Sermons on First Words:

Coming In First

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Jun 30, 2020

Who do you love the most…? And, how much do you love that person…? Now take that love you have and ask yourself…what would you do if God suddenly told you to sacrifice that person…?

Open What do you love the most…? I read on article in USA Today that listed the 20 most popular things people are buying today. Some of the 20 listed were: cloth face coverings, hand sanitizer, mother’s day flowers (I’m guessing this wasn’t on Father’s day), active dry yeast, toilet paper, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16, James 1:13, Exodus 15:25, Exodus 16:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

First And Foremost

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 27, 2019

Where does our joy, satisfaction, comfort and pleasure come from? The World or the Lord?

Sermon No. 12 FIRST AND FOREMOST By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 27, 2019 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is about the ultimate object and source of our delight. Where does our joy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The First Covenant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2014

To show that we belong to the second covenant and we belong to GOD, not to this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do we belong to this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we belong to the second covenant and we belong to GOD, not to this world. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:1 (Amplified Bible) 9:1 NOW EVEN the first covenant had its own rules and regulations for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

Our words hold great power to harm or heal; God calls us to surrender our speech to Him, seeking wisdom and blessing others with our tongues.

Family, can we speak heart to heart for a moment about the most familiar instrument we own? It weighs almost nothing, hides behind our teeth, rides on our breath, and yet it shapes homes, churches, and Monday mornings. The tongue. Like a match in a dry field, our words can carry warmth or set ...read more

Topics: Words, Speech Control

The First Miracle Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 12, 2008

Jesus can quench our thirst for real, lasting joy.

In every wedding ceremony, there is always at least one mistake. A young couple, very much in love, was getting married. Marilyn, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose a Scripture verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to her. The verse was 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The First Missionary Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Whatever you’ve done with your life, whatever you’ve chosen to do. its a story and it needs to be told, free yourself. God will do the rest

The First Missionary: Breaking Boundaries Luke 8:26-39 Mar 8, 2009 Lent #2 Intro: This morning marks the second week of the season of Lent, which is the time when the people of God prepare to remember and celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection. Easter is coming closer each week, and as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The First Prophecy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

In the very act of judgment against Adam and Eve God delivers the first prophetic promise of the Redeemer.

Genesis 3:15 The First Prophecy 5/3/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction On the road to Emmaus Jesus taught two of his disciples how the Moses and the Prophets foretold his person and work. He later took all of his disciples through a course on the Messiah in the Scriptures. They had not recognized ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Miracle

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 8, 2001

Miracles happen when we understand that 1.Jesus cares about our everyday needs. 2. Jesus transforms our everyday experiences. 3. Jesus extravagantly provides for our everyday requests.

You have seen the commercials showing someone with a mouth full of cookies, as the question was asked: “Got milk?” Well, the question in the story we have read today was: “Got wine?” And the answer was: “No!” The wine was gone. A miracle was needed to save the family, and the new couple, the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The First Step

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. Tom was one of the best friends I had ever had, we had so much in common. We were both from Dutch background, both accountants, both attended the same church and served in consistory together and even lived across the street from each other. Mostly, though, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Evangelists

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 26, 2005

Easter Morning - the Church as a movement

10 Things You Never Hear in Church 1. Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon was 35 minutes long. 3. Personally I find volunteering at church much more enjoyable than watching basketball. 4. I’ve decided to give our church the $500 a month I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

It is true that we must trace the fall of man to Adam, and there is no way to minimize the harm he brought to the human race by his sin. But the fact remains that somebody has to have been an example of righteousness in that beginning generation, and the evidence points to Adam.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan had something in common in their childhood, and that was that they both had fallen fathers. When Ron came home one day as an 11 year old boy he found his father flat on his back on the front porch, and there was no one there to help. He said, "He was drunk, dead to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Safety Is Not First! Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

Safety first is not a good motto for a Christian. (It must be “Christ First.”)

Turning Our Church Inside Out – Part 3 – Safety is not first! 1) Opening Illustration: a. Three Amigos b. Clip: "I’m drawing a line." This clip begins in the middle of chapter 11 if you are using a DVD. If you are using VHS, begin the counter at the opening of the movie where the Orion Pictures ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The First Lady Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

Women have always been a major force in history, if for no other reason, because of their influence on men. Never was this more true than when there was only one woman and one man.

Only one president of the United States was a bachelor as president, and that was Grover Cleveland. All others had wives, and these First Ladies of our land have had an enormous influence on history. Martha Washington was the first First Lady of the United States. She, like other wives in those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Who's On First? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

Who’s on First? The old Abbott and Costello routine asks a pertinent question about perspective and priority!

Who’s on First Matthew 19:28-20:16 Matthew 19:28-20:16 28 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

First Be A Follower Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2004

We are called to follow Jesus, not seek a position. The 3 principles of ’followership’ is (1) hear His call, (2) lay down your own agenda, and (3) fix your eyes on Jesus.

Someone once asked a woman what she did for a living, and she said, "I’m a follower of Jesus Christ; disguised as a waitress!" WE ARE CALLED TO FOLLOW JESUS, NOT SEEK A POSITION. When Jesus first called the disciples, they were not called to be leaders. „« He did not call them into leadership ¡V ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible