Sermons on First Born:

The End Of Death

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Mar 25, 2008

This sermon is my first funeral sermon in the learning process. It is about the death of Christ bringing about an end to the fear of death.

The End of Death There is a fear that is imbedded in our human nature. It exists regardless of wealth, culture, or ethnicity. It is the fear is fear driven by the unknown. It is the fear of death. It is a spiritual fear. One that consumes our minds with thoughts of what ifs. It causes us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: *other

Isaac: The Beginning Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016

Isaac is the first real reference to Christ. God did the exact same thing with Christ that He expected Abraham to do with Isaac.

From 1935 to 1962, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt had a daily newspaper column in which she would write her opinion on various world events. Mrs. Roosevelt was a very talented writer and speaker, and many famous quotes attributed to her name came from these columns and speeches. Some examples ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-2, Genesis 18:9-12, Genesis 21:1-7, Genesis 22:1-13, Luke 1:26-34, Hebrews 11:17-19, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 26:38-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing God - #1 - God Is Love Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

First in a series about attributes of God and how we are to reflect them in our lives. This message deals with the love of God.

KNOWING GOD - #1 God is Love 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction This morning we are starting a series of messages entitled, “Knowing God.” These messages are going to focus on character qualities, or attributes of God, and how we can best reflect them in our own lives. The purpose of these messages is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lowly King Of Kings Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

When people came looking for the Messiah they expected to see “a reed shaken in the wind,” or a wealthy and mighty king. Instead of finding a wealthy king, they found the Christ who was meek and humble; born in a place of low esteem.

Our message for today is a reflection on the lowly and humble estate of our King of Kings. To begin this morning, turn in your Bibles to Isaiah chapter 9, and we will look at verses 1-2, and 6-7. What I am about to read are the words of the prophet Isaiah concerning the entrance of our Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 11:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophets: People Get Ready Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

Centuries before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that Israel's warfare would be accomplished, and her iniquity pardoned. Who are we at war with? How is iniquity pardoned? And what does that have to do with Christmas?

Please open your Bibles to Isaiah 40. As we begin the season of Advent, we are going to look at some very familiar words from the Old Testament, particularly if you are a fan of Handel’s Messiah: “The voice of one crying: In the wilderness prepare the way of theLord. Make straight in the desert a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 9:1-6, Matthew 3:1-8, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Home That Gave Moses To Us Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2016

Moses 1 The first of expository messages that take us scene by scene through the Life of Moses found in in Exodus through Deuteronomy

Moses 1 THE HOME THAT GAVE US MOSES Exodus 1:1- 2:10 “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.” (Heb. 11:23. See also Acts 7:20) Part 1: From Egypt to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua And The Battle Of Jericho

Contributed by Austin Lamos on May 21, 2021

A new look at a familiar story. First Preached at Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge on 5/7/2021

Good Evening. Tonight, we’re going to look at tone of my favorite OT Bible stories. It’s one you’re probably all familiar with, which is dangerous. When we become too familiar with a story, we can fool ourselves into thinking we know everything about it that there is to know. But the thing about ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Patience Of Simeon Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This is a first person sermon from Simeon’s perspective. It looks at his life and how he waited patiently for the coming Messiah.

Simeon- A Portrait of Patience Intro. Allow me if you will to recreate for you, retell if you will a story about a man. A man who is often overlooked in the Christmas story. If you were to break down his character, give him a portrait, he would be the portrait of patience. He waited his entire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Frustration...peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006

Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why We Need A Savior Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 1, 2016

This is a foundation series that examines the first 3 chapters to learn why we need a savior including a somewhat detailed look at the serpent.

Why we need a savior I grew up in a small country church. All of us were either family or friends who were so close that we may as well been family. We loved the Lord and we loved each other. I couldn’t have asked for a church family who loved the Lord more. They taught me, by how they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 2, 2012

In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus teaches that we must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is about a new nature, a new king, and a new lifestyle that includes extravagant loving, generous giving, and unconditional forgiving.

COME AND SEE #4: JESUS TALKS ABOUT THE KINGDOM THE BIG IDEA: In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus teaches that we must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is about a new nature, a new king, and a new lifestyle that includes extravagant loving, generous giving, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Church Is Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

This is the first message in a series about becoming the church Jesus intended and we will begin by looking at several the church is statements. In this message we will unpack the truths that the church is - Christ's; The Called Out Ones; Maple Grove; The Body Of Christ

The Church Is… Video – This Is Church (sermon spice) Good Morning Maple Grove! NOW THIS MORNING - we are kicking off a brand new series called, “Becoming The Church He Intended.” AND – that makes sense, right? THAT - seems like a logical and worthy pursuit for us, wouldn’t you agree? I MEAN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Question Mark: Why Is Jesus Coming

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2016

This is the first sermon in our series Question Mark. The Message deals with why it is that Jesus Christ is coming into the world. This is a Christmas season message.

Why Is He Coming Question Mark ? John 1:1-18 Romans 3:9-20 We are beginning a new series entitled “Question Mark—Christmas Season? We have a lot of people who want to celebrate Christmas, but really do not understand what is at the root of Christmas. Some only know of Santa Clause, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helpful Habits Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006

A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This first message explores our lifestyle witness.

Today we are starting a new series entitled, “Behaving Like Believers.” The question we are asking in this series is, “Does life inside the church look any different than life outside the church?” Or another way to ask it might be, “Do Christian’s lives look any different than those who do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 16, 2017

Jesus exchanged His life for yours so your life can be changed. Includes a first-person narrative by Barabbas.

The Great Exchange Mark 15:6-15 Rev. Brian Bill April 15-16, 2107 An exchange is when you give one thing and receive another in return. The Great Exchange has everything to do with Easter…with our existence…and with our eternity. I experienced what an exchange is all about this week when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Baptist