Sermons on First Bowl:

Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defending Your Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009

Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Reflection Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 4, 2011

There were two Joseph's who met a need in Jesus' life, one at the first Christmas and one at the first Easter.

A Reflection of Sacrifice He’s always the forgotten one at Christmas. Oh we remember the Christ child, how could we forget him, even in the shopping malls they sing about the birth of Christ and his name is even included in the very word Christmas. Without Christ there would be no Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Knowing Why We Do What We Do

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014

Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Must Change (2) - Power Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014

God is interested in changing people's conditions but they should first of all, change themselves by resolving to obey Him first.

THE STORY MUST CHANGE (2) - POWER OF OBEDIENCE LUKE 5:1-8 God is interested in changing people's conditions but they should first of all, change themselves by resolving to obey Him first. Many a times, we think that our task is difficult but the most difficult task is not doing what we supposed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

25. Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

Adam the first man was born from below, the dust. Jesus was born from above, the first of the New Creation

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 25 – BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:34-35, John 3:5-7, Romans 8:29, Romans 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Stepping Stone To Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

A Communion Meditation and the First of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

I begin this morning with a couple of questions that I am asking you to reflect on: (Slide 1) Who is the most humble person you know and what makes them that way? Is humility a weakness or a strength? What is humility anyway? A man prayed this for his son, ‘Build me a son, O Lord, who will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus: Better High Priest, Better Cleansing

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 17, 2024

This is a first-person sermon from the perspective of a priest during the time of Jesus.

A woman spotted an antique copper kettle for $2 at a garage sale. It was badly tarnished, so she asked the man running the sale if he thought the discoloration would come out. “Hmm. Let me see,” said the man as he disappeared into his house with the kettle. He came out ten minutes later with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Lutheran

How Is Our Identity Determined? Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 8, 2008

First in a series exploring our identity as determined through Scripture. This first message summarized the first man and woman’s identity at Creation, their change in identity with the Fall, and how it can be restored in Christ.

HOW IS OUR IDENTITY DETERMINED? First in series: “Identity Theft?” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday May 4, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: The Who, Who Are You CSI Still asking the same question! Www.alife4sale.com THE BIG QUESTION: Is who we are determined by what we do, OR is what we do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know The End Time Secrets?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 25, 2024

Jesus is the Messiah and the son of God were the secrets of the first coming of Jesus. Father God revealed the first coming secrets to Nathaniel. Only Father God can reveal the secrets of both the first and second coming. The key secrets of the first coming and second coming are about Jesus.

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:48-50

Goldilocks And The Three Bears Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children and perhaps now you are in turn telling the same tales to your children or grandchildren. These stories were told by our teachers or at our bedtime to help us drift off to sleep. These tales taught us morals. However, unknown to many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Point Conversion

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009

Preached on Super Bowl Sunday 2009. Good for anytime, probably best for football season. Jesus teaches two lessons..or two points... One "Be Quiet"..Take time to listen to God... Two "Come out of him"... break free, let go, get rid of something. Somethi

Is everybody here ready for the Superbowl this evening? It’s Sunday. The Sabbath. Day of rest. The Lord’s Day. And it is SUPERBOWL SUNDAY! You know the drill. We all know the drill. This is Super Bowl Sunday, the High Holy Day for whole legions of armchair athletes. For many, this is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Person In The Mirror Is Staring At You Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... and the first is your commitment.

Today is the start of a new chapter in this churches’ history. And it all begins right now. For the past year, I have been the youth pastor. But for the most part, we have not had a youth group. We have had about 10 teenagers who are friends. But we have never had a group. Today that is going ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Obey The Law

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2021

There is a right way to obey the Law of God and a wrong way to obey the Law of God. We see examples of both in the Bible and we have clear instruction as how we should live within the Law.

How NOT to Obey The Law Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Malachi 4:4, James 2:8, Galatians 5:14, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 5:17-19, Romans 6:23, Matthew 23:25-27, John 8:34, Deuteronomy 5:16, Deuteronomy 22:6-7, Exodus 23:12, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:17-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2022

This is the final PART of the Rapture series. It examines the Thessalonians passage, the twinkling of an eye, the fact that the Church won't enter the Tribulation, and closes with some overall thoughts about the current world before the Rapture.

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 4 OF 4 This will be the final PART in this series we have been considering about the blessed hope that we know as The Rapture. In the last message we were looking at the two major New Testament passages about the Rapture. We did the Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17, Titus 2:11-13, 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational