Sermons on First Person:

A Secret No Longer Sermon Vii: First Things First Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

"What matters most" must be the focus of our attention in times of trouble, as folks pause and interrupt their lives to consider and perhaps reset priorities. It's time for making the things of God top priority!

FIRST THINGS FIRST During a time of crisis in my ministry, a veteran minister - who had served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta - took me by the hand and said, “Cheer up, Charles, things are going to get ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-13

My Last Week Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

The last words of a person, will reflect his character and purpose in life. “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58).

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY LAST WEEK “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58). The Week That Changed The World: April A.D. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

God’s First Unconditional Covenant Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 23, 2024

Every time a person comes to faith, we remember the rainbow - God’s unconditional love, expressed through the new covenant. Every time someone returns to God after a season of being far from Him - we remember the rainbow: God’s unconditional mercy, His long suffering.

Do you remember as a kid ever making a promise by crossing your heart, a pinky swear, or swearing to God? By nature, we look for assurances and guarantees and we learn this early in life. As we grow older, however, we realize that we live in a world of broken promises and unfaithfulness. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Person Of One Book-God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2018

God looks for people who can be called person of one book- that great book is Bible. We must follow one God who is our dear Lord Jesus Christ. The unshakable one faith is needed to carry on our work. We find all these in Joshua 23.

Text: Joshua 23:1-16 Theme: Enjoy the Rest Introduction: Alexander the great farewell speech; 1. My Coffin to be carried by my Doctor 2. My graveyard path to be strewn with gold, silver and precious stones of my treasury 3. My hands dangling out from coffin. Reasons: No doctor on the earth can ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Come See A Man

Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014

Sermon to reach the lost and invite them into God's fellowship.

Come See A Man John 4:29 I remember not so long ago when an Army private wanted me to meet his mother and farther after graduating from basic training. He was so excited and thrill to introduce the man who helped shape and mode their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29-43

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Worry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage us to trust in God's provision, put Him first in our lives, and not to worry about our needs because He cares for us and knows what we need.

Good morning! We're about to dive into a message that I believe is going to resonate with each and every one of us. It's about the worry that tends to creep into our lives - the anxiety that sometimes feels like a heavy weight on our shoulders. But as the beloved Christian author Max Lucado once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: God First

Keep God First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Encourages prioritizing God's presence, seeking His kingdom and righteousness first, and trusting in His promises and provision.

Welcome, beloved in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united by our shared faith and our shared purpose. We are here to learn, to grow, to be nourished by the Word of God. We are here to seek His counsel, to bask in His love, to be transformed by His grace. This is our purpose, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: God First

Serve PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the Christian call to service, sacrifice, and selflessness, challenging worldly views of power and greatness through the example of Jesus.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Savior, bound by His love and guided by His Word. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. It is not by chance that we have come together, but by the providence of our Heavenly Father who, in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Topics: First And Last

The First Steps - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 6, 2007

This is the first in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

JUST WALK ACROSS THE ROOM - #1 The First Steps Galatians 4:4-5 (For PowerPoint go to http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > This morning take a minute, look around the room, select a face of someone you don’t know, and then play the pretend game with me. Pretend we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Aid To The Wounded

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 22, 2002

What to do and what not to do when comforting the wounded

Last week we had our 22nd Church Anniversary celebration, and celebrations are an important part of life. But celebrations rarely make up the majority of our lives. Most of our lives are made of up work, sprinkled with some successes and some defeats. The goal is to focus on the destination and ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1

Denomination: *other

Putting The Mission First Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

The first in a four part series using the Warrior Ethos as a philosophy behind true Spiritual Warfare.

The Warrior’s Code #1 Sean Lester January 8, 2007 I will always place the mission first… Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introductory thoughts a. Every follower of Christ joins in the mission of the church. Jesus issued the order before he ascended into heaven. The order is… a. Go throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love At First Sight Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "Itimacy". (A study in the Song of Solomon.) This study looks at physical attraction in dating and marriage.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? Song of Solomon 1:1-6 In the Old Testament there are two books that never mention God in the entire text. These books are the Book of Esther, which is a story of the redemption of God’s people; and the Song of Solomon. Not only does the Song of Solomon not refer to God ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A First Worship Service Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

I want those who hear this message to understand what worship is about and also how they can truly worship God.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 2001 Date Preached: August 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Let’s Learn from the Past Title: A First Worship Service Text: Genesis 4:1-6 ETS: To truly worship God Abel had to realize who God was and then act on that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Love To Be First

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

Segmented Narrative sermon which follows a selfish/self-absorbed family that illustrates that "We Love to Be First"

WE LOVE TO BE FIRST 3 JOHN 1:1-14 #mefirst THREAD: WE LOVE TO BE FIRST READ 3 John 1:1-14 “The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 It ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ