Sermons on First Sign:

First Up Wins

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Dec 23, 2007

The greatest most momentous occasion is yet to occur, make sure you are ready for it, or blame yourself.

The Two Resurrection Scripture Reading: Jh. 14:1-3 As a boy we use to play a game at the sea, last up wins. We all would dive under the water and the boy who holds his breath longest and stay under water would be the winner, but there is coming a time when the first to come up will be the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

Putting God First

Contributed by S S on Feb 9, 2009

Sermon on Luke 9:57-62 - Putting God First

Luke 9:57-62 PUTTING GOD FIRST Introduction ILL -- It is well with my soul A story was told of a man named Horatio Spafford who faced many trials. He was a Christian lawyer from Chicago and a friend of DL Moody. In 1871 the Great Chicago Fire took almost everything he owned. That same year his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: *other

Christ First And Foremost

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 28, 2008

Giving Preeminence To Christ.

PP0911 DATE CHRIST FIRST AND FOREMOST! Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. (KJV) Joh 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' First Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

The first time scripture refers to Jesus praying is at His baptism.

Text - “Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Adam, First And Last Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2007

The first in a series on prophecy, this sermon compares the first and last Adam as to similarities and contrasts.

Adam, First and Last I Cor. 15:22 INTRO. Today’s message begins a series on “Jesus In Genesis.” As we look forward to the Christmas season, I want to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The entire Old Testament was written to prepare people for this event. We are just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The - First Light - Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2008

To some people, the world is a dark and difficult experience. But in the midst of their frustration, there is the hint of eternity that makes them hope that there is something more than they are presently experiencing.

(Twenty years ago I heard a preacher give a sermon with the same kinds of opening and closing illustrations. It left such an impression on me that I have waited all this time to preach this specific sermon.) OPEN: Nine men lay trapped more than 200 feet beneath the ground in a coal mine in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Others First Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jun 4, 2009

A four week series on the Love Chapter. This week focusing on how loves causes us to put others before ourselves.

[PLAY VIDEO “LOVE IS EPISODE 2] -it’s almost as good as Dr. Phil, isn’t it? It’s almost as long between commercials… -for those of you who were not with us last week, we are taking the month of June to go through the Love Chapter. I Corinthians 13. The part of the Bible that people only read at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is First? Pp Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2007

God wants to be first and He has earned the right to be first.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Priorities. In the hustle and bustle of life it is sometimes difficult to keep our priorities in the right order. • Most of us live a pretty fast paced life. It is so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of making a living and raising a family that we can very ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Thank God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2007

Initial sermon of interim pastorate. As Paul lived into relationship with God prior to theologizing, I thank God for the faithfulness in the congregation’s history; for mutual enrichment in its diversity; and for coming victory when no one need be ashame

God is not a problem to be solved. God is a mystery with whom we are to live. God is not an equation to be worked out in mathematical precision; God is personal, with whom we connect. God is a who, a where, and a when -- acting, living, and doing; and if God is sometimes a what and a why, an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Taking That First Step

Contributed by John Browning on Apr 29, 2007

In all of our efforts to grow and share in Christ, it all starts with that first step of faith.

Taking That First Step By Pastor JC Browning 04/29/07 Hebrews 11 I really like the Indiana Jones movie series – I particularly liked the first and the third movie. You see in the First they where looking for the Ark of the Covenant. In the Third they were looking for the Holy Grail. Through all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

First Day Footrace

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

An Easter Message.

FIRST DAY FOOTRACE John 20:1-10 INTRO: Let me tell you a riddle. It concerns a footrace between two individuals. The one who arrived first at the finish line lost the race. The one who arrived last won the race but failed to capture the prize. The one who lost the race captured the prize (REPEAT ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The First Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

Men of all ages have marveled at the words of Jesus.

THE FIRST WORDS OF JESUS Mark 1:21-22; John 7:45-46 INTRO: What a man says reveals what he is. Jesus said, “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew. 12:34). Did you ever think of the power of words? Hitler whipped Germany into a frenzy of hate by his words and thus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The First Step

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 30, 2006

Every Journey in life has to begin with the first step. Our first step when learning to walk was not easy (for most) we had a tendency to fall and get up and fall and get up again and again and again until we finally could keep our balance and walk. So it

Taking the first step A grocer was down in the cellar of his shop when he noticed his small son standing at the edge of the open trap door. He called up, “Here I am, Sonny, jump down.” But the boy hesitated. “I can’t, Daddy; I can’t see you.” Up came the answer, “No, but I can see you; trust me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah's First Call Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 27, 2007

An examination of Jonah’s first call and the God Who called.

Jonah’s First Call Jonah 1:1, 2 INTRO.: As a boy, if I asked permission to go somewhere when it was close to mealtime, my mother would often say, I’m only going to call you once,” or “Don’t make me call you twice.” I knew, if she stuck her head out the door and called, I better be close enough to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God Be First

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Sermon teaching people that in all things we should put God first.

Matthew 6:33 says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Col 3:24; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Let God be First. We as a people have not taken this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal