Sermons on Firstfruit:

Waiting On The World To Change

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007

Often we wait for the world to change, to get better, but God didn’t wait. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus he changed the world for us.

(Play Song “Waiting on the World to Change” by John Mayer) Introduction: That song is currently quite popular, and while I like John Mayer’s music I must say that this is one of the worst songs I’ve ever heard in my life. Musically it’s great but the lyrics offer no hope, no promise, no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reason To Hope Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 17, 2008

It seems the more we go on in our walk, the more we seem to drag down and not remain energized in the Christian life. Hope fixes this.

Reason to Hope Griffith Baptist Church – 7/20/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:23-25 Key verse: Romans 8:23 - And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting The Challenge: Part Two Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

As our congregation faced the new year of 2008, each person was asked to participate in a 10 week spiritual challenge so that we could grow more like Christ. This is an introduction to the last four spiritual disciplines involved in the challenge

TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “MEETING THE CHALLENGE: PART TWO” OPEN: A. Laurence J. Peter: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” 1. Goals are important --they help us establish: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation #1 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

A Bible study on Revelation Let's talk about God's world, God's Word and God's workers (Material adapted from Alger Fitch's book, Revelation, Chapter 1 The Perspective of Preaching, pg. 25-37)

Introduction: Many get caught up in the details of Revelation and ask questions like: Who are the Nicolaitans mentioned in Revelation 2:6, 14-15?
 Who are the four living creatures in Revelation?
 What is the sea of glass mentioned in Revelation 4:6 and 15:2?
 Who are the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 7, 2015

This sermon looks at Jesus' declaration of being the Resurrection and the Life, and shows the fulfillment of that claim in both the resurrection of Lazarus, and also Himself.

“I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE” John 11:11-14,17, 25-27,40-44 DORN RIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST APRIL 05, 2015 Here is an audio Link where the sermon can be listened to: http://chirb.it/cB45kG INTRODUCTION: Today we acknowledge on the calendar and also in our hearts Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's So Great About God?-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 13, 2015

3 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-III—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: What’s so great about a Washing machine?-an Automobile?-a Boat?- Hunting?- the Beach?——Ask anyone who uses &/or loves these! We can sometimes miss the power of God preferring rather to enjoy the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Gifts From The Grave"

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 21, 2014

Five gifts given to God's children because of the resurrection or the empty tomb.

“Gifts from the Grave” Text: Luke 24:1-8 I. Welcome II. Introduction When we lived in Hawaii, one of the great blessings was seeing these three cemeteries: Punchbowl; the Valley of the Temples; and the Arizona Memorial. We didn’t know anyone buried in these three locations but we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Responders Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2012

When we present our first fruits to God we confess our dependence on him and trust in him.

1. Tornado Story A husband and wife from California were driving through Texas. They saw a tornado coming and they were scared. They pulled the car off to the side of the road and got out a crouched down beside it. The twister was moving directly toward them but at the last second veered off across ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Are The Words I Would Say

Contributed by David Sweet on Jun 15, 2012

A Father's Day sermon that is positive, reflective, and life applicable.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12
 I. INTRODUCTION (Focusing Activity) Happy Father’s Day! Many Father’s Day sermons seem to blast dads and tear them down for their struggles in parenting, but I hope to be more positive and reflective today as we honor how our dads teach and guide us. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extravagant In Generousty Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 19, 2021

Overcoming our selfish attitudes and becoming extravagant in generosity, extravagant in generosity.

SELFLESS week 3 Extravagant In Generousty Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Proverbs 26:21 (ESV) INTRODUCTION: I wanna talk about overcoming our selfish attitudes and becoming extravagant in generosity, extravagant in generosity. I researched the idea of selfishness just so I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Out! Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 27, 2025

And the people got up to dance

March 29, 2025 Moses had been up on the mountain for nearly 6 weeks receiving the blueprints for the Tabernacle - the emblem of God’s desire to dwell among his people. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the mountain, the people had gotten restless and imagined all sorts of scenarios for Moses’ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Will Be Back Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2025

The idea that people could rise from the dead is beyond belief. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would NOT come back from the grave. So, why would we believe that we would?

Howard Stern (who’s not really a nice man) has a popular program on Sirius radio where he interviews politicians and movie stars and so on. About 5 years ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a guest on his show and during the interview, Howard Stern asked Schwarzenegger “Tell me, governor, what happens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022

Revelation chapter 1 is the most wonderful revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ anywhere in scripture. The whole chapter is His revelation, measure on measure, as the blessed Lord is revealed to us in all His glory and ministry. A beautiful worshipful chapter.

All scripture from NASB REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 1 OF 6 This chapter we are going to explore is one of the greatest and loveliest in the whole bible. What makes a chapter “great and lovely”? I could ask you this today as you hear these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19, Revelation 1:3, Matthew 1:21, Daniel 2:22, Exodus 21:6, Revelation 1:1-5, John 3:32-33, Titus 1:4, John 14:27, John 5:36, John 8:18, John 10:25, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, John 12:24, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Galatians 5:1, Romans 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doubting The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 4, 2022

Why do we doubt about the resurrection? All Scripture references is from the NASB.

The resurrection is central to the Christian faith and without the resurrection of the dead, we have no hope. One of the many problems in the church at Corinth was the problem of believing in the resurrection of the dead. We would ask, is there life after death? A popular Greek belief 2000 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Preeminence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 7, 2023

Jesus’s resurrection is the promise that more will rise.

INTRODUCTION • Have you thought about what will happen at the end of your life? • Will you live your life and go into the ground, and it all be over, or is there more? • I have some good news for those who think you live, die, and it is over; you are forgotten. • We have a joyous occasion to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ