ireland, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1, Matthew 1:2, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work In Berea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2017

Paul believed that the Jews had first claim to the Gospel, for Jesus was first and foremost their Messiah. He had been born a Jew and had come to fulfill the Jewish Scriptures. So, no matter how bitterly Paul might be persecuted by the unbelieving Jews

March 11, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.6: The Work in Berea (17:10-14) Acts 17:10-14 (KJV) 10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - Ephesus: The Church That Lost Its Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 23, 2020

n Revelation 2, Jesus has a message to the church at Ephesus. He commends what the do right but then admonishes them that they have lost their first love. They must remember, repent, and return to their first love. And so must we as Christ followers.

This message was recorded on May 10, 2020, in Winchester, Virginia, and is part of the sermon series, Overcomers. _____ Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Discover: http://www.gracecommunity.com Watch: https://youtu.be/MH0Q_rhT4eE I want you to picture with me an older couple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, John 3:20, Acts 19:17, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:1, 1 John 5:4-5, Matthew 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Go! And Trust Him Daily: How Reading The Bible Every Day Grows Your Trust In God - Psalm 119:105 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 24, 2025

What is the first voice you hear each day? For many it is the voice of the news, the voice of social media, the voice of anxiety, the voice of fear - But for the follower of Jesus Christ, the first voice we need to hear is the voice of God through His Word.

Go! And Trust Him Daily: How Reading the Bible Every Day Grows Your Trust in God - Psalm 119:105 INTRODUCTION Let me ask you a simple question that reveals a profound spiritual truth: What is the first voice you hear each day? For many today, it is the voice of the news… the voice of social ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Romans 10:17, Isaiah 40:8, John 5:39, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Best Friend--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 15, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 1 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 1 Scripture Ref: Romans 5:11 Psalms 145:5 2 Corinthians 5:18 Psalms 1:2 John 15:15 Joshua 1:8 Acts 17:26-27 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Psalms 25:14 Psalms 143:5 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11

Judgment Day Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 2, 2004

Christ came the first time as Savior, and will return as Judge. Justice is certain. It may not be immediate, but it is inevitable…if not in this life, surely in the next.

“I Believe”—a sermon series on the Apostles Creed The Judgment of Christ >John 5:18-29 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One glorious day, God will ring down the final curtain on history, and time will be no more. Judgment Day--the Day of the Lord--will ...read more

Scripture: John 5:18-29

Denomination: Congregational

Beginning Of The Gospel (Mark 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2024

How did Jesus first preach? How did John point to Him? Let's discuss this in Mark 1.

Did John prepare the way for the Lord? Were Father, Son and Holy Spirit involved in Jesus’ baptism? How did Mark summarize the Good News that Jesus preached? What did Jesus tell his first disciples? Did Jesus heal many? Did people come to Him from everywhere? Let’s find out in Mark 1. Serving as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“benefits For Being In The Ministry”

Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Aug 17, 2013

BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY I. YOU WILL BE FRUITFUL. II. YOU WILL BE FULFILLED. III. THE CHURCH WILL BE FORTIFIED. "A church that does not value gift-based ministry will not grow to maturity."

“BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY” TEXT: John 15:5 INTRODUCTION: Serving the Lord in the Ministry is our great privilege and its worth rewarding. Somebody says; “you cannot get anything in serving the Lord in the church” Why some people have this negative feeling when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Foursquare