Sermons on Firstborn Over All Creation:

Jesus On Divorce Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2003

Is divorce the "Second Unforgivable Sin" that many make it out to be? What did Jesus have to say about Divorce?

Mk 10:1-10 Divorce Morston 05-10-03 The subject of this morning’s Gospel reading – Marriage and Divorce - has been a hot topic in recent years. There has been much debate on whether we should we allow divorcees to marry for a second time in Church? In September 1999, the House of Bishops issued ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Hearing God's Voice (Part 2)his Word Series

Contributed by David Roch on Oct 22, 2003

Hearing God’s Voice through the Bible, God can speak to you through the Bible

Hearing God’s Voice through The Bible God’s Word is: 1. Forever Ps 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. NIV 2. Our guide in every day things. and our measuring stick Ps 119: 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet... 3. Light in the darkness Psalm 119: 105 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-105, John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Brings Down Walls

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 25, 2003

Is our faith strong enough to bring down walls ? Sermon based on the fall of the walls of Jericho.

Joshua 6:1-16, 20 Hebrews 11:30 says “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were compassed about seven days” Note: Not by force, firepower, or fighting...but by FAITH. Everyone has faith in something....religion, one’s self, evolution, mankind,...even the atheist has faith in his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16, Joshua 6:20, Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

5 Keys To A Healthy Church

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003

Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"

I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

God has given each believer a spiritual gift. Are you using yours?

Today we will be talking about stewardship of our spiritual gifts. Let’s start off by asking this question. If you know what your spiritual gift(s) are would you raise your hand. The first step in good stewardship is knowing and identifying your spiritual giftedness. 1 Peter 4:10-11 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think Like A Leader

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

Getting Leaders to take time to think

Think Like A Leader & Lead Like A Thinker 2 Cor. 10:3-6; Rom. 12:1-2; Prov. 21:5 (Exploring The Power Of Creative Thinking) Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives in a physical body - 1 Thess. 5:23. Man’s successful existence on earth is tied to creative thinking. Hence, he became a living soul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experience Grace

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011

A sermon for those in need of God's Grace

3rd Pentecost 11 Experience Grace Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30 There are many possible reasons for needing grace and a fresh start. - Battling Illness - Marital Stress - Divorce or separation - Job difficulty - Unemployment - Debt - Death in the family - Kid issues I specifically want to call three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Anglican

Faith, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 1, 2011

Part 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on Peter and John going to worship and seeing (and seizing) the opportunity to share Jesus with a man who needed so much more than just material goods. It is in this act, that we should see o

Faith in Action, Part 1 (Part 6) Acts 3:1-10 - When it comes to our faith, the most difficult thing often is putting it into action - What the Lord calls us to do is to act; to respond; to move – no matter the cause - Perhaps the most difficult is to respond to His calling; to move when ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Send Or Disobey

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 15, 2011

Exposition of Romans 10 regarding go, send, or disobey and get out of the way. Be motivated more by God and His glory and the glory of the good news than by guilt. Fix your eyes upon the incomprehensible radiance and value of Christ!

Text: Rom 10:13-15, Title: Go, Send, or Disobey, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/7/11, AM A. Opening illustration: video “Did You Know,” Martin Pena, saved this week, pierced by the truths taught at Camp Kaleo this year, B. Background to passage: belief in the gospel by the Jews, Peru mission ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

We must prioritize our life for Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing The Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 18, 2011

One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an unusual sermon at the 104th annual meeting of the Southern Baptist

SERMON Introducing the Sermon on the Mount Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1 – 12 Introduction One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control Of Everything? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 18, 2011

God is in control of everything but allows people to make choices which lead to consequences.

God is in control of everything! How many of you believe this?? Many of us will say this because we believe in a big almighty God. If you’re going to pick a god, pick a good one! Pick a God who is in control and Almighty! But someone can say, “I don’t believe in God, so that proves that God is not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010

The word of God gives us what we need to form our beliefs and tells us the values which God deems important. From these we will Walk the Talk of a Christian life.

Walk The Talk 03/22/09 AM Text: 1 John 2:1-6 Introduction I spent the last week working with the Navy, facilitating a Leadership course for Naval Officers newly assigned the role of Department Head in the Navy. Throughout the curriculum presented is the concept of personal integrity, the need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discernment Camp Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 27, 2012

Solomon is training us to develop discernment, the ability to distinguish between truth and lies, integrity and dishonesty, foolishness and wisdom. From his words, we can draw four important principles.

Discernment Camp (Proverbs 20:5-8) 1. Once when Red Skelton was being interviewed he was asked if he ever was at a loss for words. He hesitated a minute then said, "I dreamed I died and went to heaven. Just as I was taken before God, he sneezed...and I just didn’t know what to say to Him!" 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebuilding Your Temple

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 28, 2012

Just as God's children had to rebuild the temple sometime we have to rebuild ourselves.

Rebuilding Your Temple I. The Book of Ezra A. So Much is Learned from History 1. Rom. 15:4 – Read 2. Application in today’s world is as important to OT scriptures as it is to those in the NT. 3. It’s like I tell Trevor (my son); if you don’t understand the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ