Sermons on First Church:

The First Promise – The Enduring Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God’s promise interposes Christ between us and Satan, sin, and self.

Scripture Introduction Singer and songwriter Michael Card calls his Christmas album, “The Promise.” The words to the title song are: The Lord God said when time was full He would shine His light in the darkness He said a virgin would conceive And give birth to the Promise For a thousand years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Last And First Words Of Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 27, 2011

Jesus words just before and after his death have amazing significance! Seven statements from the cross and the first three after his resurrection make up this lesson.

Have you heard of the seven last words of Christ on the cross? Some of you may be very familiar with this, others of you may wonder what I’m talking about. When you look at all the gospel accounts and put them together there are seven sayings or "Words" that Jesus spoke as he was dying on the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is Coming But First: Thanksgiving

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 22, 2010

A good seasonal spiritual wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.

Title: Christmas Is Coming but First: Thanksgiving Text: Colossians 1:10-14 Thesis: A good seasonal wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.. Introduction This morning you may be expecting that my thoughts are going to reflect a concern that retailers are so bent on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work On Your "Insides" First

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

June 7, 2009 Communion Meditation and Kid’s/Teens Day Message

As we prepare for Communion this morning, I first want to share some things with our kids and teens and especially our graduates. Here it is in one sentence. (Ready? It’s profound! Are you sure that you can handle it?) Slide 1 – ‘Work on your insides first.’ Now, what do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Bind The Strong Man First

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014

To understand that it's the LORD JESUS that lives within us that protects us from demon possession, and a CHRISTian believer can't be possessed by another spirit because the HOLY SPIRIT is living inside of us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you using your authority and power to bind and lose? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To understand that it's the LORD JESUS that lives within us that protects us from demon possession, and a CHRISTian believer can't be possessed by another spirit because the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Response Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2014

This message focuses on the first responses of Zaccheus and the woman with the issue of blood.

First Response Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; Luke 8: 43-48; 19:1-10; Introduction: When I last stood before you, I spoke to you about first responses. I am continuing this series this morning with part two. I will not conclude the message today as next week I will be focusing on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Response Part 3

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 15, 2014

This message focuses on Elijah's response to the prophets of Baal and to Jezebel's threats.

First Response Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Kings 18:21-26; 36-39; 19:1-4 Introduction: This message will conclude this series on first responses. Previously I shared with you that our first responses are those initial responses that we have to a situation. It is those responses that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by David Owen on Dec 2, 2012

What should we put priority on in our lives as Christians

Matthew Chapter 6 verses 31-33. 31 Therefore take no thought saying. What shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or wherewithal shall we ve clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for you heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

If God were to perform a miracle tonight and you woke up tomorrow completely committed to seeking first God's Kingdom and His righteousness, what would your life look like?

SEEKING FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD Text: Matthew 6:25-33 Introduction 1. We live in a world characterized by a lack of certainty, but I know that Jesus Christ is now the king of king and the Lord of lords the master of my destiny and of the the only kingdom that will last forever. 2. I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 6:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message From The First Mother

Contributed by John White on May 8, 2010

What would the first mother say if she could speak to us today?

A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRST MOTHER Gen. 3:1-7 "Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2009

This sermon speaks hard about seeking first the things of God. If we are to do that.. we need to (1) let God be in charge (2) allow God to be in the decistion process (3) give back to others.

Seek First the Kingdom of God Matthew 6:19-34 Disclaimer: This sermon was prepared by personal study and Sermon Central contributions. Introduction- This is a very familiar verse. There are some verses that jump off the page to us. For where your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Born Right The First Time?

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 11, 2009

Jesus won’t make you a better man - he’ll make you a new one.

I apologize this morning if you hear me coughing a bit – I’ve been suffering from some sort of the plague. Of course, I haven’t suffered enough to go to the doctor – I am, after all, a guy. I’d like to believe that my suffering has a purpose. That it makes me more of a man. And, when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Alive For The Very First Time Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 31, 2013

Through Jesus we can enjoy the experience of being alive for the very first time

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A couple of weeks ago in our passage we saw that we were buried with Christ in baptism and that God raised us to life in Christ as a result! • What does it mean to be raised with Jesus through the power of God? • Have you ever woke up and just felt ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The First Four Seals Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

The events that we will see with the seals are not the end of history itself. They are events that precede the end. The seals have to be broken before the book can be opened. This is exactly what Christ had said.

Now the time has come. God’s book—the Book of Destiny, the book that spells out what is to happen in the end time—is now to be opened. We need to note that the Lamb doesn’t open the book at this point. He merely breaks open the seals. The events that we will see with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' First Miracle Is A Success!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 21, 2009

Epiphany 2(C) - Jesus’ first miracle is a success when water changes into wine and this miracle strengthens faith.

JESUS’ FIRST MIRACLE IS A SUCCESS! (Outline) January 18, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 2 -- John 2:1-11 INTRO: Miracles – some believe in them and others do not. Mankind likes to have a logical and reasonable explanation for everything. But there is not always a logical or reasonable explanation ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran