Sermons on First Things:

Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God runs the universe by laws and they have consequences. Bad things happen when those laws are broken.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION  Over 3,000 killed on 9-11  Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook  Cancer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing: Embracing God’s Transformative Work Isaiah 43:19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

Isaiah 43:19 is a powerful reminder of God's promise to do something new in our lives. As we explore this scripture, let's open our hearts to the transformative truth God wants to reveal today.

A New Thing: Embracing God’s Transformative Work Isaiah 43:19 Introduction: Today, we turn to the book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 43:19. This verse is a powerful reminder of God's promise to do something new in our lives. As we explore this scripture, let's open our hearts to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 4:19, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"3 Things I've Learned About Life!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 11, 2022

By the grace of God, I've been around quite a few years now. Let me share with you 3 very simple, but profound truths that I've come to know during these many years.

Here are 3 simple, but profound truths I've come to know about life. 1) Life goes by quickly. James 4:14 2) Life is very uncertain. Proverbs 27:1 3) Life goes better with God. James 1:17 ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14, Proverbs 27:1, James 1:17

The Only Thing That Can Come Out Of You Is What’s Inside Of You.

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Oct 22, 2025

What is coming out to others, is who you are.

The only thing that can come out of you is what’s inside of you. Everyone tries to blame what they said is because someone made them angry or mad. Well Jesus said in one of his sermons in Matthew 12:34 12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? “for out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Jesus' Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 25, 2003

The things that were closest to Jesus in his prayes ought to be the things closest to us.

The Lords Prayer John 17 I was driving the other day with my family when a car cut me off. I pulled out to go around him. As I sped up so did he. Faster and faster we both accelerated. Finally I put on the brakes so I could let him go. AS I slowed down, so did he. Now I was furious. I looked ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Acts Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 10, 2011

The first sermon in a series through the book of Acts

INTRODUCTION TO ACTS Acts 1:1-2 I. INTRODUCTION A. We all struggle to know what our purpose is B. The purpose God has for us here on earth C. The purpose of the church we call Bethany Church D. We are gathered together this morning as Christians E. But what are we really here for? F. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Is For ...

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 2, 2024

A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, Year C

December 1, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 21:25-36 A Is For … Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our themes for today all center around the letter A. The first A is for Advent. There are four Sundays in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

sermon 6 in first John series

A Child of God 1 John 2:28-3:10 Children of God have hope Hope that Abides in Him brings confidence Hope that Abides in Yourself brings shame Children of God are loved Children of God face reality in the present Children of God look forward to the future Slide Intro It was in the news a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Superiority Of The Savior; Pt 1 By Dr. Winson Butler Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 17, 2004

Seek God first and the things of God will find you! God isn’t intrested in being a part of our lives, He’s more intrested in becoming our life. Let examine why!

Introduction Many view God as an ornament to be worn around the neck or hung from their car’s rearview mirror. Lately it seems fashionable and sheek to lay ones Bible in the rear window. God isn’t intrested in being a piece of jewelry nor just layed on the dash of our cars. He isn’t intrested in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

How Faith Triumphs Over Prejudice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed al

1. Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed all that much in 2000 years. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beat Down? Series

Contributed by Greg Huguley on Jul 24, 2003

First in a series of sermons about the things in life that beat us down. Here we explore how other people beat us down and how we respond in a CHristlike and God-honoring way

LifeBeaters: Taking Back The Life God Promised You (Wk. 1, 7/13/30) Beat Down? 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17 Introduction—What’s A Life Beater? Lifebeaters? The things in this life that beat you down. There are a lot of them you know, Things like worry, stress, depression, anger, guilt . . . They have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Extended Forecast, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

The most important event in the future is the return of Jesus Christ. In Mark 13, Jesus gives details of His return, but in the first part of the chapter He predicts three things that will happen before He returns.

INTRODUCTION Predicting the weather is tough sometimes. A group of Sioux Native Americans living in South Dakota asked their tribal chief if it was going to be a cold winter. He said, “I’ll get back to you.” Then he used his cell phone and called the National Weather Service, and they said they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Enthusiastic Servants

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 9, 2011

Three simple steps to win the lost to Christ and create revival in the church. The Apostle Paul’s determination to bring enthusiasm to the people of Corinth. A call to return to the things that first made us the people of God.

"How to Make Enthusiastic Servants" So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. (1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT) Intro: It feels great to be enthusiastic. The one thing that makes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread - Our Daily Portion Of Christ Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

In learning to pray, Jesus teaches us to ask for our Daily Bread. What does that really mean? Jesus said I am the BREAD of LIFE, and in the Last Supper, he takes the bread and breaks it saying, take, eat, this is my body given for you.

2015.03.01.SERMON.LORD give us our daily portion of CHRIST. William Akehurst, HSWC TEXT: Lamentations 3:24; Matthew 6:9-13 MESSAGE: LORD…teach us to pray. Give us today…Our Portion THE LORD IS THE PORTION OF MINE INHERITANCE AND OF MY CUP Psalm 16:5,7-9,11 1 Preserve me, O God: for ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Organizing Our Priorities

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The main thing is to keep the Main Thing the main thing.

Organizing Our Priorities: Hebrews 3:1-4:11 Introduction: A good friend and mentor of mine has always said, “The main thing is to keep the Main Thing the main thing. The Main Thing being Jesus Christ. It is easy for us to get side tracked and focus on all types of things in life, such as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist