Sermons on First Things:

The Power And The Glory - 1 Peter 4:11b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 2, 2025

In this message, you'll discover the best thing that you could ever do and the most beneficial thing that can ever happen in your life.

1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, let him do it as one speaking the words of God. If anyone serves, as with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Introduction 1 Peter 4 is all about how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

How Satan Tempts Us

Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 18, 2005

The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory.

How Satan Tempts us Gen. 3:1-7 Gen. 1:3 The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory. Eloheem Awmar haw mar ore! God said, "Let there be light" (Gen. 1:3). A. With these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Have What You Say

Contributed by John Miller on Nov 20, 2002

You can receive good things from God if you speak it out in faith

YOU HAVE WHAT YOU SAY Read: Mark 11:12-14 & 20-26 INTRODUCTION When I was growing up I remember a phrase that was said quite often and that was “sticks and stones can break my bones but names will never hurt me.” I thought that was true at the time, but have now discovered that it isn’t. Oh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Eating You?

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When God Seems Far Away

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 26, 2005

A message for those who have serious questions for God as to why things happen the way they do.

“When God Seems Far Away” (Habakkuk chapter 1) I have a message this morning that I think every person here can identify with. And as I prepared this message, I really wrestled with what to say and how to say because I don’t want anything to be taken wrong or misunderstood. I just want you to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be Killing Sin Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. The first is to abide in the Word. The second is to pray your heart out. And the third is to be killing sin.

ARE YOU READY? HOW MANY TIMES, do you think, have you been asked that question? Back in 1965, The Impressions released their album, People Get Ready, with its title song of the same name. It immediately rose to number three on the charts. So powerful was the song that it became a classic of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (1of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

Peter goes down in the history books for a number of things:

(1) He is known for his impulsiveness. It is always a good policy that, before we do something, we stop and think about what we are preparing to do. Why? Because the decisions we make come with consequences. But Peter is the kind of fellow that did things, and generally suffered the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Preferences For Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

There are many things that distinguish us from each other.

• Our education • Our political persuasion • Our gifts • Our race • Our opportunities and etc. However, another thing that distinguishes us from each other are our LIKES AND DISLIKES. Such as: (1) OUR TASTE FOR FOOD Illus: Because of the differences we have, when we go into an ice cream parlor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The Lord Your God With Half Your Heart

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 13, 2001

An examination of five things we can learn from David’s worship that can enhance our worship.

According to Barna, half of all churchgoers admit that they have not felt connected to God or in His presence at any time in the past year, in spite of regular church attendance. Too many of us are coming to church, but not coming to worship. We’re, at best, worshiping the Lord with half of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Furnace With No Fire (*) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 12, 2018

Christ's message to the Church in Ephesus speaks to churches today that are beginning to lose their ardour. His message is a clarion call to stir up the flames, to stoke the fire.

“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil but have tested those who call ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Third

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018

God first, others, and ourselves. Loving the Lord with all our hearts puts us in right relationship with everyone else including ourselves

I am Third Matthew 22:37 Deuteronomy 6:5 Prayer- Deuteronomy 6:1-9- Read from Bible Introduction- These are the words of Moses recorded to the people of Israel as they left slavery from Egypt and heading to the promised land of God. The Ten Commandments of God are laid down. They are told to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Nazarene

Changed Lives Through Ownership

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 12, 2013

There is a difference between owning and renting/borrowing. You treat things differently when you are invested in them.

Quotes: "I have held many things in my hand, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands that I still possess." -Martin Luther “Resolution, like responsibility, is a product of ownership." - Richard Eyre Matthew 13:45-46; I Corinthians 6:19-20 There is a difference ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reconciliation Through The Cross

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 23, 2023

Oh, it only takes little things to cause hostilities between people. And once started, it is difficult for them to reconcile. Even little things can cause whole nations to be at war. It doesn't take much.

Alba 2-19-2023 RECONCILIATION THROUGH THE CROSS Ephesians 2:14-18 A minister and his wife were going to give a mid-morning garden party. They invited everyone with engraved invitations. The back yard of the parsonage was manicured, tables decorated the lawn, the clematis vine and rose bushes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To A Growing Church!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2013

Doing things God's way, is the only way it will last!

Verse 42-And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine Step 1.They Were Learners! Psalm 119:73-Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments Matthew 11:29-Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Coming

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 13, 2016

Three Things we need to Know about Christmas

“Christmas is Coming” December 2, 2016 Matthew two It was Friday morning and I was lying in bed about 5:00am debating whether to get up and make coffee or go back to sleep for another half hour or so. I decided on that latter choice but as I closed my eyes to sleep I prayed a little prayer for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52, Luke 14:1-3

Denomination: Holiness