SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on First Importance:

showing 1,996-2,010 of 181,418
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Great Exchange: Trading Worry For Worship

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025
     | 329 views

    Exploring Jesus' timeless cure for anxiety, this sermon calls listeners to make the great exchange—trading the illogical, faithless burden of worry for a life of worship that seeks first the Kingdom of a Father who knows and provides for their every need.

    Introduction: The Tyranny of "What If?" Good morning, beloved. There is a quiet tyranny that seeks to rule our hearts. It is not an invading army or a foreign power. It is a voice in our own minds, and its weapon is two simple words: "What if?" It is the tyrant that wakes you at ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • JS Collins avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Js Collins on Feb 27, 2012
     | 4,635 views

    The Day of the Lord- Is when God puts Israel of all nations. This sermon expands the difference between Christ

    The Day of the Lord End time message Zechariah 14:1-5 1 ¶ Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. 2. For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Fifth Trumpet: Locusts From The Bottomless Pit, Sent To Torment Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,870 views

    The supernatural creatures released upon the blowing of the fifth trumpet are evil spirits. The description given of their appearance is, at the same time, a description of their character. We are told thirteen things about them.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-7-16 Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelation Title: Fifth Trumpet (First Woe): Locusts From the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Joy In The Morning

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,970 views

    God loves to bless His children. We may go through the dark night but Joy comes in the morning.

    “Joy in the Morning” October 5, 2014 Jeremiah 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Bowen avatar

    The Viper's Venom

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    Two important facts about alcohol

    The Viper’s Venom - Proverbs 23:31-35 Introduction: A teacher was trying to show her class the dangers of alcohol by using a visual aid. She had a glass of water on the table and a glass of beer on the table. In between the two she had a bowl of live worms. She then told her class how she was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Heaven Exists

    Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 22, 2021
     | 2,436 views

    Yes, heaven exists but the description of the three (or more) levels of heaven are illusive. Also, do we have bodies there? Are we conscious? Do we have tactile feelings similar to what we experience now?

    Heaven Exists Before we get into the existence of heaven, let's consider exactly when do we go? As with numerous Biblical topics, many churches, under Christianity's umbrella, have different beliefs on these topics. The following are my thoughts as reinforced by the specified verses from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    "Marco Polo"

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,564 views

    Gods call is much like the game "Marco Polo", if there is no response when you are called, nothing can happen.

    “Marco, Polo” 1Corinthians 1: 1-3 Intro: If you remember back before the holidays, we finished going through 1 John. This morning we are starting a new series of sermons out of 1 Corinthians. We will still work our way through 1 Corinthians and Genesis on a bi-weekly series throughout ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Father Figure Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 44,531 views

    First Person presentation of Joshua describing his relationship with Moses. This was a powerful message that spoke of the lessons Joshua may have learned from his father figure - Moses.

    (I entered stage left, dressed as Joshua, the son of Nun, and carrying a Ram’s horn – or Shofar. There are several websites that will allow you to hear the sound of the Shofar, but I found that I was able to make a reasonable sound from the horn with very little effort. I used the musical ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    God Knows Orangejello, Nosmo, And Maynard

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    Dr. Pittendreigh’s first sermon at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. The theme is the importance of names, and how God knows each of us by name, and by heart.

    Philippians 4:1-9 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche (Sin te chee) to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Addison avatar

    A Call To Worship And Praise Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,610 views

    Psalm 95 teaches us the importance of worship as a part of a chritian's devotional life. Worship is the first and highest priority. Therefore, it is the ksy to a successful prayer life.

    A Call to Worship and Praise Pslm 95 In this series, we are developing an understanding of the basic disciplines necessary to build a devotional life with the Lord. We have seen that the Bible teaches us three basic habits we must develop in order to have a truly vibrant devotional life. These ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Nybo avatar

    Living In The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Neal Nybo on Apr 23, 2018
     | 6,615 views

    The Kindom is the first thing Jesus chooses to preach. He taught it consistently for three years and it was the final thing he told his disciples. It must be important.

    Does Jesus have a slogan? Everyone else does. Even if you don’t wear Nike shoes most of us know Nike wants us to Just Do It. Of course, Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. And Jesus wants to be sure we know, …? What? To be fair, his slogan hasn’t been on TV and billboards constantly. On the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    Straight From The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2017
     | 14,396 views

    In this sermon, we cover the first eleven verses of Philippians 1 and we learn about the importance of learning to communicate appropriately words of appreciation, love and encouragement.

    Introduction: A. Once there was an old blacksmith who was nearing retirement and so he picked out a young man to train as his apprentice. 1. The old blacksmith was rather gruff and exacting – He said to the young man, “Don’t ask me a lot of questions, just do whatever I tell you to do.” 2. One day ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Genesis Vocabulary

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022
     | 1,155 views

    Let’s look at Genesis and why it’s important. Let’s first of all look at some vocabulary that may need a little clarification.

    Let’s look at Genesis and why it’s important. Let’s first of all look at some vocabulary that may need a little clarification. Day Read Genesis 1-2 and notice how the context defines the meaning of words. For instance, how is the word day defined at least three different ways in Genesis ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Introduction To The Apostles Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020
     | 2,332 views

    The first part shows Peter as a prominent person, and in the second part, Paul was a prominent figure. Above all, the Holy Spirit was important than these two apostles...

    INTRODUCTION TO ACTS Title: In fact, the book had no title until the middle of the second century AD. Acts 1:13 served as the base to title it as ACTS of the Apostles. However, records of most of the Apostles are missing. Only Peter, John, and James are found. The first part shows Peter as a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    In Search Of Freedom

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 6, 2025
     | 219 views

    So, what is freedom, or liberty, exactly? How can we get it? Well first, I think it’s important to know that…

    245 years ago, on July 4th, 1776, in Boston, Massachusetts, our forefathers signed the declaration of Independence from Great Britain. Now, there were a great many reasons why our fathers rebelled against the crown. It can’t be boiled down to just one or two things, but it was the age of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist