Sermons on First Seal:

National Frog Day

Contributed by David Moore on Mar 20, 2001

The Plague of Frogs, and a lesson on procrastination.

National Frog Day Text: Exodus 8:1-15 Introduction: Not a lot of people know this, but last Sunday was officially National Frog Day in this country. Believe it or not, on that day we were supposed to be examining local ponds and rivers for frog spawn, and ensuring the protection of everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 23, 2001

Our God is Holy and He expects those who love Him to be holy also!

INTRODUCTION  Today we are going to look an attribute of God that is one that is central to God and who He is.  The attribute that I want us to consider today is one that when we understand it, it will change our whole outlook on our relationship with God. Once we understand this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Victorious Christian

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Apr 1, 2001

We can learn from the children of Israel by following the Lord Jesus and know real victory!

Small children can say some funny things...especially when it comes to matters pertaining to church and listening to the stories in the Bible. Here are some stories someone gave me: A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community - Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We build community in the church by willingly turning a blind eye to one another’s faults.

How many of you have watched the television show, “Cheers”? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television, and since 1993 its spinoff, Frasier, has also consistently been at the top of the ratings. What accounts for this popularity? Inspired writing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, James 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit To Calvary

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 5, 2001

As we take a visit to Calvary, we learn three lessons from the Cross of Jesus.

‘A VISIT TO CALVARY’ John 19 16-18 Today, I want you and I to take a visit to Calvary. If you are a child of God you have already been there, for it was there you met Jesus in salvation. If you are here today and you are lost, you need to come to Calvary today for it’s the only place you will ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The River Of God

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

There is a river of life flowing from the Throne of God that makes the heart glad and has affected every moment in history one way or another.

The River of God Revelation 22:1-2, "And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14, Revelation 22:1-2, Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There No God In Israel?

Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2001

There is danger in seeking answers from anyone or anything other than from God and His Word.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:2-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Apr 28, 2001

Christ’s resurrection is with us every day of the week in all that we do -- if we can take the step of faith to leave our safe secure setting like the women did and venture to the tomb.

Easter Sunday - April 15, 2001 "Christ Is Risen!" SERMON TEXT (Luke 24 NRSV) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. {2} They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, {3} but when they went in, they did not find the body. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

An Invitation To Get To Know Jesus

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001

Step into the shoes of those around the table at Simon’s house.

Luke 7:36-50 It was an invitation that I couldn’t refuse. Oh, I had received lots of invitations in my lifetime; invitations to weddings, invitations to parties, invitations to fund raising gatherings for religious organizations and political parties. But never an invitation quite like this one. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 4, 2001

7 expressions of a servant’s heart are seen in a personal surrender of ....

A Servant’s Heart—John 13:1-20 Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. "In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." "Well, what would you say to a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 4, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday of Easter May 13th, 2001 John 13: 31-35

Year C. Fifth Sunday of Easter May 13th, 2001 John 13: 31-35 Title: “Love one another” At the Last Supper Jesus speaks of the process of his glorification as having already begun, as culminating in his death and departure from this world, and as ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Praise A Woman

Contributed by T. Scott Womble on May 10, 2001

Proverbs 31:10-31 tells of 12 qualities that are praise worthy. (With each quality, a flower is placed in a vase and given away at the end)

“How to Praise a Woman” Proverbs 31:10-31 INTRO A man was walking along a California beach and stumbled across an old lamp. He picked it up, rubbed it - and out popped a genie. The genie said, “Ok. You released me from the lamp .. blah, blah. This is the 4th time this month and I’m getting a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father's Strength

Contributed by Don Gaston on Oct 18, 2000

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event.

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event. Will power! Have you heard the expression, ‘so and so has a strong will power’? Will (noun): the power of control over one's own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2

A Father's Strength

Contributed by Don Gaston on Oct 18, 2000

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event.

‘Abraham, take your son, your only son and sacrifice him’, why would this have happened? Let’s take a few moments to study the circumstances that led up to this event. Will power! Have you heard the expression, ‘so and so has a strong will power’? Will (noun): the power of control over one's own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

A Vision Of Heavenly Things Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

In a time of crisis Daniel spent time in prayer and fasting and God met his need in a theophany reassuring him of God’s provision for his people unto the end of the age.

DANIEL 10 - A VISION OF HEAVENLY THINGS The final three chapters of Daniel are the account of God’s last word to his servant. Chapter 10 gives us the circumstances by which the vision came to Daniel. This final encounter was a traumatic experience for the servant of Jehovah. If you read the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist