Sermons on First Seal:

More About Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon about the importance of learning more about Jesus.

MORE ABOUT JESUS Mark 6:45-56 We sing a hymn that says: More about Jesus in His Word, Holding communion with my Lord; Hearing His voice in every line, Making each faithful saying mine. More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus; More of His saving fullness see, More of His love Who died for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Dagon Must Fall!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2021

This message will preach! Our sinful nature must not be allowed to have any dominance in our lives. God alone must rule our hearts: sin must go! And God doesn't need any help being God and He doesn't need to be propped up by anyone!

DAGON MUST FALL! 1 Sam. 4:2-5:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOMELAND SECURITY OVERLOAD 1. Homeland Security has gotten especially concerned about terrorism since we pulled our military out of Afghanistan. They’ve tightened security at airports and on planes. 2. Just the other day I heard they ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Need A New Thing 2nd Kings 2:19-21

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 12, 2021

God is looking to move us forward, when we keep trying to go backwards.

We find here an amazing part of history. It is the story of two things happening. One Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots, and secondly we see the transferences of power and authority from one generation to the next generation. Here God is unmistakably teaching a lesson ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Was Naaman Cleansed? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 22, 2021

Naaman had two problems - one was leprosy. But the other problem was the one that threatened to prevent him from being cleansed. What was his "other" problem, and what "fixed" both of his problems?

I read the true story about a man who had gone to the hardware store for supplies he needed for a minor plumbing repair job. As he was leaving, the owner said, “See you in a little while.” “Why?” asked the customer. “Is there something else I need?” “No. You haven’t forgotten anything,” he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowering Men To Be Great Fathers And Husbands

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

A good marriage extends grace to you when you are grumpy; remembers your birthdays, your favorite foods, and your favorite music; celebrates your wins; speaks the truth when no one else will; serves one another with joy without complaining; and affirms my best qualities when I am insecure.

I had a really good father in life. My dad, Brian Maze, taught me to work hard as he grew up around the steel industry of Pittsburgh. He taught me to hate debt. He was a savor and modeled great wisdom for me in personal finance. He taught me to love my country as he was a Vietnam Vet around 1965. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Know About You? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

God’s knowledge of you is precise and full proof. He has exact intelligence on you; He’s better than the NSA or the KGB.

We all want to know who we are. We seek and search and try to “find ourselves.” Many of us have taken personality tests and other assessments. We learn personality inventory lists that tell us we are a lion, a beaver, a competitor, a high “I,” high “D.” We all want to know who we are. But what if I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Christ Die? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Few shoes are as iconic as Disney’s glass slipper. If you remember, Prince Charming is looking for the mysterious princess and Cinderella’s glass slipper leads him finally to her. For centuries people have read the ancient words of Isaiah 53 and wondered who wears “the glass slipper”?

William Holman Hunt worked on one painting for four years (media note: show Hunt’s photo on screens). On the roof of a house during an extended stay in Jerusalem, Hunt painted Jesus as a young man, working as a carpenter. In the painting, Jesus rises up to stretch, after sawing wood, with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Celebration Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

The 278 words of Psalm 107 give of four different spectacular cases. At the heart of the Psalm are these four scenes. These four accounts of human experience deal with the realities of life in all of its fullness.

The Psalms were sung on board of the ship when the Pilgrims set sail in the Mayflower. The Bay Psalm Book was the third book printed in America. Until the end of the eighteenth century the Psalms were exclusively sung in churches. It was Psalm 127 that Benjamin Franklin quoted in 1787 as he moved ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Wisdom For Graduates

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 10, 2021

In this passage, Solomon is acting as a teacher instructing his students about life. He concludes with his observations about the purpose of life; and in his closing remarks we find four words of wisdom that can be applied to graduates.

Today is our Graduate Recognition, and I feel led to share from a passage in Ecclesiastes. This book is believed to have been written by Solomon, since Ecclesiastes 1:1 says that these are “the words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.” To get started, I think these words can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A New Creation

Contributed by Anthony Stander on May 18, 2021

When we surrender our lives to Christ we are born again and given a brand new start with God and on this earth.

A NEW CREATION 2 Cor 5:17, 18 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Understanding Job’s Redeemer

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 24, 2022

Because we live in a fallen world, there will be times in our life when we will have to endure trials and difficulty. Job went through such a time; however, he had Someone to stand in his defense. Job called Him his Redeemer.

I want to share with you this evening a message from the book of Job. It is a message that gives hope to each of us who are struggling with sin, whether it be the consequences of sin in this life, or the consequences of sin that we must face in the Day of Judgment. In this life we suffer from sin ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35, Job 16:19-22, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Service, Speech, And Stand

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 1, 2022

A song that a lot of churches used to sing a lot, was, “I shall not be moved.”

The chorus of that song goes like this, “I shall not be, I shall not be moved; I shall not be, I shall not be moved: just like a tree that’s planted by the waters, Lord, I shall not be moved.” But the problem with many of the saints of God singing that song is that they are not like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

You Only Fail If You Quit

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 18, 2022

A duck walks into a pet food shop and asks, 'Got any duck feed?'

• The shop assistant replies, 'No sir, we don't stock duck feed.' • Next day the duck returns. 'Got any duck feed?' • 'No sir, as I said, we don't stock duck feed.' • The following day the duck shows up again. 'Got any duck feed?' • 'Listen, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 19, 2022

America has turned its back on the God of the Bible. There are so many religions and beliefs in our country today. The only God America has rejected is the God of the Bible. The Ten Commandments are the very soul of America. This is why the Ten Commandments are so important to the people of God.

If you have your Bible, turn to Exodus chapter 20. Today, we are going to begin a sermon series called, "The Ten Commandments: The Soul of America", starting with the message, "Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods". America has turned its back on the God of the Bible. There are so many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Ever Happened To Hell?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

Sometimes we hear about the “Endangered species” list. That is, there are certain kinds of birds, fish, animals, and insects that die and become few in numbers because of hunting or natural disasters.

When this happens, they are placed on the “Endangered Species” list so that they will not become extinct. Once they are placed on this list, everything that is imaginable is done to preserve them. This is good, because if they were not placed on this list, soon these birds, fish, insects and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist