Sermons on Firstborn:

The Passover With The Disciples Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 5, 2016

Jesus' Passover with the disciples in Luke 22:7-20 teaches us about the institution of the Lord's Supper.

Scripture Jesus was in the vicinity of Jerusalem on Thursday, Nisan 14, 30 AD. Hundreds of thousands of people, perhaps as many as two million people, were in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. They were there to celebrate the Passover (on Nisan 14), which was followed by the week-long Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jacob And Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 4, 2022

God blesses Jacob, "Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be Lord over your brothers and may your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you and blessed be everyone who blesses you!"

Jacob and Esau Later, given the name Israel, Jacob is regarded as a patriarch of the Israelites and is an important figure in Abrahamic religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He had 13 children, 12 boys, one girl, Dinah. The boys became the heads of the 12 tribes of Israel. Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: A Flawed Hero Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 20, 2023

Faith makes itself known through its choices.

Introduction Two weeks ago, I started a sermon series from Hebrews 11 that I am calling, “Flawed: Heroes of the Faith.” This five-week sermon series explores the lives and flaws of some of the believers listed in Hebrews 11. Last week, we studied Sarah, a flawed heroine of the faith. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Agonizing Cry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION AGONIZING CRY OF JESUS Good morning, Family. I am hoping and praying that everyone is well and is staying safe. Today is our third Sunday that we have NOT been able to WORSHIP together as a FAMILY. And I know it is HARD on everyone not being able to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-72, Mark 15:1-20, Mark 15:22-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Let Another Take Your Place

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Nov 11, 2022

Failure and repentance. Judas was replaced after he sinned. Peter was reinstated after he sinned. The difference was what they desired.

DON’T LET ANOTHER TAKE YOUR PLACE Acts 1:15, And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 "Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

24th Sunday After Pentecost. November 23rd, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2022

Year C, Proper 29.

Jeremiah 23:1-6, Luke 1:68-79, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43 A). A SHEPHERD ORACLE. Jeremiah 23:1-6. Peter writes to the elders of the church, ‘Shepherd the flock of God, exercising oversight… not as exercising lordship over them, but being examples to the flock. And when the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6, Luke 1:68-79, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blood

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

The importance of blood as illustrated by the Bible.

THE BLOOD By Gerry Pratt PART I The life of all flesh is in the blood Gen. 9:4 - 4“But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood. Lev. 17:11,14 - 11‘For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Urge To Kill Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Sep 27, 2005

When jealousy or anger rears its ugly head, what do we do? The story of Cain provides us with some valuable answers.

A woman testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted through her experience in conversion. She declared, "I’m so glad I found Jesus. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his funeral. But now, why, I’d be happy to go to it any time." Have you ever felt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Chronological Exposition Of The Christmas Narratives Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

Each event in the Christmas narrative is explained and applied to our lives.

A SHORT EXPOSITION OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER From the Book, “Every Day with Jesus”, a one year’s journey through the Life of Jesus in chronological order with devotional comments for each day. An E-Book is available at homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob maraurelle A. The Birth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eliminate The Competition

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 27, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 21: 1- 20

2 Chronicles 21: 1- 20 Eliminate the competition 21 And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the City of David. Then Jehoram his son reigned in his place. 2 He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael, and Shephatiah; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 21:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Revelation From Jesus And God (Revelation 1:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 29, 2023

A practical, academically rigorous, no-rapture reading of Revelation. Here, John receives a revelation from Jesus, passed from God, to Jesus, to Jesus' angel, to John, for 7 seven churches. To what end?

Last week, I introduced our new series on the book of Revelation. Really, I didn't explain much about the book at all. My focus was more on how I think the book should be read. If you missed that, you're going to want a copy of my sermon. This week, I want to begin by simply reading the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Revelation 1:1-8

When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at why Abel’s sacrifice was better than Cain’s.

In 1944, Hallmark adopted the slogan “When you care enough to send the very best.” Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Matthew Bushnell on Nov 29, 2006

Sermon from John 6 on where does our hope come from and why.

Where does our hope come from? In a world full of hopelessness and helplessness, we need hope. Without hope we may as well just give up on life and so many people every day do just that. Now you’re probably sitting there and you know what I’m going to say. You know the answer to the question. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-68

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of First Fruits Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2005

First Fruits represents a commitment by God to us and by us to Him. He is committed to work out His will, and we are to be committed to serve Him.

First Fruits (HaBikkurim) (Leviticus 23:9-14) 1. “Kokomo is known as the "City of Firsts," a civic claim made by other towns, though likely not with the conviction of this mid-Indiana hub of innovation. For the record, Kokomo boasts it is the birthplace of the FIRST push-button car radio, the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

For those of us who feel life unraveling, Paul offers Jesus who holds life together even when it feels like it is falling apart.

Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart Colossians 1:9-20 (New International Version) 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20

Denomination: Lutheran