Sermons on First Trumpet:

The First-Born Over All Creation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2018

The chief religions of Paul’s time included Gnosticism, stressing gnosis as essential to salvation, viewing matter as evil, and combining ideas derived from mythology, ancient Greek philosophy, ancient religions, and, eventually, Christianity.

5/7/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIA2: THE FIRST-BORN OVER ALL CREATION (Colossians 1:15b-17) • Numbers in brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:15b-17 (NIV) (Text) 15b the firstborn over all creation. 16 For ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1

Denomination: Baptist

Steadfast In Prayers: The First Church In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 14, 2014

The birth of the Church commences the Growth of the Church by the Spirit and the Word.

Steadfast in Prayers: The First Church of Jerusalem (2) Acts 2:42: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” As the God’s Heavenly Holy Spirit is sent down upon those gathered at Pentecost in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

The First Short-Term Missions Trip Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Short-term missions is mostly a modern concept, probably because technology and modern transportation makes it easy to do. Even so, it was Jesus who started the practice with his twelve disciples.

Introduction Our missions chairman has made it clear to anyone who gets in earshot of him that he thinks short-term mission trips is one great idea. He likes them because he thinks they are a great means to convert Christians into lifelong missionaries, whether they travel to another land or stay ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham’s First Test: Faith Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 3, 2013

Will you stop and settle this year or will you be obedient and bless others?

Video “Something New.” Are you ready for something new this year? My life has begun a new journey. After 34 years of waking up 5 days, a week and delivering bread there is no need to now. After 34 years of job security, I find myself more dependent on God than ever. A new journey has begun and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

"Very Early On The First Day Of The Week..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2015

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

"Very Early on the First Day of the Week" Mark 16:1-8 "When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they could go and anoint Jesus' dead body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they came to the tomb. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Peter (A First Person Monolgue) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 7, 2015

A first person monologue looking at the life of Peter in the last week of Christ.

Peter and the Cross March 22, 2015 (I dressed up as Peter in this first person monologue) It was time for the Passover celebration. We knew something big was happening. Even though Passover is a huge celebration for us, we knew there was more going on, but we just didn’t get what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

Denomination: Baptist

The First Missionary Journey: Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Paul begins the first of his three meaningful adventures. Here I believe that we are going to see some of the things that we can all expect in our personal adventure for God.

APR 14 2013PM The First Missionary Journey Part 1 Acts 13: 1-52 Tonight we come to the 13th chapter of Acts were Paul begins the first of his three meaningful adventures. Here I believe that we are going to see some of the things that we can all expect in our personal adventure for God. READ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

The First Missionary Journey: Part 2

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Paul was surely in contact with God and he had an important message from God for the people that day that Luke records for us here.

APR 28 2013PM The First Missionary Journey Part 2 Acts 13: 14-52 Last time we began the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. We saw that the church is now centrally located in Syrian Antioch. Jerusalem WAS the home church but the church scattered at the execution of Stephen. So now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-52

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For The First Centuries Atheists

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 4, 2014

The Romans consider the Christians of their day to be Atheists. This sermon considers Polycarp and his stand.

Polycarp Quotes: “Though you do not see Him, you believe, and in believing there is unspeakable joy.” “He who raised Him [Jesus] from the dead will raise us, if we do His will, and walk in His commandments, and love what He loved.” “The person that has love is far from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Therapeutic Preaching In The Twenty First Century

Contributed by Dr. David L. Lane on May 16, 2013

Psalms 46:1 outlines the fundamental principles necessary to teach THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY,

THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY David L. Lane Ph.D. Text: Psalms 46: 1 I N T R O D U C T I O N Biblical Preaching is proclamation done for God's glory and man’s growth. In view of our world today and its complexities, contradictions, traumas, turmoil, pain, problems, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blind Man: A First Person Narrative

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013

A monologue of John 9:1-38 from the perspective of the blind man.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days that you know you will never forget; a day that had a profound impact on your life? I’m sure you have. We all have. Start with World/historical events Sep 11, 2001 – 9/11 attack on World Trade Center and Pentagon Dec 7, 1941 – ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The First Sign Of John - The Wedding At Cana Series

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jul 30, 2013

My focus in this sermon is Joy

Sermon for Sunday, June 2, 2013 The First Sign – the Wedding at Cana John 2:1-12 1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The First Word From The Cross: Forgiven Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Mar 5, 2013

The First Word uttered from the Cross? 1.) Father 2.) Forgive 3.) They Don't Know what They are Doing

Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” Close your eyes…imagine the scene if you will. Can you smell the sand in the air? Can you hear them say”Give us Barabas? Can you feel the hot air, the sweat rolling down your brow? Can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-34

Denomination: Methodist

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Series

Contributed by David Grate on Oct 23, 2020

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other.

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other. This week, Miss Justine’s reading helped us to witness the peaceful passing of the first Hebrew leadership baton from Moses to Joshua, setting the stage for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

First Sunday Of Lent - Lent 1 A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 3, 2020

Tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil

Here are some of the tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil on Eve-- The first question recorded in the Bible was asked by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The snake misquotes the divine prohibition by applying it to all the fruit trees, over-stating God’s norm to enlarge its scope: “Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic