Sermons on First In The Kingdom:

"The Skeleton In The Closet"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 25, 2007

We all have skeletons in our closet - but they need to be in our past.

“The Skeleton in the Closet” September 30, 2007 “Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders, nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

When The Truth Of Jesus Dawns Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 16, 2007

The story of Nicodemus helps us see that until the truth of Jesus dawns on us, we remain in the dark.

Because of Daylight Savings Time, some of you probably feel like you got up an hour early today. Some of you may be here and not even know it because you are not awake yet! I’ve told this little story before, but I’m going to tell it again because it helps to make a point I want to make ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

#1 And Proud Of It

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006

A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Christians (Acts - Part 29) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Understanding the 7 strategic Verbs in Acts 17...

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Christians Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 28 Pastor Jeff Christopherson July 27, 2003 Acts 17:1-15 I. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Christians: (Understanding Seven Strategic Verbs in Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Peace Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 17, 2007

#2 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Last week we introduced you to our new teaching series. TAKE OUT PRAYER CARD…READ THE PRAYER... The prayer of St. Francis. The peace prayer. Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Surrounded By A Great Cloud Of Witnesses"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 13, 2007

A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost sermon on the second lesson from Hebrews

12 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 Lectionary 20 August 19 Hebrews 11:29-40 Hebrews 12:1-2 "Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses" The sermon this morning is based on a our second lesson from Hebrews I would like to quote just part of the text from Hebrews 11: 29* By faith the people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Win The War Against The Devil

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to have victory over the powers of darkness.

HOW TO WIN THE WAR AGAINST THE DEVIL .James 4:7 says, "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." 1. The first step is to surrender my life to God. Before you can ever expect to win the war against satan, you must settle the Lordship issue. That means two ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Child Left Beyond

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 21, 2004

This sermon explores Jesus’ mysterious statement that "anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Mark 10:13-16

“No Child Left Beyond” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at the Hudson Presbyterian Church on September 26, 2004: Words 2089 Most of you know that our church recently sent out a team of 7 adults to an orphanage in El Salvador this summer: the first mission trip of its kind for our church. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004

Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59, Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seed ,the Sower And The Soil

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 3, 2005

We need to prepare our hearts to recieve the Word of God.

Jesus’ Criticisms Here is a list of Jesus’ criticisms about religious leadership in his day: They did not practice what they taught (hypocrisy). They put heavy burdens on others but not themselves (legalism). They sought and loved public recognition (pride). Status, respect and titles were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bad News And The Good News

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

Christian Victory

THE BAD NEWS AND THE GOOD NEWS © 3-2000 by Mark Beaird Text: John 10:10 n Many men would love to lead the life of Sean Connery. Tall, handsome, and dashing, Connery played the glamorous part of 007 in six James Bond movies. Connery travels the world to shoot movies in places exotic as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Study6 - Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Study six of the Book of Revelation.

Continual Incense” Thyatira – represents the pagan church and the church age between AD 590 – 1000. Thyatira means “continual incense” or a continual sacrifice and has reference to the bruising of incense to cause a fragrant smell. The Thyatira period undoubtedly sets forth the union of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Of God Is Alive

Contributed by David Dailey on Sep 4, 2001

the word of God is the seed to supply your need

THE WORD OF GOD IS ALIVE Hebrews 4:12: For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. I Peter 1:23: Being born again ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Jesus' Agenda First (Part 3)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 3, 2007

Last in 3-part series about living in submission to the purposes of Christ instead of living for ourselves.

Putting Jesus’ Agenda First (Part 3) Matthew 16:24-28 March 18, 2007 This is going to be one of the shortest messages you’ve ever heard from me. I’m not feeling well at all, and I’m simply wiped out. I think part of it has to do with the fact that I was trying to get everything ready for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Big Isn't Always Beautiful

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 17, 2006

The Kingdom of God stars from small beginnings

Mk 4:26-34 Illustration: There’s a traditional saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, " For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for the want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for the want of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican