Sermons about First Sermon - SermonCentral.com

"The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

based on 73 ratings

| 5,537 views

How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

“The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Mennonite

It Doesn't Hurt To Look? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 7,172 views

Can we look as long as we do not touch? What does Jesus say about it?

INTRODUCTION  Bruce Larson tells of an old priest, who was asked by a young man, "Father, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The priest replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 days  Today we are going to deal with a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beattitude 3 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 4,188 views

Beattitudes

Beatitude Series # 3 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:4 Blessed are the Meek, for they shall inherit the earth Matt 5:5 Original date April 25, 1999 Revised May 12, 2001 Divorced parents Judge asked the Girl who she wanted to live with Mom Beats me Dad beats me The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beattitude 8 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 8,430 views

beattitudes

Beatitude Series # 8 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Original date May 29, 1999 Revised June 17, 2001 Shark A Texan billionaire with a beautiful, 22 year old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 6,553 views

Remember, Jesus is speaking of spiritual poverty. He never condoned utter poverty as good. He is speaking to the person who has an utter sense of his own destitution in the sight of God, who can only say, "God, be merciful to me a sinner." That person

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Matthew 5:3 Someone has said that the beatitudes are called that because they are good attitudes to be in. Yet such attitudes are not popular today in the world or even in the church. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thirsty For Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 91 ratings

| 15,713 views

Just what is this righteousness that we are to hunger and thirst for? The Bible speaks of three kinds of righteousness.

WHAT ARE YOU THIRSTY FOR? Matt 5:6 D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote, "If every man and woman in the world knew what it was to ’hunger and thirst after righteousness’ there would be no danger of war." We live in a world that is hungry and thirsty. The problem is that people are hungry and thirsty for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 50 ratings

| 10,079 views

Our God is a merciful God, and expects those of us who have received his mercy to be merciful as well.

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL Matthew 5:7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Are you a merciful person? Yet that is what our Lord Jesus Christ wants us to be. In Luke 6:36, our Lord said, "Therefore be mersiful, just as your Father is also merciful." Our God is a merciful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 13,406 views

Jesus Christ came into the world so that we might be reconciled to God. Those he has reconciled have been called to become agents of his peace in the world. How can we become peacemakers?

THE PEACEMAKERS Matthew 5:9 Every believer is to be a peacemaker both in the church and in the community. Christians should never seek conflict or be responsible for it. Yet, we find that conflict if often the result of one’s coming to Jesus Christ. For example, a college professor shared his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Extraordinary Privilege Of Giving -- God's Way" Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 6,913 views

What is the message of Jesus really all about in reagrds to giving? What is it that Jesus really wants us to know and understand from what He teaches?

“The Extraordinary Privilege of Giving – God’s Way” Matthew 5:42 What is the message of Jesus all about? What is it that Jesus really wants us to know and understand from what He teaches? In the most basic sense, He wants us to know and understand what it means to no longer be a lost and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serves 'em Right Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 7, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 2,608 views

Jesus once again raises the standard, I want revenge, but Jesus says,

GETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE MATTHEW 5;38-42 38"You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’£ 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 11, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 5,105 views

Meekness precludes certain undesirable traits, enhances all desirable traits, and brings great reward.

Blessed Are the Meek Matt. 5:5 INTRO.: Webster defines "meek" as "mild of temper; patient under suffering, longsuffering." The meek person is one who makes no undue demands upon himself, God, or his fellow man. He recognizes his abilities and responsibilities and is content in the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

School Of Rock

Contributed by Jeremiah Stingl on Jul 12, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 3,511 views

Without a doubt, Jesus is the only sure foundation you can build your life on and we need help to learn to build our lives His way.

I. We not only need to hear Jesus, but do what He says. a. It is so important to note that this invitation to hear and obey Jesus is open to everyone. It is inclusive and not exclusive. b. There is an essential element of your foundation you need to turn your sand into rock (concrete mix) and that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In Your Wallet? Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 17, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 4,667 views

Jesus speaks to what we place value on.

MUB 7-18-04 MATT 6;19-21 WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET? "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 3,598 views

God alsways calls forth the heroic in His people. Suffering stimulates spiritual growth. Some Biblical advice for handling persecution.

Blessed Are the Persecuted Matt. 5:10-12 INTRO.: Should we feel blessed when we are persecuted? Is it a time for rejoicing when others oppose us because we are Christians? Jesus says, "yes." It may not seem like a blessing to be persecuted, but persecution was the atmosphere in which the early ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Road Again

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 9, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 1,843 views

Jesus speaks about the road and the gate.

MUB 09-05-04 MATT 7;13-14 INTRO; 6 WEEKS FROM YESTERDAY, WE KICK OFF OUR 40 DOP. I AM GETTING MORE AND MORE EXCITED. I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO PEOPLE ABOUT IT, AND I AM SURE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AS WELL. THIS MORNING WE WILL HAVE OUR SMALL GROUP LEADERS, INTRODUCE THEMSELVES, WHEN SERVICE IS OVER, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermons on First Sermon:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 7, 2004

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 11, 2004

Contributed by Jeremiah Stingl on Jul 12, 2004

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 17, 2004

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 9, 2004