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The Last Shall Be First Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 9, 2018

The world teaches that those who finish first are always declared the winner. Much emphasis is placed on our perceived position and status in life. Jesus challenged this teaching, declaring the Last shall be First.

The Last shall be First Matthew 20:16 Much of life is guided by perceived standards and expectations. We are quite familiar with these standards, being exposed to them as long as we can remember. In order to be accepted and successful, one is taught to believe they must abide by these long held ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First No Fly Zone! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 24, 2018

God always knows wherever we are and whatever we're doing!

Last week we noted the 3 entities in our lives: God, people, the devil and his demons. God is Yahweh, Almighty, Creator, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Holy, but Loving! People are created by God with free wills to choose and all sin against God. The Devil and his demons are enemies of God and for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Healing Prayer

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

Do you know who prayed the first prayer of healing for others in the Bible?

Do you know who prayed the first prayer of healing for others in the Bible? Genesis 20:17-18 17) So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children. 18) For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:17, Genesis 21:1

He Is The First In Everything!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 29, 2019

In this message, Yours Truly aims to glorify His Heavenly Sire, Saviour and Sustainer by focusing on His unique attribute of being the originator of love, faith and hope in us.

HE IS THE FIRST IN EVERYTHING!!! “….He is first in everything”- Col 1:18 (TLB) Speaking about the pre-eminence of worship in a Christian’s life, a Biblical scholar put it wisely “If prayer and praise are a preoccupation about our needs and blessings respectively, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 1:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: *other

The First Mega Church?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2018

Jesus and His disciples put their ministry ahead of themselves.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2018 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The First Mega Church? Let’s have a casual and then a little more in depth look at what this reading depicts. Jesus has gathered the apostles together for a rest and recreation retreat. They have just returned from their first ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The First Love

Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014

Sermon outlines the simple formula established by God 2000 years ago for church growth.

-- Introduction -- When Dr. Larry Wong decided to step-down as the Head Elder, Ps. Yuen and the other elders asked me to step-up as become the head elder of this church. I prayed and asked God what is it that He wanted me to do? What do You want for the Loma Linda Chinese Church? During one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The First Of His Signs

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 17, 2013

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Year C

The First Of His Signs / John 2: 1 - 11 Intro: Out of curiosity, I went to my record book and counted the number of weddings that I have done over the course of my ministry. I have done a total of 115. Of all those weddings, the only ones I really remember are when horrendous things happened. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Place But First Place Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: God’s desire and rightful place is the first place in every aspect of our lives

There’s a new crisis forming in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran. That could lead to a gas price crisis. There’s a global economic crisis that keeps erupting in pockets in Europe. There’s a new worldwide crisis called Lady Gaga, but I want to direct attention to a crisis in our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen: The First Martyr Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen brings up eight charges against his accusers. His sermon was what ultimately led to his death.

Last time we saw that Stephen was seized and dragged before the Sanhedrin and put on trial. We closed chapter 6 seeing a heavenly glow showing from Stephen’s face, indicating that God’s presence was there. Tonight we begin a very long chapter 7 and we look a little closer at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Kingdom First

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jul 12, 2013

We as Christian are to go after the things of the Kingdom of God and not this world. In this message we will see how important it is to seek the kingdom

Seeking the Kingdom First Matthew 6:25-34 (NKJV) “ Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Jesus First

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2013

Prioritising commitments, bearing the Cross, and counting the cost of discipleship.

PUTTING JESUS FIRST. Luke 14:25-33. I. Prioritising commitments. Jesus, it has to be admitted, is a great orator. Seeing the crowds following Him, He turned (Luke 14:25), and spoke words that were designed to shock, and even offend His hearers. In a masterstroke of hyperbole, He took their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God Be First

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 29, 2013

Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty bold statement. It implies that people are actually doing that, pushing God out of their lives.

PRAY Heavenly Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cast The First Stone

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 16, 2012

How can God be a God of justice...and forgive sin? How can He be a God of love and punish sin? What is the answer?

John 8:1-11-But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' First Words Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

With his first words, Jesus ushers in the kingdom of God.

Introduction We are now moving out of Mark’s introduction to Jesus’ life and ministry, and getting into the story of his ministry. In verse 1 he introduced the theme of his writing – it is about the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; verses 2-8 presented John the Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

First Ripe Fruit

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 3, 2013

THE PROPHET MICAH ADDRESSED MISERABLE LIFESTYLES TURNED INTO HOPE.

FIRST RIPE FRUIT INTRODUCTION: THE PROPHET MICAH PROPHESIED IN THE EIGHTH CENTURY B.C. HE ADDRESSED THE DECADENT SINS OF ISRAEL, THE NORTHERN KINGDOM AND JUDAH, THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM. INTERPRETATION: MICAH 7:1 (NKJV) WOE IS ME! FOR I AM LIKE THOSE WHO GATHER SUMMER FRUITS, LIKE THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1

Denomination: Baptist