Sermons on First Born:

Time On Loan Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 24, 2025

Christians often compartmentalize their use of time into "MY" time and "GOD'S" time. But is that the best way to think of the time we've been given in our lives?

It used to be – if you wanted to know what time it was you might look up at the sun and say “Well, it looks like it’s about 12:30” and everybody’d be happy with that. But not anymore: In Washington D.C. - on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory - there’s a concrete building that houses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running Your Race

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 25, 2025

“Running Your Race” calls believers to reject comparison and discouragement, embrace their God-given lane with faithfulness and joy, and keep their eyes fixed on Jesus—the One who empowers, sustains, and rewards every step of the journey.

Running Your Race I remember the first time I attended a large Christian conference. Though we all shared a love for the Lord and His Word, this “unknown” attendee quietly wondered if anyone could see past the mask of confidence—past the polished smiles and ministry talk—to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46, 1 Samuel 18:7, Mark 12:43-44, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Word From The Lord?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

God’s final word still stands: Go with Christ’s authority, fulfill His mission, and trust His presence until the end.

Introduction — The Question That Still Echoes Jeremiah’s words come from a dark hour in Israel’s story. The city was surrounded, the king frightened, and the people restless. So Zedekiah sent a messenger to the prophet asking one desperate question: “Is there a word from the Lord?” It’s the same ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:17, Hebrews 1:2, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 6:10-12, 2 Timothy 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Miraculous Mercy For Manasseh

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2025

Manasseh was the evil king who led Judah into total destruction. Yet the Bible records that after 55 years of evil, he turned to the Lord & God forgave him. This story is a picture of God's incredible grace! There's still hope!

MIRACULOUS MERCY FOR MANASSEH 2 Kgs. 21:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUS: Conversion of ISIS Fighters 1. It sounds unbelievable. Like something out of a movie. But it’s true. 2. In recent years, organizations working in the Middle East have shared testimonies of former ISIS fighters—men who were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-16, 2 Chronicles 33:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Creation Sings Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 7, 2025

All of creation praises God with us.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever had one of those days where life just feels overwhelming? • Life gets loud, doesn’t it? • Bills pile up. • Phones buzz. • Health starts to deteriorate. • The news wears us down. • We become tired, stressed, and worn down. • We go from one thing to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twenty-Third Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 44:1-8, Isaiah 11:1-10, Philippians 3:17-21, Matthew 22:15-22. A). OUR BOAST IN GOD. Psalm 44:1-8. It is well if we base our appeals and cries for help to God not upon ourselves (our own good name, what we imagine we have achieved, and what we have done or not done); but rather upon His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-8, Isaiah 11:1-10, Philippians 3:17-21, Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort And Hope (Condolence Prayer Sermon)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 18, 2025

Death brings sorrow that cuts deep. Your husband and father has left this earth. Yet God walks with you through this valley. His promises bring comfort. His presence brings hope.

COMFORT AND HOPE Introduction We gather today with heavy hearts. One of our family they lost their beloved husband, father, Brother… The pain feels overwhelming. The house feels empty. The future looks uncertain. Yet we come together not to dwell in darkness but to find light in God's promises. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, John 11:35, Jeremiah 31:15, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Psalm 56:8, Lamentations 3:32-33, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4, Deuteronomy 33:25, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 40:29, Psalm 55:22, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18, Philippians 1:21-23, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 21:4, John 14:1-3, Hebrews 13:5, Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 8:38-39, Psalm 116:15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Skeleton Of Hope

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 29, 2025

I wrote this message as a devotional to share at our next deacon's meeting. Our church is one of MANY churches without a full-time pastor. It's been over a year & a half since the previous pastor left & we need to remember the HOPE we have in Christ!

The Skeleton of HOPE One thing that we could all use a little more of is hope. Hope is something that can be hard to find in today’s world. Hope seems to be gone, deceased, expired, no more. Hope is nothing but a dried-up skeleton. But that doesn’t mean we should shrug our shoulders & give ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to remind us of God's goodness, mercy, and provisions in our lives, and to encourage us to remain obedient and grateful to Him, lest we forget His blessings and face destruction.

Good morning, church family! I hope you all are having a blessed day so far. Today, we're going to dive into Deuteronomy 8:1-19 and explore the themes of God's Goodness, God's Mercy, and God's Plan and Provisions for our lives. As we begin, I'd like to share a quote from A.W. Tozer: "The goodness ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-19

Topics: God

Follow Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore the call, cost, and benefits of following Jesus, emphasizing the transformation that occurs in our lives when we choose to follow Him wholeheartedly and respond to the world's need for the knowledge and presence of God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we gather together to explore a pivotal moment in the lives of Jesus' disciples as they were called to follow Him. We will be diving into Matthew 9, examining The Call to Follow Jesus, The Cost of Following Jesus, and The Benefits of Following Jesus. This portion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Topics: Discipleship

One Of The Seven Deadly Sins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023

The importance of honesty as God's expectation, the challenges to truthfulness, and the healing process from the habit of lying.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Creator, to understand His word and His will for us, and to live lives that reflect His love and righteousness. In the midst of our daily hustle and bustle, we often find ourselves wrestling with the complexities of life, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Topics: God, Lying

Divine Assistance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores God's unwavering protection and help, encouraging trust in God amidst life's challenges and strife.

Good morning, dear friends. Today, we gather in the warm embrace of God's love and grace. We are here to share, to learn, to grow. We are here to listen to the Word of God. And what a Word it is today! Our scripture for today is Psalm 121. Let's read it together: "I lift up my eyes to the hills— ...read more

Topics: Divine Help

Covenant With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores being prepared and fearless as a church, drawing lessons from the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids in Matthew 25:1-13.

Good morning, family! There's a wonderful buzz in the air today. It's one of those Sundays where you can just feel that we're all here, ready to be filled with the Word of God. I want to start us off with a quote from one of my favorite Christian authors, A.W. Tozer. He once said, "A scared world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Readiness, Christ's Return

God's Grace Never Fails PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's grace, His everlasting mercy, and the preservation of believers through grace, emphasizing the importance of living out our faith.

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Topics: God's Remnant, Grace

The Power Of Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of gratitude in fostering humility, compassion, and faith, and its role in deepening our relationship with God.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the sheltering wings of our Lord, basking in the radiant glow of His everlasting love, to reflect upon His word and the profound message it has for each one of us. We are here to uncover the truths laid out in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:13-14

Topics: Thankfulness