Sermons on First Importance:

Those Whom God Honors

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 28, 2016

This sermon explores the truth that God honors those who honor Him. We look at the areas of giving, calling, and placing God first in our lives.

Those Whom God Honors Last week we looked at what it takes to have a purposeful heart in our “A Christian’s Heart” sermon series, and I ended with these words, “God honors those who honor Him.” This is something I tell just about everyone, especially when difficult ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Foursquare

What Jesus Taught Us About Handling Trials

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2005

Sermon preached Easter weekend in the first person - pastor dressed in period costume as Pontius Pilate - and members of the congregation interacting as characters in the Easter story.

Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Pontius Pilate. You probably know me as the Roman official who presided over the trial that ended with the sentence of crucifixion for Jesus the Christ. Being the governor of an out-of-the-way and insignificant Roman province like Judea was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-65

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Overflowing With Joy Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

From John 2:1-11 Jesus performs his first public miracle at a wedding feast in Cana where the wine ran out.

The Person of Jesus series Jesus – overflowing with joy John 2:1-11 CHCC: March 7, 2010 You Tube Wedding video (2 minutes) INTRODUCTION: Through the years, I’ve officiated, or been involved, in hundreds of weddings … and I’ve pretty much seen the good, bad, and ugly. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Christ Was Sent Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 29, 2026

Jesus began his day with prayer before dawn, before the sun even rose. The Lord's first schedule of the day was prayer.

Introduction When people brought various kinds of sick people to Jesus at sunset on the Sabbath, Jesus laid his hands on each one and healed them all (v. 40). Perhaps Jesus' healing ministry ended late at night. Jesus must have exhausted a lot of his energy healing the sick. This is because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:42-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sabbath

Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014

Is Sabbath important? People say Sabbath is no longer relevant. Sunday is now the day of worship. What are you suppose to do on Sabbath?

-- Picking Oranges from Trees -- Have you picked an lemon or persimmon from a tree branch that hangs over the wall? Or walked next to orange orchard and pick a orange because it is hanging over the fence? There is a law in Israel that allows people that is passing by or the poor to pick-up wheat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Time To Look Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

Message 4 of 4 in send part of Hebrews Study. This study examines Melchizedek and appeals teaches the importance of tithing as a Godly principle.

3/2/08 – Look Up Melchizedek 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking God’s Presence Above Position Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Many people today chase after positions, power, and visibility, forgetting the most important priority—God's presence.

SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE ABOVE POSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-5 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:4; Exodus 33:14-15; Matthew 6:33; 2 Samuel 6:1-12; Hebrews 10:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Many people today chase after positions, power, and visibility, forgetting the most important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Things God Delights In

Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005

To often people are consumed with their status in society or the way people percieve them to be when we should first and formost be concerned with how well we please God.

“The Things God Delights In” #1) How well do you know Him? “SECURE ATTENTION” A) Right or wrong there is one thing that almost all people want. 1) Most of us want to be known, we like popularity but there’s more to it than just that. 2) We don’t just want to be known we want to be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Peace Comes Through Grace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 6, 2010

Advent 4(A) - God's peace comes through grace. First God sends Christ to provide peace. Then God sends saints to proclaim peace.

GOD’S PEACE COMES THROUGH GRACE (Outline) December 20, 2009 - ADVENT 4 - Romans 1:1-7 INTRO: Every day brings us closer and closer. Christmas Day with the blessing of the birth of the Savior of mankind is soon upon us. In connection with Christmas Day believers recall that each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2002

It is important to not only understand end-time events, but how the principles behind end-time events are relevant to daily life today.

The Olivet Discourse (Matt., chapters 24-25, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36) NOTE: This is a handout included in the bulletin Some people love to study end-time events and all the big words that accompany it, such as "eschatology," which is "the study of last things." Other Christians have sour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Begins His Final Week Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

I want invite you to take a three month journey with me on the greatest week in history. This series is devoted to the most important person who’s ever lived on His most important week. This is the week of Christ’s final entry into Jerusalem as well as His death, burial, and resurrection.

Today, I want invite you to take a three month journey with me on the greatest week in history. This series is devoted to the most important person who’s ever lived on His most important week. This is the week of Christ’s final entry into Jerusalem as well as His death, burial, and resurrection. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Tempo Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 11, 2012

God has a time for everything and he also moves at a different pace. Tempo is an important concept. God is patiently waiting for you

Tempo Genesis 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 1. The first day 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Brother's Keeper PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical story of Cain and Abel, emphasizing the importance of brotherly love, responsibility for others, and resolving conflicts with compassion. Key

Greetings, beloved, in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather here today, I feel a profound sense of gratitude for the privilege we share in coming together as a community of faith. We are a tapestry of diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, united in our common ...read more

Topics: Brother's Keeper

Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024

This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42

Topics: Hardness, Heart

Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024

This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42

Topics: Hardness, Heart