Sermons on First Seal:

The First Sermon Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

Peter's First Sermon to the people of Jerusalem

The 1st Sermon-The Gospel Message Acts 2:14-24 Lessons From The Early Church In an effort to appeal to people today and to their interest and the church today emphasizes a great many different programs and approaches. Small group, culturally relevant worship emphasizing music and drama have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

First Love

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jan 28, 2019

Bone of my Bones and Flesh of my Flesh. That my friends was the First Love. On the Sixth day, God created man and woman (ISHA) and He did it because of LOVE.

HOLY FATHER...we are here in Your presence... to WORSHIP and Adore You. We are here to listen to Your every word... To be filled with Your Almighty Wisdom and Strength We praise You and bless You and Your ALMIGHTY Name YAHWEH LET THIS BE OUR CALL TO WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Genesis 2:20-23 (NKJV) [20] So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-23, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:20, John 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

First Responders Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2012

When we present our first fruits to God we confess our dependence on him and trust in him.

1. Tornado Story A husband and wife from California were driving through Texas. They saw a tornado coming and they were scared. They pulled the car off to the side of the road and got out a crouched down beside it. The twister was moving directly toward them but at the last second veered off across ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love First

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2012

We see real love in Jesus as he gave up his life for us.

Love First Jan 8, 2012 Intro: Let’s start with a little exercise: I want you to think of a fictional character that is widely admired. I’ll give you a bit of a start – I looked online for some lists of famous fictional characters and came up with some names: Batman, James ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

First Fruits

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

give and it will given back

Part Five - First Fruits Tithing Proverbs 3:9-10 KJV 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. God wants us to know that He comes first, it is impossible for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Passover Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 7, 2013

9 chances to believe the Lord and let the people of Israel go. Continuous stubbornness on the part of Pharaoh, and eventually God passes judgment and here it finally comes in verse 4 of chapter 11…

When we look at that passage it’s hard to not to be taken a back by the apparent cruelty of God’s judgement here, but I think it reflects the original curse that came through Adam, that the consequence of disobedience – rejecting God, is death. It is also justice, and everyone ...read more

First Love

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 7, 2012

To encourage believers to keep their first love alive and viberant

REVELATION 2:1-5 FIRST LOVE INTRO: A. John had been banished to the Island of Patmos and while there he was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit while worshiping God. a. Being overshadowed by the Holy Spirit he was shown things which must shortly take place. b. I do not have time to elaborate on those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

"First Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 9, 2013

A sermon about returning to God after a time of drifting.

Revelation 2:1-7 “First Love” In the late 1940s, there was an emerging evangelist who was preaching the Gospel to large crowds in major arenas, and many folks were coming to Christ at his crusades. But he abandoned his faith, resigned from the ministry and became a writer and news ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The First Deacons Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

The office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help in order to fulfill their preaching mission.

Tonight’s passage is about the birth of the idea of having deacons. This was the birth of a whole new level of ministry in the church. What we need to note is that the office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The First Covenant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2014

To show that we belong to the second covenant and we belong to GOD, not to this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do we belong to this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we belong to the second covenant and we belong to GOD, not to this world. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:1 (Amplified Bible) 9:1 NOW EVEN the first covenant had its own rules and regulations for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 13, 2014

Nakedness is equated with sin in Scripture and Adam and Eve tried covering their nakedness with fig leaves. Do we do the same? And, if so, how successful can we be at doing that?

The true story is told of a banquet where a famous religious leader found himself seated next to an extremely beautiful woman who was wearing a gown with a perilously low neckline. He introduced himself to her… and then offered her an apple. She was a little surprised, but he explained ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2014

What would you say to a man who was afraid of dying? A man who knew his death was just months away but couldn't handle that truth? Would you be able to turn his fear into hope?

OPEN: I recently listened to a man named Chris tell of visiting his relatives in Kokomo, Indiana. One night his family took him out to and treated him to a special meal at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant. Sometime during the evening, Chris got up and went into the bathroom, and while he was there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Kings

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 1, 2015

GOD IS A COVENANT GOD AND EXPECTS OBEDIENCE.

1 KINGS OBSERVATION: ORIGINALLY, 1 KINGS AND 2 KINGS WAS ONE LONG BOOK. LATER IN HISTORY, THE TWO WERE SEPARATED MAKING TWO BOOKS. JEWISH TRADITION NAMES JEREMIAH AS THE PRIMARY AUTHOR, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT CLEAR WHO WROTE THE TWO. THE WRITINGS APPEAR IN SOLOMON’S REIGN. LATER IN HISTORY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Ask First

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 16, 2016

CONSULT THE LORD BEFORE YOU PLAN.

ASK FIRST OBSERVATION: JOSHUA WAS THE LEADER OF ISRAEL’S CONQUEST OF CANAAN. HE CONTINUALLY URGED ISRAEL TO FULLY FOLLOW THE LORD’S DIRECTIVES. GOD HAD CONFIDENCE IN JOSHUA’S LEADERSHIP; HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT MEAN JOSHUA WAS PERFECT IN HIS LEADERSHIP. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The First Commandment

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The First Commandment

Exodus 20 v. 1 - 3 Intro:- The First Commandment 1. Declares God's Power - v. 2 "I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage." based on:- (a) Creation - Psalm 19 v. 1 " The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Holiness