Sermons on First Covenant Obsolete:

The Only God, The First And The Last Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 7, 2022

It’s foolish to put our confidence in what we own, or in what we look like, or in the people we love. All these good things only spring from the Lord God, the overflowing fountain. And none of these things can save or redeem, for God alone is the First and the Last.

One of my favourite Bible stories is in 1 Kings 18. That’s the chapter where God has a showdown with Baal, a dramatic contest on the top of Mount Carmel. You remember how Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a competition. ‘Come up the mountain,’ he said. ‘Bring two oxen for sacrifice, wood to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seek First His Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon encourages us to prioritize seeking God's kingdom and righteousness, trusting in His provision, and finding peace in Christ, rather than worrying about worldly needs.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sanctuary of His love, and in the fellowship of His grace. We stand in the shadow of the cross, our hearts echoing with the words of our Savior, "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

The First Step To Knowing God Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 24, 2022

Do you really know God? Many people think they know God, when actually they only know about Him. There is far more to knowing God than merely having an intellectual knowledge of Him. Knowing God is the way to life! What is the first step in knowing God?

What is the first step in knowing God? 1. ADMIT YOUR NEED — Your faults, failures, bad habits and human conflicts are all indications that your need is critical. Such shortcomings in your life God calls sin. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) These sins are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, John 10:10, John 17:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The First Snowdrops Of Winter

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 19, 2025

In the midst of a surrounding dormant landscape, the first snowdrops are widely considered to conquer the harshness of life.

William Wordsworth, an English poet once remarked: “Lone Flower, hemmed in with snows and white as they But hardier far, once more I see thee bend Thy forehead, as if fearful to offend, Like an unbidden guest. Though, day by day, Storms, sallying from the mountain-tops, waylay The rising sun, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:28-30, Psalm 147:16-18, Isaiah 55:10, Proverbs 31:21

"Last At The Cross, First At The Tomb”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 12, 2022

Easter is not about us. Easter is not about our new Easter clothes. Easter is about hope. Easter is knowing that death on this earth is not the end of life. Your soul, your spirit, was created by God to live forever. Includes a quote from Mel Gibson's Pasion of the Christ.

In Jesus Holy Name April 17,2022 Text: Matthew 27:66-28:1-3,5 Redeemer “Last at the Cross, First at the Tomb” Easter is a wonderful celebration. I’m so glad you are here this morning to enjoy the experience of Easter worship. The spring flowers bloom in the sunshine. There is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-3, Matthew 27:66

Denomination: Lutheran

First Commandment (1 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

With this sermon we are beginning a series of messages on the TEN COMMANDMENTS.

Before we preach on the commandments themselves we need to consider why God gave Israel these commandments. It has been stated by many that of all the documents that have ever been written not one has been more important than the TEN COMMANDMENTS. The commandments were not imposed on Israel by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Of First Importance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 95th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 26th sermon from 1 Corinthians and is an Easter Sermon.

Series: Action [#95] A LETTER OF CONCERN- OF FIRST IMPORTANCE 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Introduction: This is the 95th Sermon in this Series and today’s sermon could not have been more applicable than this Easter Sermon. On a day of Easter Bunnies and Easter Egg Hunts, we need to remember what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

First Impressions Are Usually Challenging

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2022

What do you do with first impressions? Nathaniel demonstrates how wrong first impressions can be.

Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:35 Again athe next day John was standing 1with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and *said, “Behold, athe Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 And Jesus turned and saw them following, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Return To Your First Love

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God.

RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 22:37-38, Jeremiah 2:2, Hosea 6:1, Luke 15:17-20, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God. In Revelation 2:4-5, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2025

The hopes and expectations of those first disciples seemed to die when Jesus died on Calvary's cross. But when two disciples walked back to their homes, they received something they didn't expect at all!

Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Introduction: The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was one of the most significant events in all of history. It goes without saying that there were several different expectations when this event took place, depending on each person’s point of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A First-Hand Experience

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 13, 2022

First-hand experience is defined as information or experience gained or learned directly, rather than from other people or books.

Agatha Christie, a renowned British writer of detective novels once remarked: “The first time you do a thing is always exciting.” Matthew 28:18-20 reminds us: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Romans 5:5, James 3:17, Acts 13:3

Do The Hard Work First.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2023

After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Do the Hard Work First. 1 Timothy 6:11-12TPT After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Of God: The First Priority

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 9, 2024

This Sunday in our Kingdom of God series we’ll be looking at what Jesus said about how God’s Kingdom should not only be our priority, but how nothing should come before it, hence, it should be our first priority.

The Kingdom of God “The First Priority” Matthew 6:33 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGRLTR-i0d8 We are continuing in our series on the Kingdom of God this morning in the message entitled, The First Priority.” The reason for this series is that we have all these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Foursquare

The First Passover (Exodus 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2024

How did Passover foreshadow Jesus? Let's look in Exodus 12.

English speakers call it Easter. Most languages still call the Christian celebration the equivalent of Passover. What was the original Passover like? How did it foreshadow Christ? Let’s look at Exodus 12. Did God begin to give Israel a calendar? The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Born (Exodus 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 18, 2024

How do the first born of Egypt, and Israel, and Mary picture Jesus as first born among many? Let's look at Exodus 13.

Why were the firstborn sons sanctified in Israel? Is the firstborn a recurring Bible theme? Does it memorialize Egypt’s firstborn? Did firstborn sons have a leading family role? Did they receive a double inheritance to compensate for looking after a widowed mother and any unmarried sisters? Was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist