Sermons on First Trumpet:

Peace With God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 9, 2008

In this sermon we observe the blessings of justification by faith, the first of which is peace with God.

Scripture During the spring of 57 AD the apostle Paul was living in Corinth at the home of his convert and friend, Gaius. Paul was completing the last leg of his third missionary journey. He was soon to go back to Jerusalem to deliver a financial gift from the Macedonian churches to the Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Test 9: Afliction Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon looks at the first key to passing the affliction test--the individual key.

1. When experiencing affliction, your first individual responsibility is to pray (13) 2. When experiencing affliction, your second individual responsibility is to call (14) A few weeks ago, our family went to see a movie called National Treasure. I won’t go into all the details with you, but it ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Of Following Christ #1 - We Get To Worship (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Second in this series. This message is part two of the "first" benefit - we get to worship.

Blessings of Following Christ #1 – We Get to Worship (Part 2) Various Scriptures October 21, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: Just a quick warning – you won’t be beating the Baptists to Steak and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Have No Other 'gods' Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 5, 2009

Intro to 10 Commandments and covers the first commandment from a New Testament perspective.

Have No Other ‘gods’ Exodus 20:3 - You shall have no other gods before me. Luke 4:8 - Worship the Lord your God and serve him only. Understanding the 10 Commandments The 10 Commandments are part of the Mosaic Covenant Old Covenant was a conditional Covenant between God and Israel New Covenant ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Serving Attitude Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009

The first in a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Jesus came to serve.

ATTITUDE! (part one, serving like Christ) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In five weeks, I will preach my last sermon! Well, perhaps my last sermon, only God truly knows what He has in store for my life. I know we just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2007

This is the first in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

“What Is Worship” - #1 John 4:7-24 * Please take you Bibles and turn with me to John 4. In just a moment we’ll read verses 7-24. * I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:7-30

Denomination: Baptist

Going The Second Mile Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

It is one thing to go the first mile but what about the second (extra) mile.

Title: Going the second mile Theme: Showing the importance of taking the extra step. Text: Matthew 5:41 Listen to this: A loud commanding voice rang out. Thirteen men looked to their left side to see what all the ruckus was all about. There stood a Roman solider yelling at a young Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Church Of God

Worshipping Hearts Are Willing Hearts Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

First in a series on sharing our faith. Prompted by the title of Pippert’s book.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part One—Worshipping Hearts are Willing Hearts Isaiah 6:1-8 Sunday, July 22, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee If you could meet anyone personally who would it be? The story is told about President James A. Garfield’s first Sunday in Washington after his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Through The Eyes Of The Father Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 2, 2007

First of a four part series looking at the birth of Christ through different eyes.

I think that if you talk to any married couple with children...they will tell you that when their kids came along that there were some major changes in their lives. Some of us are getting ready to find that out for the very first time and others are getting ready to be reminded....and I have to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

March 5, 2006 Communion Meditation and the first sermon of the 2006 Lenten Series

(Introduction to meditation was from Creative Communications for the Parish’s dramatic introduction, ‘This Lenten Road: The Road to Damascus’ © 2004 by Creative Communications for the Parish.) (1) Many years ago along one of our coasts a Navy Captain looked into the dark night and saw faint ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is The Holy Spirit Part I Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 2, 2006

The first in a series concerning the Holy Spirit focusing on His indwelling, sealing power.

Who is the Holy Spirit? General Information The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God’s word reveal each as equal, separate and yet one triune God. We cannot comprehend God because He is God and we are not. However, we must accept the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus Foretold

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 13, 2006

In the first prophecy of the Christ God promises perpetual hostility, a Deliverer, and ultimae victory.

Victory In Jesus Foretold Gen. 3:15 INTRO.: Tell the story of the fall of Adam and Eve leading up to the text. The introduction and presence of sin in our world has caused many changes. All the diseases, problems, and even death are the result of sin’s influence. Stern penalties were imposed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lamb And The Lion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon for Advent on the lamb (first advent) and the lion (second advent) in Revelation 5.

Sermon for 12/10/2006 Revelation 5:1-7 Introduction: Chronicles of Narnia Clip: 2:07:47 to 2:08:55 (#23 Scene) WBTU: A. Around this time of the year people are using the term advent. Season of Advent. Advent literally means “a coming.” B. In the Middle Ages, the church would celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 24, 2006

Who was the child born that first Christmas morning? He was the Savior, the Christ, the Lord.

Sermon-12-24-06-Luke 2:8-20-What Child Is This? Open w/ clip from Charlie Brown Christmas-end when Linus says “That’s the true meaning of Christmas Charlie Brown.” Amazing where we can find profound truth if our eyes & ears are open. For many people that is all they know of the Christmas story. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other