Sermons on First Be Last:

The Making Of A Compelling Christian Community Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2012

The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community.

Title: The Making of a Compelling Christian Community (The Good Ole Days… Today) Text: Acts: 2:42-47; 4:32-37 Thesis: The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community. Series: The Marks of a Healthy Missional ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Happy Ending Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 5, 2011

This is the last message in a series on the book of Ruth. This message shows how God brought a happy ending to the life of Naomi and Ruth and how He will do the same for us.

A Happy Ending Ruth 4 Today we are going to finish our look at the book of Ruth. This short book is an amazing love story, and one that tells the gospel message of redemption that is found in Christ Jesus. In these four short chapters we have followed Naomi as she and her family left Bethlehem ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-21

Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 6, 2023

The very first person to confess Jesus as Son of God after the crucifixion was the very person who crucified him.

Easter Sunday 2023 Matthew 27:51-54 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54, John 20:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Jesus Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2012

There certain fundamental truths that all Christian denominations share, and the first of these is that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man.

Ash Wednesday was this last week which marked the traditional beginning of Lent. According to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus spent forty days of fasting and preparation in the wilderness before beginning His public ministry. In the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by Satan, but He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, Remember Me, When You Come Into Your Kingdom

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Nov 24, 2001

Last Sunday of Ordinary Time (Christ the King). Prisoners give us an insight into the special relationship of Christ and the two thieves. Sermon mentions baptism also.

Sermon: Christ the King, 25th November 2001 “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Last Sunday, we celebrated Prisoner’s Sunday, and we prayed for all imprisoned, their families on the outside, and those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 30, 2002

Are you living in the “last days”? Your very survival is dependant on truth, not theories, and only God’s Word has the “whole truth and nothing but the truth”.

Signs of the Times 1. I want us to read a series of shockingly relevant passages this morning. (TEXTS) 2. The church has sought to be contemporary and relevant (GOOD) but it has failed to be prophetic. 3. Have we lost a sense of urgency? Time IS running out!!! 4. Message of the church for our day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do This To Remember Me Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

This homily is to demonstrate that by His actions on Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, he shows the intimate connection of personal service and love in the community to divine worship at the Euchrist.

HOLY THURSDAY “DO THIS TO COMMEMORATE ME” 1. "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end" (Jn 13:1). These words from the Gospel text just proclaimed clearly underline the climate of Holy Thursday. They give us an insight into what Christ felt "on the night when he ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 14, 2003

A sermon about Heaven, meant to offer comfort and hope. One of the last discourses that Jesus made before his crucifixion was on Heaven to comfort His disciples.

HEAVEN FUNERAL SERMON John 14:1-3 Intro. We use the word “Heaven” in our conversation but few have given much thought to what Heaven is. Let me share with you some words of comfort about Heaven. I. HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE 1. Twice in this passage Jesus calls it a place. He made this statement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Security In Christ

Contributed by Naro Chisho on Jun 19, 2007

some would like to believe that my security is in my bank balance,life insurance policy,marriage,but our lasting and true secirity is in christ.

We see security cover for Very important person (VIP) inner cover as well as outer covers. security personals fully alert ready to protect their boss at any cost. Such was the case of Indian Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi.wherever she went 360 bodyguards gave her excellent cover but one of her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:26

Denomination: Charismatic

We May Burn, But We Will Not Bow

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jun 10, 2004

Last wek we were asked Whom have you believed? Your answer to this question will determine how you will face your fiery furnaces.

WE MAY BURN, BUT WE WILL NOT BOW Text: Daniel 3: 16-18 Tell story to this point. I. We May Burn, But We Will Not Bow A. When faced with certain death. 1. Could not be shaken from their faith. 2. They stood strong in the face of death. B. They could have back down. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Be A Man!

Contributed by Jim Reynolds on Jun 3, 2003

A strong Father’s Day sermon, taken from David’s last words, about what it takes to be a "real man" in God’s eyes.

BE A MAN! I Kings 2:1-4 BACKGROUND: David is the King of Israel; Israel at the time is the greatest nation on the face of the planet. There is no competition. ILLUS: similar to America after World War II – Our economy and national pride were booming. We had just set off a nuclear bomb and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Alive And Remain..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004

Our struggles may be lasting, but not everlasting. Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? Saints and Sinners must face this question. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction You will hear it every time, "The word rapture is not in the Bible" and to tell you the truth, it isn’t! However, this doesn’t mean it is an unscriptural term or that we shouldn’t be using it. What we do find in scripture is this, "Caught up." and this is where we get the term ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

#2 Enlist As A Good Soldier Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2008

Let us study David’s last words about GOOD SOLDIERS. God needs some good people to enlist and serve the church well.

#2 ENLIST AS A GOOD SOLDIER THE LAST WORDS ABOUT GOOD SOLDIERS ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aolcom I would like to thank Gene Hammon, Hazard, Ky. for the fodder that started this message. This is part two of a two part series. Our nation claims: WE NEED A FEW GOOD MEN. It is time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prophet Of The Midnight Hour

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 9, 2008

This message show Jeremiah’s ministry typifies Last Days ministry, and that though he was “unsuccessful” as men count success, he was a success before God.

Prophet of the Midnight Hour Aim: To show how Jeremiah’s ministry typifies last days ministry, and that though he was “unsuccessful” as men count success, he was a success before God. Text: Jeremiah 13:15-17 Introduction: Jeremiah is often referred to as the “weeping prophet”, and it is not hard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 1, 2005

In our last installment of this series on The Beatitudes we looked at "hungering and thirsting for righteousness." Showing mercy is the outward expression of the inner hungering and thirsting after righteousness.

Blessed are the Merciful The Beatitudes Matthew 5:7 #5 of 8 in Series INTRODUCTION While walking home from school, Mark noticed the boy ahead of him had stumbled to the ground and dropped everything he was carrying. Mark hurried to the boy’s side and helped him collect his belongings. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ