Sermons on First Things: showing 2,701-2,715 of 199,848

"Greater Things" Series: By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 18, 2005

Remember, in the eyes of average people, average is always considered outstanding. Jesus however said, Greater things we will do & that’s a vast difference from "average things.." Let’s examine His words together!

Introduction "Greater Things." Sound a little suspicious? Just turn on the TV and it gives us enough to be suspicious about. Just today I listened to an Evangelist say, "Just name it and claim it.." I’m leary of that kind of preaching! However, it can’t be ignored that Jesus Himself said as He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Two Things..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 18, 2005

"Stop every day and look at the size of God". Good advice for us all. There’s something else to think about as well. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Want answers just ask a teen, they know everything. Well almost everything. Everyone has their limitations. Even God? Well, Yes and No. I don’t want anyone to get the impression that I believe that our God is incapable of anything, He is the God of the IMPOSSIBLE. However, I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Don't Make Sense

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Apr 16, 2005

Get busy living or get busy dying. We can live with adversity or let adversity live us.

When Things Don’t Make Sense It doesn’t make sense to try to and figure out the way things happen. We know He said that our ways are not His ways, and who can understand the mind of the Lord? We hear the whisper of His voice, and we have a choice to get out of the boat and walk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Things God Doesn't Know

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To demonstrate the awesomeness of God in order to motivate people to turn his/her entire life over to Him.

John 16:29,30 (NKJV) His disciples said to Him, “See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.” I. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF A SINNER HE DOES ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Seven Things That Will Frustrate Your Soul Winning Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 22, 2009

Just some helps on soul winning. Some pointers to use.

7THINGS THAT FRUSTRATE YOUR SOULWINNING GALATIANS 2:21 “ I DO NOT FRUSTRATE THE GRACE OF GOD: FOR IF RIGHTEOUSNESS COME BY THE LAW, THEN CHRIST IS DEAD IN VAIN.” Soul wining can & will become frustrating if: 1)When you do not ask the Holy Spirit for power Acts 1:8 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

5 Things You And I Will Leave Behind

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jan 23, 2009

A SHORT SERMON ON SOME THINGS YOU AND I WILL LEAVE BEHIND. YOU CAN ADD YOUR ON MEAT TO THIS SERMON.

TITLE 5 THINGS YOU AND I WILL LEAVE BEHIND (YOU CAN ADD YOUR ON MEAT TO SERMON) TEXT VERSE, JOB 1:21 AND SAID,NAKED CAME I OUT OF MY MOTHER"S WOMB, AND NAKED SHALL I RETURN LORD GAVE,AND THE LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY:BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD. OUTLINE, 5 THINGS YOU AND I WILL LEAVE ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

10 Things The Devil Don"T Like

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 22, 2008

a short sermon on some things the devil don"t like let me give you 10 things,,add more if you would like.

TITLE SERMON 10 THINGS THE DEVIL DON"T LIKE TEXT 1ST PETER 5:8 (HE DON"T LIKE) 1.THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS LUKE 2 2.THE BLOOD OF JESUS 1ST PETER 1:18 3.THE RISEN AND OPEN TOMB OF JESUS MAT.28-1-6 4.THE COMING AND BLESSED HOPE OF JESUS TITUS 2:13 5.GOSPEL PREACHING ROM. 1:16 A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Sad N Bad Things Happen To Christians Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 19, 2008

Sad n Bad things happen, we can’t deny them or confess them away. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Nov 2008)

A Hard things for Christians to do is accept Sad & Bad things happen to them. Some Christians Live in Denial of Reality claiming/confessing “I am not Sick/Sad nothing bad ever happens to me” Acts full of Power & Persecution & Prison fro those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Things Only Babies Should Do

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Why we need revival

Introduction My daughter is really close to walking on her own. The other night as we were trying to get her to take some steps, it occurred to me the reasons we need revival. Baby Christians need revival because it can jump start some spiritual growth. In a few nights of focused ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Things Jesus Did Coming To Earth!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 23, 2006

Five important things the Lord Jesus did when He came to earth. Each one important to our salvation, walk and life with the Lord.

FIVE THINGS JESUS DID COMING TO EARTH! (Mat 20:28 KJV) Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. I. To minister, not be ministered unto. A. Everywhere He went He was doing good. (Mat 4:23 KJV) And Jesus went about all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Jan 13, 2004

So why do bad things happen to good people? They don’t; it’s as simple as that. Good things (eternal life) happen only to good people (born-again believers); and bad things (eternal punishment) only happen to bad people (sinners).

Do we have the right to complain? I. One of the main everyday sins we all commit is addressed in Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without grumbling and complaining.” A. This is based on the assumption that we deserve more than we are getting; that this bad thing shouldn’t be happening to us ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:17, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Things That Don't Fade Away Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 5, 2004

Focus on the "incorruptible" things brings a good perspective to life when life just takes your breath away.

SEVEN THINGS THAT DON’T FADE AWAY 3rd part of “Grasping a full life” message series 20For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21because, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Encouragement In All Things...even Pulling Buses!

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 11, 2004

Encouragement is a key Christian ingredient.

ENCOURAGEMENT IN ALL THINGS…EVEN PULLING BUSES On Friday afternoon about noon I was in the process of trying to get up King Street to get to my car. I say trying, because if you saw the news Friday night there was a High School Transit Bus Pull being held between Saint John High School and St. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Do A Thing Without It

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 14, 2010

How important is the Anointing to the life of the believer?

I don’t know who I’m talking to right now, but I feel a prophetic unction to tell you, that something is getting ready to change in your life, somebody is going to get a revelation that is going to shift them into a greater anointing than they’ve ever had. Somebody is getting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things I Am Certain And Sure About

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012

We live in a world with many uncertainties but there are some things I am absolute certain about.

It is Certain and Sure Daniel 2:36-45 Vs.45 And the dream is certain, and the interpretation sure. Because of the writings of Daniel that was given by the inspiration of God there are some things that I am very certain and sure about. 1. I am Certain and Sure God Rules in the Affairs of Man See: ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:36-45

Denomination: Baptist