Sermons on First Steps:

Jesus: Better High Priest, Better Cleansing

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 17, 2024

This is a first-person sermon from the perspective of a priest during the time of Jesus.

A woman spotted an antique copper kettle for $2 at a garage sale. It was badly tarnished, so she asked the man running the sale if he thought the discoloration would come out. “Hmm. Let me see,” said the man as he disappeared into his house with the kettle. He came out ten minutes later with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Family Tree

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2024

For the first Sunday in Advent. There is no one who is not good enough for God to love.

Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus’ Family Tree When I was in college I was walking across campus when I came across a woman who was in one of my classes. She also came to our Campus Bible study. She was maybe in her 50’s, which seemed ancient to me. We got into a long and in-depth conversation that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B - Dirty Hands And Dirty Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2024

“Nothing ever happens in the world that does not first happen inside a mind...”

An illustration for those who deny the reality of concupiscence: A visitor was once being shown around an art gallery. The gallery contained some beautiful paintings which were universally acknowledged to be masterpieces. At the end of the tour the visitor said, "I don't think much of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

Introduction To The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Aug 2, 2022

In the first few verses of Romans Paul presents the basic elements of the Gospel.

ROMANS # 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: Romans 1:1 - 6; 16-17 (NKJV) 1Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the Gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

What Is Dangerous Prayer? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Dangerous prayers ask God to bless us by first breaking us.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The Word Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. The first is abiding in the Word.

A FEW YEARS BACK, when I was still serving as pastor at another church, we had two visitors show up at our church, a father and his son. These guys are from British Columbia in Canada, and they were on a road trip through the southern states. They are both men of God, and there was no question in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The "be" Attitudes 02

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

This message is on the first beatitude. -- Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shell see God.

THE “BE”ATTITUDES SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES, 02 MATTHEW 5:1-3 (NIV) 1 NOW WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP ON A MOUNTAINSIDE AND SAT DOWN. HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM, 2 AND HE BEGAN TO TEACH THEM, SAYING: 3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Ready Or Not… Here I Come!" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of Advent Teaching sheet at the end of the text

“Ready or Not… Here I Come!" Mark 13:32-37 First Sunday of Advent Mark 13:32-37 “32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, Ephesians 5:13-16, Revelation 21:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

I Can Do All Things Through Christ!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2024

We look at the SCOPE of God's promise, how we GET this strength, how this verse has the KEYS to our prison, and the STEPS to our deliverance.

I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST! Phil. 4:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PSYCH’S DIAGNOSIS 1. A man went to a psychiatrist and said, "Doctor, I have seen two other psychiatrists. They told me I am cursed with an inferiority complex. I would like for you to examine me and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Word, Light, Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

This is the first sermon in the John Series, and focuses on the words John used to describe Jesus as the word, light, and life.

John’s Gospel #1 Word, Light, Life CHCC: January 6, 2008 John 1 INTRODUCTION: I grew up living around my cousins in Ohio. Some of us even went to the same church together along with our parents and grand parents. It was especially fun at holiday time for the cousins to play together on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Alone In The Gap Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 2, 2012

In this first lesson we are introduced to Elijah and to what was taking place when God called him.

Introduction: A. On Friday, this past week, I was still working out at Camp Hunt, and I sent Mike a text message with the title and text for today’s sermon: “Standing Alone in the Gap.” 1. Mike quickly texted me back: “Is the sermon about shopping alone at the Gap for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trouble, Troube, Trouble Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Sometimes we don’t understand much of our instructions. If we take the small step towards God we know, God will light the rest of the way.

Introduction: Jesus meets a man with a need. * Read text. I. The Purpose * The man was blind from birth. Never experienced sight. * The disciples knew who had an answer to the riddle of the day. * Did this man sin before he was born (in the womb) or was it because of a sin of his parents that he ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Affliction Has An Expiry Date

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 22, 2025

God never allows affliction to continue forever. Every trial, sorrow, or oppression has a divine termination point when God steps in to deliver His people.

AFFLICTION HAS AN EXPIRY DATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nahum 1:9 Key Verse: “What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.” — Nahum 1:9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 10:25, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Opening The Wells Of God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 11, 2008

four wells that Isaac had to dig are the four stages in our walk with God. See how each well we dig is a step to the next level with God

Intro: years ago we had a man in our church who had a business of drilling wells for people. Here are a few things I learned about well drilling. the deeper the well, the more it will cost you the deeper the well, the cooler the water the deeper the well, the greater the abundance the deeper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Presumption And Partial Obedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead of God—acting out of pressure rather than patience, and making decisions out of fear rather than faith.

PRESUMPTION AND PARTIAL OBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS WALK AHEAD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13, 1 Samuel 14 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5–7, Ecclesiastes 8:6, 1 Samuel 15:22–23, Isaiah 30:1, Hebrews 10:36 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God