Sermons on First Seal:

The Church As God Intended It Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

The first in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with God’s design for the New Testament Church.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:1-8 Title: The Church as it should Be (#1 in series in Colossians) Date: July 7, 2002 Introduction: This morning we begin a series in the book of Colossians. This is a rich book, one of Paul’s richest letters to the churches. In this letter we find ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 27, 2003

The expected outcome of this sermon is first get people to see that love is a demonstration not a feeling and then actually demonstrate it.

1 Corinthians The Most Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 June 1, 2003 Intro: A. [Love from a Kid’s Point of View, Citation: "What Is Love—From a Kid’s Point of View," LightSinger, (accessed 3-14-02)] What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water Baptism And The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 1, 2003

The Day of Pentecost reflects a cylcle of spiritual life in the first church designed by God to be a prototype for all churches.

Water Baptism Series #2 - Water Baptism and the Day of Pentecost Text: Selected verses from Acts chapters 1 & 2 The Book of Acts opens with a description of meetings that Jesus had with his disciples before his ascension. Momentous days lie ahead and only Jesus knew this. Our ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is More To Dream About Than Summer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 10, 2003

The first message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

Introduction: Mystic Seaport is filled with a variety of clippers and other sea-worthy ships. Countless voyages have been sailed by each ship. There is perhaps no greater sight to behold than that of such a sea-worthy vessel, trimming through the water under full sail. The ship is in her world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Easter

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 12, 2002

In order to truly experience Easter, we must take a look and remember the events of that first Easter morning.

In Order to truly experience Easter we must remember the events of that first Easter Morning. *8 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT THAT FIRST EASTER* ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Remember The Heart Of Mary (v. 1) a) Mary Magdalene was a forgiven prostitute b) Others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How The Grinch Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 6, 2002

This is the first message in a series looking at classic Christmas stories and relating them to the biblical account of Jesus’ birth.

“Christmas Classics” HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS December 7, 2002 Introduction Tonight we begin a very special holiday message series on Christmas classics. For the next three weeks, we will look at a different classic Christmas story and apply biblical principles from the story of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Summer Vacation: Where Are You Going? Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002

This is the first of a four part series encouraging students to take advantage of the summer break and draw closer to God.

Text: This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: "A voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” Matt. 3.3 John the Baptist was commissioned by the Lord to prepare the way for the coming of Christ. He spent his life in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God Incarnate.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 16, 2001

First Sunday in Advent Year A. December 2, 2001 Psalm 122 Title: “God incarnate.”

First Sunday in Advent Year A. December 2, 2001 Psalm 122 Title: “God incarnate.” Psalms one hundred twenty to one hundred thirty-four, are commonly called Songs of Ascent, sung on the pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the three major annual festivals- Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles. Psalm 122 is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2001

This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.

PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Division

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Dissension in the Corinthian church was the first problem addressed by Paul. He introduces the thoughts of this passage with an appeal for unity.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, “Are there any Presbyterians here?” “Yes!”, came the answer. Then he asked, “Are there any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Ministry

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

The first message at the beginning of a new ministry provides an opportunity to explain one’s approach to ministry and preaching.

My Ministry: First Sermon of a New Ministry Colossians 1:28-29 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO My name is Roger Thomas and I am your new preacher. I am proud to be part of you, to live and work with you. I hope in time that you will able to say that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Praying Church--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

A review of the praying practices of the New Testament Church that make the first Christians a spiritual force to be reckoned with.

A Praying Church—Part II Various Texts from Acts (Acts 1:12-14) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Max Lucado, Church of Christ preacher in San Antonio, TX and popular Christian writer has this comment about prayer. “Prayer only makes sense when you have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chapter One: The Creative Week

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 8, 2004

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking!

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking! So to start with, what is the character of this chapter? Is it history, is it science, is it myth, or is it revelation? If we can get through verses 1,2 & 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004

What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican