Sermons on First Importance:

Does God’s Grace Flow Through You?

Contributed by Doug Conley on May 30, 2011

We have an important responsibility to forgive others.

The preacher's Sunday sermon was Forgive Your Enemies. He asked how many have forgiven their enemies. About half held up their hands. So he repeated his question. Now about 80% held up their hands. He asked the question again. This time, everybody responded. Everybody that is, except one elderly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should Crristians Share Jesus

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 12, 2023

Why is it so important that the Church shares Jesus?

Why Should Christians Share Jesus Luke 14:15-24 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Being An Advocate For Others Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010

A sermon examining the importance of standing up for others.

BEING AN ADVOCATE FOR OTHERS Philemon 1:8-21 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning, July 6th, 2025) Listen online at - https://youtu.be/hA3T00nqTGM?feature=shared It’s the kind of story that makes the news; a man who had set out on a mission to destroy a church unexpectedly came to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Life and its importance and meaning beyond this life.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR MEANING” ECCLESIASTES 1:1-18 A certain man had traveled quite a distance to attend the funeral of a relative. The man was utterly exhausted from his drive. During the visitation time, he dozed off in one of the chairs. Several attempts were made to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans 6 Baptism

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 20, 2023

Continues series on Romans. Addresses the importance of Baptism

Romans 6 Baptism On February 20, 1964, a baby boy was born, to a young scared military couple, in the naval air station in Jacksonville Florida. This baby was born prematurely. He was a blue baby. His lungs were not working right. His heart had issues. The doctors told his parents this child ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

The first of a three part series, ‘Growing As We Go.’

Slide 1 A few weeks ago, I shared some questions that Gordon MacDonald believes are being asked by people at different stages of life. Now not only did those questions really interest me and cause me to think about the questions that I am asking at this point in my life, the story that MacDonald ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Weeping At The Foundation Of The Temple

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 6, 2014

When the foundation of the second temple was laid there were both weeping and joyful shouting! Why? What caused those who had seen the first temple to weep? What caused the destruction of the first temple and the deportations in the first place? Creep ...

Going back to the Old Testament today … 3 deportations of Israel/Judah - last one in 586 BC w/destruction of temple Nearly 50 years later Persia invaded and Babylon. Babylon philosophy of deportation vs Persian philosophy of returning and subjection. Cyrus, the King of Persia was moved by ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Book Of Destiny Is Sealed But Then Opened - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

John gets the first sight of Jesus Christ in heaven. John had seen Christ in his first vision but He was standing in the midst of the seven churches. Now he gets his first glimpse of the glorified Son of God in heaven.

And now comes the supreme moment, John gets the first sight of Jesus Christ in heaven. READ 6 & 7. John had seen Christ in his first vision but He was standing in the midst of the seven churches. Now he gets his first glimpse of the glorified Son of God in heaven. He is described as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Fearfully Afraid Or Faithfully Focused?" (Mark 6:45-52) Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Jan 24, 2017

Having faith in god is important for every believer.

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 14: "Are You Fearfully Afraid or Faithfully Focused?" (Mark 6:45-52) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Webster-Merriam defines fear as verb or action word meaning: • to be afraid of (something or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Live A Life Of Generous Friendship Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019

A sermon on the importance of living together in Christian community

“Learning How To Live a Life of Generous Friendship” Philippians Series May 26th, 2019 Key Scripture: Philippians, Chapter Four Learning How To Live a Life of Generous Friendship Today, we finish our series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit

Title: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit Text: Acts 19:1-7 ¶ And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Acts Of The Apostles # 25 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In this chapter we see something that is of major importance.

Paul had spent eighteen months at Corinth, reasoning with the Jews and planting the seed of Christ's being the Son of God, but had had very little success. He left, and Apollos came behind him, and had tremendous success. This passage reveals that Apollos was successful for two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons Present And Future

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 15, 2019

Church Structure is designed by God. Deacons are important!

DEACONS FOR THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE INTRODUCTION The Church is the Body of Christ. It was bought by the blood of Christ and every Christian exists and lives in submission to Christ. It should be of no surprise to us that God has given us specific instructions about how he desires the church to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved By The Sacrifice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2023

The importance of unlimited atonement in the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross.

Saved by His Sacrifice Hebrews 10:1-10 Introduction: The writer of Hebrews was well acquainted with the Jewish system of laws and especially how the sacrificial system lay the groundwork for our understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross. The Law set forth in type and shadow the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Rest

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2002

Rest is important. Here are four reasons why.

By and large, Americans don’t value rest and relaxation. On the contrary, we’ve made a virtue of unceasing labor; we brag about how busy we are, as if the hectic pace of our lives is proof that we’re important and significant. We feel guilty when we’re not working, and we’re suspicious of anyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist