Sermons on First Things: showing 1,951-1,965 of 199,704

Are You Fired Up Or Fizzled Out?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014

This is a look at the life of Asa, seeing how he started his walk with God fired up, but ended fizzled out. It's a good warning to us to maintain our first-love for Christ.

ARE YOU FIRED UP OR FIZZLED OUT? 2 Chron. 14:2-16:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two Aggie cowboys, Wally and Dallas, each bought a horse and they rode them together for the summer. When winter came, they didn’t want to pay to have them stabled for the winter. 2. Instead, they decided to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Haggai Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 22, 2022

The Lord asks, "Is it a time for you to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house (the Temple) lies in ruins?" – Haggai 1:4. This is one of the most piercing questions in all scripture, especially given our wealth in this country.

Haggai Haggai wrote during one of the most challenging times in Jewish history. His prophecies inspired the people to persevere and stay committed to God during that difficult time. Aside from the fact that he was a prophet, we know little about the man. His name means "festival," perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017

This sermon explores the lessons we can learn from Abraham's faith and obedience as he proceeded with sacrificing Isaac as God commanded.

Introduction: A. A college student had come to take his final exam in his ornithology class (the study of birds). 1. It had been a tough class with a tough professor. 2. The exam consisted of 25 pictures of birds’ feet and he had to identify which birds they were based solely on their feet. 3 The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph And The 1st Christmas

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 17, 2010

This sermon examines how God uses Joseph to bring about the first Christmas.

4 advent 10 Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph and the 1st Christmas For some reason many find themselves struggling with anxiety during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to magnify everyone for better and more often for worse. Psychologists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Patriarchs Abraham: Facing Our Fears Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs Abraham: Facing Our Fears Genesis12:10-12:20 David Taylor March 13, 2016

The Patriarchs Abraham: Facing Our Fears Genesis12:10-12:20 David Taylor March 13, 2016 Janez Rus lived in Germany during the days of the Nazi ruler Adolf Hitler. During that time, he was a young shoemaker, looking to make his name prominent. Because of the power of the German government, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fifth Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee” (Ex. 20:12). 1. Love is natural. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? 2. Love is reflected in giving. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Embracing His Kingdom & Will Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2004

When we come to Him in prayer, we come acknowledging His Kingship in our lives (posture) and pray for His will to be done on earth (purpose).

Matt 6:9-10 EMBRACING HIS KINGDOM & HIS WILL 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." 1. Jesus set us an example Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things New: A Snapshot Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 8, 2008

A Snapshot of Humanity

All Things New: A Snapshot of Humanity 2 Corinthians 5:17 Beartown Road Alliance Church Erin and I were looking through pictures a while back and having a nice little time of remembering what the kids looked like as babies and all of the cute things that they had done and said when they were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Are You Mute?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 6, 2016

If a man could not keep quiet when Jesus told Him not to speak, why are you not speaking?

Mark 1: 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 42 And as soon as he had spoken, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Young Ruler Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

None of us are perfect workers, praise God for using imperfect people.

A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He had the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Attending A Wedding Feast Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

Jesus' First Miracle

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2020

Miracle at Cana

Sermon on: Water into wine. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. In our Gospel reading today we heard the story of Jesus attending a wedding reception at Cana where, during the celebrations, the wine runs out. To solve the problem Jesus performs the miracle of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Second Coming

Contributed by Manoj Thomas on Jun 3, 2022

In His first coming, Jesus was the suffering Servant. In His second coming, Jesus will be the conquering King.

SECOND COMING The second coming is spoken of in greatest detail in Revelation 19: 11-16 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"For Those Bent On Power, Postion And Prestige"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2011

A sermon about God's grace.

Matthew 19:27-20:28 “For Those Bent on Power, Position and Prestige” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A pastor was serving as a hospital chaplain, and noticed the extraordinary care given by one particular nurse. She ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist