Sermons on First Communion:

When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 5, 2009

First of a a series from Ecclesiastes. This is an introduction to the book.

Several years ago, Donald Miller wrote a popular book titled Blue Like Jazz. I haven’t read the book, but I was intrigued by the Author’s Note at the beginning of the book: I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one night when ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 1, 2008

First in a series of messages based on the Magnificat of Mary.

INTRODUCTION: A.J. Gordon was the great Baptist pastor of the Clarendon Church in Boston, Massachusetts. One day he met a young boy in front of the sanctuary carrying a rusty cage in which several birds fluttered nervously. Gordon inquired, "Son, where did you get those birds?" The boy replied, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Wound Of Betrayal

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008

This is the first part of a three part series on Joseph.

THREE NECESSARY WOUNDS TEXT: Psalm 105:17-22 Psalms 105:17-22 KJV He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: [18] Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: [19] Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. [20] The king sent and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

This is the first in a four part series on a disciplined Christian.

The GPFS Factor (part 1) Giving-Prayer-Fasting-Storing (Mark 12:38-44 NASB) In His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, (39) and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Bring You To God

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2012

Sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

I Peter 3: 18 – 22 / To Bring You To God Intro: 2 inexperienced hunters went hunting in the woods. The game warden had warning them that they might get lost said that if the got lost to shoot 3 shots in rapid succession. They did get lost. One said to the other, “You’d ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Filled Life Part I

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 7, 2010

This sermon examines the first three fruits of the Spirit.

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE PART I GALATIANS 5:22,23 INTRODUCTION We might imagine buying a tree. It has no leaves on it or any fruit because it is only a seedling ready to plant. Unless there was a tag attached to it, we would not know what kind of tree it was. Suppose we bought it anyway and took it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Come Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

First in a series on our church's Discipleship Path.

ENGAGE I’d like to ask all of you to think for a moment about how you got here this morning. I’m not talking about the mode of transportation that you used, but rather your spiritual journey that resulted in being a part of our gathering today. For me, that journey began as a small child. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Love Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016

The first of the nine graces of the Fruit of the Spirit is love.

The Spirit of Love Galatians 5:22-23 We mentioned that there are nine graces that are the Fruit of the Spirit. These graces are not to separated in the sense that we have been given some of them, because they all make of the Fruit of the Spirit. See: 1 Cor. 12:1-4, 7 We see the gifts (plural) of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Save Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017

First, in a 10 week series focused on the gospel.

GOSPEL DEEP 1. JESUS CAME TO SAVE - John 3:16-18 -When we first started Adventure we were low-tech! -We had this ancient device called a landline. -Some of you remember those from your childhood with Moses and Abraham. -So the church had a landline and every flyer, handout, invite card had a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Focused People

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

The church needs to be focused on the things of God first.

Matthew 13:44-46 Introduction: illustration “BECAUSE THE PRINCE HAD COME” I. What is the Kingdom of God? A. A Kingdom is a realm, place, or territory ruled by a King. B. A Kingdom implies a King. - I Timothy 1:17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Abraham

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 7, 2021

The next in the series on Genesis and the first of 4 on Abraham.

Genesis 12 The Call of Abraham This morning we are going to continue our study of the book of Genesis, and begin our study of Abraham. Abraham is a pretty important person. From his children come 3 of the world’s major religions; Christianity, which is the largest religion in the world: Islam, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Man. Part I

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 30, 2020

This is the first in a series that examines the qualifications for being an elder.

Title: The Measure of a Mature Christian Man Script: I Tim. 3:1-7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC Father’s Day 2020 Intro: What is your ideal of a “man”? (Pictures: John Wayne, Dwayne Johnson, Carey Grant, Boy George?) Dr. Gene Getz wrote a book called “The Measure of a Man” about 40 years ago. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Third Sunday Of Easter - Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 6, 2020

The first stage of the Emmaus story is the broken dream.

One Sunday a parochial vicar was doing a children's talk, using a telephone to illustrate the idea of prayer. "You talk to people on the telephone but you don't see them on the other end of the line, do you?” he began. The children shook their heads in agreement. "Well, talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Passion Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 9, 2021

The first sermon of the church was about the passion of Christ.

INTRODUCTION • When the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact America, leader after leader—from the local mayor to the governor to the president of the United States—made daily public speeches about the virus and its effects on their respective communities. • And oftentimes, the leader would issue a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Disciples

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 30, 2015

To make disciples, you must first be a disciple.

Making Disciples April 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: To make disciples, you must first be a disciple. In order to be an effective disciple, you must obey Christ, guard your witness, and make disciples. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist