Sermons on Firstborn:

Giving Your Best To God Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

From Hebrews 11 as well Abel teaches us, Giving is a part of our relationship with God, Your giving gives you away, giving bears witness.

With appreciation, I acknowledge using sermon central as one of many sources for this message. PORTRAITS OF FAITH: GIVING YOUR BEST TO GOD November 12, 2006 Jay Robison Gen 4:1-5 and Heb 11:4 What does being faithful to God look like? Need to ask regularly This week in Bible study read ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

He's My King Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

# 33 in series. The Whole world can reject Him and Jesus is still the King! Men today can do as they please and Jesus is still King! Folks can live as they please and Jesus is still King and He will still have the last word! The only question that remains

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 33 “He’s My King” John 12:12-26 It is now late March and the Feast of the Passover is near. We are now in the last week of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

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

When Adults Go Wild

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

There is an MO for wayward children to find their way home.

When Adults Go Wild Luke 15:11-24 May 28, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video clip, "The Prodigal Son" from Sermonspice.com 1 Mark Twain was asked who the greatest storyteller of all time was and he answered, "Jesus." a He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

There are many sins that go unexposed here on earth...and they will be revealed only at the judgment. In Romans 2, Paul says that God will judge the secrets of man.

BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT NUMBERS 32:23 BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT! That particular passage is found in Numbers 32:23...and I believe this is one of the most misunderstood statements in all of God’s Word. There are many sins that go unexposed here on earth...and they will be ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Jan 7, 2008

A time of reflection on the grace and mercies of God, letting know that we love Him.

Introduction: Some time ago I bought a book titled “10,000 Ways to Say I Love You”.The book is a (Paperback edition )-by Gregory Godek. The book description say “Say "I love you" again, and again, and again . . . “This little book of love is the biggest collection of loving ideas ever gathered in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

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

No Room

Contributed by James Lowe on Dec 15, 2006

Sermon for Christmas season

No Room St. Luke 2:1-7 1 ¶ And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. {taxed: or, enrolled} 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Drifting Away From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008

We drift away from God when we began to doubt God’s good intentions and believe that we need something more to be happy.

[I’ve taken some pointers in this sermon from Chapter 5 ’Drifting Away from God’ in Joseph Stowell’s book RADICAL RELIANCE.] You see, God did not hide from us. Man was the first to hide from God. • Man did not seek God. It was God who first sought man out. DRIFTING AWAY Tom cannot swim but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Strongholds

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

The apostle Paul defines strongholds as speculations or lofty things raised up against the knowledge of God. It is any type of thinking that exalts itself above the knowledge of God, thereby giving the devil a secure place of influence in an individual

Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. In this message I would like to talk about how you can pull down the strongholds that Satan has built in your lives. I would also like to talk about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exodus 2-19

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 13, 2009

God’s activities in EXODUS 2-19, as they pertained to the freeing of the Israelites from captivity in Egypt. These studies are best received when given to those who have never studied the bible to any depth, but are interested in finding out

We ended our overview of EXODUS 1 with the Israelite still being held captive in Egypt, but the time was quickly approaching when God was going to deliver them out of slavery, and He was going to use a man by the name of Moses to lead them out of Egypt. The first part of EXODUS is almost as much ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Jesus You Seek

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 10, 2009

Some seek a great teacher, others seek a want satisfier, still others seek a miracle worker, but what we should be seeking is a grave robber and a life giver – our risen Lord and Savior!

The Jesus You Seek Griffith Baptist Church – 4/12/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 16:1-8 Key verse: Mark 16:6 - And he saith unto them, be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. Premise: Some seek a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Pierced Side Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 3, 2015

On Good Friday when Jesus died on the cross, the soldiers did not break his legs but pierced his side.

Christ’s Pierced Side John 19:32-34 John 19:17-37: Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). 18 Here they crucified him, and with him two others--one on each side and Jesus in the middle. 19 Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened ...read more

Scripture: John 19:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Wonders

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 4, 2014

God reveals Himself through the plagues. He is powerful, purposeful and merciful.

God is unchanging. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. • But our understanding of Him is not. We grow in our knowledge of Him, continually. Our understanding is not always right. • Our view of Him is challenged by the changing circumstances around us, by the experiences ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: The Second Adam Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

When you think of Old Testament shadows of Christ, Adam usually is not at the top of the list. This lesson shows why he should be near the top of your list.

WHO AM I? My time on earth did not begin in a natural way. I had no earthly father. I was made in the image of God. I was innocent and without sin. In my innocence, I was tried and tempted by the serpent. I made an important decision which involved a tree that impacted all of history. My decision ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ