Sermons on First Impression:

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 3, 2023

A prayer for the new year to remind ourselves to put the important thing first- prayer This sermon was inspired by a message found on Sermon Central, and heavily edited before using.

Persistent Prayer CCCAG 1-1-2023 Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 7:7, Jeremiah 29:13 Introduction Happy New Year everyone! One of the traditions regarding celebrating the new year is to sit back and evaluate the past year or so, and then make decisions to change certain things about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 7:7, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon – Overflowing With Confident Hope Through The Power Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2024

First Candle, called the Prophecy Candle, represents hope and the anticipation of Christ's coming, recalling the prophecies about the Messiah and the hope He brings to the world.

Sermon – Overflowing with Confident Hope Through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Lesson -Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 14:1-3, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

One Key For Success In 2024

Contributed by Edwin Richiez on Feb 23, 2024

This message encourages audience to keep God’s word at the center of their lives in 2024 or any year. Sermon is suited for first Sunday of the year or last Sunday of the year.

Title: One Key to Success for 2024 Text: Joshua 1:8 Doctrine / Teaching: Response: For hearers to be encouraged to keep God’s word at the center of their lives in 2024 I. INTRODUCTION: Probably by now you have heard of the key to weight loss in 2024, the latest and greatest discovery that will ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Do Not Judge.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2024

First, we must operate on ourselves, seeking out the sin that hinders us and leaving it with the Lord; and then, and only then, are we in a fit state to help the other.

DO NOT JUDGE. Luke 6:36-42. “‘Ye all’ therefore be merciful, as your Father is merciful” (LUKE 6:36; cf. Romans 9:15). We are being called to be compassionate, to exercise grace towards those who are hostile to us. It was ‘when we were enemies’ that ‘we were reconciled to God by the death of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Sonship Names Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

The first time Jesus is called Son: “I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You.’”

The Four Main Uses of Son “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-18, Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 7: When Ai Spelled Defeat Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 19, 2024

Israel was fresh from victory over Jericho. But they suffered their first and worst defeat in Canaan when they tried to conquer Ai. The LORD revealed the reason why this happened.

Introduction: With the LORD’s help. Israel had conquered Jericho and was now ready to claim more of the Promised Land. The next city was Ai, but Israel made a number of mistakes resulting in a defeat—that didn’t need to happen. The Prologue: A violation of God’s commands about Jericho Text, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Popularity But Gaining Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus says we are not of this world, this secular society, and so those who hear us and see us will at first despise us and everything we do and say.

Saturday of the Fifth Week in Easter 2024 Today’s Scriptures give one of the best examples of stating a principle of evangelization in the Gospel and giving an example of application in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Jesus had given his farewell sermon and prayers during the Last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-5, John 15:18-21

Denomination: Catholic

Love Starts With A Name Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the importance of knowing someone's name as the first step in showing love towards them, as part of a new series called "Love Has A Name".

Today we begin a new 3-week series called Love Has A Name. And to open our time together today, I want to ask you to think about how it feels when someone says your name. Learning a name is often the first step to beginning a new friendship or relationship. It is the entry point into someone’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Knowing Names, Courageous Love, New Relationships

Sermon Series: Love Has A Name

Why Fishermen? Unveiling The Mystery SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

There are specific reasons why 7 out of the 12 first disciples were fishermen. This was not a random choice. The skills they possessed are ones every Christian should aim to have.

Today, we will explore the significance of Jesus choosing seven out of the twelve disciples to be fishermen. This deliberate selection was not a coincidence, as these individuals possessed qualities that every Christian should strive to develop. Let us delve into the reasons behind Jesus' choice ...read more

Topics: Fishers Of Men, Christian Skills

A Giving Attitude Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 8, 2023

The reason that your giving is about more than dollars and cents is because the bigger issue is your heart in giving. To have the right attitude in giving we must first put God as our number one priority in our lives.

When we study giving in scripture, we quickly see that giving is more than dollars and cents. It is about a proper attitude and right relationship with God. Your attitude in giving can make a difference in how your giving impacts kingdom work and glorifies God. A giving attitude means putting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

From Throning To Stoning

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 14, 2008

Paul and Barnabus didn’t know it, but they had jumped from the frying pan to the fire! They came to Lystra and began preaching the gospel. At first people wanted to sacrifice to them as gods, but then turned on them, stoned Paul, and left him for dead.

Paul and Barnabus didn’t know it, but they had jumped from the frying pan to the fire! They came to Lystra and began preaching the gospel. Faith to Be Healed They went to the market place everyday and preached. They were street preachers! There was a man there who was crippled. Notice the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother Who Seeks The Higest Place

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 14, 2020

How important is the kingdom God for our life? Are you a part of His kingdom? Are you actively involved in the work of the kingdom of God? and do you have a big expectation of entering the kingdom of God?

A Mother who seeks the highest place Matthew 20:20-23 Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of Mother’s Day. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a flower to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23, Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:26, James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Point Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The opening words of the Bible provide the defining point of the faith.

The Beginning Point Genesis 1 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Great books always have great beginnings. Good writers know the opening lines can hook or lose the reader. The first words provide the first impression and often set the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting God Be God In Death #1 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the first in a series of message dealing with Letting God Be God in all areas of our lives. This offering is an attempt to show how we can allow God be God God when we experience the pain and perplexity of Death.

“In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried.” On Saturday a week ago, I went to King’s Convenience Store across the way to procure some nutriment for my body, because I had become famished. And while I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1

Denomination: Baptist