Sermons on First Base Mine:

The Religious Leaders Missed The First Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 3, 2021

We are in danger of becoming indifferent to the things of God.

INTRODUCTION Most of life is made up of ordinary moments. You wake up, you head out to work, you must deal with people throughout the day, and no ordinary day would be complete without having to solve a problem or two. Yet, sometimes extraordinary events can break into those ordinary moments. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Were The First Followers Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Dec 22, 2021

Our story in the book of John this week shows us Jesus gathering His first followers. Do you know who they were? There were five of them. It begins with two disciples.

Who Were The First Followers Of Jesus? John 1:35-51 Most of you know my story how in 1993, I sold everything, gave up my job, and went to Russia as a missionary to follow Jesus. I lived in a residential area in the southeast part of Saint Petersburg. There were around 100,000 people in this one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First In Everything! (A Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by David Mende on Dec 1, 2018

Christ deserves the first place in all things: in our lives, in our families, in our time, in our conversations, in our studies, in our mission and ministry, in our jobs and businesses, in our decisions, and in everything! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Two Woes (Revelation 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 6, 2020

Let’s now take a look at the fifth and sixth trumpets, also known as the first two of three woes, in Revelation 9.

Let’s now take a look at the fifth and sixth trumpets, also known as the first two of three woes, in Revelation 9. 5th Trumpet 1st Woe - The Abyss Revelation 9:1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Series

Contributed by David Grate on Oct 23, 2020

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other.

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other. This week, Miss Justine’s reading helped us to witness the peaceful passing of the first Hebrew leadership baton from Moses to Joshua, setting the stage for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The First Word "Father, Forgive Them.” Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 19, 2019

This short 3-min sermon is designed to be used with 6 other short sermons as the 7-words from the cross.

Jesus’ first words on the cross show us the true nature of who He is. Following judgement by Pilot, Jesus was ordered to be crucified. On the way to the cross Jesus was mocked and spit on, and beaten to the point of being physically unable to carry His own cross. When he finally arrived at The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, John 19:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The First-Born Over All Creation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2018

The chief religions of Paul’s time included Gnosticism, stressing gnosis as essential to salvation, viewing matter as evil, and combining ideas derived from mythology, ancient Greek philosophy, ancient religions, and, eventually, Christianity.

5/7/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIA2: THE FIRST-BORN OVER ALL CREATION (Colossians 1:15b-17) • Numbers in brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:15b-17 (NIV) (Text) 15b the firstborn over all creation. 16 For ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1

Denomination: Baptist

Have No Other Gods - First Commandment

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 31, 2018

The 10 Commandments reveal God's grace to his freed people.

The Ten Commandments Have No Other God – First Commandment June 3, 2018 Exodus 20 Exodus 34 – similar list Deuteronomy 5 • The Ten Commandments are repeatedly referenced, alluded to, or expanded upon throughout the Bible. • Most famously, Jesus mentioned several of them in his most well-known ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Candlelighting Sermon: The Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 19, 2016

The innkeeper's, shepherds', Herod's,religious leaders', wise men's, and Mary's response to Jesus' birth in poem and Hymn.

The Responses To The First Christmas (adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com) Lk 2:1-20 In the last 15-20 years we have seen a lot of change in how people of this country respond to Christmas. There seems to more and more avoidance of the use of the name of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

First Trumpet: Third Of Vegetation Destroyed. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 18, 2017

Look up into the sky. Can you envision blazes of fire, streams of blood and great chunks of ice falling upon the earth? Can you imagine all the trees blazing, burning, and going up in smoke— and the grass being burned to a crisp?

By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/22/2016 Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:7

Denomination: Baptist

As It Was In The Days Of Noah: For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2017

The church needs to stop being distracted from its God-given mission by engaging in useless speculations

As it was in the Days of Noah Matthew 24:36-44 Even in today’s increasingly biblically illiterate world, the image of Noah and the Ark persists. For many it is cause for derision even as people of Noah’s day mocked him for building it. Just the thought of water covering the entire surface of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saint Francis For The Twenty-First Century Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2018

St. Francis stands out in the thirteenth century, perhaps the last great Catholic century, and a recovery of his spirit would be a good start toward converting the culture of this twenty-first century.

October 4, 2018 St. Francis of Assisi The saint we celebrate today is probably the most famous one of the second Christian millennium, and I suspect also the one we need most to emulate today. Our modern culture is steeped in materialism and consumerism. I can prove that by asking you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18, Matthew 11:25-30, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Catholic

A Lesson From God's First Lifeboat. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 5, 2011

Short story serrmon

According to Genesis 16 many countless eons ago, as the wickedness of humanity began to increase on the earth, the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal. His days will be a hundred and twenty years.” During this early point, much like today, humanity ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: *other

Giving God The First Day Of The Week

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 22, 2024

Giving God the first day of the week (Sunday) as a day of rest and worship is the best way to start your week.

Giving God the 1st day of the week Hebrews 10:23-25 A Preacher told this story: • Of something that happened during his week • He had the undivided attention of his congregation when • he related the following incident: He said “I stopped: ? in a coffee shop the other day and ? sat at the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Take The First Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025

What it means to Go! And take the first step of faith, especially when the path is unclear.

Go! And Take the First Step of Faith Opening Prayer Gracious Father, As we gather around Your Word, we ask that You ignite our faith. Help us to trust You even when we cannot see what’s ahead. Speak clearly today. Challenge our comfort. Confront our fears. Convince us to step forward in obedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, Genesis 12:1-4, Matthew 14:28-29, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:8, James 2:17, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal