Sermons on First Seal:

Sermon # 13 - Strengthen Your Family Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 7, 2024

There is blueprint for the family that God has designed and given to us through His word. Only when the husband, wife and children follow this will the family be blessed with God’s overflowing joy and abundance.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) The Lord wants us make every blessing overflow in our lives, and He is able to lead us to that place of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Genesis 41:57, Genesis 37:33-35, Genesis 25:28, Genesis 27:1-4, Genesis 27:5-7, Genesis 27:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Bitter Animosity Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: BITTER ANIMOSITY A. Last week we began a new series on The Life of Joseph from Genesis 37-50 titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. We began this study by looking at how Joseph came from a very MESSED-UP FAMILY—some use the word “DYSFUNCTIONAL”. a. If you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intense Temptation Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: INTENSE TEMPTATION A. We are continuing the series on the Life of Joseph titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS”. 1. We realize that LIFE can be HARD—“THE PITS”—if you will. a. RELATIONSHIPS, EXPECTATIONS and CIRCUMSTANCES don’t always TURN OUT the way we WANT. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daunting Disappointment Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: DAUNTING DISAPPOINTMENT A. We have been following the life of Joseph for the past few weeks in a series I’ve titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS”. 1. Thus far we have seen some of the PITS that Joseph has found himself in, not only in a literal PIT but… a. The PIT of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 16 - Heart Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 14, 2024

God granted King Solomon a hear of wisdom as he desired but in his later years Solomon let his heart wander away from God and had to face the consequences for the same. Here are some precious lessons we can learn on how we can guard our hearts and keep it focused on God.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause. (GNB) As we complete this series we will look at one more important principle that we need to follow in order to retain ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 Kings 1:46, 1 Kings 2:46, 1 Kings 4:24, 1 Kings 4:29, 1 Kings 10:21, 1 Kings 11:4, 1 Kings 11:9-10, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Kings 1:17, 1 Kings 3:5, 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Amazing Son Of God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE AMAZING SON OF GOD A. Mark 1:22 (READ and COMMENT) 1. Over the years I have sat in the AUDIENCE and have LISTENED to some GREAT PREACHERS proclaim the Word of God. ILLUSTRATION: At a PROMISE KEEPERS conference for PASTORS in Atlanta, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Divisions In The Church?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 1, 2024

For Christians today, many practical lessons of righteous behavior are found in the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them.

We began studying practical teachings for everyday life for Christians taught from the Apostle Paul to Corinth. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them. A correspondence had come to him with many concerns of these divisions and other behaviors for which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, 1 Corinthians 1:12, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 7, 2024

Jesus sets a higher standard than doing no wrong to others.

INTRODUCTION - A marriage counselor told a troubled couple they needed to be more sensitive to each other's needs. - He challenged them to apply the Golden Rule to their marriage, look at things through their spouse's eyes, and treat them the way they would want to be treated. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Displayed In Your Conversations

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 24, 2024

I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations.

Last week, we talked about our faith and what part it plays in our lifestyle. Today I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations. It is estimated that people spend 52 minutes a day talking about someone who is not present. Of those gossip-filled ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Defying Ungodliness-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2024

1 of ?? The apostle Paul made it plain that defying/standing against the world was a defining characteristic of God’s people. Defying ungodliness is expected of God’s people. But How do God’s people Defy Ungodliness? Christians defy ungodliness thru their...

DEFYING UNGODLINESS-I—Romans 12:1-2 OR--DEFIANCE—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: Supposedly a true story!: Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican businessman & political adviser enlisted Democratic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of Holiness: A Vision Of Heavenly Worship

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 29, 2024

The throne room of God, as revealed in Scripture, offers a breathtaking vision of His holiness, inspiring us to pursue a life of worship, dedication, and mission that reflects His glory.

The Throne of Holiness: A Vision of Heavenly Worship Revelation 4:2-3 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to immerse ourselves in a vision of heavenly worship, a vision that beckons us to behold the majesty and holiness of God's throne. Our scripture focus for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-3, Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17, 1 John 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23, Hebrews 10:10, Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lavish Love Lavishly Shared Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 9, 2024

God’s unconditional, forgiving, accepting love has caused God to take responsibility to save us. We take this lavish love and lavish that love onto others.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 3:1-24 “Lavish Love Lavishly Shared” Today our focus is on 1 John 3. We are not going to read the whole chapter because a lot of what John writes in chapter 3 is spoken about in other parts of the letter. Topics ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-18, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Specifically Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2024

Jesus urges us to be specific in prayer (Adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 9 of the same title)

HoHum: Read Mark 10:46-52 Bob Hostetler encourages us to think of it this way: Bartimaeus heard the sounds of the crowd approaching from his spot on the roadside near Jericho. He couldn’t see them, however. He was blind. He was a familiar sight to others on their way in and out of Jericho, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Luke 11:3, Luke 17:5-6, Psalm 38:9, Luke 22:43, Acts 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Your Faith Show In Your Priorities?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

Let's talk about our faith and the part it plays as we make plans, set our goals, and prioritize things in our life.

Today let's talk about our faith and the part it plays as we make plans, set our goals, and prioritize things in our life. We all make plans and there's nothing wrong with planning. In fact, the Bible has several proverbs that encourage us to make plans. But does your faith have a part in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Contritely Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 31, 2024

Forgive us our sins from Luke 11:4 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 10 of the same title)

HoHum: Author Robert Jeffries writes about a couple who was going to dinner to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. As the husband was driving, the wife began to reflect on their early days and she said: “Honey, do you remember how it was when we were dating and then first married? It was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4, Matthew 6:12, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ