Sermons on First Things:

Speaketh Better Things!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

Many voices may speak about you but there is only one voice of the blood of Jesus which speaks better things!

“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.” Hebrews 12:24 Everything in the world today is turning from bad to worse. Things that used to be good are now bad; people who used to be nice are now monsters. The world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Will This Thing Die?

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Sep 11, 2005

I grew up Shadow Boxing. All my life I was taught that whenever something happened to me, it was the devil working against me. So when something would go wrong, I would put up my fists and turn around only to find my own shadow.

When will this thing Die? Bibles Ready? Notebooks Ready? Psalms 41: 5 My enemies say of me in malice, "When will he die and his name perish?" 6 Whenever one comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it abroad. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Reasonable Thing To Do

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005

If God thought well enough of me to send His Son to die for my sins, It’s reasonable for me to sacrifice myself to Him.

A REASONABLE THING TO DO Rom 12:1-2 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things God Hates Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

Let us look seriously at the things that God hates and get them far from us in our walk.

Wise Sayings From God Things God Hates Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJV) These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [17] A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, [18] An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Doing One Thing

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jan 8, 2005

The secret to success is to find our true calling in life and pursue it with all our heart. We always find time to do what is important to us.

Doing One Thing Psalms 27:4 Phillipians 3:13 In business, Orville Redenbocker sought to do one thing and to become the best at it. He cultivated the best popcorn, studied on the best methods of popping and packaging, years after his death his popcorn still noted as being the best. As a small ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 25, 2008

BEING A GOOD INFLUENCE FOR CHRIST IN YOUR HOME, COMMUNITY, AND CHURCH.

DO THE RIGHT THING INTRO: WHY DO WE PAY SO MUCH ATTENTION? 1: EYES ON OTHERS A) WE LOOK AT OTHERS POSSESSIONS B) WE LOOK AT OTHERS GAINS C) WE LOOK AT THEIR GOODS AND BADS POINT: WE LOOK AT OTHERS AND WE TEND TO MAKE A DECISION ON WHETER OR NOT THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLE OR BAD PEOPLE, HOLY OR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: Other

Strange Things Happen

Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 2, 2007

The presence of Jesus will make a change in your life.

Strange Things Happen Pastor James Thomas jr. House Of Judah Ministries (MARK 10:46-52) This morning we find ourselves visiting the gospel according to Mark, John Mark who is referred to in the bible as Mark. Mark was a Companion of Peter. Mark also recorded what Peter preached while in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Are Possible

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

There is nothing beyond the ability of God to accomplish

"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you (Jeremiah 32:17 NIV) When I was in fourth grade, we had to learn the various symbols of the state of Ohio. One of the things that I some trouble with was memorizing ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Church Of God

No Such Thing As Secret Faith

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A youth devotion and contemporary message regarding faith and works from James.

No Such Thing as Secret Faith James 2:14-26 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

The Number One Thing

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A contemporary devotion about priorities.

The #1 thing In the movie City Slickers, Mitch (Billy Crystal) is on a Baby Boomer cattle drive in search of the real meaning of life. In one scene he is out riding with the gritty trail boss, Curly (Jack Palance). Curly realizes why Mitch is on the trip and confronts him with it. When Mitch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Dec 13, 2006

All things are possible for the person who has faith in God. As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. Focusing our attention on God so that all we can see is Him. Then we will see our impossible situations turn around.

Introduction § All things are possible for the person who has faith in God. § As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. § Focusing our attention on God so that all we can see is Him. Then we will see our impossible situations turn around. § The Believer can accomplish the impossible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatness Of Small Things Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 30, 2006

wHILE SOME ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO THOUSANDS, OTHERS ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO A FEW. IRREGARDLESS OF YOUR CALLING, DO NOT DISCREDIT IT, RATHER WALK IN IT.

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 6:1-15 SUBJECT: THE GREATNESS OF SMALL THINGS (ANDREW) MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES OXYMORON AS: A COMBINATION OF CONTRADICTORY WORDS. CRUEL KINDNESS LITTLE BIG MAN TIGHT SLACKS PRETTY UGLY OLD NEWS IN A REAL SENSE TO SUGGEST THAT SOMETHING SMALL – GREAT . . . HOW CAN SOMETHING ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Christians Struggle With

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007

Even though a person is saved there are still some things they may deal with concerning their conversion. This message explains some of the struggles Christians may encounter.

THINGS CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH Romans 7:15-21 Intro: Paul uses the word “flesh” in several different ways. In this particular passage Paul denotes the flesh as the personality of man controlled by sin and directed to selfish pursuits rather than to the service of God. Often times I find myself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of Broken Things

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

Though you may feel broken, you may be about to be blessed.

From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Glory of Broken Things Psalms 51 (Note 17) Intro: This is a Psalm of David written with a broken heart after the sinful act he had performed with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband. In brokenness David writes this Psalm of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Difficult Thing

Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006

Why does it have to be so hard? Doing the most important things in life is often hard. God knows that and will help us!

DOING THE DIFFICULT THINGS March 5, 2006 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 16:21-28 Have you ever asked yourself Why does it have to be so hard?? Why does marriage have to be so hard? Raising Kids so hard? Why is being honest, losing weight, growing in Christ so hard If doing right is the right thing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist