Sermons on First Martyr:

The First Witness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 9, 2008

Like John, we should lay aside our pride to serve Christ.

“The Jews” • The expression is used 71 times in John. • Most commonly it refers to the Jewish leaders, especially those of Jerusalem and Judea (as here in 1:19), and usually they are cast as those who actively oppose Jesus, fail to understand Him, and who finally seek His death. • Not all Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 15, 2008

Discipleship is not a one-time decision; it’s a lifelong journey.

In these verses, Jesus gains five of His original twelve disciples: (1) Andrew (2) An unnamed disciple (probably John) (3) Simon Peter (Andrew’s brother) (4) Philip (5) Nathanael (perhaps also known as Bartholomew; Bartholomew is linked with Philip in the other three Gospels – Matthew 10:3; Mark ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

First Things

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Delighting one’s self in God is the first priority of the Chrisitan

"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER SERIES This summer we will examine some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-6

Denomination: Congregational

You First Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are challenged to practice humility as Christ demonstrated.

Mark Hodges (SC.com) During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say, "I am the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who's On First? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

Who’s on First? The old Abbott and Costello routine asks a pertinent question about perspective and priority!

Who’s on First Matthew 19:28-20:16 Matthew 19:28-20:16 28 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

God First

Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008

Know the importance for putting God first, Feel the obscurity of any other way, and Put God First!

The New Year has already jumped upon us and time has already begun to fly. Many of us have made New Year resolutions and decided that weight watchers may be our only hope. Many years have passed and many resolutions have failed and passed into obscurity with our over crowded schedules. Don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' "Firsts" Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008

In the third sermon of the John series, Jesus performs his first miracle, connects with his first apostles, and has his first confrontation with the religious leaders in Jerusalem.

John’s Gospel #3 Jesus’ Firsts CHCC: January 20, 2008 John 1-2 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at Jesus’ Firsts in the Gospel of John. In chapters 1 and 2 John tells about Jesus’ 1st Apostles, his 1st Miracle, and his 1st Confrontation with the Religious Leaders. MY 1st thought was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First In Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 11, 2008

We all share an individual responsibility toward the truth we profess. We can never break the plan of God by our own inconsistencies, but our inconsistencies can break our own selves against the plan of God.

The First in Line Scripture: Romans 3:1-4 (Romans 3:1-8) 1 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Safety Is Not First! Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

Safety first is not a good motto for a Christian. (It must be “Christ First.”)

Turning Our Church Inside Out – Part 3 – Safety is not first! 1) Opening Illustration: a. Three Amigos b. Clip: "I’m drawing a line." This clip begins in the middle of chapter 11 if you are using a DVD. If you are using VHS, begin the counter at the opening of the movie where the Orion Pictures ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The First Miracle Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 12, 2008

Jesus can quench our thirst for real, lasting joy.

In every wedding ceremony, there is always at least one mistake. A young couple, very much in love, was getting married. Marilyn, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose a Scripture verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to her. The verse was 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

First Responders

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

FIRST RESPONDERS--PEOPLE WHO HELP SOMEONE TO BE SAVED.

FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE CHURCH...SPIRITUALLY TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED. First responder is a term used to describe the first medically-trained responder to arrive on scene of an emergency, accident, natural or human-made disaster, or similar event. Such people may be police or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Murder Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 7, 2008

Are you a Cain or an Abel?! Signs of hope amidst the story of the progressive decline of the human race...

Introduction We live in a time that some have called ‘the season of the knife’. Twenty seven London teenagers have been murdered this year so far. Many families all over this region today are heartbroken. To them the Cain and Abel story would be too hard to hear. They would perhaps be too sensitive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

First In Line

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 17, 2008

A short graveside message.

-Our culture is fascinated with the afterlife. They can’t get enough of it. -Hollywood makes movie after movie about it. -Authors write books about it. -The national enquirer writes “news” stories about it. -One of the big news magazines like Time or Newsweek will have a story related to it just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

You First

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 28, 2008

The church needs to understand the dynamics of relationships in and out of church.

June 29, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Romans 12:9-21 Subject: Building Good Relationships Title: You First I’m going to share my heart a little this morning and I hope I don’t scare anyone when you find out that I do have a heart. I was so excited in the months leading up to our revival services ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God First

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

What are your priorities? Is God first?

The New Year has already jumped upon us and time has already begun to fly. Many of us have made New Year resolutions and decided that weight watchers may be our only hope. Many years have passed and many resolutions have failed and passed into obscurity with our over crowded schedules. Don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ