Sermons on First Christmas Morning:

First Fruits

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 6, 2001

A sermon for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Sermon Deuteronomy 26:1-11 "The First Fruits" The Lord God said, " When you come into the land which the Lord your God gives you for an inheritance, and have taken possession of it, and live in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jun 1, 2001

This sermon focuses on the doctrine of salvation as pictured by the events in Genesis 3:7 & 21

We’re in the middle of a series of messages on the early chapters of Genesis, which describe the first events in human history (the first week, the first people, the first home, the first lie, the first sin, the first promise, and the first sacrifice). The First Sacrifice is recorded in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

The First Family

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Characteristics of the first family

The First Family Genesis 1:26-2:25 1. Aim: To teach the people God’s original purposes in creating human beings and the family 2. Explanation of the Aim: Some people may experience struggles in their family, but not understand why they occur. By helping the people to know God’s original purposes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Miracle

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 8, 2001

Miracles happen when we understand that 1.Jesus cares about our everyday needs. 2. Jesus transforms our everyday experiences. 3. Jesus extravagantly provides for our everyday requests.

You have seen the commercials showing someone with a mouth full of cookies, as the question was asked: “Got milk?” Well, the question in the story we have read today was: “Got wine?” And the answer was: “No!” The wine was gone. A miracle was needed to save the family, and the new couple, the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

First Importance Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 11, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to get us to reexamine our priorities to see if the gospel is really of first importance in our lives.

1 Corinthians First Importance 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 July 13, 2003 Intro: A. Priorities… 1. [Woman Misses Husband’s Funeral to Attend Ballgame, Citation: Robert Russell, May All Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful] Robert Russell tells this story: There is a huge rivalry in college basketball ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Of The Signs

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 18, 2004

“This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him” John 2:11.

Theme: The first of the signs Text: Is. 62:1-5; 1 Cor. 12:4-11; Jn. 2:1-11 Weddings are and have always been considered a major event. Human history began with a marriage ceremony in the Garden of Eden and human history will end with the marriage ceremony between the bride and groom. Jesus also ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Firsts

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2007

New Year message from the Book of Beginnings showing the first mention of Satan, Sin, the Saviour, the death Sentence, and the first Sacrifice...all in the same passage. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

FIVE FIRSTS Genesis 3:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FiveFirsts.html This is the first Sunday service of 2007. As we begin a new year many of us are trying to make a new start in different areas…from our waistlines to our finances, to how we spend our time. We’re right at the beginning and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

First Chair Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on May 8, 2006

Uses the illustration of three chairs to force students to consider their lifestyle, and where they are in their spiritual journey. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

This presentation was designed to be presented to a senior high audience using Microsoft PowerPoint If you would like the actual PowerPoint presentation, just send me an email. Click on the “View all sermons by Robert Fox” link at the top of this page, then click on the “contact” link in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 21, 2006

A discussion of the calling of the first four disciples.

The First Disciples Luke 5:1-32 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Invitations A. Peter, James and John to become disciples. 1. Jesus’ sermon from Peter’s boat (5:1-3): He uses the boat as a platform to preach to the crown on the shore. 2. Jesus’ summons from Peter’s boat (5:4-11): a. “Go out where it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

You First Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are challenged to practice humility as Christ demonstrated.

Mark Hodges (SC.com) During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say, "I am the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Last Will Be First Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006

A close look at apparent contradictions in scripture that are really powerful truths to live by. Powerpoint available.

CONTRADICTIONS LESSON II THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST October 15, 2006 IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU ALREADY KNOW WHERE I’M GOING. FOR THOSE WHO WEREN’T HERE LET ME ASK YOU THIS . . . WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS “COUNTRY MUSIC,” WHAT DO YOU THINK OF? LAST WEEK I MADE A JOKE SOME DIDN’T FIND FUNNY, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First And Last Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 14, 2006

In our lives we have many commitments, but our first and most immediate commitment is to the First and the Last.

First and Last Revelation 1:4-8 Jesus said the last will be first and the first, last. This has made for a great rush for the end of the line. Everyone wants to be first, therefore, they claim the last position ... right? Wishful thinking. People still don’t want to wait and don’t like to wait. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Mennonite

First Be A Follower Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2004

We are called to follow Jesus, not seek a position. The 3 principles of ’followership’ is (1) hear His call, (2) lay down your own agenda, and (3) fix your eyes on Jesus.

Someone once asked a woman what she did for a living, and she said, "I’m a follower of Jesus Christ; disguised as a waitress!" WE ARE CALLED TO FOLLOW JESUS, NOT SEEK A POSITION. When Jesus first called the disciples, they were not called to be leaders. „« He did not call them into leadership ¡V ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Sin

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

It is a popular subject for preachers, I just hope I can help someone with a thought or idea with this sermon.

The First Sin! Genesis 3:6,7 My, how times have changed. Look at how television has changed: 1951-1961: I Love Lucy 1961-1966: Dick Van Dyke Show 1960-1968: Andy Griffith Show Today, we have: Desperate Housewives – infidelity with adulterous affairs Sex in the City – promotes sex outside of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The First Disciples

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This is a Bible study from John 1 that can be preached or used in a small group Bible study setting.

John 1:35-51 I. The Experience of Andrew & the Other Disciple (v. 35-40) A. The Part That Andrew and the Other Disciple Played (v. 35-37) 1. They stood in the midst of where the Word was preached (v. 35) 2. They heard the proclamation of John the Baptist concerning Jesus (v. 36-37a) 3. They ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist