Sermons on First Born Son:

Where Jesus Builds His Church Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

The very foundation of the Church, and of a relationship with Jesus begins with the fact that Jesus is indeed the son of God, the King, the Christ.

Some peoples’ surnames come from a vocation once held by their family – names like Smith, Porter, Baker, Carpenter. You can figure those out. There are some even more interesting names of real people where their name really fit their vocation…only maybe not on purpose. I want your help this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devotion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

You will never know financial freedom until you realize that financial freedom is a matter of heart. Seek God first. Serve God first. Put God first and money will serve you. If not, you will always be a slave to money

Devotion Matthew 19:16-26 Two Irishmen who were traveling in the Holy Land came to the Sea of Galilee. They discovered that it would cost them $50 each to cross the lake by boat. They cried out in protest. "The Lakes of Killarney are the most beautiful lakes in the world and one can cross them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

Kingdom Greatness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 11, 2023

Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something?

Kingdom Greatness Mat 18:1-7 Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something? You know, from my own childhood experiences and now in my latter years, I have heard children getting ready to go somewhere or do something that requires getting into a line, one or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing From God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 26, 2005

Positive precepts for hearing from God in a crisis based on Christ’s healing of the nobleman’s son.

John 4:46-54 (NLT) In the course of his journey through Galilee, he arrived at the town of Cana, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a government official in the city of Capernaum whose son was very sick. 47 When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea and was traveling into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Swords Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010

People of courage go first, have faith and inspire others

THE TWO SWORDS A young writer with a very uncertain income went into a quiet park to contemplate a serious problem. For four years he had been engaged but felt he did not have enough money to get married. He wanted to live and write in Paris, Rome, Vienna, London -- everywhere. However, without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Can You See This Sign? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017

The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

(Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Strange Plan For An Estranged World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. Christmas message.

A Strange Plan for an Estranged World Intro: Sing “Strange Way to Save the World” Prop: God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. TS: Let’s look at a few details concerning God’s plan to save the world. I. The Need for Help… Darkness -Isaiah 9:2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Troubles Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 3, 2022

This Psalm is about when he fled from Absalom his son. His own son led a coup against the respected and long-serving reign of his father. David here tells of his troubles and it is an excellent Psalm to look at when we are facing troubles:

This Psalm was about the occasion when he fled from Absalom his son. His own son led a coup against the respected and long-serving reign of his father. David here tells of his troubles and it is an excellent Psalm to look at when we are facing troubles: I. THE REALITY OF TROUBLES (v. 1-2) A. He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wound Of Betrayal

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008

This is the first part of a three part series on Joseph.

THREE NECESSARY WOUNDS TEXT: Psalm 105:17-22 Psalms 105:17-22 KJV He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: [18] Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: [19] Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. [20] The king sent and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healthy Church Bodies Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This is the first of six messages on a healthy church body.

“HEALTHY BODIES” pt 1 We spent some time pondering three life pursuits drawn from Hebrews 10. Due to the fact that we have confident access to God’s presence through the blood of Christ our Savior, the intercession of Christ our High Priest and the cleansing of Christ our sanctifier, Hebrews calls ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Good News

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 7, 2014

Good news, which is to be the greatest source of joy for your hurting, searching heart: In the city of David, a child was born for you! A Savior, Who is Christ, the Lord! Rejoice.

(Luke 2:1-11) 1. Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4. Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Always Persecuted Church

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024

A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 8:1, Acts 11:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fine Tuning Your Focus On God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 12, 2006

The unique way that Abraham’s offering of his son on Mt. Moriah parallels our spiritual journey with God.

We’re continuing the series on Second Chances by evaluating another of the times the Bible uses the phrase "second time." Our focus today is on Abraham. Abraham waited until he was 100 years old for Isaac to be born but he never gave up on God’s promise of a son. Remarkable. That’s why we still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Michaelangelo Wasn't This Good

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 14, 2001

You and I are the masterpieces which God has re-created in the image of His Son.

Michelangelo Wasn’t This Good Ephesians 2:8-10 To many, Michelangelo was the greatest artist of all time, but there’s a greater masterpiece that has been created which Michelangelo, even with all of his talent, could never accomplish—YOU. You are a masterpiece of God, created in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2013

Three parables carrying one message: the lost sheep; the lost coin; and the Prodigal son.

LOST AND FOUND. Luke 15. ‘Horror of horrors!’ proclaimed the scribes and Pharisees. The tax-collectors and ‘sinners’ were drawing near to hear the words of Jesus! The three parables which follow in Luke 15 show the calm response of the Master. In fact, whilst there are three parables, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational