Sermons on Firstborn:

(Section 4) Created Angels Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Created Angels, Order of Creation, Three Heavens

D. God created the material universe to be inhabited with intelligent, free moral agents, to whom He could reveal Himself, and who could enjoy all the rich blessings of life and the goodness of the Creator forever. Then too, God created plant and animal life as well as all other things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Optimistic Outlook Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2017

When you rely on the promises of God, you can look ahead with confidence, look up with commitment, and look around with compassion.

John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight years later. Of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Paul's Prayers Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 4, 2022

In this text Paul tells the Colossians how he prays for them. There is power in prayers that focus on who Jesus is and what He has done.

Paul's Prayers (Colossians 1:9-23) Colossians 1:9-23 (ESV) In our last lesson we talked about the first section of Paul's introduction of his letter to the Colossians. We saw that the introduction can be broken down into three sections that introduce the themes that Paul develops ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crucial Wisdom For Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 18, 2021

In tonight's Scripture, God gives us crucial wisdom: 1. About our problems (vs. 28). 2. About His people (vs. 28-29). 3. About His purpose for our lives (vs. 29). 4. About His process of transformation (vs. 30).

Crucial Wisdom for Christian Life The Book of Romans Romans 8:28-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 31, 2016 (Revised January 18, 2021) MESSAGE: *Christians: Would you rather be foolish or wise? -- Wise of course. And what about our children? Don't we want them to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 24, 2012

1 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-I—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges Personal attempts to honor God in my work before entering pastoral ministry. Handing out Bibles to managers, etc. We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! Need: The Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-40

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Not The Limelight

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 3, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 18: 1 – 32

Numbers 18: 1 – 32 Seek not the limelight 18 Then the LORD said to Aaron: “You and your sons and your father’s house with you shall bear the iniquity related to the sanctuary, and you and your sons with you shall bear the iniquity associated with your priesthood. 2 Also bring with you your ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Switched - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 30, 2010

We usually like for things to stay the same. However, sometimes an exchange takes place for our good. Some things need to be “Switched!”

“Switched” Text: Genesis 48:1-2, 5, 8-20 1Some time later Joseph was told, "Your father is ill." So he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim along with him. 2 When Jacob was told, "Your son Joseph has come to you," Israel rallied his strength and sat up on the bed. 5"Now then, your two sons born ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Final Arrangements

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 48: 1 – 22

Genesis 48: 1 – 22 Final Arrangements 48 Now it came to pass after these things that Joseph was told, “Indeed your father is sick”; and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. 2 And Jacob was told, “Look, your son Joseph is coming to you”; and Israel strengthened himself and sat up on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jacob And Esau Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2017

The birth of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 25:19-34 teaches us that by his sovereign grace God chooses the least to be his victorious people.

Scripture Today we begin a new series of sermons on “Isaac’s Descendants.” Isaac was the promised child born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age when Sarah was long past the age of bearing children. Eventually a bride was secured for Isaac from Abraham’s family in Mesopotamia. Rebekah left her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 17, 2003

It’s all about Jesus- and this sermon is all about Jesus!

The Supremacy of Christ. Christ Church Winchester, 19.1.03 am Colossians 1:15-20 One theological college in the USA hosted an annual picnic, to which they invited one of the greatest minds to lecture in the theological education centre. One year, the guest lecturer was a professor, who spoke for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Great Is The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 19, 2006

The Lord is grest and worthy of praise. Here are five reasons.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want to flash some names on the screen. I want you to think about why people consider these people to be great. • SLIDE #2 • Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Bill Gates, Thomas Edison, George Washington, Billy Graham. • There are some impressive names on the list, I could ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracle Of The Method Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 17, 2018

Baby Jesus in the manger looks so small. Yet this same moment is a miracle of salvation where absolute supremacy, authority, power, and the fullness of creation is embodied in this baby. We do not follow a small Jesus.

Advent Miracles Colossians 1:15-18 The Miracle of the Method The Encyclopaedia of Jewish Medical Ethics tells us that the average weight of a Jewish new-born is 3250 grams … which is 7lb 3oz. When speaking about the Messiah the prophet Isaiah says:- He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18, Colossians 1:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Reubin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2022

In the Torah, Reuben is briefly described as having had sexual activity with Bilhah, his stepmother's maid, and father's concubine. On his deathbed, Jacob declares that Reuben "will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father's bed, onto my couch and defiled it."

Reuben Pronunciation R??uven Born 1569 BCE Paddan Aram Died 1445 BCE or 1444 BCE (aged 125) Resting place Tomb of Reuben, Israel 31°55'46?N 34°44'02?E Children · Hanok (son) · Pallu (son) · Hezron (son) · ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Fail To Trust God

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 12, 2022

Learning how to wait on God. Be patience while God is working.

It is my examination that the contents listed here in verses 15-30, conveys the conviction that this man Jacob had a problem when it came down to trusting God. The basis for that conclusion is based on the facts that here was a man, along with his mother, had conspired, schemed and tricked both ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . Above Angels! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 10, 2017

Part 2 of a series looking at Jesus through the book of Hebrews.

Jesus Is. . .! Above Angels Hebrews 1:5-14 June 11, 2017 I’m not sure I know very many people who really like to take orders from others. In many respects, we have an authority issue. And in the midst of government issues, questions, inquisitions, probes and trials, as we experience the moral ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Baptist