Sermons on First The Departure:

Zechariah’s First Vision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2021

Message expounds Zechariah's first vision (1:7-17) and applies the encouragement to New Testament believers who encounter opposition and discouragement. An Outline of the book of Zechariah is also discussed.

This is the third message in our study of the book of Zechariah. In the previous messages we learned two truths that provide foundation for our understanding of the visions we encounter in the text today. 1st the THEME of the book is found in the meaning in Zechariah’s name. Zechariah means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:25, Isaiah 3:1-13, Isaiah 55:1-13, Revelation 6:1-17, Hebrews 13:2, Proverbs 21:31, Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 90:10, Haggai 1:1-15, Job 1:6-7, Zechariah 1:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Seeking First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025

Seeking first the kingdom of God is not a suggestion—it is a divine strategy for victorious living. It is God’s way of aligning our priorities so we can walk in supernatural supply, peace, and purpose.

SEEKING FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:33 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 12:31, Colossians 3:1-3, Matthew 13:44-46 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with anxiety, competition, and the quest for survival, the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:33 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God desires that we remain passionately in love with Him. The warning to the church in Ephesus serves as a reminder that good works and religious activities are not enough—our love for God must remain fresh and vibrant.

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ First (Part 1)

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 17, 2025

Sound Christian Doctrine is the beginning of a healthy church.

Christ First (Part 1) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ First (Part 2)

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2025

This is a continuation of the morning sermon based upon Colossians 1:15-28. For Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

Christ First (Part 2) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Return To Your First Love

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God.

RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 22:37-38, Jeremiah 2:2, Hosea 6:1, Luke 15:17-20, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION One of the greatest dangers in the Christian journey is losing our first love for God. In Revelation 2:4-5, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2025

The hopes and expectations of those first disciples seemed to die when Jesus died on Calvary's cross. But when two disciples walked back to their homes, they received something they didn't expect at all!

Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Introduction: The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was one of the most significant events in all of history. It goes without saying that there were several different expectations when this event took place, depending on each person’s point of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

The First Disciples (Luke 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2024

What can we learn from the attitude of the first disciples who accepted Jesus' call? Let's look at Luke 5.

How did the first disciples respond to Jesus calling them? How quickly did Jesus have conflict with religious leaders? Would Jesus be welcome in many of our churches? Let’s look at Luke 5. Did Jesus preach from a boat to crowds onshore? Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God: The First Priority

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 9, 2024

This Sunday in our Kingdom of God series we’ll be looking at what Jesus said about how God’s Kingdom should not only be our priority, but how nothing should come before it, hence, it should be our first priority.

The Kingdom of God “The First Priority” Matthew 6:33 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGRLTR-i0d8 We are continuing in our series on the Kingdom of God this morning in the message entitled, The First Priority.” The reason for this series is that we have all these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Foursquare

The Only God, The First And The Last Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 7, 2022

It’s foolish to put our confidence in what we own, or in what we look like, or in the people we love. All these good things only spring from the Lord God, the overflowing fountain. And none of these things can save or redeem, for God alone is the First and the Last.

One of my favourite Bible stories is in 1 Kings 18. That’s the chapter where God has a showdown with Baal, a dramatic contest on the top of Mount Carmel. You remember how Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a competition. ‘Come up the mountain,’ he said. ‘Bring two oxen for sacrifice, wood to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

15 The First Death Wish Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 29, 2020

This is the 15th of 31 devotions from a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' In these devotions, which are based on the book of Jonah, I make a comparison between The Church-at-large in the light of this present global pandemic.

# 15 – The First Death Wish Jonah 1:12: “And he said to them, ‘Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will become calm for you. For I know that this great tempest is because of me.’” In our previous devotion we saw how the sailors asked Jonah what they should do to him so that the sea ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:12, Matthew 24:1-31, Matthew 24:21, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Christmas Worship Service Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2020

The Christmas story has all the elements of a worship service. God is there along with people who are coming to a special place of worship

THE FIRST CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE Luke 2:1-20 Bob Marcaurelle Preparations When Neal Armstrong put his foot on the moon, someone from NASA said, “We should change the calendar and mark our dates from this moment.” In other words, that was more important than dating our calendars from when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1, Exodus 33:15, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Last At The Cross, First At The Tomb”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 12, 2022

Easter is not about us. Easter is not about our new Easter clothes. Easter is about hope. Easter is knowing that death on this earth is not the end of life. Your soul, your spirit, was created by God to live forever. Includes a quote from Mel Gibson's Pasion of the Christ.

In Jesus Holy Name April 17,2022 Text: Matthew 27:66-28:1-3,5 Redeemer “Last at the Cross, First at the Tomb” Easter is a wonderful celebration. I’m so glad you are here this morning to enjoy the experience of Easter worship. The spring flowers bloom in the sunshine. There is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-3, Matthew 27:66

Denomination: Lutheran

First Commandment (1 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

With this sermon we are beginning a series of messages on the TEN COMMANDMENTS.

Before we preach on the commandments themselves we need to consider why God gave Israel these commandments. It has been stated by many that of all the documents that have ever been written not one has been more important than the TEN COMMANDMENTS. The commandments were not imposed on Israel by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Of First Importance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 95th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 26th sermon from 1 Corinthians and is an Easter Sermon.

Series: Action [#95] A LETTER OF CONCERN- OF FIRST IMPORTANCE 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Introduction: This is the 95th Sermon in this Series and today’s sermon could not have been more applicable than this Easter Sermon. On a day of Easter Bunnies and Easter Egg Hunts, we need to remember what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist