Sermons on First:

Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Moses, Joshua: Both began ministry in God’s presence.

A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:4, Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd's Folly: When Leaders Cease To Seek

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025

This sermon reveals how leaders at every level—in the pulpit, in the home, or of their own soul—become spiritually "brutish" and destined for failure the moment they stop seeking the Lord.

Introduction: The Weight of Leadership Good morning, brothers and sisters. In the Scriptures, God often uses the simple, earthy image of a shepherd and his sheep to describe the relationship between a leader and their people. A shepherd's task is one of immense responsibility. He must have the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

More Important Things (2 Samuel 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2025

Are there more important things than some of our desires in life? Let's look at 2 Samuel 7.

Did David want to build a temple? Were there more important things that God had for him to do? What are the important things God wants us to do? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 7. What did Nathan spontaneously say to David before consulting God? Now it came to pass when the king was dwelling in his house, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forget Me Not

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 7, 2025

To keep faithful to our faithful God we set aside time to remember. We must regularly turn our attention back to God, up to God, forward to God to keep our side of the covenant agreement.

DO NOT FORGET God of our fathers, known of old – Lord of our far flung battle line Beneath whose awful hand we hold dominion over palm and pine Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, lest we forget - lest we forget! About 100 years ago, the British poet Rudyard ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Deuteronomy 8:11-14, Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Sets Up His First Sanctuary With Man Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2003

We will walk with Moses as God describes some requirements for HIM and the Sanctuary. We will look at the requirements for Offerings, required purpose of the Sanctuary, and requirements for HIS word which are and have been foundational for our walk and g

God sets Up HIS first Sanctuary with Man Required Free will offering Required Purpose Requirement for the Word of Testimony Exodus 25:1-22, DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/26/03 What is a home? Many people automatically go to “home is were the heart is”. Others would say “home is were my mom is”. Home ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Selects His First Mediator Among Men Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 1, 2003

God this week selects Aaron and his sons to be the High Priest of the Nation of Israel, let’s look at the clothing requirements and what they represent.

God selects HIS first mediators among Man Aaron and sons set apart Ephod representing 12 Tribes The breastplate, The Urim and Thummim The robe of the ephod, The plate of the mitre The garments for Aaron’s sons DBF Sunday Sermon notes, Exodus 28, 3/2/03 Most people in Bristol Bay know a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

How Did Jesus Select His First Disciples?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

How you can select disciples for the long haul, who produce into the fourth generation, and will preserve the gospel without alteration or addition.

Today, many people think discipleship is only for the few, the brave, the select, but this is not the Master’s attitude. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Chance To Make A First Impression (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 14, 2005

This sermon deals with making an impression for the glory of God. Jonah had a second chance to make an impact for God. I give 4 key areas that show how to make an impact for God.

Title: Second Chance To Make A First Impression Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Tradition tells us that around the time when Jesus was a teenager, there was a rebellion near where he lived. The Roman army crushed the rebellion but they didn’t want it to happen again, so ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"My First Sermon"--By Paul [aka Saul] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 3, 2005

Salvation is thru the BLOOD of another, the BRUISING of another, the BATTLING of another, and it all started and we can be born again because of the BIRTH of another. Free Powerpoint at website.

My First Sermon Acts 13:14-23 Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/1stSermon.html Paul and Barnabus begin their 1st missionary journey. They have felt God’s call to carry the gospel around the world, and the 3rd city they come to is Antioch in Pisidia, a different “Antioch” than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - Jesus Calls His First Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

A look at Jesus calling His Disciples.

The Commission Part 6 –Jesus Calls First Disciples Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ Ministry † Jesus was Baptized, receiving the Holy Spirit † Jesus was tempted, and led by His Spirit, not His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Bible Church

How The Early Church Weathered Its First Crisis

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 7, 2006

The early church faced many crises that threatened its very existence but none greater than that posed by the Judaizers.

HOW THE EARLY CHURCH WEATHERED ITS FIRST CRISIS “And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--The Question Of First Cause Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2004

New Evolution Series: This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down to earth…It’s crash is symbolic of the crash the theory of Evolution encounters when it drives by the intersection of the Bible, God’s Word! Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION: (EVOLUTION’S EROSION OF MANKIND) The Question of First Cause (Genesis 1:1) [Note: You have to view the PowerPoint Slideshow available at our website for download in order to get this message...the visuals are powerfully helpful!] This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Free From The Law: The First Question Of Romans 7 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2004

Our sanctification (being set apart for God as holy) does not occur through human efforts to keep the law, but through the power of the Spirit animating, motivating, and empowering us to do God’s will. It is a matter of motives and means.

Free from the Law: The First Question of Romans 7 (Romans 7:1-6) 1. Sally was married to Bill for many years. Then one evening Bill had a heart attack and died. Several years latter Sally remarried a man named Jack. Jack was in many ways different than Bill. Bill didn’t like to eat breakfast (he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 12, 2006

By finishing my marathon, I won a prize. The prize I won was a medal place around my neck. This prize is temporary and will not last for eternity. For the Christian, there is a prize awaiting them when they cross the finish line of life. It’s a perman

Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon By Greg Johnson November 12, 2006 www.LovingGodFellwship.org 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 On Sunday, November 5, 2006, I finished my first marathon – The 3rd Annual Marshall University Marathon in Huntington, West Virginia. In training and running the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your First Choice Is God's Second Choice

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon about the providence of God as discovered in the life of Paul.

Acts 16:7-8 KJV After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. [8] And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. I. INTRODUCTION—THE CHALLENGE OF CONTENTMENT -One of the most challenging spiritual battles that many face in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal