Sermons on Firstborn Son:

The God Of The Natural Series

Contributed by Ted Martens on May 14, 2015

How God uses the natural, as well as the supernatural.

“And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. . . . And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath which belongeth to Sidon, and dwell there; behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain thee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Communion With God - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

How to draw near to God in times of trouble - and in times of joy.

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Charles Vaughan once said: “If I wished to humble anyone I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.” ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Engañado Por Un Profeta Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 2, 2024

Los pastores deben preparar a sus congregaciones para poner a prueba mensajes proféticos utilizando principios bíblicos. Esta serie enseña principios para hacerlo. Este mensaje utiliza lecciones de la historia de 1 Reyes 13

Introducción La semana pasada enseñamos sobre el tema de probar la profecía. ¿Cómo sabemos que un sueño, una visión, una palabra que alguien está compartiendo es verdaderamente del Señor? E incluso si es del Señor, ¿lo estamos interpretando ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:7-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-22, Hebrews 8:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Revelation 2:7-29, 2 Timothy 3:10, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 19:6, Hebrews 5:11, John 16:13-14, John 10:27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 2 Kings 23:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, 1 Kings 13:1-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Kill Sin Or Die - Matthew 5:29-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The threat Jesus warns of here is being thrown into hell. For a lustful look? How do we reconcile that with passages that assure us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Is Tithing A Mandate Or Human Tradition?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2025

This message takes an honest and impartial look at what the Bible says about Tithing, what it was, its biblical history, and how and why it was implemented.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:8 NIV) Too many Christians feel guilty and Tithe out of obligation rather than love. Some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Matthew 6:19-24, Malachi 3:6-12, Mark 12:41-44, John 10:12-13, Luke 20:46, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 6:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoyability - Ecclesiastes 1:4-2:26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 12, 2025

Why is it that sometimes you are capable of enjoying God’s gifts, and other times you just can’t seem to get any enjoyment out of those very same gifts? And if we are to find our joy in the Lord, what role do the pleasures of this world play?

Ecclesiastes 1:1 The words of the Preacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 "Absolute futility," says the Preacher. "Absolute futility. Everything is futile." 3 What does a man gain for all his efforts that he labors at under the sun? 4 A generation goes and a generation ...read more

Set Free

Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007

Set Free

HELPING SET OTHERS FREE Set Free "Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.... Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Church Life Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 27, 2007

This 8 part series with application questions after each part deals with what it really entails to be a genuine contributing part of the Lord’s church in any local setting. Timeless Truths.

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE An Equipping Course UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE Lesson 1: THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE Since you have received Jesus Christ, you need to learn all you can about Him and His people, the Church. There are two ways of understanding the Church. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Healing For The Us"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 29, 2007

We need a healing in the United States spiritually. To receive this healing of the land we must follow the pattern laid out by the Word of God in 2 Chronicles 7:14. If the church does these steps then the Lord promises to forgive and to restore America.

“A Healing for the US!” Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – Our Christian Heritage – this reflective clip takes a historical look at the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the godly intent of the men who signed it. Thesis: We need a healing in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Inventory Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012

Recovery begins when a group of people, especially the church, those of us who say forgiveness is just waiting on the other side of personal transparency, lead the way.

Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html Well, if you weren’t here last week we’re in Part Two of a series. And if you’re new to our church, we basically take messages or ideas and talk about them until we run out of things ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Can't We Be Friends Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

Your friends will influence and possibly determine the direction and the quality of your life.

We’re in the second part of this series Guardrails, and if you were here last week, or if you joined us online last week, we talked about physical guardrails. Guardrails are things we don’t pay much attention to and we don’t really think about them until we hit one. When we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have Everything You Need

Contributed by Francis Chan on Sep 13, 2011

God will give you everything you need, and that there’s no temptation that will ever overcome you that you can’t handle.

If you have your Bibles, turn to 2 Peter, chapter 1, could we stand up and read this? We’re going to read four verses together. I do just to remind us that what we’re about to do is not hear a person’s opinions and some thoughts that I have from the week, but these are the very ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Move You Move...just Like That

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 9, 2011

I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to know and believe ,,,, that God has created everyone of us to live by faith…. And as a consequence,,,, every child of God is wired to perform and liv

1 King 17 : 2-14 When I Move You Move...Just Like That (Protical ,,,,) * Prayer …. From: Min. Johnathan Hester ________________________________________ I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Followers Have Discernment Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Have Discernment

Lesson 06 of the Follow Me Series Followers Have Discernment Compiled and Edited Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Followers Are Disciples Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Are Disciples of Discipline

Lesson 07 of the Follow Me Series Followers Are Disciples of Discipline John 8:31 Grady Henley May 2004 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist