Sermons on First Miracle:

The First, Second, And Third Commandments Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 12, 2023

This series is taken from the book, "The Ten Commandments - God's Essential Rules For A Happy And Healthy Home" by Craig A. Nelson, and available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B14D25KR

THE FIRST COMMANDMENT “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:1 ESV) Human beings have worshiped many gods since time began. Judaism, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Reactions To The First Christmas

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 19, 2022

Exploring the different reactions to the first Christmas and how they might mirror our reactions to the Christmas season

5 Reactions to the First Christmas Ephesians Series CCCAG December 4th, 2022 Scripture- Matthew 2, Luke 1-2 It’s great to see you all again, and I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving weekend, and a prosperous season if you were able to go. I twisted my already gimpy knee the Thursday before season ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Timothy Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 4, 2020

What you will find here are my notes from my Bible Study on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful.

(What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. The text that I am using in the New American Standard Bible. Here are other Bible translations that were used: KJV – King James Version. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Step To Keeping In Step Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2025

What does it mean to “walk in the Spirit”? We must let go of our natural desire to “take over” and instead submit to God’s work in our hearts

OPENING SLIDE INTRODUCTION • When you hear a Christian talking about walking in the Spirit, have you ever wondered what they mean? • Sometimes when you examine their life, do you think they even know what that phrase means? 🤣 • Today we begin a four-week series looking at what Galatians 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ First (Part 1)

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 17, 2025

Sound Christian Doctrine is the beginning of a healthy church.

Christ First (Part 1) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ First (Part 2)

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2025

This is a continuation of the morning sermon based upon Colossians 1:15-28. For Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

Christ First (Part 2) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Love That Found Us First

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2026

Valentine’s Day magnifies a truth every human heart already knows: we were CREATED FOR LOVE, ACHE FOR LOVE, and are SHAPED BY THE LOVE WE PURSUE. However, the Bible’s definition of love—not a feeling, not a holiday, not a romance, but a revelation.

TAGLINE: GOD’S LOVE IS NOT A REACTION TO OUR GOODNESS - IT IS THE RESCUE OF OUR BROKENNESS. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: THE EMPTY CHAIR A hospice chaplain once told the story of an elderly man who kept an empty chair beside his bed. When asked why, the man said, “My daughter thinks it’s for visitors. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Your First Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 2, 2026

Faithfulness to Christ is not measured by how much labor we do for Him, but by how deep our love is for Him and others.

Remember Your First Love Revelation 2:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 31-February 1, 2026 A couple months ago, we received a notification from the Quad Cities Times that Edgewood was voted the “Best Place to Worship” for 2025. At first, I smiled, and then I immediately became uncomfortable because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Glass Houses: The First Christian Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019

Faith is a response to the evidence of and the relationship with Jesus

We are in the middle of our Glass Houses Lenten series. We have been sharing a lot of information about our faith and trying in this season of repentance not to judge. It has been an incredible learning time for all of us. The title of the series comes from the old saying about judgment; “People in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 1:38, John 14:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2019

How do you like 2 to 1 odds?

On the First Sunday of Advent, we light the first candle, traditionally called the Candle of Hope to remember to hopefully look for the coming of Christ. The virtue of hope originates from God through the grace of faith. It draws the Christian towards God, providing him or her with hope in God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Catholic

First Impressions Are Usually Challenging

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2022

What do you do with first impressions? Nathaniel demonstrates how wrong first impressions can be.

Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:35 Again athe next day John was standing 1with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and *said, “Behold, athe Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 And Jesus turned and saw them following, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God desires that we remain passionately in love with Him. The warning to the church in Ephesus serves as a reminder that good works and religious activities are not enough—our love for God must remain fresh and vibrant.

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Return To Your First Love

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God.

RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 22:37-38, Jeremiah 2:2, Hosea 6:1, Luke 15:17-20, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God. In Revelation 2:4-5, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Will Throw The First Stone?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

Sinful ones cannot throw the first stone. The sinless One will not throw the first stone.

WHO WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? June 18, 2023 – Pentecost 3 – JOHN 8:1-11 INTRO.: Who will throw the first stone? Who will condemn? Or judge? Human feelings and emotions interfere with pure judgment. God’s Word is the only source of true divine judgment. “For the word of God is living and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The First People The Church Sent Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 2, 2023

Jesus sent his disciples out on mission. But Acts 13 is the first time THE CHURCH sent people out on mission. They were Barnabas and Saul. It wasn't all plain sailing. But it was still totally worthwhile.

INTRODUCTION / LEAD IN I wonder if you’ve read The Lord of the Rings. In the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring, Bilbo Baggins throws a party. Then, he suddenly vanishes! Gandalf the wizard knows how he’s done it: Bilbo has a ring with very special power, a ring that is gradually gaining ...read more

Denomination: Baptist