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

Sermons on First Importance:

showing 3,151-3,165 of 181,683
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
  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Who's The King?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 1,604 views

    Next in series on John. Examines the importance of mission

    John 6 (2) Who’s the King? Please turn in your Bibles to the book of John. John chapter 6. John chapter 6 and this morning we will begin in verse 14. John chapter 6 and verse 14. What does one preach on at a time like this? What does one preach on, at your first drive in service, and hopefully, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Befriend One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    Friendship is important...critical to living the Christian life.

    September 2, 2001 What makes for a real friend? What is the value of friendship? Philosophers have discussed and debated that for centuries. Mencius said, Friendship is one mind in two bodies. In the 1950¡¦s Norman Vincent Peale said, Getting people to like you is only the other side of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Commitment

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 48,322 views

    What does it mean to be committed? Why is it important?

    On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec empire, making ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    What About Communion? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 27,418 views

    A look at the meaning and importance of the Lord’s Supper

    (taken from a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT COMMUNION?” OPEN: A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Taking Up The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,563 views

    The importance of ’denying oneself’ and ’taking up the cross.’

    TAKING UP THE CROSS MARK 8:27-38 INTRODUCTION... How do you work this thing? There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Watch Out For False Teachers Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,899 views

    It’s so important to know the truth.

    1. We pick up where we left off last week… Peter is writing against the Hungry Wolves that have come against the church. • Remember, wherever there are HEALTHY SHEEP, there are always HUNGRY WOLVES nearby. Satan is NOT happy with Christian progress & spiritual growth. • When you take to heart ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Getting Off The Fence

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,693 views

    Emphasizes the importance of making a decision for Christ wholeheartedly.

    GETTING OFF THE FENCE A week ago yesterday, I had the opportunity to perform the wedding ceremony for an old high school friend of mine. After the wedding, I went to the reception and visited with some other old friends. Sitting around the table, telling stories from the old days, the parents ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Mowery avatar

    Strengthen Your Heart

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,508 views

    Importance and result of strenthening your heart in the Lord.

    Colossians 2:1-7 1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Why The Blood?

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,841 views

    Why is the blood so important in the Christian belief?

    Scripture But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 Let’s take a look at life! Us! The way God created us! God created us for fellowship and the free will to worship him. The Bible says that we are uniquely designed. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    Prayer Equals Priority

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,378 views

    This message talks about the importance of praying for the lost.

    Just a reminder - next week is father’s day. If you haven’t bought your father’s day gifts, you need to get busy... And, if you are needing a father to celebrate and buy for - all of our staff are now fathers! Last week I had the chance to baptize two of my children. It’s always a pretty special ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    How Many Were There?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 17, 2023
     | 5,321 views

    What is important to remember about Jesus funeral?

    How many were there? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 19:31-42 John 19:31 Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Joseph's Dream Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 5, 2016
     | 6,629 views

    Joseph and Mary had no say over the name of their first child. He was not named for anyone else, not for what character was hoped for him, but for the purpose for which he was born in the first place.

    Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Dream 12/1/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction “What’s in a name?” so questions Juliet. There may be much in a name. Some of us are named after loved and respected family members. We carry in our name the remembrance of someone else. Others of us ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • TIMOTHY GARDNER avatar

    Friends Forever

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    It’s important to bring people to Jesus

    Friends Forever. Wow those are some very powerful words when you put them together you know? I mean, think about what this phrase means: being a friend forever; always there no matter what. This popular phrase can be found in letters from one best friend to another, on the split necklaces when put ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • John Oscar avatar

    Lead Me To The Rock Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,729 views

    The importance of seeking God when we are overwhelmed

    Lead ME to the Rock CCCAG March 5th, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 61:1-3 Intro- Beginning small series of messages about being “hidden in God” beginning today with studying Psalm 61. Background on this Psalm- (Why Chronological bible reading is important) It is written by King David of Israel. David had ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Five Points Of Life

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    A sermon comparing the 5 points of life (www.fivepointsoflife.org) and their importance medically; to 5 spiritual points of life and their even greater importance

    Introduction 1. Email Funny 2. A couple weeks ago, my family had a wonderful time at the YMCA... Lora and Jason played soccer... and then afterwards, there was a special event planned on the Y grounds... Lunch was provided free of charge by Sonny’s BBQ... There was a Christian band playing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene