Sermons on Firsthand:

Nt Court Tv Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2009

Exposition of the first 11 verses of Acts 23 about Paul’s informal trial in front of the Sanhedrin, his outburst, and his deliverance.

Text: Acts 23:1-11, Title: NT Court TV, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/10/09, AM A. Opening illustration: It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Rainbow: Proof That God Takes His Promises Seriously”

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 1, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Rainbow is our proof that we can trust God to be faithful to his promises.

1 March 2009 First Sunday of Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: We can trust God to be faithful to his promises. REFERENCES: Isaiah 44:3 ESV For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When A Prophet Goes Prodigal Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 12, 2008

This is a biographical message baed on the life of Jonah

When a Prophet Goes Prodigal Jonah Essential 100 Series May 11, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Merlin Carothers, author of the book Prison to Praise, had firsthand experience of what it is like to be declared righteous. During World War II, he joined the army. Anxious to get into some action, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Your Identity?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 14, 2008

Great Question - Whom Do You Say That I Am 1. People’s Identity 2. Christ’s Identity 3. My Identity

Luke 9:20KJV 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. According to the Federal Trade Commission, as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The FTC also reports that identity theft costs $53 billion annually, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The Course Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 3, 2008

A call to the believing citizens to see and respond to God’s work in the land.

Changing the Course Habakkuk 1:5-11 * With the importance of this week looming large, I went to my bookshelf and reviewed some of the books found there. The titles which I found there (I.E. Heal our Land, Seducing America, Reclaiming Morality in America, Preserve us a Nation, A Nation with a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting Life And Offering Hope

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2006

Message discussing abortion. We are facing a ballot issue here in South Dakota that will outlaw all abortions used as birth control. It’s more complicated than that, but oh well...

Protecting Life and Offering Hope Psalm 139:13-16 October 15, 2006 Introduction I’m going to repeat something I said last week, because some of you weren’t here, and because I want to reinforce it for those who were. I would just as soon avoid these topics. But as much as I try to run away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jumping In The New Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 6, 2006

Jesus offers us a new life through a relationship with Him. How are you responding to that newness?

Tonight, I would like to start off by talking about a simple word – “new.” What comes to your minds and what do you think about when you see or hear this word? • Births • CD/Movie releases • Car • Fad • Wedding • Second chances What emotions are usually associated with these things? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

What happens when we worship? THis sermon seeks to answer that question by looking at a familiar passage.

The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, the Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call Of Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 6, 2010

Just like the Wise Men were called to find Jesus, so are we!

THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: “Telephones have changed our lives forever. * In the small town we lived in the volunteer fire department’s telephone was answered by the policeman who was on duty who would in turn sound the fire whistle to rally the volunteers to duty. One Saturday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A! Flying N A Dream

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 17, 2010

I see everybody in America as an eagle but everybody cannot be trained to fly like one because most people have fallen under the labeling theory.

2Samuel 24: 1 - 15 Revelation 1: 8 I could name the biblical names of the family of Hezron and David if I wanted too but what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Nest

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Sep 11, 2010

looking at the different times during life at loneliness

Empty Nest Read Mark 1:16-20 How many of you here today are experiencing the same thing Zebedee experienced? When children are young, we teach them to tie their shoes, fix their lunch, and eventually how to drive and do their own laundry. We as parents spend our time teaching our children in hopes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Thousand Years Of Patience

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 25, 2010

Lent, 1987: We are impatient for God to do something, but do not notice that already He is bringing aspects of the Kingdom, slowly but surely. Have faith and wait to see what He is certain to do.

When I was a boy of about eight or ten years old, I undertook a brief experiment in gardening. I was told that a particular piece of ground in our back yard was mine to use, and I was given some packages of seeds and a few instructions and set to work. Well, that morning I cleared that plot of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 14, 2007

Why did Jesus use "Light" to explain His deity to people? In what way does Light speak to us today?

May, 2007 I AM the Light of the World John 1:1-9 John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ claim to be “the light of the world” is one of SEVEN claims in the scriptures concerning His deity. In the next few weeks I will be talking about three of the other claims. In various scriptures, He talks about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping God In Sight Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 17, 2015

Keep God in sight, tell His stories, teach His Word and guard your heart.

We are going to look at Judges 2:6-15 [read]. The NIV bible entitled this section “Disobedience and Defeat”. • Two other words that I find appropriate to describe this chapter are compromise and complacency. • They compromised on God’s command and became ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowship In Various Forms Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016

Sermon series in 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: Two Passage: 1 John 1:1-4 Title: Fellowship in Various Forms Focus: Fellowship Foundations BIG IDEA: “True Fellowship comes through the Word and of the Lord.” INTRODUCTION: POINT #1: Fellowship in Existence (1 John 1:1) • Explanation: John starts his message ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational