Sermons on First Sign:

The First Christians Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2002

This sermon looks at three characteristics of the church in Antioch that teach us about church growth.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-29 June 30, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing First

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002

Striving for first place in God’s kingdom may mean coming in last in this kingdom.

Finishing First Mark 9:33-35; Matt 20:20-28 When the United States of America began the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, our motivations were not entirely scientific… In fact, the so-called space race was driven largely by the ego of the American public. The Soviet Union was the first to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safety First? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 29, 2007

In a safety and security conscience culture, does the narrow way of Jesus offer such a radical departure that we have missed the danger of the Kingdom?

Series on the Mount Safety First? Matthew 7:13-14 October 28, 2007 We live in a safety first culture. When I was a kid, we didn’t wear helmets when riding our bikes except on the BMX track. I turned out ok. Today we wear seatbelts, have car seats, and heaven forbid that the kids might actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

First Love

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 6, 2007

The message deals with 1. First Love, 2. Forgotten Love, 3. Remembered Love, 4. Rejuvenated Love.

First Love Matthew 22:37; Romans 12:11; Rev. 2:4 1. First Love Do you remember your first love? For some of you this morning like myself, it has been a number of years but I still think you can remember their name. You might remember the first kiss. Do you remember what it was like? For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The First Fruit

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Paul addressed the case for resurrection at Corinth.

1 Cor. 15:12-20: Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; 14 and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

First Love

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 21, 2012

Often people become so involved in good and ligitimate things that they allow themselve to be pulled away for what is really their first love. It is intended to help us be careful lest we like the Ephesian church leave our first love thus loose it.

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 worshipping God. a. Being overshadowed by the Holy Spirit he was shown thing which must shortly take place. b. I do not have time to elaborate on those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

The First Will Be Last? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the third in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines Jesus’ statement about the first being last.

Many of us have a competitive nature, a drive to do everything we can to come out on top. We have been taught that you compete to win. Our culture teaches us to climb the ladder of success, to outpace our competitors and that the one with the most toys in the end wins. So we work hard to make sure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Deacons

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011

Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

First Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011

God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return.

Series: Restoration Sermon: First Love Thesis: God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return. Introduction: Love is going to be our topic today. But that 4 letter word love needs to be redefined today to make sure we understand ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

Characteristics of the first church.

The First Church Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:37-47 INTRODUCTION Many Christians today are playing church. In this age of affluence and pleasure-seeking, some come to church once-a-week to salve their conscience so that they can go back and do their own thing the rest of the week. This is the age of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Of First Importance

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

The truth never loses its power but people can lose their grip on the truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel.

Of First Importance 03/23/08 PM Text and Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The truth never loses its power. People, however, often lose their grip on truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel. The Greeks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God First

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

What are your priorities? Is God first?

The New Year has already jumped upon us and time has already begun to fly. Many of us have made New Year resolutions and decided that weight watchers may be our only hope. Many years have passed and many resolutions have failed and passed into obscurity with our over crowded schedules. Don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's On First Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 25, 2009

You know it doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our lives until we settle the matter of who is on first. In other words, we need to know who is in first place in our lives. This is a issue that must be settled!

Series: The Decalogue WHO’S ON FIRST Exodus 20:1-3 Intro: Some of you might remember the old Abbott and Costello skit, “Who’s on First”. Just a short while back I heard that skit again and it got the wheels of thinking going. You know it doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

First Seal

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

The first seal is broken

Verse 1-First Seal Who opened the seals? The Lamb This tells us that all that is going to happen is preordained by God! Verse 2-White Horse When a King was victorious during times of war he would ride into town on a great steed, and during times of peace he would ride a colt. This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

First Or Last

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2009

How we treat others is a measure of our faith in God and a demonstration of it to the world around us.

First or Last James 5: 13 – 20 / Mark 9: 30-37 Intro: A new young pastor was calling on the elderly in his congregation who could no longer go to church. He went to visit Aunt Sally, who was quite old and in a nursing home. He was somewhat nervous and kept eating peanuts from a bowl beside her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed