Sermons on First Prophecy:

First Century Challenge Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 18, 2011

2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do? (adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeCh

The First Century Challenge The Upward Call of God Pt 3 (Adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeChurch.tv) Phil 3:14 NAS Press on- pursue, hasten toward- active verb. Our walk w/God is not passive- it is not- God, I am saved, now I am waiting for heaven. It is living for- purposes of God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Charismatic

First Sunrise Service

Contributed by Chris Gilley on Jul 6, 2015

Outline for the first Easter sunrise service.

I. INTRODUCTION II. WE DO NOT NEED TO BE AFRAID III. WE NEED TO BE MORE AWARE IV. WE NEED TO BE MORE ACTIVE V. CONCLUSION ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

At My First Answer

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015

To establish that this instruction is needed today for all the saints to remain faithful and committed to the cause of Christ. This lesson provides assurances to all saints; that the Lord is ever near, and able to deliver them: even during their darkest hours and perilous conditions.

INTRODUCTION Outline 1. Paul’s Divine Counselor 2. Paul’s Divine Deliverer 3. Paul’s Divine Preserver Remarks 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing Paul’s first defense in Rome. We will be reviewing some great words of encouragement from this great apostle of Christ. We find him now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worst Than The First

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that we need to win souls for the LORD JESUS CHRIST all the more in these last days so they won't grow from bad to worst.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a subject of GOD? Yes. James 4:7 (Amplified Bible) So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. Who is your pride? JESUS CHRIST. Philippians 3:3 (Amplified Bible) For we [Christians] are the true circumcision, who worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Tent Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2015

This message looks at the consequences of sin, what repentance is, and how to be one of those whom God chooses to fill with His Spirit.

THE FIRST TENT REVIVAL Ex. 33:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. WHAT’S THE GOOD NEWS? a. Lucas was sitting at the breakfast table, reading the paper. He came across an article about a beautiful actress who was about to marry a football player known for his lack of IQ and common sense. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On A First Name Basis Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

Israel is in slavery and calls for help. God calls Moses to bring release.

Exodus 1:8-14, 3:1-15 "On a First Name Basis INTRODUCTION One of the greatest figures in the Old Testament is Moses. We have all heard stories about Moses confronting Pharaoh with the ten plagues and splitting the Red Sea. Most of us have viewed movies about Moses ala Charlton Heston and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Death Comes First

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 9, 2016

We think that Life comes first, and death follows. But, think of death happening first, then Life follows. It happens when we first believe. We were DEAD in sin, until God brings us the word of LIFE. The butterfly seems to DIE, then comes back to LIFE!

Death comes first. "Unless a corn of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it abides alone. But, if it dies, it brings forth much fruit." (John 12:24) Let's begin with a very basic Universal Principle: “First comes Death,.. then comes Life!” I know, it sounds backwards. We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

First Steps Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

Exodus is a continuation of the creation story. The emphasis in Genesis is creation while the emphasis in Exodus is redemption. God takes the first steps to set Israel and all people free from sin!

Intro: Exodus is a continuation of the story of Genesis. In Genesis we see the constant and consistent failure of man. It is the creation story In fact in the Hebrew the word and or now begins this passage. However if the emphasis in Genesis is creation then the emphasis in Exodus is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The First Evangelistic Sermon

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 11, 2023

The fall of humanity as recorded in Genesis 3 shows the consequences of rebellion but also the promise of redemption from a merciful God who desires that no one perish, but that everyone would come to Him for everlasting life.

The first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis are an authentic record of the beginning of the universe and the world. It is the work of Almighty God and is a testimony to logic, rationality, meaning, purpose, and the precise design of what we know as science. Within the first two chapters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Genesis 49:10, Deuteronomy 18:15, Psalm 2:2, Isaiah 53:2, Matthew 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God First

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023

I wish to talk on the subject from the two texts in your hearing,” Putting God First”.

Brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen, we are living in a world that is good to look out for “Number 1”. A society that is for me, myself and I with no assistance or help from anyone and yes not even God. I’m afraid this world is putting God on the backburner not considering He is the King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Our First Love Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 17, 2022

Zeal for Christ and His Word must always be covered in love. Love for God and for others.

Lord of the Lamp Stands Revelation 2:1 NLT 1 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: Angel - lit. “messenger.” Likely the person(s) who represented ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8, Acts 19:28, Acts 20:29-30, Ephesians 5:11, John 13:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Three Judges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

This chapters give us the vivid description about the leaders who served the community at their best. God enabled them to do greater things for Him. Leaders were changed but people lived same life.

Text: Judges 3, Theme: First Three Judges Othniel (Judges 3:8-11): The First Judge (Judges 1:13). Othniel was the first judge mentioned in this book – here and in the section known as the cycles of the Judges. And he got married to Achsah. He was famous even during Joshua's time. He was used ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Loving God First Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 15, 2022

Focus on Matthew 22 and How we can keep the Greatest Commandment.

Loving God First One day, a young Christian, wanting to become all that God had for him, visited the home of an elderly Christian man. He had heard that this old man had never lost his first love for Jesus over many years. The elderly man was sitting on the porch with his dog, taking in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Anglican

The First Deacons Are Appointed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 20, 2022

The purposes of church government are to organize the ministries of the church, maintain doctrinal purity, and to promote the mission of the Church

The First Deacons are Appointed Acts 6:1-7 Before we look into how we should understand this text, it is helpful to review the challenges to the unity of the church we have already uncovered. The unity of the Church is an important theme. When we go back to Acts 2:1, we see that they were all in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible