Sermons on First Disciples:

The Perfect Redeemer : The First Christmas

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Dec 19, 2017

Several 100 of years before the first Christmas, God promised the redeemer would come.

Several 100 of years before the first Christmas, God promised the redeemer would come. God declares through His prophet Isaiah a promise to a people who say they are God's chosen yet they have turned away from the Living God. Let us read Isaiah 59:20 “The Redeemer will come to Zion (Jerusalem), ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-13, Luke 2:25-32, Luke 2:10-14

"The First Step To Freedom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 1, 2017

If we are to find our freedom in Christ, the first step is admit our need.

In this series: “Finding Our Freedom in Christ,” we're going to talk about how to overcome hurts that can overwhelm us, habits that can overtake us and hang-ups that can overshadow us. We live in a world full of hurting people. And hurt people hurt people. So, we're hurt by others; hurt others; and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Jesus First Loved Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2016

To show that GOD's Love is always first and our love for Him is just a response to His Great Love enabling us to love Him back.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you loved? Yes. I am. JESUS loved me so much before the foundation of this world. Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen First Martyr For The Faith

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE MESSAGE PREACHED BY STEPHEN.

HFL AUGUST 16, 2009 ACTS 6;8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring Our First Passion

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012

Is "church" just a club? Do we attend a congregation just to be entertained or is there a deeper reason? Learning to OBEY God is essential to our lives. It is part of our passion for the One who is passionate about us!

1. Bad News The doctor shook his head. "John, you’re in terrible shape. You’ve got to do something, and I mean starting today. First, I want you to tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. I want you to stop working like a dog. And tell your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Your First Witness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2012

Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Call Your First Witness John 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FirstWitness.html A witness is to tell the truth that he knows. He testifies before God and everyone the truth. Jesus is God, and I can prove it. I call to the stand John the Baptist! John the Baptist was a relative of Jesus. Their ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Always Consult The Lord First

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT)

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT) 14 So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Wise Guys Finish First

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2013

In this message I will define the difference between real and false wisdom. There is definitely a shortage of wisdom in our world right now.

"Real Wisdom VS False Wisdom¡¨ James 4:13-18 If you had the chance to ask for whatever you wanted, what would it be? The OT gives us the story of a man named Solomon. We find the record that Solomon showed his love for God by walking according to God¡¦s law. God rewarded him by coming to him in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Wise Guys Finish First"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 11, 2013

Today we get to the topic of wisdom. And of all the topics he has discussed, wisdom could be the most important stimulus for spiritual growth. In other words if you plan to grow in the faith it will not happen if you do not first get wisdom.

Wise guys finish First” James 3:13-18 If you had the chance to ask for whatever you wanted, what would it be? The OT gives us the story of a man named Solomon. We find the record that Solomon showed his love for God by walking according to God’s law. God rewarded him by coming to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

First Economic Stimulus Package

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 47: 1 – 31

Genesis 47: 1 – 31 First Economic Stimulus Package 47 Then Joseph went and told Pharaoh, and said, “My father and my brothers, their flocks and their herds and all that they possess, have come from the land of Canaan; and indeed they are in the land of Goshen.” 2 And he took five men from among ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

First Timothy Chapter Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 15, 2018

This is a verse by verse look at First Timothy chapter two.

1 Timothy Chapter 2 (What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study I am attending on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – Bible in Basic English. The main text I am using is the New American Standard Version.) PRAY FOR ALL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Was It Like In The First Church?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 17, 2019

Are we even close to what Jesus set up as his church?

What was it like in the first Church? The things they had in the first church is desperately needed today. They had love. Understanding, cooperation and concern. They gave they worked witness and had the Grace of God. Acts2: 42 And they continued stedfastly in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Baptist