Sermons on First Importance:

Be Ready For A Witness

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A message on the importance of being prepared at all times to give a witness.

BE READY FOR A WITNESS 1 Peter 3:15 INTRO: I don’t know how many times someone has said to me, “I had a perfect opportunity to witness to someone today, but it took me by surprise and I missed it.” Success in this world often depends on taking advantage of opportunities when they come your way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon in which I taught about the importance and significance of baptism.

Stats don’t lie. LifeWay data indicates that although Southern Baptist membership grew, the number of baptisms decreased for the fourth consecutive year. The 2003 total was 377,357, reflecting a 4.44 percent decrease from the 2002 totals. “This indicated a baptism ratio of 1 to 43, meaning that, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled Towards Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005

This message explores the importance of taking our ministry for Christ seriously.

COMPELLED TOWARDS MINISTRY 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-27 INTRODUCTION: As Paul opens up this section of Scripture, what we see here is Paul’s seriousness about serving Jesus. From the very beginning we see such powerful words as “compelled”, “belonging to Jesus”, “by all possible means”, “strict ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 1, 2005

Emphasises the importance of being God-pleasers insteadof people pleasers.

PLEASING GOD {PLEASE NOTE - This sermon includes some ideas and quotes from the book "The Life You’ve Always Wanted" by John Ortberg, pages 157 - 172} - Turn to 1 Corinthians 4 This coming week, we start a new year. 2005 is less than a week away and with the new year comes new opportunities. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On Series

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 17, 2004

It is important that Christians understand that they possess the ability to weather the storms of life.

Introduction This week will start part 2 of 2 sermons entitled “Standing on the Promises”. The world we live in is full of troubles, tensions and turmoil. If we don’t have something to hold on to, we as the world will be hopeless and helpless. I am reminded of my childhood when I was in school ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Touch Those Landmarks

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Oct 13, 2004

A sermon emphasizing the importance of maintain the key areas of the Christian faith.

Do Not Touch Those Landmarks TEXT: Proverbs 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Job 24:1 Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days? Job 24:2 Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"If Tomorrow Never Comes”

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans.

“If Tomorrow Never Comes” Text: James 4.13-17 Thesis: To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans. Introduction: (1) What are your future plans? (2) Let us note the importance of including God in our plans: Discussion: I. Life is Uncertain (v. 13) A. The best of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Enthusiasm

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 28, 2002

To remind followers of Christ of the important role that enthusiasm plays in their witness.

Godly Enthusiasm Rom 12:9-12 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Whom Do You Serve? Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Mar 3, 2002

What Jesus says is important about our duties as Christians.

WHOM DO YOU SERVE? Matthew 6:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Why are you here? There are more answers to that question in this room this morning than we care to think about. Some are here because their parents brought them. Some are here because they think if they come here then God is “paid off” for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sing Of The Mercies Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 4, 2006

The importance of singing and music in our worship of our merciful God.

"I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations." (Psalm 89:1, KJV) 1. "I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever" How often as we travel on the journey of life is our attention suddenly and effectively arrested by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1

Denomination: Baptist

Found Difficult And Not Tried

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009

Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

How To Shine Your Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 17, 2009

Paul shares how important our witness is for a lost world

Yearly at Christmas on TV is , "It’s A Wonderful Life", staring Jimmy Stewart. George Bailey has big dreams of going to college and being a world traveler. Instead, he winds up having to take over his father’s building and loan, which is more like a charity than a business. George becomes so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Is It Nothing To You

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Taking time to place those things that are important to the life of a saint

IS IT NOTHING TO YOU, AS YE PASS BY? Lamentations 1:12 Introduction: Jerusalem, sitting dejected on the ground, calls on those that passed by, to consider whether her example did not concern them. Her outward sufferings were great, but her inward sufferings were harder to bear, through the sense ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 13, 2008

This message considers the importance of the Birth of Christ as we celebrate Christmas...

CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Text: Matthew 1:18-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Christmas should serve as a reminder to every believer that the birth of Christ should be celebrated. It certainly does not mean that Christmas is the only time to rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Furtherance Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 20, 2008

PAUL WRITES TO THE PHILIPPIANS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FORWARD PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL.

FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRO: JOURNEY OF PAUL 1: CONVERTED ON DAMASCUS ROAD A) GOING TO KILL AND IMPRISON CHRISTIANS B) ENCOUNTERS THE LORD JESUS CHRIST C) CONVICTED, CONVERTED, CONSECRATED POINT: GOD WOULD USE ONE OF THE BIGGEST PERSECUTERS OF THE EARLY CHURCH TO HELP ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Other