Sermons on First Importance:

You Are The Body Of Christ Part 1

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the importance of each believer in the church.

YOU ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST, Part 1 In the past month we have examined a number of ways the Bible describes you and me. The Bible describes us as disciples of Jesus Christ. We are soldiers in the army of God. We are perfume bottles, carrying the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Christian Living Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 11, 2024

First in series from James, Introduction to Christian Living

James 1 Introduction to Christian Living Some of ya’ll never consider how things get done around here. We are a small church, with a limited budget, and so the things done around here are done by volunteers. The place is mowed and trimmed by volunteers. The pavilion and plastic walls are cleaned ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Somebody, Be A Nobody

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 9, 2007

The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people . . .seated next to the couple would be the next most important people

The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people and they would be seated right in the center of the presidential table (or long table). All eyes are on them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism As Epiphany

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Epiphany’’   This morning, I would like to do something different! I propose to tell you three stories and as you listen to them think about how each of them relate to Baptism. Story 1. A dying judge said to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Warning #1 - About Drifting Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 9, 2009

The first in a series of warning offered from the book of Hebrews.

Code YELLOW Alert “Warning About Drifting” Hebrews 2:1-4 * In the aftermath of 9/11, President Bush established a Department of Homeland Security to protect us from this sort of terrorism. This was a progressive concept which took almost 18 months to flesh out. However, only 6 months after 9/11, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Definition Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

First message in an expositional series through 1 Peter

Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2, Title: The Definition of a Christian, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/24/05, AM A. Opening illustration: They have a personal relationship with God, say their faith is very important in their life today; believe they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Resting On The Resurrection Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

An Easter message about resurrection based on First Corinthians 15. Because of the resurrection we have a new identity, a new purpose, and a new hope.

Resting on the Resurrection (Easter Sermon) 1 Corinthians 15 INTRODUCTION: What do you think is the most important event in world history? A lot of Christians might say the Birth of Christ. Our calendar is based on Christ’s birth … and Christmas is our biggest celebration. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survivors Forgive Themselves And Others Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A message on the importance of forgiveness in relationships and healing.

INTRO ƒ{ In this award winning film called "The Mission", Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage takes shelter in a local church. ƒ{ He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a South American ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serve Like Hur!

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of serving God.

Serve Like Hur! Exodus 17:8-13 I recently read that bees visit over 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey. They have to fly about 55,000 miles in order to make that one pound of honey. That same article stated that it takes about 560 bees to make 1 pound of honey. Imagine if one bee ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

"core Training"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2020

A sermon about the importance of accountability groups.

“Core Training” Proverbs 27:17 Remember back in grade school P.E. class when the gym teacher had all the students see how many sit-ups they could do? In third grade it was the day for the sit-up test during physical fitness week. (Some kids were conveniently "sick" that day.) I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are One

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

This Sermon is about the importance of unity in the church.

Text: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14 Title: We Are One By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that we are living in some amazing times when our horizons are both expanding and contracting. Never before has it been so easy to be in direct contact with people from all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Busy--The Boss Is Coming!

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jan 31, 2010

A message about the importance of holy behavior.

Get Busy, the Boss is Coming! I Peter 1:13-16 “Therefore” = he moves from describing our salvation to explaining how we should respond to that salvation. Because we have been saved into such a privileged position… Because of all that Jesus Christ has done for us… We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will Believe Our Report?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of sharing the gospel.

“Who Will Believe Our Report?” Isaiah 53:1 v1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? There is an interesting contrast in my home. My daughter is in college and has to write reports and essays for various classes. When preparing for such an assignment ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Remind You To Remember Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 4, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of walking with Jesus.

Let Me Remind You To Remember II Peter 1:8-15 Someone has said "The only thing faster than the speed of thought is the speed of forgetfulness." Many of us would agree that this is certainly true. For the most part, forgetfulness is insignificant. But there are times when we forget ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Love Afair With The Father Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jan 23, 2007

This is the first in a series of messages title "A Love Affair".

HAVING A LOVE AFFAIR…WITH THE FATHER A Love Affair – 1 Deuteronomy 6 SERIES INTRODUCTION: What is the greatest force or power on earth known to mankind? Some dreaded military weapon? The latest technology? The authority of key world leaders? Economics? These may all be powerful forces ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-17