Sermons on First Missionaries:

"Let's Keep Herod In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2013

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

"Let's Keep Herod in Christmas" Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Matthew 2:1, 7-8, 16-18 It's been very popular in the last few decades or so to say something to the effect of: "Let's Keep Christ in Christmas." Amid the swirl of Christmas tree decorations, the frenzy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Submission Starts At Home

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

Submission is first proved at home

I Peter 3:1-7 August 27, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Submission Starts at Home” I. THE CONDUCT OF SUBMISSION (vs. 1-2) A. You should submit to your “own” husband B. You should understand that your act of submission could lead to the unsaved husband’s salvation. C. When you treat your husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unstoppable - A Gospel Movement Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The first message in the book of Acts

UNSTOPPABLE – The Gospel Movement 9/17/17 Acts 1:1-11; 2:1-41 Can you think of anything in life that’s unstoppable? I know it seems Hurricane Irma is unstoppable – but it’ll soon come to pass. By definition if something is unstoppable then it can’t be stopped (I know… Profound!). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 28, 2018

The first advent anticipates the second

The story of Jerusalem – City of David, City of God Texts: Genesis 12 and Revelation 21:3 and 22:5 Introduction: December 2018 - Advent message Great cities of the world include… NYC… Paris…London… Beijing…Rio De Janerio… San Francisco…Washington DC… Toronto…New Deli (Mumbai) (India)… Cairo… ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have Mercy

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

First in a series on Psalm 51

2 Samuel 11:1-16, 26; 12:1-13; Psalm 51:1 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #1) Have Mercy Just so that I don’t have to ignore the elephant in the room… Today we have an odd combination to put before you: Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day. A day full of bitterness and ashes meets a day full of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fight Against Fear: Walking In Courage Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 9, 2025

“Fear is the first cousin of anxiety.”

Common Negative Acronyms 1. F.E.A.R. – False Evidence Appearing Real: Suggests that fear often arises from imagined or exaggerated threats. Rutter 2. F.E.A.R. – Forget Everything And Run: Highlights a flight response and avoidance mentality. Introduction: A powerful example of a Bible character who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 23, 2016

This the first of a series on the Sermon on the Mount

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Text: Matthew 5:3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Great High Priestly Prayer Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

First message in preparation for Easter.

THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION THE GREAT HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER TEXT: John 17:1-26 I. INTRODUCTION—WALKING TOWARD THE CROSS -We are walking with the Lord in this series of messages as He is moving toward the Cross and to His death that will cover the sins for the entire world. The Lord is well ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding Courageously To A Challenge

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

First message in a series on Nehemiah.

Title: “Responding Courageously to a Challenge” Type: Expos. – Series – PartII Script. Neh. 1 Where: GNBC 9-17-06/ rw 1-4-15 Intro: One summer morning as Ray Blankenship was preparing his breakfast, he gazed out the window, and saw a small girl being swept along in the rain-flooded drainage ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rapture

Contributed by Michael Kerr on Oct 26, 2021

The first hours after the Rapture

The Rapture or JESUS coming back for HIS bride, or JESUS coming back for HIS Church, or how ever you want to say it, what do you believe about it? Or do you even believe in it at all? Many do believe in it, and are looking forward to the return of CHRIST, there are many that think we will be here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Foolish Stumbling Or Wisdom From God? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 14, 2023

The second in a series on First Corinthians.

Corinthians Series (Part Two) Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING We are going to continue on with our series in 1st Corinthians today. If you remember from last time, we looked at Paul’s introduction to the letter, and we looked a little bit at the historical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel Enrolls In The University Of Babylon

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 6, 2022

The first sermon in a series on Daniel

Title: Daniel Enrolls in the University of Babylon Type: Expos. Script: Dan. 1 Where: GNBC 9-1-02/10-9-22 Intro: Paul Bertsch was one of those individuals that when you look over your life you realize held a disproportionate influence. From my soph. thru senior years of college Paul was my ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Forgiving Of The Paralytic - Mark 2:1-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

First spiritual healing. Then physical.

Mark 2:1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of them. 4 Since they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

A Hard Message Of Change

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 2, 2021

Sermon for the first Sunday of 2021

“A Hard Message of Change” Luke 3:7-9 A sermon for 1/3/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 3 “7 Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-9, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 16, 2022

A Study of the first 4 seals

We come now to the study of Revelation chapter 6. Chapter 6 begins for us the future element of the book of Revelation. Now we get into the prophecy regarding the time of the end. What we are reading tonight are the events that are going to happen momentarily. Based on the current condition of our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Brethren