Sermons on First Things:

What Are You Looking For? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2019

The most important thing in the lives of the Wisemen was finding Jesus. They went "looking" for Him until they found Him. Is Jesus the most important thing in your life, and how do you know if you've been looking for Him?

OPEN: Yogi Berra was a very famous baseball player back in the 40s, 50s & 60s. Outside of being an big league catcher he was known for some interesting sayings. One of those famous sayings was this: “If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” Back when I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Spirit.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 14, 2019

There is a realm of eternity where time and space hold little significance, and physical and material things do not matter.

There is a realm of eternity where time and space hold little significance, and physical and material things do not matter. It is a realm of the spirit—so bright and peaceful—a place where life takes on new meaning and purpose. It is a little bit of heaven on earth. Revelation 11:12 says, And ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Proverbs 25:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Nehemiah - Vision To Victory Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 17, 2008

Message on how God used Nehemiah and wants to use each of us to do extraordinary things for Him

Nehemiah – From Vision to Victory Discover your Passion Dive into Prayer Recognize God for Who He is Repent of your sins Remember God’s Promises Request Specific Help Don’t let your Position Hinder you Slide We are back this week into our series From Ordinary to Extraordinary. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As It Turned Out Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 15, 2020

The story of Naomi and Ruth teach us that even when things are not looking so good at the 6 foot level, 'as it turns out' God is still at work causing all things to work together for our good and His glory.

“As It Turned Out…” (Note when I type B/S = brothers and sisters) Good morning Church! NOW - I want to begin by reading what is probably one of the most popular, most well-known, and the all- time go to passages whenever anyone is facing difficult times… It was written 2000 years ago by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War Against The Wasteful Wasters

Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on Apr 11, 2013

Waste has become a commonly experienced thing in our world, and mostly in the Christendom. Thousands of brothers and sisters are undergoing waste in one way or the other.

INTRODUCTION Bible Reading: Luke 15:11-32 I would like to start this message by asking you a question: Are You Experiencing Waste in Your Life? I believe that your answer is YES! Because one way or the other, you will be experiencing waste. Waste has become a commonly experienced thing in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Gives Us His Word Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Make Jesus' passion your passion, his aims your aims, and pray for these things every day.

THIS PAST TUESDAY, I took a day away from my desk, and Jan and I made a trip to Frisco, which is one of the places we like to go when we can. We ate at a favorite restaurant, relaxed and talked a bit, and then, as we almost always do, we went our separate ways – Jan to shop, and what I always ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rod Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 9, 2002

We hold in our hands those things which God can use to advance His kingdom.

The Rod of God Exodus 4:1-12 1 Moses answered, "What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ’The LORD did not appear to you’?" 2 Then the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" "A staff," he replied. 3 The LORD said, "Throw it on the ground." Moses threw it on the ground and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-12, Exodus 17:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Good starts are good, but the important thing is to finish well, this is what we learn from the life of David

INTRODUCTION, Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And if you don’t believe me, ask the Atlanta Braves who won the first 2 games ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time For A Yard Sale

Contributed by Steve Mcelvain on May 26, 2003

Certain things we need to get rid of but we just cant bring our selves to.

Open and read Matt. 13:44-46 Mk 10:21 What must I do to inherit ETERNAL life...Jesus said, not to: commit adultery, kill, steal, bear false witness, defraude not, honor thy father and mother. (20) Have observed my youth up. (21) Then Jesus beholding him loved him and said unto him, one thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Which Jesus Do You Want?

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

A message about choosing Jesus Christ who is there for us and not choosing those things that seek to destroy us.

It would seem as if our lives were all about choices. Coke or Pepsi, Ford or Chevy, Nike or Reebok, McDonalds or Burger King. Today we demand choices it is as if choosing were our national past-time. 2000 years ago there was a choice to be made as well. Matt 27:15 You may notice a difference ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

"Labour Day”

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 27, 2025

I would like to point out three (3) things about labour that the Lord spoke of:

“Labour Day” Matthew 11:28-29 8-31-2025 Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29, John 4:38, John 6:27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Powerful Presence Of God

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Oct 31, 2010

Moses, is called by God, he experiences that powerful presence and is moved to do great things in his name.

In our readings this afternoon we have a very strong and powerful message. We read about Moses, a man who was a reluctant leader of God’s people, a man who thought he was a bad speaker and a man who doubted himself to do the job that God wanted him to do. Yet despite his own feelings about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Through It All, We Are More Than Conquerors

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 19, 2008

To get the listener to understand that regardless of your situation or the way things look you are still on the winning side.

THROUGH IT ALL, WE’RE MORE THAN CONQUEROR Romans 8:35-39 In the late fifties and early sixties, an era that many of you do not know about. The Timex watch people aired a commercial with their product going through a battery of abusive situations. The watch was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Romans 8:35

Denomination: Baptist

Birthmarks

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 1, 2017

In a world of imitations and fakes we want to be sure we are buying the real thing. Antiques are faked…. diamonds can be imitation. When it comes to our standing with the Lord Jesus Christ we want to be sure we are the real genuine thing…. Born of God.

Birthmarks "Ye are of God, little children 1 John 4:4 • There is always a search for the real thing… • The question of who is a genuine Christian is a very important one • Jesus warned us about imitation Christians • In a world of imitations and fakes we want to be sure we are buying the real ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational