Sermons on First Things:

Jesus Speaks To The Samarian Woman

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 11, 2009

A few of the things we can see if we examine the meeting of the woman at the well with Jesus

Do you have trouble talking to people you don’t know? I’ve seen some gifted people shutter in their boots at the prospect of being the first to speak to a stranger. Once I was in a Jack In The Box with a good friend who happens to be a pastor in the inner city of L.A. The place was crowded and as ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Jun 7, 2005

This message identifies three things we need to practice as believers in our walk of faith.

You have all heard the expression “practice makes perfect”. Do you believe it to be true? One of the greatest golfers of all time is Tiger Woods and when asked what he feels the greatest factor in his success is he attributes it to intense practice. He continually repeats the same routine, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful In Heaven

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 25, 2022

There are many things to be thankful for here on earth, but remember it is only temporary. Thanksgiving in Heaven is eternal.

This is Thanksgiving season. We have much to be thankful for. I know different needs causes us to be thankful for different aspects in life. For example, ask a teenager what he is thankful for and then ask an elderly person what they're thankful for and the answer will be completely different. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Stay Focused

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 16, 2007

This sermon identifies qualities that will keep you focused when other things distract you.

Do you ever find yourself distracted in your efforts to serve the Lord Jesus? Many things will distract you: people, conflict, time pressures, trials and the like. This is similar to what happens when a jet flies over a baseball field where a group of children are practicing baseball. In spite of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Being a mother can be a costly thing. But following the call of God to be a mother of the Savior can be a costly thing as well. As Christians, sometimes, we tend to sanitize the Christmas story. We think of it as a heartwarming story of a young mother giv

A Scandalous Love Affair: when life and faith doesn't make sense Luke 1:26-38 Dick Hillis tells the story of a mission trip to Africa. “She was lying on the ground. In her arms she held her tiny baby girl. As I put a cooked sweet potato into the mother’s outstretched hand, I wondered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Some Assembly Required

Contributed by James May on Dec 26, 2004

The church comes with the same directions as many things that we purchase. "Some Assembly Required."

Some Assembly Required Pastor, Jim May The church is a wonderful creation of God. It is here where we come together, not just on the Lord’s Day, to worship Jesus, but at all times and for a multitude of reasons. Yet every time we come together, whether it is for a regular service, a time of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2005

How we should not forget to thank God for things we dislike or take for granted

For one data CD containing 852 sermons send $30.00 to The Pastor’s Pulpit-2003 Lynn Ave, Anderson, SC 29621 Annual Sermons: Vol. 5 No. 21 Text: Ps. 103:1-4 Concord Baptist Church:1991 Copyright 1991 by Bob Marcaurelle AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE “With all my heart I will praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

In The Land Of The Giants 2nd Corinthians 10:3, 10:5 10:1, 10:7

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 8, 2022

Trusting God to take care of you when things seem beyond your control.

In the late 1960’s there was a TV show called Land of the Giants. Seven people from earth found their spaceship caught in a time warp of some kind and ended up on a planet where everything was twelve times larger than it was on earth. Each week and each episode they battled giant cats, mean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Ask And You Shall Receive"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 16, 2011

This lesson will show how we know we are in God's will when we ask for things.

John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” This past month I have been getting up at night with a horrible feeling of a presence of evil. When I first became a believer it scared me but know I know how to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17-18

Jesus Came To Open Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 17, 2022

Just a few verses and his physical blindness is gone. But then Jesus takes the rest of the chapter (41 verses) to do something even more important – to heal his spiritual blindness, to help him to truly see God for the first time

He Came To Open Our Eyes The Coming Of Christ What Jesus Came To Do – week 4 FOR – the last several few weeks we’ve been talking about what Jesus came to do. FRIENDS – 2000 years ago, God the Son – left all the glories of heaven, put on human flesh – and walked this earth… I love how the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words From Father

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 12, 2014

Three things a child needs to hear from his dad and his Heavenly Father

“Words from Father” June 15, 2014 1 John 3:1-2 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 2 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at Worship, the first of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Planned for God’s Pleasure The Purpose-Driven Life, pt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 21, 2007 We’re in this series right now called “40 Days of Purpose.” Today, we’re going to look at the first of God’s five purposes for your life. God has five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Other Half Of The Story

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 10, 2012

Most Christmas sermons tell the first half of the Christmas message-- eternal life, salvation. This sermon is about the other half-- abundant life.

The Other Half Isaiah 40:3-4 Today I want to talk to you about something you might not expect Pneumatic tires, shock absorbers, asphalt roads, and springs. You might be asking yourself.. "What is he talking about, they didn't have pneumatic tires, shock absorbers or springs 3000 years ago!" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 15, 2008

First message looks at the life of Paul and how he had joy despite the trials and circumstances he faced (acknowledgment to Rick Warren)

How to live the Christian life How to have joy in our life - Part 1 of 12 Philippians 1:3-11 Today we start a new series on Philippians. The Apostle Paul in his second missionary journey established this church. The first convert was Lydia. Lydia was a seller of purple goods from the Asian city of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Barbarians, Sythians And Other Dead People (Or "Get Over Yourself")

Contributed by Matthew Bushnell on Nov 29, 2006

A sermon based on Colossians 3:5-10 challengeing personal agendas. (Preached as a very first sermon at the commencement of a new church ministry).

Barbarians, Sythians, and other dead People Personal Intro – Thank you for the welcome my family and I have received from many of you. I have had opportunity to meet a lot of people and learn names. That will take some time and I thank you for your patience as we get to know each ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist