Sermons on First Seal:

Worried About Worry - Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 17, 2007

First in a series on dealing with Stress in your life. All the sermons come from Psalm 23. God’s Antidote For Worry.

How to Deal With Worry We begin a new series today I’m calling Stressbusters. We’re going to look at seven sources of stress and see how you can successfully deal with them. Our text for this series is the 23rd Psalm. The first cause of stress we are going to look at is Worry. We all have pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learn To Drive Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Series Intro. is the first sermon in a series encouraging personal spiritual growth starting with salvation and ending with spiritual maturity.

(Praise Team – “On the Road Again”) Learn to Drive Isaiah 43:19 Learn to drive is our theme for our Church this year. Tonight I want to show you some things that may convict you and some things that will encourage you. Jesus taught in riddles, and if you listen to this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Long Status Quo Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006

First in a series on the life of David. This message looks at how God uses ordinary people in ordinary poistions to serve His purposes.

For the next ten weeks or so, we’re going to embark on a journey through the life of David. The story of David’s life is so fascinating. We probably know more about David that any other person in the Bible, except for Jesus. And the thing I like about David is that he’s so much like us. God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Day For Remembrance: Memorial Day Message (15 Minutes)

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006

I would propose to you that it is not important who was the very first to celebrate "Memorial Day". What is important is that Memorial Day was established.

A Day for Remembrance Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After This - The Coming (Part 1)

Contributed by Rob Willis on Sep 14, 2005

From Rev. 19:11-16, the first of a two part message about the significance of the names of Christ at the 2nd Coming.

“After This – The Coming” Revelation 19:11-16 The greatest entrance of all time will take place soon, and we can read about it in Rev. 19:11-16 (let’s read it together - on the screen). There has never been, nor will there ever be, a more grand appearing, a more grand entrance what we read about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Frustration...peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006

Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Solution To All Our Problems

Contributed by John White on Dec 25, 2006

An appeal for God’s people to turn to Christ as the first and most effective responder to help and heal the trials, troubles and tribulations of life.

The Solution For All Our Problems I Cor. 10:1-13 "Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 26, 2006

Purpose Driven Concepts. This is the first of three sermons I plan in this series. This sermon is a reworking of another of my sermons "What Is The Church."

God’s Committed Community: The Nature of The Church Did you know the word church is not found in the Old Testament? The concept may be there and the foundational ideas for the church are there but the word church is never used in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about “a holy people”, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abolishing False Doctrines Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

This is the first in a series of pastoral ideals that Paul gives Timothy regarding the false teachings he would encounter throughout his ministry.

Abolishing False Doctrines 1 Timothy 1:1-20 I. Preach the Truth (v. 3-7) a. Stop the false teachers (v. 3; Romans 16:17) b. Remember the goal (v. 4-5; 1 Timothy 4:7; 2 Peter 1:16; Titus 3:9; 2 Timothy 2:23) c. Men who will oppose you (v. 6-7; Titus 1:10-11) II. The Law’s Purpose (v. 8-11) a. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Pits From Your Prayer Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

If our prayer life is to grow and thrive, we must first remove those things that keep us from being fruitful

Removing the Pits from your Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-6 June 25, 2006 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time with one of my friend Randy. We did all sorts of things together: we played basketball, we hunted snakes, we went fishing together, we went to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Narnia: Lucy's Faith Is "Unswerving" Series

Contributed by Chuck Cody on Oct 19, 2005

The first step is faith. Despite what others may think your journey begins now and it begins by saying yes to Jesus.

I remember in my late twenties, I had moved several times, and I was going back to what had been home to me during my high school years. I was going to be staying with some old friends, you know the ones, the ones that know all your stories, that know the “real” you, the ones that know all those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of The Baby Brings Hope Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 17, 2005

In this 1st of three sermons I look at the words of the angels to the shepherds on what to look for at Christmas. The first one is to look for a baby.

November 30, 2005 The First Sign: The Baby Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” There aren’t a whole lot of stories in the Bible about babies. Actually, when I did a word search, there were only four distinct stories that came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Legend Of The Little Drummer Boy

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006

This fictional narrative imagines what that first Christmas might actually have looked like through the eyes of the Little Drummer Boy.

The following is a work of fiction. Please feel free to use it in a spoken inspirational context (i.e., as a Reading or Meditation presented orally at Christmastime.) Please do not reproduce or republish by email or on the web without the author’s permission. (c) 2003 J. K. Twitchell The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Luke 21:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Waiting Game Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

Looking in the first chapter of Acts, we see how we are to live in the "in between times", centered on God and full of purpose.

The Waiting Game: How To Make the Most of the In Between Times Acts 1:12-26 Do you ever feel like most of your life is spent waiting around? Christian Rapper KJ 52 asks what is on all our minds in his song, “Why:” Why do I have to wait in line just to wait in another line And when I think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fulfilling Your God-Given Dream Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 3, 2005

Four essential attitudes for fulfilling your God-given dream. First sermon in four-part series, "Dreaming Big for God".

William Carrey, considered by many to be the human catalyst behind the modern missions movement, used to say, "Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God." This month we’re going to talk about people in God’s Word who lived this very way of life; people who dreamed big for God. By ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1, Genesis 15:13-16

Denomination: Baptist