Sermons on First Things:

Nothing Less Than His Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2003

This is a bare bones sermon about the threefold Presence of God and the results of His Presence. First in a series.

“NOTHING LESS THAN HIS PRESENCE” Mark 3:14 Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, God first wants us to “be with Him” before going for Him. Exodus 33:15, 16 Then he said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Samaritan Reject Series

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002

This is the first of a 3 part series on What Can I Learn From A Reject? (Part 1)

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY John 4:4-9 4 (Jesus) had to go through Samaria on the way (to Galilee). 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-9

Denomination: Holiness

7th Seal & 1st 4 Trumpets (Revelation 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 30, 2020

Let’s look at the final of seven seals and the first four of seven trumpets in Revelation 8.

Let’s look at the final of seven seals and the first four of seven trumpets. 7th Seal - Silence Revelation 8:1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. Whether or not the seals or the scroll is being revealed is unclear, so we will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Horsemen

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 17, 2020

Let’s see what happens as Jesus opens the first six seals of the mysterious scroll.

Let’s see what happens as Jesus opens the first six seals of the mysterious scroll. 1st Seal - White Horse Revelation 6:1-2 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Be-Attitudes Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009

This message will cover the first four be-attitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

The Jesus Code: Part 1 “Be-Attitudes” Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: Today we begin a new sermon series that I have titled, “The Jesus Code.” No, this is not some new conspiracy fashioned after a fairly famous fictional novel and Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greek Word "anothen" (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 19, 2025

This first lesson in this series will define the Greek term “anōthen,” which means "anew."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Greek word “anothen” Introductory Remarks. 1. This is the first sermon discussing the “exception of Jesus” in being born “anew.” This lesson will address the process of being “born again.” It is often referred to as the “new birth.” In some sense, it is that, but it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7, 1 Peter 1:22-23, Titus 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Second Year Of Ministry Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Jesus' first year was emphasis on teaching, second year miracles, third year problems.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. BEGINS AT PASSOVER, A.D. 28: JOHN 5 1. I kept the law. “I obeyed the Old Testament to attend the Festival of Passover at Jerusalem at the end of My first full year of ministry” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Candlestick (Intro)

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

Tonight I would like to look at three things indicated by light, it can also be seen as an introduction to the article of the candlestick.

Tonight I would like to look at three things indicated by light, it can also be seen as an introduction to the article of the candlestick. We want to look at (1) The Nature of Christ as God, (2) The Necessity of Man, (3) The Need of the World. Look with me at: I. THE NATURE OF CHRIST AS GOD- (1 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-39

The Beauty Of The Cross

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty.

The Beauty of The Cross Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (NKJ) The cross has become a Christian symbol ... a thing of beauty. A. Buy them to wear around the neck. You can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Likes You

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 25, 2007

God likes you. The only way to obey God over the long haul is to love him. The first step to loving Him is to receive His love for you. The first step to receiving his love for you is to understand he likes you.

A few months ago I had an interesting email conversation with a woman who has attended our church for a few years. She told me that she hadn’t been coming for a while because of some personal issues that were going on. When I asked her to clarify what she meant, she said basically coming to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have Been Approved! Series

Contributed by Allen James on Jan 17, 2010

First message of six in a series exploring the Beatitudes. Overview message of Matthew 5:1-12.

INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT… I. The Setting CONTEXT: 1st of 5 great discourses in Matt. 5-7;10;13;18;24-25. Matt. Establishes Jesus as the Messiah (1-2). Obedient Son of God by baptism of John Baptist (3). Temptation (4) & begins ministry (4). Sermon on Mount is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Isaac's Favorite, Rebekah's Favorite

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 21, 2015

To show that spiritual things/matter (things that are invisible) outweighs physical things. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Amplified Bible) For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship t

I. EXORDIUM: Are you after spiritual things? Yes. Colossians 3:2 Colossians 3:2 (Amplified Bible) And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vision: How's Your Life Sight? Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

First in series. Looking at what vision is, what hinders it, and how to have it.

Me, My Church, & I Vision: How’s Your Life Sight? Habakkuk 2:1-4 "Poor eyes limit your sight; poor vision limits your deeds." -Franklin Field "A blind man’s world is bound by the limits of his touch; an ignorant man’s world by the limits of his knowledge; a great man’s world by the limits of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Sounds Of The Crucifixion, Sounds Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 15, 2009

THe last words of Jesus on the cross and the first words at the Resurrection bring the Gospel in all its essence.

Sounds of the Crucifixion Sounds of the Resurrection Luke 23:34ff John 20:1 ff I am told there are a lot of books on the last words for Jesus. I will focus on these briefly and then move to the first words spoken by Jesus at the Resurrection. In John Masefield’s drama The Trial of Jesus, there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Always Have Hope Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

When a person is "in Christ" there is no such thing as a hopeless situation.

It was a balmy October afternoon in 1982. Badger Stadium in Madison Wisconsin was packed out. That day there were more than 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin football fans watching their team take on the Michigan State Spartans. It didn’t take long to determine who the better team was. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ