Sermons about First Impression

First Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Apr 27, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 6,507 views

Once we believe and accept Jesus, there is an act that is to follow; do you know what it is?

First Act of Obedience April 28, 2001 What is the first act of obedience to God supposed to be? Do you know what you’re meant to do as a first expression of your deepest gratitude to God when you accept free salvation and grace given to you through Jesus Christ? Do you know that you are supposed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Star Trek

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

based on 257 ratings

| 26,268 views

Like the Magi, we are all on a star trek. Some are searching for something; some may be the star God uses to guide others to Jesus. The magi weren’t wise because they sought Jesus; we call them wise because they found Jesus.

The First Star Trek Matthew 2:1-12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION For all of you who are looking for Santa this week, I need to read a memo to you. To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa RE: Replacement Santa “I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due the growing population, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

But First You Obey

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2003

based on 187 ratings

| 53,149 views

This is a stewardship message based on Elijah and the Widow

If there is one type of sermon that really bugs people more then any other, one sermon topic that really bends people out of shape it’s when the preacher talks about money, That’s right good old filthy lucre. He can talk about adultery, not a problem, stealing, murder, lust s’alright. When he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

God First In The Home

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 7, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 6,781 views

Deuteronomy 4 helps us understand the importance of putting God first in the home.

Every so often, somebody calls to ask if we will marry them. We always say, “We’ll be glad to talk with you about it.” In some cases they are just thinking about marriage. In other cases they have already purchased their marriage license and have the date set. So, we get together to talk. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

The First Recorded Tithe Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 9,816 views

Three important things we learn about the tithe from Abram’s encounter with Melchizedeck.

STEWARDSHIP SERIES #2 The First Recorded Tithe Genesis 14: 17-24 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our First Response Series

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 5,424 views

What do we do when we have a problem? The Scripture is clear, and yet it is our our natural first response. The Bible tells us that our first response should be to pray. Why?

In the film, The Perfect Storm, a true story about an ocean going fishing boat that went off the coast of Massachusetts, way out into a storm. They didn’t go out into a storm but a storm developed in the ocean there, the North Atlantic. And they were trying to get back through the storm. And if ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's First Name Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 3, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 8,352 views

This is an introductory sermon on the names of God. It was given on an "Open House" Sunday where we recieved many visitors and guests.

God’s First Name Names are often meant to be descriptive or hopeful I really enjoyed the movie “Holes”. All the boys who were required to dig holes – 5 feet deep and 4 feet in diameter every day – were given some pretty interesting nicknames. Armpit, Barfbag, Zero, Caveman are just a few ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001

based on 201 ratings

| 25,231 views

What are you giving this Christmas? Where did all of this gift giving begin?

What are you giving this Christmas? I didn’t say getting, I said giving. What are you giving this Christmas? For the past few weeks I have been asking that question to almost everyone that I run into and have gotten some interesting answers and some great ideas. One Scrooge gave me a one-word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The First Commandment With A Promise

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 17, 2001

based on 129 ratings

| 18,916 views

God promises a special blessing for all children who honor their fathers and mothers.

To learn of the first ’duty’ that a godly child or young person is to perform, we want to go back in time to the occasion when Moses brought the children of Israel out of Egypt to a mountain called Sinai. Exodus 19:17-18, 20, "And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20, Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Board Meeting Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 26, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 8,561 views

This sermon explians and illustrates why Christians should become all things to all people so that by all possible means we might save some.

The First Board Meeting July 28, 2002 Acts 15:1-35 Intro: A. [None Survived, from the book, "God Has Never Failed Me, But He’s Sure Scared Me to Death a Few Times" by Stan Toler] There was a family who decided to move to the country. They bought a ranch and made plans to raise cattle. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35, Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My First Wedding

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 6,623 views

My very first wedding ceremony! Joined my brother-in-law in marriage to the love of his life using the same vows his sister and I promised to each other! (How sweet!)

Kevin & Kristle’s Wedding • Father/Bride come down the aisle. • On behalf of Kevin and Kristle, I welcome you here today. Marriage is as old as time itself. In Genesis we read about the beginning of life and the beginning of marriage. It’s reason for existence lies in the words of God: “It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put God First Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

based on 164 ratings

| 27,421 views

To stress that God must be our supreme priority in everything.

The 10 Commandments #1: Put God First Text: Exod. 20:1-3 Thesis: To stress that God must be our supreme priority in everything. Introduction: (1) Illustration – In the early 1990’s, several university professors passed out copies of the 10 Commandments to students and asked them to arrange the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking God First Series

Contributed by Deontaye Ford on Nov 23, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 14,820 views

This sermon is short but simple. Its main focus is to let people know that they should seek God first in everything.

In order to keep things real with God, you must first be real with your self by knowing that with God, all things are possible but without him you can have nothing. People often say that God does not supply their needs when what they really mean is that he does not give them everything they want. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, John 18:4, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Person Imperative

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 24, 2002

based on 19 ratings

| 5,201 views

The psalmist, David, commands himself to give praise to the Lord and we should too, in every circumstance.

Today you get a linguistics lesson. Those of you who come here all the time know that I don’t stand up here and pontificate on Greek participles and Hebrew verbs every week. First I’m not smart enough, second it’s boring. But today you’re going to hear about Hebrew verbs, because it’s essential ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 3,778 views

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

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