Sermons on First Things: showing 6,781-6,795 of 200,403

When Making Plans

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 9, 2024

What should be the important thing to consider as we make our plans?

"Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. As people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there. They said to each other, 'Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.' They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

We All Doubt Like Thomas

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019

Doubt is not a bad thing. There are times in life when doubt is healthy and reasonable.

In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s. isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie Brown and says: I don’t believe you Charlie Brown. Unless you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Love The Truth Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

First in series on the "Little Guys," those books of Scripture that don’t get as much talk from the pulpits.

Love the Truth 2 John October 7, 2001 Introduction As I was praying about what God would have me cover over the next few weeks before entering the Christmas season, I was impressed with the idea that we should spend some time in what I call “the little guys,” or small books of the Bible that get ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Victorious Like Nehemiah

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 24, 2000

A sermon that looks at some of the things that pave the way to the victory Nehemiah experiences.

Victory - This morning on the overhead screen you can see the New Zealand Athlete of the century winning a victory in a running race. Victory is something that is greatly sought after in so many fields of human endevour. Recently the American Political machinery has almost ground to a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Believer And God's Word

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 25, 2002

This sermon looks at seven things about the word of God and it relationship to the beliver.

“The Believer and God’s Word” Text: Ephesians 6:10-20. Intro: This morning we want to focus on verse 17 of our passage and in particular the latter part of the verse which exhorts us to - “…take …the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” The word of God is one of the spiritual weapons ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships And Our Future.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 5, 2020

Things that we need to remember about what God has said

Illustration: And the record for the world’s shortest job is… “I got hired for a corporate job. I had my first day and it seemed to be going well and then I, and the rest of my department, got called in for a surprise meeting. Turns out we were all getting laid off. Yep. I got laid off on my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Knows My Name Series

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 5, 2019

It's an amazing thing! God knows my Name.

There's a song by Tasha Cobbs entitled; "He knows My Name". *Sis. Kimberly Brown sings that song with immeasurable passion; as though she gave birth to the song.* Watch out, Tasha Cobbs!* Lol GOD Knows (MY) Name What a comforting thought! Out of all the people in world; God knows ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-10, Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Delight Me! Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

Second in a series in 1 Thessalonians about people doing the right thing.

Relay Games In Corinth In ancient Corinth there used to be staged Games, spectator events And these games became the Olympics we know today. Just like today, there were many events, but the most popular one, was the relay race. The competitors lined up side by side at the starting line, each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian Church

All Will Be Well Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

in spite of world tragedies we need to remember that 'all things WILL be well'

Mark 13:1-8 I had written this sermon last week since I was out-of-town at a training for the first of the week and then at Diocesan convention for the last two day. But in light of the events at Beirut, Sharm el-Sheikh, and Paris, I felt compelled to speak about those atrocities. The abhorrent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Mark 13:5-6

Denomination: Episcopal

The Believer's Position For Victory

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011

Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. Spiritual warfare uses

Introduction: A Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. 1 We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. a Spiritual warfare uses the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gentle Whisper - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 15, 2016

Elijah! What a story! What a life! Talk about a ministry with ups and downs; Elijah had them! This sermon takes us from Elijah's first encounter with Ahab to the Lord's first question to him in the cave on Mount Moriah. "What are you doing here, Elijah?"

Elijah - a fascinating story Explain who Elijah was and where he fell in the history of Israel. Explain the spiritual state of Israel at the time of Elijah. (This is a different kind of sermon intended to be part one of two. In order to deliver this message I will read 1 Kings 17:1 - 1 Kings ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Avoiding Spiritual Burnout

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 21, 2012

Four causes of the things that cause us to lose our spiritual zeal!!!

How to Prevent Spiritual Burnout! ROMANS 12:11-12 CONTEXT: Romans chapter 12 begins with a stern admonition for believers to submit themselves to God by living sacrificially, as living sacrifices, dedicated to serving God and avoiding conformity to the world. Paul encourages the believers in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

7 Keys To Victory

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 30, 2007

7 Key things that should characterize every New Testament church.

In this passage we have recorded one of the most exciting events in all of scripture. After Christ ascended into heaven, the people who were believers met, and in Acts 1 it says, "These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer." Then on the day of Pentecost, Peter stood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

But God !

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 26, 2007

With man it may seem impossible but God! can do all things.

December 3, 2006 Morning Worship Text: Acts 13:1-3; 16:6-15 Subject: God’s Direction Title: But God… Do you know where you are going in life? Do you have a plan? Are you at the end of your road and think that you have arrived, so now it’s time to put life on cruise control and coast the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lickety-Split

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

Seven (7) things the Bible promises will happen Lickety-Split quick!

1 Cor 15:52 “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye…” I. INTRODUCTION A. Feedback Question: “Tell me of a miracle product (you once purchased) that promised to do something quickly, but really didn’t work.” (e.g., products that claim to help you quickly lose weight, build muscle, restore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52

Denomination: Church Of God