Sermons on First Miracle:

The First Step

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. Tom was one of the best friends I had ever had, we had so much in common. We were both from Dutch background, both accountants, both attended the same church and served in consistory together and even lived across the street from each other. Mostly, though, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Gospel

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 25, 2001

A devotion for students of Genesis

We find God’s first proclamation of a Messiah, a Christ, a Savior, in Genesis 3:15. “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise him on the heel” In this very early portion of scripture we see, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Orthodox

The First Sentence Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Sep 6, 2001

This is the first sermon in a series of studies on Genesis 1-3 entilted, "How it all Began"

We’re doing a series of messages called, "How Did We Get Here?" These studies will focus on the first two chapters of Genesis. Let’s start with the first sentence of the Bible. The first sentence of any book, or speech, is very important. It sets the tone for everything else that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores honoring God through generosity and stewardship of wealth, emphasizing giving as an act of worship and trust in God's provision.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let us turn our hearts and minds towards the wisdom of Proverbs, a book that is a treasure trove of divine insights, a guidebook for navigating the winding roads of life. Today, we will be turning the pages to Proverbs 3:9, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9

Topics: Giving

First Importance Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 11, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to get us to reexamine our priorities to see if the gospel is really of first importance in our lives.

1 Corinthians First Importance 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 July 13, 2003 Intro: A. Priorities… 1. [Woman Misses Husband’s Funeral to Attend Ballgame, Citation: Robert Russell, May All Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful] Robert Russell tells this story: There is a huge rivalry in college basketball ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jun 1, 2001

This sermon focuses on the doctrine of salvation as pictured by the events in Genesis 3:7 & 21

We’re in the middle of a series of messages on the early chapters of Genesis, which describe the first events in human history (the first week, the first people, the first home, the first lie, the first sin, the first promise, and the first sacrifice). The First Sacrifice is recorded in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

The First Family

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Characteristics of the first family

The First Family Genesis 1:26-2:25 1. Aim: To teach the people God’s original purposes in creating human beings and the family 2. Explanation of the Aim: Some people may experience struggles in their family, but not understand why they occur. By helping the people to know God’s original purposes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Things

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 21, 2004

At the first of the year it seems good to think of the “first things” God wants us to do. Following are most of the NT scriptures with the word “first” in them.

FIRST THINGS Matthew 6:31-34 and other Scriptures Intro One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born there. So the teacher asked, "Who do you think the most important woman in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34, 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Five Firsts

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2007

New Year message from the Book of Beginnings showing the first mention of Satan, Sin, the Saviour, the death Sentence, and the first Sacrifice...all in the same passage. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

FIVE FIRSTS Genesis 3:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FiveFirsts.html This is the first Sunday service of 2007. As we begin a new year many of us are trying to make a new start in different areas…from our waistlines to our finances, to how we spend our time. We’re right at the beginning and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Last Will Be First Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006

A close look at apparent contradictions in scripture that are really powerful truths to live by. Powerpoint available.

CONTRADICTIONS LESSON II THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST October 15, 2006 IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU ALREADY KNOW WHERE I’M GOING. FOR THOSE WHO WEREN’T HERE LET ME ASK YOU THIS . . . WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS “COUNTRY MUSIC,” WHAT DO YOU THINK OF? LAST WEEK I MADE A JOKE SOME DIDN’T FIND FUNNY, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First And Last Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 14, 2006

In our lives we have many commitments, but our first and most immediate commitment is to the First and the Last.

First and Last Revelation 1:4-8 Jesus said the last will be first and the first, last. This has made for a great rush for the end of the line. Everyone wants to be first, therefore, they claim the last position ... right? Wishful thinking. People still don’t want to wait and don’t like to wait. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Safety First? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 29, 2007

In a safety and security conscience culture, does the narrow way of Jesus offer such a radical departure that we have missed the danger of the Kingdom?

Series on the Mount Safety First? Matthew 7:13-14 October 28, 2007 We live in a safety first culture. When I was a kid, we didn’t wear helmets when riding our bikes except on the BMX track. I turned out ok. Today we wear seatbelts, have car seats, and heaven forbid that the kids might actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

First Love

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 6, 2007

The message deals with 1. First Love, 2. Forgotten Love, 3. Remembered Love, 4. Rejuvenated Love.

First Love Matthew 22:37; Romans 12:11; Rev. 2:4 1. First Love Do you remember your first love? For some of you this morning like myself, it has been a number of years but I still think you can remember their name. You might remember the first kiss. Do you remember what it was like? For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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