Sermons on Firstborn From Among The Dead:

Putting Jesus First

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 21, 2019

In this beautiful passage, God gives us six attributes of Jesus Christ: who he is and what it means for us. Jesus is not just part of our life. He IS our life!

Putting Jesus First Colossians 1:15-20 * 7/21/19 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] American society is moving farther away from traditional religion. For the first time ever, the “none’s”--or those expressing no particular religious belief--amount to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 1:3, John 1:18, John 14:9, Psalm 89:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Victory Over Death Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 20, 2019

“The men said to them, Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” (Luke 24:5-6)

Introduction: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The resurrection of Christ is central to the Christian faith. It proves that Jesus Christ is exactly who He claimed to be and that He had accomplished His mission on earth. It proves that He is the Messiah and that on the cross He defeated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Zombies No More Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

Are those who are separated from Christ are spiritual zombies? Could it be that we really do live among the walking dead? This morning Paul reminds us that we were all spiritual zombies but thanks to God are zombies no more!

LIVING IN CHRIST – Zombies No More!  Ephesians 2:1-10 NIV 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus - Creator And Redeemer

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 16, 2018

The central figure, the center piece of the entire Bible is Jesus! Paul is evoking the language of Genesis – the story of creation. Jesus was present, then and now!

Colossians 1 Jesus – Creator and Redeemer August 19, 2018 This letter is full of epic and evocative language and is one of Paul’s shortest. Colossians 1:15-20 NIV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wakeful Walking In Love And Light.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2024

Walk in Love. Awake from the dead! Walk in Light.

WAKEFUL WALKING IN LIGHT AND LOVE. Ephesians 5:1-14. I). Walking in Love and Light. Ephesians 5:1-9. When we are ‘imitators’ of God as ‘beloved children,’ we will ‘walk in love’ (agape) toward one another (cf. EPHESIANS 5:1-2). Our model of love is the Lord Jesus Christ, who ‘loved us and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forget Finding Jesus Among Our Unwrapped Gifts. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 1, 2016

A sermon that suggests that we need to avail ourselves of all Jesus has given us to live a successful Christian life

Forget Finding Jesus among our Unwrapped gifts. And Romans 6- 23 says For the wages of sin are death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. In the movie finding Nemo we witness an incredible animated movie about a lost fish lured away to the dangerous mysteries of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 1 - Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 10, 2019

The Christian faith holds the answers to questions people have about life's meaning. If we hold this to be the truth, then the burden is on us to understand our faith, have meaningful conversations with those who do not, and defend our faith with those who have questions.

It’s a strange thing: the book has never been so accessible. According to Guinness Book of Records, L. Ron Hubbard’s writings of Scientology have been translated into 65 languages; the Koran is supposed to be read in Arabic, so it hasn’t been translated as much; the Book of Mormon is in about 100 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16, Isaiah 8:12-13, Hebrews 11:1, John 17:3, Philippians 3:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Why Is There Often So Little Joy Among Christians?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014

A look at our frequent lack of joy and how more clearly understanding what God has done for us can remedy that.

A QUESTION: Why is there often so little joy among Christians? - Luke 1:14. - This verse highlights the joy that John will bring: “a joy,” “delight,” “rejoice.” - Is that atypical? Is joy supposed to be a standard part of the Christian life? - I believe that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-14

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

Discerning God’s Voice Among Other Voices

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter—Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites.

King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter—Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites. They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:11

Highly Esteemed Among Men Are Abomination Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show that GOD is not pleased or impressed with hypocrites and proud people but is detested and these people are abomination before GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you insignificant in this world? Yes. I am. Matthew 5:3 (Amplified Bible) Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Resurrection Assures Our Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 18, 2012

In this lesson we learn that because Christ has been raised from the dead, Christians must be raised from the dead because of their relationship to Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to us when we die. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Resurrection

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016

A message on Jesus' statement, I Am the Resurrection, from the perspective of the dead stuff in our lives.

I Am the Resurrection Scripture: John 11:17-43 We are continuing our series on the “I Am” statements that Jesus makes in the gospel of John. If I were to retitle the message this morning, I would likely have called it, “What stinks?!!” Because we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

Moms Who Are Encouraging Series

Contributed by Dave Stone on Jun 19, 2013

A look at Hannah, a woman of God who had an incredible passion for kids, and especially her firstborn Samuel.

Now I believe that the family is the heartbeat of the church, as we point our kids and pave the way for them to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. And we’re gonna pick up the story today with a look back at the story that we looked at a couple of weeks ago with Hannah and Samuel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:8-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Conduct Among Them - Part 6 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul’s exemplifies his Christian life before the Thessalonians convincing them of a holy life lived in Christ Jesus in 1 Thessalonians 2:10.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 6 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 "Paul’s Conduct Among Them" 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 - Part a I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist