Sermons on First:

First Fruits Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 27, 2011

We build a "Life of Stewardship" in the offering of "Firstfruits", when we:1) Use God’s gift to His fullest Expectations. (Deuteronomy 26:1), 2) Return to God the first of everything He has given you (Deuteronomy 26:2-4), 3) Share the story of God’s goodn

Prime Minister Stephen Harper had to walk a fine line in (this week`s) G8 summit talks on the Middle East, upholding Ottawa’s strong support for Israel while respecting President Obama’s recent call for talks based on pre-war 1967 borders, and resisting Europe’s determination to pressure the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Other

First Love Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011

No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.

Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

First Responders Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2012

When we present our first fruits to God we confess our dependence on him and trust in him.

1. Tornado Story A husband and wife from California were driving through Texas. They saw a tornado coming and they were scared. They pulled the car off to the side of the road and got out a crouched down beside it. The twister was moving directly toward them but at the last second veered off across ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love First

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2012

We see real love in Jesus as he gave up his life for us.

Love First Jan 8, 2012 Intro: Let’s start with a little exercise: I want you to think of a fictional character that is widely admired. I’ll give you a bit of a start – I looked online for some lists of famous fictional characters and came up with some names: Batman, James ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

First Love

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 7, 2012

To encourage believers to keep their first love alive and viberant

REVELATION 2:1-5 FIRST LOVE INTRO: A. John had been banished to the Island of Patmos and while there he was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit while worshiping God. a. Being overshadowed by the Holy Spirit he was shown things which must shortly take place. b. I do not have time to elaborate on those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

First Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2009

Marriage can make us healthy, and marriage can make us wealthy... but it can only make us wise if we do it God’s way. Find out how.

OPEN: At the banquet of Tom and Susan’s 25th wedding anniversary, Tom was asked to give his friends a brief account of the benefits of a marriage of such long duration. "Tell us, Tom, just what is it you have learned from all those wonderful years with your wife?" Tom responded, "Well, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

First Fruits

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

give and it will given back

Part Five - First Fruits Tithing Proverbs 3:9-10 KJV 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. God wants us to know that He comes first, it is impossible for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Christmas

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Dec 19, 2013

FULL CHRISTMAS STORY ABOUT JESUS BIRTH AND WHAT IT MEANS TO US

“THE FIRST CHRISTMAS” Luke 1:76-2:18 1. The PURPOSE of God REVEALED to Mary-Luke 1:31-33 • Think of how intimately personal was this Relationship 2. The PROBLEM for God RAISED by Mary-Luke 1:34 • How shall this be, seeing I Know not a man? 3. The PRAYER to God RECORDED of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who's On First?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2014

If the Christian life was a game of baseball, then who is at first base will determine how successful you will be in your Christian life. Spiritually, it is important who is on first in your life. It's a matter of priorities.

Who's on First? Matthew 6:24-34 Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State liked to inspire his teams with parables. According to Tennessee Titans center Kevin Long, who played under Bowden, one of Bowden’s favorite stories centered on his playing days in college baseball. Bowden had never hit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

First Kings

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 1, 2015

GOD IS A COVENANT GOD AND EXPECTS OBEDIENCE.

1 KINGS OBSERVATION: ORIGINALLY, 1 KINGS AND 2 KINGS WAS ONE LONG BOOK. LATER IN HISTORY, THE TWO WERE SEPARATED MAKING TWO BOOKS. JEWISH TRADITION NAMES JEREMIAH AS THE PRIMARY AUTHOR, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT CLEAR WHO WROTE THE TWO. THE WRITINGS APPEAR IN SOLOMON’S REIGN. LATER IN HISTORY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The First Passover Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 7, 2013

9 chances to believe the Lord and let the people of Israel go. Continuous stubbornness on the part of Pharaoh, and eventually God passes judgment and here it finally comes in verse 4 of chapter 11…

When we look at that passage it’s hard to not to be taken a back by the apparent cruelty of God’s judgement here, but I think it reflects the original curse that came through Adam, that the consequence of disobedience – rejecting God, is death. It is also justice, and everyone ...read more

The First Commandment Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

God must win our obedience to the first commandment or the rest of them become meaningless. If we are not absolutely loyal to Him and Him alone, we will not be concerned about being loyal to His standard of morality.

And God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. In the book, The Doctor Of Crows Nest, and old doctor Ferguson fell in love with the hands of young Barney Boyle. "You must be a surgeon, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

First Love

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jan 28, 2019

Bone of my Bones and Flesh of my Flesh. That my friends was the First Love. On the Sixth day, God created man and woman (ISHA) and He did it because of LOVE.

HOLY FATHER...we are here in Your presence... to WORSHIP and Adore You. We are here to listen to Your every word... To be filled with Your Almighty Wisdom and Strength We praise You and bless You and Your ALMIGHTY Name YAHWEH LET THIS BE OUR CALL TO WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Genesis 2:20-23 (NKJV) [20] So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-23, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:20, John 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

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