Sermons on First Importance:

The First Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

This message looks at gifts given that first Christmas.

When I say Christmas, what do you think? The birth of Christ, Joy to the world, peace on earth and good will to men? Poppycock, when I say Christmas you think: presents, gifts, goodies. For all of the noble and pure motives that we claim we’d be awful disappointed if there wasn’t anything under ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cast The First Stone

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

We live in a day when everyone loves to Judge. · The trial of O.J. Simpson in 1995 opened a door. · Everyone has their opinion on weather O.J. is guilty. · Johnny Cochran, F. Lee Bailey are names that we remember. · Regardless if O.J. is guilty or

Luke 6: 37 "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is an account of the first Missionary Journey and the 16th sermon in the Book of Acts

The First Missionary Journey Acts Chapter 13-14 Acts # 16 In these chapters we will find the starting of the first foreign mission broad. The church at Antioch was getting ready to send out missionaries through out the world. They were taking the great commission very seriously. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Advent Tree

Contributed by Dennis Mardis on Dec 7, 2005

Was that first tree in the Garden a mistake, or always a part of the plan

Introduction There have been some big changes in our sanctuary since last Sunday. What catches your attention the most? For some it is the glow of the advent wreath candles, or the arrangements in the windows but for me, hands down, it’s the tree. For my money there is nothing like a tree. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The First Church Of The Potpourri

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004

Jesus can take a dried up flower petal, a dead stick, and a bunch of useless material and give it new life to become a part of the Bride of Christ.

The First Church of the Potpourri By Pastor Jim May Oh what a difference the Spirit of the Lord makes in the life of a man or woman who has come to know Him as their Lord and Savior! Victory Temple, we are a part of the Body of Christ, part of the Bride of Christ, washed in the Blood of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Four Seals Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

First four seals

As we have already seen in this study on Revelation the resounding message of which is God is in control despite the fact that there are such cataclysmic things going on around everywhere. These seals (seven in number) can be directly related to the Olivet Discourse given by Jesus Himself. As we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Four Trumpets Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

The First four Trumpets

Revelation 8:6, "Then the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to blow their mighty blasts." The trumpet blasts have three purposes: 1) to warn that judgment is certain, 2) to call the forces of good and evil to battle, and 3) to announce the return of the King, the Messiah. These ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:6-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stuck In The First Grade

Contributed by James May on Jun 6, 2004

It’s time to grow and mature in Christ and not get stuck on the basics.

STUCK IN FIRST GRADE By Pastor Jim May We have recently seen some of your youth step out into the world and begin to build their way into the life of adulthood. For at least 12 long years they have gone to school day after day, and spent hours upon hours, hearing the same things being taught to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last And First Supper

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 16, 2005

The last supper before His crucifixion was marked by sorrow but the first supper in heaven will be marked by praise, thanksgiving and rejoicing.

THE LAST AND FIRST SUPPER The last supper before His crucifixion was marked by sorrow as the Lord shared with His disciples what lay immediately ahead. The first supper in heaven will be the Marriage Supper of the Lamb and will be marked by praise, thanksgiving and rejoicing. I. THE LAST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The First Christian Sermon

Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005

My first sermon was certainly no model for Christian preaching. However, Peter’s first sermon presents a model that should characterize all Christian preaching today. Notice the elements in the first Christian sermon. There was explanation, exposition,

THE FIRST CHRISTIAN SERMON Acts 2:14-47 I remember my very first sermon. It was on Easter Sunday evening in 1961. For some years I had been wrestling with the call to preach the gospel. During the closing service of a revival meeting at Riverside Baptist Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

The First Word: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005

An analysis of Jesus’ first word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:34, teaches us about forgiveness.

Introduction Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled, All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First European Church Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 16, 2005

Part 1 of a series on Philippians, this message describes Paul’s first visit to Philippi.

The First European Church Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church Today we’re going to start a series on Philippians. We will study Paul’s letter to the Philippian church verse by verse. First, let’s look at where the letter to the Philippians fits in the New Testament. It is easy to divide the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Bowl Judgment Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 9, 2004

First Bowl Judgment

Revelation 16:2, “So the first angel left the Temple and poured out his bowl over the earth, and horrible, malignant sores broke out on everyone who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his statue.” As we have already established in 15:7 these bowls are actually saucers. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First The Test Then The Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

Revision Of An Earlier Sermon which deals with faith coming through trials and testing by looking at the prophet Elisha.

First The Test, Then The Miracle 7/04/2002 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34, 2 Kings 6:24-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That First Resurrection Morning

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 28, 2004

A Lenten or Easter sermon using the people, things and events of Matthew’s resurrection story.

INTRODUCTION It is redundant to say, “Easter Sunday.” Why? Because Easter is always on Sunday. Sunday has become the Christian Sabbath ever since Jesus arose from the dead on that first day of the week. He became the first fruits of the dead.(1 Corinthians 15:20) His resurrection has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene