Sermons on First Missionaries:

"Bold Prayer" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 16, 2008

The first of a three sermon series on prayer.

It has been said the prayer is the greatest secret weapon of the church today. Great, because God promises to answer prayer; secret, because most Christians do not know how prayer works. Our Lord’s disciples had asked Jesus to teach them to pray (v. 1). As part of his answer, Jesus shared a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

First message in a series on spiritual vision

(material taken from Andy Stanley, John Maxwell, and Jeffrey Richards) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 TITLE: “EYES WIDE OPEN” OPEN: A. In the late morning of Dec. 17, 1903 – 10:35 A.M. to be precise – Orville Wright executed the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving The Terrible T's Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009

First in a Summer series on the book of James

In elementary school we took a field trip to the Richmond Auditorium. I don’t know who was leading the orchestra but one of the things they did was to introduce us to the idea of "musical themes" via Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Musical themes are those repetitious melodies that mark the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Past, The Future, And The Present Are In God's Hands

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Series A

1st Sunday in Advent December 2, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have chosen to reveal yourself to us in many ways, especially in the person of your Son, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent. Hope.

Jer 33:14-16 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living The Virtuous Life: Love Series

Contributed by Philip Barner on Feb 22, 2006

The first in a series on the 7 Cardinal Virtues.

Living the Virtuous Life: Love (I John 4:7-21) By Rev. Phil Barner Many have heard that there are 7 deadly sins (pride, anger, envy, lust, sloth, gluttony, covetousness). Early in the life of the church they had to address the common Greek attitude toward sin. The general consensus was that sins ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Mar 8, 2006

The first message in the 7 week series

WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? • I have provided you with an outline of my message in your bulletin so you can follow along. • Welcome to 40 Days of Purpose. We’re ready to start on this journey we’ve been planning now for a looooong time. • Today we’re going to look at life’s three greatest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You A 'blah?'

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007

The first in a series, ’Hearing the Word of God.’

(1) One of the books in our family library is a children’s book entitled, ‘The Blah’ by Jack Kent. It is the story about a young boy who feels like ‘a blah’ when no one pays attention to him and then gets very upset when his older brother steps on a prized crayon as he is coloring which then leads ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Benifits Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Jul 1, 2007

This is the first message in a series dealing with stewardship.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR GOD? Acts 3:1-10 Adapted from a message by Mike Fogerson July 1st, 2007 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Today we are continuing our series on Stewardship by looking at the truths found in our text and the life of a well known 19th century evangelist. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Working Toward A Great Marriage, Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010

First in a two-part series on marriage.

Working Toward a Great Marriage Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply Various Scriptures May 16, 2010 Me: In our year-long emphasis called, “The Year of the Family,” we’re focusing on how we can become a stronger family within the family of God, and also looking at ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Years Sunday 2009

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 12, 2009

This message is from the first Sunday of 2009.

NEW YEARS SUNDAY 2009 GENESIS 8: 1-22 PASTOR KEN CROW Genesis 8 1And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters assuaged; 2The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Chapter 20 - "Judgment Day" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 7, 2010

First resurrection, White throne judgment

Revealing the Revelation Chapter 20 – “Judgment Day” April 11, 2010 Revelation 20 And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Hello!... This Is God!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

First sermon in the 2010 Lenten Series

(Note: This series is based on and using materials from the Lenten series, The Sign of Jonah written by Dr. Reed Lessing and published by Creative Communication for the Parish. Copyright of the material is noted and respected.) (Sermon began with a short portion of homily from the series The Sign ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Leading The Family Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

First in a three part series on leadership.

ON A MISSION FROM GOD Part 1-Leading Your Family Joseph’s Story Sunday, September 28, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee The events of our world today cry for Christlike leadership more than ever before. Jesus said, “I have come down not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.”-John ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 11, 2006

The first saying of Lord Jesus on The Cross

ITRODUCTION: Our Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ had uttered seven sayings when He was hanging on the Cross. Generally we meditate each of these seven sayings separately. We look at each saying as though it is special and has no relation to the other six sayings. But, if we look at these seven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal