Sermons on First Things:

Does God Really Love Us? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2021

First John 4:7-12 gives us three evidences of God's love for us.

Scripture All in the Family was a popular 1970s CBS TV series that made the curmudgeonly Archie Bunker a household name. In one scene, Archie’s son-in-law, Michael, and his wife, Gloria, are in the kitchen. Michael is eating a sandwich and Gloria is baking cookies. Gloria asks him, “Michael, do ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Read And Heed Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 7, 2016

The first of the seven beatitudes in Revelation reminds us that we need to pay attention to who the revealed Jesus is.

1. "Happy as a Clam" -- Meaning: Very happy and content Why would clams be happy? It has been suggested that open clams give the appearance of smiling. The derivation is more likely to come from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard - 'as happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testimony Concerning Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2021

First John 5:6-12 shows us why you should believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

Scripture In the fifth chapter of the Apostle John’s First Letter, he concludes the first paragraph of that chapter with this statement, “Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:5). But how can any person come to believe that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Bible Teaches About Baptism

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 26, 2021

Baptism is an outward picture of an inward change that happened at salvation. It is the first act of obedience to our new life in Christ.

The Great Commission of evangelizing the world was given to the New Testament church. Our job is not complete until the convert is baptized. The burden rests upon the church to teach the doctrine of baptism. The burden rests upon the convert to conform to it after they have been taught. Many saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 6, 2023

The very first person to confess Jesus as Son of God after the crucifixion was the very person who crucified him.

Easter Sunday 2023 Matthew 27:51-54 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54, John 20:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Workers As Role Models Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

Church workers are often the first example of Christian life that others see, especially new believers and young people.

CHURCH WORKERS AS ROLE MODELS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 2:14-15, Titus 2:7-8, 1 Peter 2:12 INTRODUCTION: The role of church workers is a sacred calling. Beyond fulfilling duties like teaching, singing, ushering, or leading ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Should We Love Jesus?

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

We love Jesus because he loved us first. This sermon was preached during a Youth Group Retreat

When we ask young people why they believe in God or attend church, we often hear responses like: "I don’t know" "I grew up in church" "I like my friends here" "My parents made me come" While these answers explain why someone might be present at church, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Starts With A Name Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Love starts with knowing and remembering someone's name. It's the first step in building relationships and showing the love of Jesus.

How cool is it when someone remembers your name? It makes you feel seen, right? Like you matter. That's where love starts - with a name. Imagine you're at a party, and there's a bowl of M&Ms. You're told you can only pick one. You pick one, and it has a name on it. That's right, a name. That M&M ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Memory Techniques, Social Etiquette

When I Get To Heaven I Don't Want To Be The Only One Without Scars

Contributed by M B on Jan 7, 2010

This sermon is about becoming willing to attempt great things for the Kingdom of God

TITLE: WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN, I DON’T WANT TO BE THE ONLY ONE WITHOUT SCARS TEXT: GALATIANS 6:17 INTRO: 1. I don’t know if anyone else ever wonders what it will be like in heaven, but I do from time to time. My thoughts about heaven are probably different than what some of yours ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Brings Good Out Of Bad Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

God is the master of bringing good things out of bad things. He loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections. How does He do it? Phil.1:12-20 shows us.

“HOW GOD BRINGS GOOD OUT OF BAD” Philippians 1:12-20 ________________________________________ Tonight we’re going to see how God brings good out of Paul’s bad circumstances. You recall that Paul was under house arrest for having preached the gospel and for healing a demon possessed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Ten Minas

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 13, 2003

This sermon, in expounding Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Minas, challenges us to faithful stewardship with the things God has given us ( time, resources, abilities) - are we using these things for ourselves or for the benefit of His kingdom?

The other day, while driving, I was listening to Family Radio. A sponsorship slot came on advertising a mortgage broker. This advertisement was advertising how if you refinanced your mortgage using their services, you’d be able to save thousands of dollars! That’s right, thousands of dollars! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Gleaning Forgotten Truths From The New Age Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

A summary of 10 things Christians can learn from New Agers

2. Last week we began looking at what we have come to know for the last 20 or 30 years as the ‘New Age’. In some ways its not very new any more but it certainly is very pervasive in western society. We are loosely based in Acts 17 over these three weeks and as I re-read that passage again this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Going Back To Bethel

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 28, 2008

Jacob first met God at Luzwhich means "a hard place." After his encounter with God he changed the name of that place to Bethel which means "the House of God." Years later Jacob finds himself returning to the place where he first met God.

GOING BACK TO BETHEL Genesis 35:1-7 Intro: To fully understand the message this morning it is imperative that I take you back to Genesis 27. Esau in his moment of weakness has sold his birthright to Jacob. Jacob through deception and by the held of his mother has gone to Isaac and received ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 7, 2010

IWHEN YOU ARE GOING BLIND YOU CANNOT SEE THINGS CLEARLY!

Series: Here Comes the Judge! Key Scripture Verses of the book: Judges 2:16: “Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of these raiders.” Question: “Who raised up the Judges of Israel to deliver them?” Answer: The Lord God Almighty, the Great “I AM.” JUDGES 17:6; 18:1; 19:1; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mighty God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 9, 2008

We all are very independent individuals. Some of our first words – perhaps even our first sentence – expressed that self-reliance. "I can do it myself." This is healthy when we’re dressing and cleaning up. It becomes unhealthy when we try to control o

Introduction: The names in this story have been changed out of respect for their privacy. Julie W told her family’s story in a magazine article. [My daughter], Allison, came home for the weekend. She opened the door, didn’t speak, and dropped her duffel bag. Smudges of mascara circled her eyes. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan