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Thank God For The First Centuries Atheists

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 4, 2014

The Romans consider the Christians of their day to be Atheists. This sermon considers Polycarp and his stand.

Polycarp Quotes: “Though you do not see Him, you believe, and in believing there is unspeakable joy.” “He who raised Him [Jesus] from the dead will raise us, if we do His will, and walk in His commandments, and love what He loved.” “The person that has love is far from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

But Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

the kingdom of God

Matt 6 v 25 - 34 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 1. The Privilege Of Seeking God. "But seek ye" ie. because he first sought us Luke 19:10 For the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Last Adam Vs. First Adam

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 25, 2014

To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:45 (Amplified Bible) 15:45 Thus it is written, The first man Adam became a living being (an individual personality); the last Adam ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Step Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Why God leads us into problems.

A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. Then Abram took Sarai his wife and Lot, his brother’s son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people whom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Speaks - A First Person Narrative Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on May 2, 2017

Peter speaks about some of his experiences with Jesus over the past three years. He recounts the struggles and emotions of what happens during Holy Week. Where is Jesus? Is he really alive? What does the mean?

Peter Speaks Various accounts from the gospels about Holy Week EASTER – April 16, 2017 You are welcome to use this first person narrative. It was a joy to write and a joy to share. I was just finishing a series on Peter but it could be used anytime but especially around Good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-38, John 13:21-38, Matthew 27:11-66, Luke 23:1-55, Luke 24:1-12, Luke 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

First Flight Into Egypt And Masacre Of Innocents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2017

Matthew tells how Jesus was saved from this slaughter of innocents and Jesus' family's escape by night.

-4 BC- Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Egypt Flight into Egypt and Massacre of Innocents (Jeremiah 31:15) Matthew 2:13-18 History records many evil men. You would be able to compile a list of their names as easily as I can, and your list would probably have some of the same names; Hitler, Osama Bin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday Of Lent - Lent 1 A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 3, 2020

Tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil

Here are some of the tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil on Eve-- The first question recorded in the Bible was asked by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The snake misquotes the divine prohibition by applying it to all the fruit trees, over-stating God’s norm to enlarge its scope: “Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Confession: The First Step Towards Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2021

Ash Wednesday's confession of sin is our first step towards wholeness

February 17, 2021 Ash Wednesday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 51:1-17; Confession: The First Step towards Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we turn the corner and a new season stands before us, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Love God: The First Great Command

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is.

In Light of the Gospels The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is. According to Mark 12:29 (ESV) “Jesus answered, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Time For Some First Century Action

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

You cannot have what they had in the 1st Century if you are not willing to receive what they had and act with it.

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I wonder what our spiritual life would be like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ezekiel 18:25, Ezekiel 18:29

Denomination: Baptist

David: His First True Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 21, 2020

We sometimes forget that David was human and would enjoy companionship. One day he found his first true love and she was closer than he ever thought possible.

Introduction: David was a young man when Samuel anointed him to be king over Israel and only a few years older, most likely, when he went into battle against Goliath. In the days and months afterwards, God was with him and blessed him in every way. But something that was not mentioned is David’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:20-27, 1 Samuel 19:1-17, 1 Samuel 25:44

Denomination: Baptist

Churches Through First Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 10, 2021

Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark set a new journey with Gospel. They had full Gospel to give to all on their way. They ventured with a new message of the Love of Christ. Read to enjoy their journey.

Acts 13:04-52 Churches through First Missionary Journey 13:04-12 Mission work at Paphos 13:13-42 Mission work at Pisidian Antioch 13:43-52 Preaching at Synagogue and Opposition Acts 13:04-12 Mission work at Paphos Island Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark had sailed to Seleucia and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-52

Denomination: Methodist

Candlelighting Sermon: The Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 19, 2016

The innkeeper's, shepherds', Herod's,religious leaders', wise men's, and Mary's response to Jesus' birth in poem and Hymn.

The Responses To The First Christmas (adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com) Lk 2:1-20 In the last 15-20 years we have seen a lot of change in how people of this country respond to Christmas. There seems to more and more avoidance of the use of the name of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

The First Church Of The Hatfields And Mccoys Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

In the church at Corinth they were feudin’ and fightin’, stewin’ and suein’. So much so that Paul wrote a letter telling the congregation how to deal with their “family feud”. What do you say to the first church of the Hatfields and McCoys?

THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE HATFIELDS AND McCOYS 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-2:5 Introduction: You remember the Hatfields and McCoys don’t you? In 2002 they went back to a Pikeville, KY courtroom. This time it was to settle a dispute over a cemetery plot and property rights. Some “feudin” seems to never ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel In Exile: Put God First

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2016

If we want to honour God, and make a difference in our world today, we must make a good decision, refuse to compromise, and put God first.

DANIEL IN EXILE: PUT GOD FIRST INTRO TO THE STORY: For the past six weeks, we have looked at the kingdoms of Israel and Judah and their steady spiral down a slippery slope of sin, until they finally found themselves exiled to Babylon. That’s where we find ourselves at the beginning of this new ...read more

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