Sermons on First Impression:

The Benifits Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Jul 1, 2007

This is the first message in a series dealing with stewardship.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR GOD? Acts 3:1-10 Adapted from a message by Mike Fogerson July 1st, 2007 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Today we are continuing our series on Stewardship by looking at the truths found in our text and the life of a well known 19th century evangelist. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A 'blah?'

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007

The first in a series, ’Hearing the Word of God.’

(1) One of the books in our family library is a children’s book entitled, ‘The Blah’ by Jack Kent. It is the story about a young boy who feels like ‘a blah’ when no one pays attention to him and then gets very upset when his older brother steps on a prized crayon as he is coloring which then leads ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:17

Denomination: Church Of God

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Mar 8, 2006

The first message in the 7 week series

WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? • I have provided you with an outline of my message in your bulletin so you can follow along. • Welcome to 40 Days of Purpose. We’re ready to start on this journey we’ve been planning now for a looooong time. • Today we’re going to look at life’s three greatest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Other Must Come Second Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

God first, then must come others.

Last week, we talked about that as we respond to God’s call to go and change the world that we need to have a relationship with God as our first priority in whatever we do. We first talked about what it looked like. We said that it starts by putting in the time and effort to get to know God. By ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Corporate Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

A lesson in worship exhibited in the first century.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:7-12 TITLE: “UNDERSTANDING CORPORATE WORSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Worship is important 1. Back during the days when people would travel by sailing ship, a young boy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And It Came To Pass

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

“AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent. Hope.

Jer 33:14-16 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Past, The Future, And The Present Are In God's Hands

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Series A

1st Sunday in Advent December 2, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have chosen to reveal yourself to us in many ways, especially in the person of your Son, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

People Who Have Never Heard Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The first of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.

A Ready Defense – People Who Have Never Heard February 20, 2005 1 Peter 3:15 Intro: Several years ago a Peanuts comic strip had Linus and Charlie Brown in engaged in a serious conversation about God. Linus says, “I have a theological question. When you die and go to heaven, are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Overcomeing Th Grasshopper Complex_ Looking Back Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 24, 2008

This is a review of the first four messages in the series

TITLE: Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Looking Back TEXT: Various, Philippians 3:12-13 P.S. INTRODUCTION: I think that it is fair to say that the Christian life is not a cake walk, it is a long distance marathon. The goal for every believer is to finish the race that God has marked out for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leading The Family Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

First in a three part series on leadership.

ON A MISSION FROM GOD Part 1-Leading Your Family Joseph’s Story Sunday, September 28, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee The events of our world today cry for Christlike leadership more than ever before. Jesus said, “I have come down not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.”-John ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Chapter 20 - "Judgment Day" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 7, 2010

First resurrection, White throne judgment

Revealing the Revelation Chapter 20 – “Judgment Day” April 11, 2010 Revelation 20 And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Working Toward A Great Marriage, Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010

First in a two-part series on marriage.

Working Toward a Great Marriage Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply Various Scriptures May 16, 2010 Me: In our year-long emphasis called, “The Year of the Family,” we’re focusing on how we can become a stronger family within the family of God, and also looking at ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A House United Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011

The first church split occured in heaven

A The first church “split” (if you will) occurred at none other than heaven. 1 Before the earth was formed, Adam & Eve created: God & His angels were in heaven. a In those days Lucifer was one of God’s angels (not just any ol’angel.) aa Tradition tells us he was one of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hello!... This Is God!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

First sermon in the 2010 Lenten Series

(Note: This series is based on and using materials from the Lenten series, The Sign of Jonah written by Dr. Reed Lessing and published by Creative Communication for the Parish. Copyright of the material is noted and respected.) (Sermon began with a short portion of homily from the series The Sign ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God