Sermons on First Importance:

Calling In The Wilderness

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013

A sermon for the first Sunday of Lent

Luke 4:1-13 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Romans 10:9-13 I’m told that it’s impossible to be hungry in the desert because of the sand which is everywhere. Today our readings take us into the desert, or the wilderness if you prefer (the words are the same in the Greek and Hebrew). Why is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Did We Get Here Series

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 22, 2013

This is the first part of the Genesis series

Have you ever wondered how everything came to be what it is today? Many people would answer yes to this. If you have answered no then, I am sure that you have asked this question at some point and time in your life here on earth. Today we will discuss how everything came to be what it is today. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

Heirs

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2012

First Sunday in the New Year.

Galatians 4: 4 – 7 / Heirs Intro: Have you ever thought you might be the long-lost heir to someone’s fortune. There may be thousands of dollars out there just waiting for you to claim them. There is a website run by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ADMINISTRATORS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Hard Message Of Change

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 2, 2021

Sermon for the first Sunday of 2021

“A Hard Message of Change” Luke 3:7-9 A sermon for 1/3/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 3 “7 Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-9, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 16, 2022

A Study of the first 4 seals

We come now to the study of Revelation chapter 6. Chapter 6 begins for us the future element of the book of Revelation. Now we get into the prophecy regarding the time of the end. What we are reading tonight are the events that are going to happen momentarily. Based on the current condition of our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

The Fight Against Fear: Walking In Courage Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 9, 2025

“Fear is the first cousin of anxiety.”

Common Negative Acronyms 1. F.E.A.R. – False Evidence Appearing Real: Suggests that fear often arises from imagined or exaggerated threats. Rutter 2. F.E.A.R. – Forget Everything And Run: Highlights a flight response and avoidance mentality. Introduction: A powerful example of a Bible character who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Forgiveness In The Midst Of Pain

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 17, 2025

The first word of Jesus on the cross

On the blood-stained hill of Calvary, while nailed to a cross between two thieves, Jesus opened His mouth— not to curse His executioners, but to pray. Not to cry out in hatred—but to pray: Not to tear down-but to build up Not to pull down-but to lift up Not to make war-but peace Not to establish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Great Man Who Never Spoke

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

First-person narrative of Joseph

Background to passage: And she sleeps…exhausted And I think…it’s so surreal…emotions As I look at this baby, the weight of responsibility What a mess I have made, and God chose me... Baby in straw, Son of God, Savior, Messiah No room, no midwife, no experience, no help Did I mess up the delivery? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 23, 2016

This the first of a series on the Sermon on the Mount

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Text: Matthew 5:3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Have Mercy

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

First in a series on Psalm 51

2 Samuel 11:1-16, 26; 12:1-13; Psalm 51:1 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #1) Have Mercy Just so that I don’t have to ignore the elephant in the room… Today we have an odd combination to put before you: Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day. A day full of bitterness and ashes meets a day full of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rapture

Contributed by Michael Kerr on Oct 26, 2021

The first hours after the Rapture

The Rapture or JESUS coming back for HIS bride, or JESUS coming back for HIS Church, or how ever you want to say it, what do you believe about it? Or do you even believe in it at all? Many do believe in it, and are looking forward to the return of CHRIST, there are many that think we will be here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Foolish Stumbling Or Wisdom From God? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 14, 2023

The second in a series on First Corinthians.

Corinthians Series (Part Two) Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING We are going to continue on with our series in 1st Corinthians today. If you remember from last time, we looked at Paul’s introduction to the letter, and we looked a little bit at the historical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Priority Check - Priority Of Commitment

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 2, 2011

While most people agree to the importance of commitment, do believers really believe the importance of complete commitment to Christ?

Twenty-nine years ago tomorrow, January 10, there was quite a football game in Cincinnati, OH between the San Diego Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals. This was the AFC Championship Game. The Bengals won that game as they defeated the Chargers 27-7. That, however, was not what is most remembered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable: The Laborers Of The Eleventh Hour Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2017

Jesus said “many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” He meant to teach just one thing: That some who think they’re first in the world are going to find themselves last in heaven.

Perea Parable: The Laborers of the Eleventh hour Matthew 20:1-16 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. The parable of the laborers is found only in Matthew. It is connected to the preceding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Assembly Of Yourselves Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on May 23, 2009

How important in church attendance?

The Importance of Church Attendance Rev. Sean Lester For Living Water Assembly of God May 25, 2009 (484) QUOTATION QUESTION. How important is church attendance? (30) (NIV) Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal