Sermons on First Importance:

Everybody Plays The Fool Sometime

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 2, 2020

Why call them foolish, instead of mistaken? Well, the Bible calls them foolish with good reason. And that reason is important for us to understand.

TITLE: EVERYBODY PLAYS THE FOOL, SOMETIME SCRIPTURE: PSALM 14:1 In the year 1972 a song reached the Top 40 in the United States by the R&B group the main ingredient. The group consisted of a trio with Cuba Gooding sr. -- Tony Silvester -- Luther Simmons, Jr. Their version of the hit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Commencing.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2003

The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way.

The commencing. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 10/15/03 The day of Pentecost was a day of beginnings. Of course, one of the most important things to commence that day was the preaching of the resurrection of Jesus and Peter led the way. Verse 14 tells us Peter standing, preached to the multitudes in Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Of Remembence

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Memorial Day jogs our memories of our nation, our families and our faith. God taught Israel the importance of memorials and memories.

Day of Remembrance (Memorial Day) Joshua 4:1-9, 20-24 Remembering is an important part of our lives. All of us suffer from things not remembered, especially as we get older. My memory is filled with mental videos, both good and ugly. On this day my memories return to the loss of two uncles, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

No More Questions PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of grounding our lives in Jesus' teachings, trusting Him for answers, and loving God and our neighbors as ourselves. Key

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sacred gathering where we come together under the shelter of God's love and the guidance of His word. We are here to seek His wisdom, to learn from His teachings, and to strive to walk in the footsteps of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the hustle and bustle of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Trust, Obey

The Right Fork

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023

One of the most important choicces we can make includes how we respond when it comes to our own personal suffering.

One way to look at life is as a series of choices... Every day we choose, some have small consequences, some large. But each one means an opportunity not taken, a chance missed, a road not taken. Robert Frost”s famous poem talks of the consequences Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adam Where Are You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize God's Fatherly Love, the importance of obedience, and the consequences of disobedience as seen in the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Even in our moments of disobedience and failure, God is still calling out to us, desiring to bring us back into relationship with Him. We were designed to walk with Him. We were created to adore Him and follow Him. And we are happiest and most fulfilled when we live in alignment with how He made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-12

Topics: Father's Day

What Is Truth? What Proof Confirms Or Supports This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of seeking and living in God's truth as the path to spiritual freedom, guided by Jesus' teachings in John 8:31-32.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We are gathered together here, not as strangers, but as friends, as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the love of our Father. We are here to learn, to grow, and to seek His truth together. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Topics: Truth

The Judgement Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 20, 2020

When Jesus returns to establish His Kingdom, He will first judge the works of believers where some will receive rewards while others suffer loss.

Once again open in your Bibles to 2 Corinthians chapter 5 and the subject that we are going to be looking at this morning is the judgement seat of Christ or as it is called in Greek, the Bema which refers to a raised platform. You think of a court room, where the judge sits on a chair that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11, Romans 14:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewing A Right Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004

This sermon emphasizes the importance of personal time with God to our spirit-man. How to feed the spirit by the time we spend in fellowship with God.

We feed our spirit by the time we spend with God in fellowship. Prayer, God’s Word and the exercising the fruit and gifts of the spirit are all body-builders to the spirit man in us. The more you feed the body, the stronger the body gets and the weaker the spirit gets. But the more you feed the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grab Your Ticket: How God Planned Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 25, 2004

2nd in two-part series on Christmas using the Polar Express Movie as a backdrop. (See important note at top of sermon text)

{NOTE: This series is best used with the clips provided by HomeWord with Jim Burns and Max Lucado. You can find many free resources at this link: http://www.homeword.com/PolarExpress/ You may also be able to secure the clips by contacting them.} This Christmas Season - Believe “Grab Your Ticket: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian Church

A True Hope

Contributed by Troy Stanley on Feb 4, 2017

Sermon on the Hope that we have in Christ. A hope that we will participate in the resurrection. The importance that we be prepared to give a reason for our hope in Christ.

A True Hope How many of you have made a New Year's Resolutions? Every year right before the new year I start planning for the upcoming year. I make a few resolutions and hopes for the new year. It’s the time of year I work to get the budget under control and (Dave Ramsey myself out of debt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:21, Luke 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The End Of The Age PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually alert, vigilant, and ready for God's return, living with an awareness of His presence and the temporality of life. Key

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It’s a joy to be with you today. We gather in love and unity, eager to hear God's word. We gather with hearts wide open, ready to receive His wisdom and guidance. Our focus today is from the book of Matthew, chapter 24. A chapter that speaks about being ...read more

Topics: Before Rapture

The Christians Constant Battle With The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

The story is told of a boxer who was in the fight of his life. From the very first round, he was getting hit from every direction you can imagine.

• After the first round, he returned to his corner with his nose bleeding. But his manager wanted to encourage him so he said, “Good fight champ, he never laid a glove on you!” • After the second round he returned to his corner with his nose still bleeding and now he had a black eye. But again, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

As For Me And My House: Why Everyone Needs A Christian Family Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 8, 2025

At creation God created the first institution; the family. Why does God love the family so much? Why do we all need a Christian family?

One of the strangest things that happens in the insect world is that a desert spider named the Stegodyphus lineatus sacrifices herself for the welfare of her young shortly after they hatch. This practice is known as matriphagy. Here’s what the April Journal of Arachnology (who know there was such ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #1 - Preparing To Die Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the first message of a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days as He walked towards the cross. This message considers Jesus’ attitude as He approached His death.

INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew you only had one week to live? How would you spend the time that you had left to you? Max Lucado - "And the Angels Were Silent" "When a man knows the end is near - only the IMPORTANT surfaces. Impending death distills the vital. The trivial is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-38

Denomination: *other