Sermons on First Sacrifice:

The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The First And Last Of Revelation

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 25, 2010

A blessing to all who read and heed it and a curse to any who dare to change it, Revelation is a unique and amazing book.

The First and Last of Revelation Text: 1:1-3, 22:18-21 Revelation from start to finish is a very unusual book of the Bible, especially of the New Testament. It begins with a blessing upon all who read it and heed it and ends with a call and warning upon all who might tamper with its contents. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Others First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2009

5 Ministry Maxims from Romans 12:9-10.

Putting Others First Romans 12:9-10 Rev. Brian Bill 9/20/09 I really appreciated Pastor Dick preaching last week when I felt too weak to do so. I liked everything he said with the exception of his opening illustration in which he made a crack about the Pack. I’m showing incredible restraint by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

First Stumbling Steps Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 16, 2009

We cannot live our lives without the guidance and companionship of Christ; but then, when we have that guidance, we will either share it for others’ benefit or we will let them stumble in the darkness.

Without question one of the most challenging periods of parenting is that time when a baby is first learning to walk. This is the time when you have to work at child-proofing the house. You put barriers across the stairs; you put stoppers in all the electrical outlets; you hide as many wires as you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The First To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 6, 2009

How do you relate to the personalities of the first disciples?

The First Disciples To Follow Jesus John 1:35-51 John the Baptist had a wonderfully productive ministry. He did precisely what he was sent to do. He was chosen before his birth to be the herald of the Messiah. He was the last Nazarite from birth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Haggai's First Message Series

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 29, 2008

The Post-exilic people got their priorities wrong. So do we. God calls us back to put first things first

It was 29th August 520 BC, over 18 years since they had returned from exile in Babylon. An exile that their parents and grandparents had been repeatedly warned by the prophets would come if they did not abandon the worship of fake gods and return to the Lord alone. They ignored the warnings of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus' First Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

The first time scripture refers to Jesus praying is at His baptism.

Text - “Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

First And Last Things Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

We live in a world that is often difficult to understand, where sometimes we just have to trust that God is in control, even if it seems that things are upside down, even if we find we can’t straighten out the things that are crooked in this world. But we

How did a book like Ecclesiastes get in the Bible? Did someone make a mistake, do you think? I don’t know about you but I find the beginning of the book a bit depressing. Some people find it quite disturbing as it reinforces the doubts that they may have already about God’s place in the scheme of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

First Day Footrace

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

An Easter Message.

FIRST DAY FOOTRACE John 20:1-10 INTRO: Let me tell you a riddle. It concerns a footrace between two individuals. The one who arrived first at the finish line lost the race. The one who arrived last won the race but failed to capture the prize. The one who lost the race captured the prize (REPEAT ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The First Easter Evangelists Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2007

Easter

THE FIRST EASTER EVANGELISTS (LUKE 24:1-12) A Catholic sister, Sister Chris Schenk, was shocked when she was told in a theology class that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Then Schenk learned there were efforts to restore the reputation of Mary of Magdalene by an organization called FutureChurch, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Advent Tree

Contributed by Dennis Mardis on Dec 7, 2005

Was that first tree in the Garden a mistake, or always a part of the plan

Introduction There have been some big changes in our sanctuary since last Sunday. What catches your attention the most? For some it is the glow of the advent wreath candles, or the arrangements in the windows but for me, hands down, it’s the tree. For my money there is nothing like a tree. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The First Shall Be Last

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011

Jesus and the rich young ruler - Mark chapter 10 verses 17-31. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Mans qualities: He was Enthusiastic (vs 17) He was humble (vs.17) He had courage (vs 17) He showed discernment (vs 17) He was spiritually aware (vs 17) He was moral (vs 20) He was religious (vs 19-20) (B). The Mans failure: He loved his possessions & riches (vs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 13:30

Denomination: Brethren

Worshippers At The First Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-54

Denomination: Baptist

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