Sermons on First Murder:

The Four Gospels Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

First in a Series going through the New Testament

THE FOUR GOSPELS -- SERMON ONE Introduction: In this twelve lesson study we will seek to perform an impossible task. We will attempt to complete a survey of the New Testament. We begin our study with the first lesson being on the Four Gospels. The subject of the New Testament is redemption. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

This is the first in a four part series on a disciplined Christian.

The GPFS Factor (part 1) Giving-Prayer-Fasting-Storing (Mark 12:38-44 NASB) In His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, (39) and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By The Brook - Three Observations Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Sep 22, 2012

This is the first sermon in a series of ten sermons on Elijah.

Text: 1 Kings 17:1-7 Prayer of Illumination Our Father in heaven . . . holy, holy, holy is your name. As we turn to Your Word may you give us eyes to see your truth, may your give us ears to hear your voice, and may you grant us hearts that are open & receptive & responsive to you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ten Commandments Part One

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 25, 2012

THIS IS THE FIRST OF A TWO PART SERIES ON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

HFL SEPT 12, 2010 DEUT. 8;1-5 1Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the LORD promised on oath to your forefathers. 2Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Night Shepherds Became Missionaries

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 25, 2016

The first announcement of Christ 's birth was at night.

Text: Luke 2:7-18 INTRODUCTION A. The Hour of Ages. (1) History had been waiting for the hour of Christ 's birth. (2) The words of the prophets had been waiting fulfilment for centuries. (3) When Mary gave birth to Jesus, the long- awaited hour had arrived. B. Witness Called to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Year, A New Beginning, A Renewed Resolution

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Dec 31, 2016

Put God first in your resolutions this year.

Guess what Brothers and Sisters, you’ve done it! You have made it through another year. The New Year is here. January 2017. It’s a brand new year. • A year full of possibilities. • A year full of opportunities. • 12 months. 52 weeks. 365 days. • 8,760 hours. 525,600 minutes and 31,536,000 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 39:4

Come Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

First in a series on our church's Discipleship Path.

ENGAGE I’d like to ask all of you to think for a moment about how you got here this morning. I’m not talking about the mode of transportation that you used, but rather your spiritual journey that resulted in being a part of our gathering today. For me, that journey began as a small child. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 7, 2018

Part 2 - The origin of the church of the first century.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47, Exodus 12:6, Nehemiah 8:9-12, Luke 2:41, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:8, John 14:16, Acts 1:4, Luke 24:49, Exodus 34:23-24, 1 Samuel 2:19, 1 Samuel 1:7, Deuteronomy 16:9-12, Mark 9:1, Numbers 28:26-31, Leviticus 23:15-22, Exodus 23:15-16, Deuteronomy 16:1-8, Numbers 28:16-25, Deuteronomy 27:7, Matthew 16:13-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"New Adventures"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2018

A sermon for the first Sunday of a new appointment for a pastor.

“New Adventures” Jeremiah 29:11-14a A young preacher had just finished seminary and had taken his first appointment in the hills of Kentucky. Wanting to be effective in his preaching ministry, he walked into the pulpit on his first Sunday and preached about—what he called--the evils of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Came To Save Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017

First, in a 10 week series focused on the gospel.

GOSPEL DEEP 1. JESUS CAME TO SAVE - John 3:16-18 -When we first started Adventure we were low-tech! -We had this ancient device called a landline. -Some of you remember those from your childhood with Moses and Abraham. -So the church had a landline and every flyer, handout, invite card had a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Focused People

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

The church needs to be focused on the things of God first.

Matthew 13:44-46 Introduction: illustration “BECAUSE THE PRINCE HAD COME” I. What is the Kingdom of God? A. A Kingdom is a realm, place, or territory ruled by a King. B. A Kingdom implies a King. - I Timothy 1:17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Love Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016

The first of the nine graces of the Fruit of the Spirit is love.

The Spirit of Love Galatians 5:22-23 We mentioned that there are nine graces that are the Fruit of the Spirit. These graces are not to separated in the sense that we have been given some of them, because they all make of the Fruit of the Spirit. See: 1 Cor. 12:1-4, 7 We see the gifts (plural) of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Preeminence Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

The first of four sermons for our 2013 theme

Seeking Direction... Over the past month or so, I have been pondering and prayerfully seeking a direction for our ministry. Each year, our church has a theme of sorts; last year it was "Priority Driven", making God our key priority and this year it has been "Driven" which is an amplification of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Bible Church

Making Disciples

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 30, 2015

To make disciples, you must first be a disciple.

Making Disciples April 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: To make disciples, you must first be a disciple. In order to be an effective disciple, you must obey Christ, guard your witness, and make disciples. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Not What We Expected Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus' first sermon, not what we expected

Not What We Expected Worship service in Jesus day Temple vs. Synagogue Temple about Sacrifice - Holy Days - Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles, Atonement, Hanukkah Synagogue about Scripture - prayers - psalms - scripture reading - early sermons / commentary Nearly 500 synagogues in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational