Sermons on First Things: showing 2,551-2,565 of 199,816

Great Things God Wants Us To See Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2019

Those Greeks wanted to see the greatest thing anybody can ever see. They wanted to see Jesus! And God wants us to see some great things in their story: 1. The essential desires (vs. 17-22). 2. The essential deaths (vs. 23-25). 3. The essential devotion (vs. 26).

Great Things God Wants Us to See The Gospel of John John 12:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 24, 2017 (Revised December 13, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12:12. Last week, we looked at the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the first Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Foolish Thing I Can Do Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

I’m never more foolish than when I think I’m wise

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: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking The Things Of God -Conclusion To The Small Catechism Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

This message is the conclusion to Martin Luther's Small Catechism. the 6 major theological points of scripture, concluding with "our vocation".

In Jesus Holy Name November 11, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text: II Timothy 3:16 “Thinking the Things of God” Conclusion to Martin Luther’s Small Catechism On this Sunday we have come to our final topic in our series of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Lutheran

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

Joseph is unjustly put in prison; yet God is present with him there.

Genesis 39:1-23 "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" INTRODUCTION We go through life telling ourselves little lies. These lies include: "If I work hard, I can get whatever I want," "If I earn just 20% more, I'll be happy," "Affluence, security and comfort are what life really is all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 39:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do When... Things Go Wrong Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002

Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our eyes off of God. This series will show you how to keep our eyes on God no matter what is going on.

What to Do When… part 2 “When things go wrong” Story – the summer before my sophomore year we had a really big summer camp planned up in the mountains of Tennessee. We were supposed to have repelling, mountain climbing, mountain bike riding, nature walks, and a lot of other cool things. I had ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do All Things Without Grumbling And Disputing Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Grumbling and disputing is a poor testimony for a child of God.

I heard a story about an old lady that walked into a department store one day and was surprised when an executive pinned a flower on her dress and gave her a $100 bill. She was the store’s one millionth customer. A tv reporter asked her, “just what did you come into the store for today?” To ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Know If Your Drifting - If So - Return To Your First Love! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011

The church is being called on by the Holy Spirit to return to its first love! That first love is the Lord Jesus and it requires a change of direction on our part as Christians need to return to Him. Put Him in 1st place in their busy lives.

Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A "one Thing" Person

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2021

How did Paul become the stalwart we know through his letters? The message is a study of those who stand with us to advance the cause of Christ as others stood with Paul as he laboured for the Master.

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Right Things In Right Ways (God's Will)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000

There are right things to do, and right ways to do them. Sincerity is not a Christian virtue - obedience to God is!

Right Things In Right Ways (God’s Will) (1 Samuel 15:22-23) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/protocol.html] There is a very common attitude in the world today, that whether a person is right or wrong is not as important as whether they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22-23, 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will You Be Counted Worthy To Escape The Things To Come?

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jan 7, 2021

What is coming and how much of it will you be here for? Is there a way to not be here for it? There is. But you must be counted worthy.

We live in very sobering times. We are in the end part of the end times, wondering when the antichrist will appear. Already the spirit of antichrist is prevalent in the world. Last Wednesday, Argentina legalized abortion. I wanted to cry when I read the news and saw the zealous cheers of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36, Luke 21:34-35, Acts 5:41, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Charismatic

"Guideline 3: Do Things For The Right Reasons" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 9, 2017

How can I make sure my motives are right in what I do?

One's motive often determines their level of success. As someone once put it, "Your attitude will determine your altitude." This is true of any endeavor, but it's especially true when it comes to living as God designed us to live. In our passage for today, the apostle Paul speaks of attitude - of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Formula For Growing In Christ - For If These Things Be In You And Abound

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 20, 2023

Peter said, Grace and Peace be multiplied in YOU in the Knowledge of GOD and JESUS our LORD. Then he gave us a "formula" for fruitful growth. Faith + Virtue + Knowledge + Self Control + Perseverance + Godliness + Brotherly Kindness + Love = FRUITFUL GROWTH IN FAITH

2023.03.19.Sermon Notes. For if these things be in you and abound. A formula for Growing in Christ William Akehurst, HSWC KEY SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Scriptures Referenced: Galatians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-11, Luke 9:23-27, Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Galatians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-11, Luke 9:23-27, Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 3:16-17, Acts 4:10-12, Psalm 34:1-3, 1 Chronicles 26:10-14, Acts 16:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Your Unclean Things To Gods Laundromat

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on Apr 4, 2003

This sermon is about letting God clean up your life so you can live for Him.

(This was the first sermon I delivered, on the third Sunday of July 1987.) Let me start off by giving you a summary of the 64th chapter of Isa. The 64th chapter of Isa. is a prayer. The Jews or God’s chosen people were praying to God for help. They found out and they realized that they had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Wing And A Prayer Is Not The Same Thing As Having Hope

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 9, 2003

Dealing with difficulties

Tonight I want to show three things that people thought they had hope in -- But really it more a wing and a prayer instead of hope. 1) FIRST -- peter thought things couldn’t get any worse Let’s look at Matthew 26:69-75 (Msg) All this time, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard. One servant girl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Charismatic

You Pray Even When Things Are Good Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2001

Part one of four sermons that describe a healthy Christian and give steps on how to be one.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If............. (Series) You pray even when things are good. July 22, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. There was a tavern being built in a town that was formally dry. A. The baptist church held an ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist