Sermons on First Seal:

Loving One Another In First John

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 8, 2001

God is Love, and they who love are of God

LOVING ONE ANOTHER IN FIRST JOHN I/ WHAT LOVE DOES: 1 John 3:16-18 "Hereby perceive we the love <of God>, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down <our> lives for the brethren. {17} But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Mind The First Line Of Defence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

The first line of defense against satan is our mind - if we lose the battle there we have lost the war. In this message we will see how to turn our mind into a divine weapon.

Your Mind, The First Line Of Defense Divine Weapon Number One Last week – we kicked off, what is going to be the theme for much of my teaching in 2002 – in a message called This Means War…Listen we have an enemy, a powerful enemy. Scriptures says; “Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001

It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Methodist

First Fruits From Faithful Followers

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

Generosity & celebration go hand in hand

Date: 04-8-01 Title: First fruits From Faithful Followers Bible Text: 2Chron. 31:1-12 Subject: How can we say Thank you to God? Complement: By being generous and celebrating all He has done! Main Idea: Generosity and celebration go hand in hand. Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

First Of All Pray--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Prayer is essential because of what we are to prayer for.

First of All Pray—Part 2 1 Timothy 2:3-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Gallagher, the wacky comedian with Sledg-o-matic that he uses to squish all sorts of fruits and vegetables on stage, likes to point out that we humans are a strange lot. He ought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ. The First , The Last, The Eternal.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 8, 2005

There are many times in our lives where we ask ourselves the question;”What is my purpose in Life?” And there are some who make a living, telling others exactly what it is.

Jesus Christ. The First , The Last, The Eternal. Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: To whom be glory ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guidelines For Seeking First His Kingdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 28, 2003

Resist, reject and renounce all rival kingdoms to that of the kingdom of God. There are many kingdoms that will attempt to compete with the kingdom of God that include egotistical, monetary, fleshly, worldly and devilish influences. We must take seriously

How to Seek First His Kingdom Illustration: God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him. Andrew Murray. Quote:In order to seek first the kingdom, we must begin by seeking first the King: His praise, His purpose, and His plan. Paul J. Fritz Illustration: Bruce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

My First Experience With Fear And Warfare. Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Oct 2, 2005

I just wanted to give the Devil a big ole black eye, however he not only gave me the black eyeI intended for him he busted my lip and bloodied my nose. I was a babe in Christ and thought I had a black belt in Spirtual Warfare.

This part of my personal experience with fear this also introduces you When I paralyzed by fear. This more of and into to the sermon. When I started working full time for the Lord I was attacked by the enemy repetitively, he came many various ways and times. A few of his snares I feel right into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Jesus At The) First Church Of Nazareth

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

With all these recent events that had taken place, Jesus wanted His closest and dearest friends and relatives to know Who He really was.

(Jesus at the) First Church of Nazareth Introduction: One part of preaching that can be fun is coming up with titles for sermons. Titles can say little or nothing, or they can say a mouthful. Do you notice anything missing from this one tonight? The answer may not be that obvious at first…the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 3 - First Comes Love... Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 18, 2005

Part 3 of the series touches on the roles of the father, mother and children in the home.

The Home as God Intended Part 3 – First Comes Love Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME PRAYER We are continuing our series on discovering the home as God intended it to be. Last week we discussed how all of the benefits, blessings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Bible Church

800-Pound Gorilla? Or The First Pope?

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 23, 2005

In Matthew 16, Jesus confers on Peter (and, later the other Apostles) authority to rule the Church, founded on the truth of Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah.

Matthew 16:13-20 800-Pound Gorilla? Or the First Pope? There’s a phrase that’s popular in modern discussions of any number of topics, and that phrase is this: “an 800 pound gorilla in the room.” An example would be this line which I plucked from a blog entry on the international economy as it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Jesus – Performs His First Miracle!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006

# 6 in series -A Study of the Book of John - “That You May Believe.” From this the first miracle we can learn four things about miracles.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 6 “Jesus – Performs His First Miracle!” John 2:1-12 This story begins with the words “On the third day,” that is to say just three days after His baptism in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Because He First Loved Me Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 28, 2006

7th in the "Love Notes" series. Examines the source and value of Christian Love.

There’s an old story about a preacher who kept preaching the same message week after week. When he was finally questioned about it he replied “Well you haven’t started following this one yet.” In fact that story has some grounding in History with the preacher in question being John Himself. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#3 - How To Put Jesus First Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

If you really want to be a follower of Jesus, he’s got to be first. (rich young ruler) But how can I make Him first? By getting rid of 4 common excuses... *HANDOUT INCLUDED* Discipleship resources here: www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1

To see the NewStart Discipleship Journal that Darrell uses for discipling new believers on how to follow Jesus, check out www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1. ----------- 95% commitment to Jesus Christ is 5% short. What does it mean to put Jesus first? What does it mean to have total commitment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Holiness