Sermons on First Things:

Holding On

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 21, 2010

Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is hold-on.

Title: Holding On Text: Psalm 42 and 43 Having just heard the text you know doubt caught the gist of the Psalmist’s state of mind. If he was not depressed, he was most certainly discouraged and despondent about the circumstances of his life and the effect the change in circumstances has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devotion Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2008

A first-person narrative sermon from the perspective of one of the wise men. Those who are wise will worship Him.

Christmas Questions: Devotion Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill 12/14/08 [Pick up one of the wise men from the Nativity Scene] Good morning. My name is Gaspar. I’m one of the wise guys you just heard about from Matthew 2. I understand that you’re in the middle of a sermon series called, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unbelief Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

the third sermon in a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #3: UNBELIEF TEXT: JAMES 1:5-7 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Stubbornness What is stubbornness towards God? When you close your ears to a message of truth and refuse to change. Why do pastors have to preach ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is the four sermon in a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #4: UNFORGIVENESS TEXT: Matt. 6:14-15 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Unbelief. When Jesus would ask, “believest thou that I am able to do this” what was he looking for? A seed of faith from which a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Build Me In Repentance Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Glory to God our heavenly Father who has made all the things we see, and the things we don’t see, and the world in it’s majesty around us.

Glory to God our heavenly Father who has made all the things we see, and the things we don’t see, and the world in it’s majesty around us. He’s made the bright shining sun, and the moon at night, the stars in the sky, the trees, the forests, the rivers, and the valleys, to the mountains high and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Anointed To Overflow - The Need Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 1, 2007

Overflowing of the anointng is needed in our life. This is a three part sermon this is the first one - the depserate need for this great anointing.

Anointed to overflow John 7:37-38 The desperate need of an anointing in our life. John 7: 37-38 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ’From his ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace Your Home With More Than Decorations Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

First Sunday of Advent in this series: Anticipation and expectation for a wonderful & worshipful Christmas sets the stage for a different type of season.

John Calvin, the Reformer most responsible for what we know as Presbyterianism, disliked statues, artwork, icons and the like which were used in Catholic worship in the 1500’s. He had good reason; for the depictions, relics and the like worship they themselves had become objects of worship. Yet, in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s "Be’s”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

There are many dangerous things in life we have to be aware of each day.

Some of these things we are constantly being warned about, such as: • Air Pollution • Noise Pollution • Water Pollution • Smoking • Fast foods Most of these dangers come with some warning. But something that can bring DEATH and MISERY to our lives are bees, and we very seldom hear any warnings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Godly Legacy For Our Children, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

A challenge that to change the world we must first be changed. A commitment to leaving a Godly legacy for our children to follow

Changing our world, one person at a time Leaving a Godly legacy for our children Part One Opening: 1. This is the first of message series that is entitled, Changing your world one person at a time. 2. I want to speak on this morning, Leaving a Godly legacy for our children. 3. Every ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Mennonite

The Revealing Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020

** “the revelation of Jesus Christ…” ___the Father gave it to His Son to show the servants things which must shortly come to pass

** “the revelation of Jesus Christ…” ___the Father gave it to His Son to show the servants things which must shortly come to pass __these revealing’s will occur within a short period of time and there will be certain events that occur for some of them to take place (the second coming of Jesus) and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Other

God At Work

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Sep 1, 2006

Gideon questioned at least four things, when God came calling. These questions are often asked by Christians today.

God At Work Judges 6-8 9-3-06 a.m. (PDBC) Commitment Sunday Over the last several months we’ve been asking you to prayerfully consider giving sacrificially, not just over and beyond your tithe, but sacrificially beyond your tithe to help us achieve a plan we believe honors what God has been doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Cure For Turkish Delight

Contributed by Jim Schultz on Dec 22, 2005

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe teaches us a few things about the nature of sin and the solution to the problems sin causes.

The Cure For Turkish Delight Imagine a land in which it’s always winter and never Christmas. Narnia--land cursed by White Witch. She wouldn’t allow Father Christmas to come… Edmund finds out about the power of this Witch’s curse when he tries her Turkish Delight. Voluneer tries some Turkish ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Domestic Problems Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is the nineth sermon in a series dealing with things that will hinder your prayer life

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #9 DOMESTIC PROBLEMS TEXT: I PETER 3:1-7 REVIEW: What was last weeks lesson? Idolatry. What is a biblical definition of an idol? Any object, person, thing, or passion you would place above god. What are some common ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church

Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 9, 2008

This sermon shows us some important things in preserving unity in the church.

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 “Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and {that} the Spirit of God dwells in you? [17] If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. [18] Let no man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life When We Discover A Divine Perspective Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

THERE ARE FOUR POWERFUL THINGS ABOUT A DIVINE PERSPECTIVE THAT MAKES IT A WONDERFUL LIFE.

It's A Wonderful Life When We Discover a Divine Perspective December 14th Late in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey's uncle Billy has lost an $8,000 deposit on the day of the Bank Examiners visit. When it can't be found he despairs, considers suicide and ultimately thinks that the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance