Sermons on First Day Of Week:

The Message This Mother Didn’t Want To Hear Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 9, 2020

She got the message that when she came back home, her son would die. What mother wanted to hear that kind of message? The wife of Jeroboam, first king of the Ten Tribes of Israel, experienced this very thing.

Introduction: many Mother’s Day messages focus on the positive. Some sermons focus on any number of good mothers, those like Eunice (Timothy’s mother) who is only mentioned once in Scripture by name, but the deeds of her son speak volumes. Other good mothers come to mind, like Hannah, Leah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 20: Morality And The Present Life In Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2018

To be a Christian means to be united to the risen and exalted Christ. We now share in the new creation of which He is the first fruits. As Christians we have put off the old man and have put on the new man. We no longer live as we once did because the

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 10/6/17 Lesson 20: Morality and the Present Life in Christ (Eph. 4:25-32) Ephesians 4:25-32 (KJV) 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

David’s Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 17, 2023

Here we are just days from our national day of Thanksgiving. I am saddened that history is being rewritten and the first explorers that had the goal of taking the Gospel message to a needed people are be portrayed as conquerors and white supremacy.

“David’s Prayer Of Thanksgiving” Psalm 138:1-8 Here we are just days from our national day of Thanksgiving. I am saddened that history is being rewritten and the first explorers that had the goal of taking the Gospel message to a needed people are be portrayed as conquerors and white supremacy. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Initiating The Turn-4(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2023

4 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-IV—Luke 1:11-12(:5-25) Attention: For me personally as your ‘preacher’, today is ‘game day’, & now is my reckoning hour: My preaching is expected. It’s ‘my turn’ as it were. I’ve been anticipating this opportunity. I must approach it at the proper time. I must be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-12, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 19: Joshua’s First Message On Separation Ch. 23

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2013

Principles of Separation

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 19: Joshua’s First Message on Separation Ch. 23 January 13, 2013 A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

09. Saul’s Anointing – The Rise Of Israel’s First King Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Saul is chosen as Israel’s first king, yet he struggles with insecurity and uncertainty. God calls him, anoints him, and empowers him—but will he trust God or his own fears?

Saul’s Anointing – the Rise of Israel’s First King April 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 9-10 Introduction: Chosen, Yet Uncertain History is full of leaders who were thrust into power, unsure of themselves and hesitant to step into their calling. In 1940, ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Religious Intolerance In Our Time

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

We live in a restless, violent, ever changing world that moves in unknown directions every day. We were witness to this sad reality this past week when those victims at Virginia Tech lost their lives.

Religious Intolerance in our Time. Acts Chapter 5:17,41 The Apostles Persecuted 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

These Are The Words I Would Say

Contributed by David Sweet on Jun 15, 2012

A Father's Day sermon that is positive, reflective, and life applicable.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12
 I. INTRODUCTION (Focusing Activity) Happy Father’s Day! Many Father’s Day sermons seem to blast dads and tear them down for their struggles in parenting, but I hope to be more positive and reflective today as we honor how our dads teach and guide us. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Last Words: Our First Work (Theme By Michael Milton)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 24, 2005

Jesus’ last words remind us that evangelism is not an event; it’s a lifestyle.

Have you seen the commercial urging Albertans to recycle? The one I’m thinking of features two hikers caught in a snowstorm high in the mountains. One hiker falls and urges the other to go for help. But before that hiker can leave, the injured man thrusts an empty water bottle into his partner’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church Is The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Oct 29, 2025

Week #2 in our series At the Core

They say that strengthening your core… that is your stomach muscles, your pelvic muscles, your back muscles can lead to a lot of incredible benefits. Improved Posture and Reduced Back Pain, Enhanced Balance and Stability, Improved Coordination and Agility, Reduced Risk of Falls, Enhanced Breathing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 14, 2010

This is week 3 of our series on the Kingdom of Heaven is like. . . This week it is like a man hunting for the perfect pearl and what he was like

He had it all, at least on the surface. A good business, a fine family, status in the community. He had everything it would appear, but not quite enough. Some men craved after gold or silver or jewels not this man. Those things were all so cold and inanimate, forged and moulded deep inside an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 5 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

This time we see the fertile, good soil as the Sower broadcast his seed. This is what everyone wants. Also we see the obligations of sowers, the care of the seed, and how this relates to the gospel. We must never handle the bible deceitfully.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 5 of 7 So far we have covered the first three soils in the Parable of the Sower and in this message we come to the last one. The outcome here is what everyone wants to happen in preaching the gospel, but experience and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:8, Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:8, Mark 4:20, Luke 8:8, Luke 8:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Woman, The Child And The Dragon Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 28 in a Wednesday evening study

WEEK 28 “The Woman, the Child and the Dragon” Date: February 12, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 12:1-6 Introduction Chapters 12 & 13 introduce us to the 3 key characters in the unfolding of the last half of the Tribulation. They are: The dragon- Satan The false Christ The false ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Experience = Living And Coping With Injustice And Hurt (First Part) – Guidelines – (The Retribution Of God – Part 6 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2023

When we are overtaken by anxious thoughts, and battling adversity and injustice, God has given us a number of coping strategies. In this message and the next three we will look at these. The writer has been there and these “remedies” are tested. Look up, dear Christian!

FROM EXPERIENCE = LIVING AND COPING WITH INJUSTICE AND HURT (FIRST PART) – GUIDELINES – (THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD – PART 6 IN THE SERIES) INTRODUCTION FOR SOME MEASURES TO LIVE WITH INJUSTICE We have looked at the subject of retribution from several perspectives. We considered a number of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, Psalm 73:3-4, Psalm 73:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 105:7-22, James 5:13, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 94:17-19, Psalm 108:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desolation Of The Harlot Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 38 in a Wednesday evening study

WEEK 38 “Desolation of the Harlot” Date: May 21, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 17:6-18 Introduction We studied through the 6th verse of chapter 17 last week. We said that during the tribulation period there will come on the scene, a mixture of coming together of a one worldwide ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist