Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on First Things: showing 6,691-6,705 of 200,397

Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Sermon Kits for Preaching

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice

Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives

Ready & Faithful

Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future

Why Suffering?

Help your church understand God's plan in pain

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • David Henderson avatar

    "mary's Christmas"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,512 views

    Most of us recognize that Christmas can actually be one of the most stressful times of the year. For pastors and their families things do not usually slow down—instead things just get busier.

    Mary’s Christmas Luke 1:26-38 Most of us recognize that Christmas can actually be one of the most stressful times of the year. For pastors and their families things do not usually slow down—instead things just get busier. For many in the church and community there are those feeling of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Walking According To The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,686 views

    Walking according to the Spirit is a matter of setting our minds on the things of the Spirit.

    Recently the gym where Mary and I have been working out for the last several years decided to close down at the close of business next Sunday, which meant that we had to look for a new gym. We found that there were really three options available to us. One of those options is a gym whose business ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Total Confusion Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024
     | 469 views

    If you feel like you are out of place, don't worry. That first Easter morning no one "got it." So if you don't get it, if you doubt, if you feel like this whole thing is crazy, you are in the right place. We don't have all the answers, we are just looking for them.

    Back when I was growing up, there was a pattern almost everyone followed, or at least we appeared to. We woke on Sunday, got into dress clothes, went to Sunday school and worship, and topped it off with a hearty lunch. Then, to further date myself, we would tune our black and white tv on to one ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Preparing For Difficult Days Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,304 views

    No matter how bad things become, our great God is in control.

    Preparing for Difficult Days 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Rev. Brian Bill July 22-23, 2023 This week, I did a Google search to see how the ever-knowing search engine would answer this question: “Is our world getting better or worse?” Of the top five responses, four of them said the world is getting better. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victory In Submission thumbnail

    Victory In Submission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 715 views

    This sermon emphasizes the strength and victory found in submission to God, encouraging believers to surrender their will and seek His kingdom first.

    Beloved in Christ, I am grateful to be standing before you today, as we gather in unity to break the bread of God's word. It is with a heart full of anticipation that I invite you to join me in unearthing the treasures of God's wisdom, as we focus our hearts and minds on the theme of submission. In ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • William Noel avatar

    God Wants More!

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    Three Things That God Wants More Of, From Every Believer

    I. God Wants More Of Your Attention, 2-4 A. This Means That You Have To Stop What Your Doing i. B. This Means That You Have To Change Your Direction i. Ps. 119:133 ‘Order my steps in thy word..’ ii. C. This Means That You Have To Answer When You’re Called i. When God is ready to do something ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Responsible Decision Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,334 views

    This is the first of a seven part message based on Andy Andrews Book the Traveler’s Gift. This week we look at accepting responsibility for our choices and decisions.

    He was 19 years old and his world had fallen apart. Up to that point he had lived a relatively uneventful life. But at the age of 19 his mother died of cancer and his father was killed in an automobile accident. In his own words “I took a bad situation and made it much worse.” Within a few years ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Coe avatar

    Salvation Brings ...

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 4,887 views

    A sermon showing several things that salvation brings into our lives.

    SALVATION BRINGS... Zephaniah 3:8-9 I. Safety from the Scourge - vs.8 "...for all the earth shall be devoured..." II. Sterilization to our Speech - vs.9 "...a pure language..." III. Solicitation for our Sustenance - vs.9 "...they may call on the name of the Lord..." IV. Service to our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Parched Places In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    Find out seven things thsat Christians have stopped.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: PARCHED PLACES IN THE WILDERNESS “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Put On What? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,861 views

    A sermon on Isaiah 3 about the important things to put on.

    Sermon for 5/5/2002 Isaiah 3:16 Introduction: James Gibbons- Worldly Womanhood She has her hair put up in tiers, And from her ears hang chandeliers; Her lips are painted red as blood- All badges of her "womanhood." She drapes herself in clothing tight, A sexy object to the sight; All bright, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay Patton avatar

    God; My Source

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    This message is about learning to depend upon God for all things.

    INTRO: Pit and sheep READ SCRIPTURE / PRAY Background: David’s situation… Purpose Statement: We need to recognize our need… I) For Patience A) We are not a very patience people 1) Instant coffee, microwave… 2) Short attention span, entertainment/pleasure driven B) God’s Timing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheldon Friesen avatar

    Spiritual Birth Defects

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,373 views

    Things that can disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies.

    Spiritual Birth Defects There are many things that disqualify one from coming into the Holy of Holies. We must understand those things that will keep us from coming before the throne to receive God’s direction. Spiritual birth defects: [LEV 21:16] And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [17] ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Launching Out Into The Deep

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,957 views

    Moving beyond the tried and the comfortable to accomplish great things for God.

    “LAUNCHING OUT INTO THE DEEP” A. If you can list only one QUALITY that is absolutely vital to building a dynamic, vibrant, thriving church,what will it be? 1. We can list several: a. DOCTRINAL PURITY b. LOVE c. ENTHUSIASM d. INVOLVEMENT COMMENT: Each of these are essential to CHURCH ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alton Coleman avatar

    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 61,520 views

    Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

    Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    God's Will For Your Life

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    There are some things that the Bible state is God’s will for every person.

    God’s Will Jeremiah 29:11 1. It is God’s will for you to be saved. -Acts 17:30 -2 Peter 3:9 2. It is God’s will for you to be baptized. -Matthew 28:19-20 -Proper candidate -Proper mode -Proper authority 3. It is God’s will for you to grow. -2 Peter 3:18 -Malachi 4:2 -Colossians ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • …
  • 445
  • 446
  • 447
  • 448
  • 449
  • …
  • 13359
  • 13360
  • Next