Sermons on First Love:

"work For The Lord"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

This is the third sermon in a series on Nehemiah.

Title: “Work for the Lord” Script: Neh. 3 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-18-15 Intro: William Carey, the pioneer missionary to India, had a son named Felix, who resigned from the mission to accept a position as Burma’s ambassador to the British government in India. William deeply lamented this ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Progression Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 6, 2020

We go from faith to faith and glory to glory!

Topic: Sermon Series – Living by Faith Text: Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people (Israelites) passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned. - NIV Title: The Progression of Faith (Part 1) Intro: We have referred to the 11th chapter of Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29

What Manner Of Man Is This?

Contributed by Val Black on Apr 11, 2022

Life is like crossing a sea. One of the things we learn as we cross the sea of life is that it's not always smooth sailing. But every born-again Christian has Someone in the boat Who will calm the storm and guarantee they will get to the other side.

(I cannot in full honesty claim credit for this message. Of course, the Holy Spirit should always be credited but the main idea and most of the passages are from a message I came across many years ago. I do not remember where or who it was from except it spoke to me and I knew it was anointed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-25, Colossians 1:3-4, Ephesians 2:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Dangerous Christian Pt. 2

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 6, 2024

This is our second part in our three part sermon entitled "Dangerous Christian" Of course this is speaking on a spiritual plane of our position in Christ, and the authority through that relationship, to disrupt, confuse and dismantle the kingdom of darkness.

1 John 5:4-5 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. [5] Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? Now read... Hosea 4:6 It says, my people are destroyed for lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fairy Tale Religion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2025

Many churches promote “Easy-Believism” today in their churches.

This is a dangerous teaching! Why? God has given us the gospel of Christ to take into the homes of lost people and show them what the Lord can do for them if they will accept Him as their Lords and Savior. The gospel of Christ is the only gospel God has given to the church to reach a lost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Will Bless And Enlarge Our Territory

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 22, 2013

This is a sermon I delivered during the 2nd year Anniversary of our Church in Ajman City. This is one of the seven churches we planted in the Emirates as a result of our Vision 2013, the vision of planting churches in the key cities of UAE.

The Lord Will Bless and Enlarge Our Territory 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 A man had a problem finding a parking space. He finally parked in a no parking zone and left a note on his windshield that read: "I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment and if I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Lamentations? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2024

Contemporary western culture is facing a date with destiny. When God's judgement is unleashed, and it shall surely come, all of us will lament our failure to honour Him or to serve Him.

“How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow has she become, she who was great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become a slave.” [1] “Lamentations! You’re actually going to preach a series of messages from that dark, foreboding book? ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing On The Positive! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

How you look at something can make a world of difference in how you behave. Life is like that. What you focus upon in life will generally determine the kind of decisions you make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard the story of the farmer who was discouraged with his farm? So he decided to sell out & move somewhere else. He engaged a realtor to look the farm over & prepare a sales ad. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found Innocent Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 8, 2001

This is part four in a series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace “Found Innocent” June 18, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 2:15-21 “We are Jews by nature and not sinners from among the Gentiles; nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Terrible Terror Of The Untamed Tongue

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001

You show if your faith is real by your words as well as your works.

The Terrible Terror of the Untamed Tongue James 3 This passage is a test to see if you are allowing God to perfect you and if you are heeding God’s Word. Our Speech shows our Faith. Paraphrase: “I’ll show you my faith by my words. Our Speech betrays our intelligence. “Foot in mouth” Dear Readers: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor 4: How To Make The Right Alliances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 6, 2002

This is the fourth in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the qualities that we need to look for in forming our personal friendships (10-06-02).

Opening Comments How many of you have ever been or are part of some sort of alliance? What sorts of alliances are we a part of on a day-by-day basis? (Entertain answers from the congregation.) “Alliance” is an interesting word. Webster’s Dictionary defines an alliance as, “an association ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Building For Your Own Demise -- A Look At Hamam

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 12, 2004

A look at the life of Haman and how this man was used to reveal a truth about God’s faithfulness.

Building for Your Own Demise A Look At Haman The book of Esther is a strange book to be included in the Scriptures. Most visible when one reads this book is the absence of the name of God from the entire writing. With this in mind , a few things come to mind: 1. At the time of the writing there ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Receive God's Blessings" - I

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 19, 2004

The beginning of a series, which shows "How To Receive God’s Blessings" ... this message is taken from Psalm 1.

“How To Receive God’s Blessings” – I Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we will begin a new series on “How To Receive God’s Blessings”. Last Sunday we took a look at “Blessings And Curses” from Deuteronomy Chapter 27. I want to expand on the “blessings” part. There are numerous references in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living Together With The Right Conduct Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

There are two results to living together with the right conduct.

LIVING TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT CONDUCT Philippians 1:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. We often fail to live with the right conduct in the church. 1. One day a little boy complained that his new shoes were hurting his feet. His teacher looked down at his feet. No wonder they hurt, his shoes were on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Got Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 9, 2003

The answer to the question Got Jesus? Will determine your eternal destiny and whether you are written in the Lambs book of life.

Got Jesus? Thesis: The answer to the question Got Jesus? Will determine your eternal destiny and whether you are written in the Lambs book of life. Video Illustration: Got Jesus? From Video Impact It¡¦s a video clip of a man standing on a bridge getting ready to bungee jump. He jumps off the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational