Sermons on First Things First:

All Things New

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

A sermon for the New Year. We have a bright new hope. We’re not yet what we should be but we’re not what we once were--without hope and without God.

"He who sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new" (Revelation 21:5). It is January 2nd, 2011…so far, so good! How pleased we are with things that are new. Economists are optimistic about first quarter growth; pastors are optimistic that Christians will renew their commitment ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

The Hardest Simple Thing

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Aug 22, 2014

The difference between Law and Grace! Though we are under Grace, so many today try to live under grace while serving the Law. This is an outline for you to use.

History - Informative - FACT - NO CHANGE - Law - Authoritative - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Finished in Christ Law is the Old Covenant - Grace is the New Covenant We are NOT under the law but under grace Grace was the plan from the beginning! Abraham, Jacob, Issac when the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting The Things That Are Past

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 2, 2001

Some are held hostage by past failures or present disappointments. This message offers positive hope for freedom.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com FORGETTING THE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND Phil. 3:13 Introduction: I’ve tried very hard for the past week to find a suitable text for this service. Because we are here to talk about the beginning of a New Year, I wanted to say something that is meaningful, something that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's The One Thing?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 7, 2006

Jesus said to Martha, "There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it..." What’s the One Thing? Includes illustration of Jason, a young man in special education that changed the life of his teacher. "Welcome, friend

Title: What’s the One Thing? 09/03/06 West Side Text: Luke 10:38-42 A.M. Service Purpose: A Labor Day message dealing with how we should “Be Still” before the Lord ******************************************************* Introduction: Jason’s Praying Pencils How a student gave his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Command And Teach These Things Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011

Command and teach things that affect our lives. 1- Don’t let others look down on you 2- Devote yourself to ministry 3- Don’t neglect your gift 4- Diligence will pay off 5- Doctrine is important

INTRO.- Command and teach! Strong words. ILL.- It’s been said that it is not the dog’s keen smell or hearing that has endeared him to modern man, it’s his uncomplaining readiness to obey and lavish affection on his human friends. A dog is loyal, loving, and lovable, even if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 4, 2013

This story has much to teach about the devastating effects of sin.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Contemplate Positive Things Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 30 from Philippians exploring Paul's admonition to think properly.

Chico Alliance Church April 9, 2017 “Contemplate Positive Things” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi presented some practical principles for maintaining the joy of the Lord no matter what. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 1 Exalt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Everything But The Main Thing

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever met and talked with a rich man? Warren Buffett is one of the richest men in the world today.

Over the years, many believe that Warren Buffett has emerged as the greatest investor in American history. For example, if you had invested $10,000 in “Berkshire Hathaway” when he took control in 1965, your holdings would be worth more than $50 million today. However, being the second-richest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The One Thing Needed

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 12, 2025

n a world overflowing with distractions and demands, The One Thing Needed calls us to stop striving and start abiding—choosing, like Mary, to sit at the feet of Jesus, trust fully in Him, and find lasting peace and purpose in His presence.

The One Thing Needed Luke 10:38-42; Psalms 46:10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What’s the number one thing you’re chasing after in life right now? Maybe, in your deep longing for connection, you're seeking to be known—really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 46:10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Things To Remember

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2001

An encouragement to keep serving the Lord and reaching people where they are at

A Few Things to Remember Can’t believe here we are Dec. 16, 2001, celebrating the Christmas season. Feel like in a dream. I think PBC has a great chance to do well here in Vancouver. Kinda like this story: "How many customers did you serve today?" the manager asked. "One." "Only one." "How ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Thing Of Horror Or Of Hope

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2008

We must remain faithful, as Christ is faithful, and allow even our sufferings to be united to His.

Celebration of St. Jerome September 30, 2008 There’s an unintentional irony in the use of these readings from Job and Psalm 88 on the memorial of St. Jerome. Job, sitting on his compost heap scratching his boils, is longing for death, to go down into the depths of the earth. The psalmist, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Catholic

True Treasure

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

If we seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness – if we seek first to be in his kingdom, and if we seek first to live for his kingdom and as citizens of his kingdom, well, the rest works out.

Matthew 6:19-34 True Treasure 6/27/10e D. Marion Clark Introduction Earlier today we presented Phil and Lisa Ryken with an original painting by artist Makoto Fujimura. On that painting the artist wrote in gold lettering the very passage we are considering tonight, up to verse part of verse 26, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Speaking Good Things

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 30, 2000

Sermon on Titus 2:15 about "Speaking Good Things".

SPEAKING GOOD THINGS TITUS 2:15 As some of you know hunting season began last Sunday, that is turkey season. You may have notice a little more shotgun blasts in the woods this past week. This morning I want to share a little hunting story with you. These two guys Joe and Frank decide to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Bible Church

Greater Things Than These Series

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Mar 20, 2008

What application could Jacob’s struggles have for us today. A look at a ladder, Jacob, and even Nathanial help us to understand that God is there for us and knows everything.

GREATER THINGS THAN THESE Genesis 28:10-22 WHO WAS JACOB? Verses 10-11 Was he a traveling salesman?...why was he going from Beer-sheba to Haran? 1.He was looking for a wife. He was told by his father not to take a wife from the Canaanite people, so he had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Little Things Count

Contributed by Scott White on Aug 20, 2016

Never discount your talents or abilities, never be discouraged about your worth or usefulness in the kingdom. You may think you can't contribute very much, but even small things are important in the kingdom of God.

On April 14, 1970, 56 hours into the Apollo 13 mission, astronaut Jack Swigert was asked by mission control to “stir” the oxygen tanks. Within minutes there was an explosion and the race was on to save the lives of the men on that spacecraft. Here’s what happened. The no. 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ