Sermons on Firsthand:

Dry Bones And Singing Stones

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 21, 2005

The truth of the day is that Ezekiel’s bones will live and the rocks will sing because there is nothing at all anyone can do to prevent the Word of God from being spoken.

Dry Bones and Singing Stones Ezekiel 37:1-14 Luke 19:29-40 Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 Jeb was one of the leading citizens of Ottumwa, Iowa. He was the kind of guy that you could count on, no matter what. He was a deacon in his church. Every time the doors were open, he was there. He had served ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

"Asking God To Continue To Be God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 11, 2002

Psalm Forty Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “Asking God to continue to be God.”

Psalm Forty Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “Asking God to continue to be God.” During the period between the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 587 BC and its reconstruction in 520-515 BC Israel realized first-hand what was a cardinal tenet of prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Second message on Matthew 12:38-42, this one dealing with the words of Jesus regarding the sign of Jonah and how the people responded to his words.

The Sign of Jonah Matthew 12:38-42, 16:1-4 July 16, 2006 Introduction There’s a really good chance that you’re going to beat the Baptists to Steak-N-Buffet today, because this message is going to be a bit shorter than normal. I know you’re just heart-broken over that, but I’m sure you’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Starting Fresh

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 31, 2005

In a time of New Year’s resolutions and promises, which often fail, there is a new day approaching - a day to experience "Starting Fresh" through the power of God!

GIVE HIM ALL YOU’VE GOT! Starting Fresh Isaiah 43:14-21 Any number of us here today would have resolved for 2005 to GIVE HIM (the Lord Jesus Christ) ALL WE’VE GOT! Resolutions were made. Maybe a Bible verse was adopted as the theme for the year. We may have resolved to get more in touch with God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Judge Others . . . Judge Yourself!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001

If you don’t want to be judged, don’t judge others; and if you want heavenly rewards, judge yourself.

There’s the story of the conscientious wife who tried very hard to please her ultracritical husband, but failed regularly. He always seemed the most cantankerous at breakfast. If the eggs were scrambled, he wanted them poached; if the eggs were poached, he wanted them scrambled. One morning, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes--More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Nov 3, 2001

Jesus’ Beatitudes are a splash of frigid water in the face of the self-righteous, but a cup of refreshing water for God’s forgiven saints who are weary of the ways of the world. (All Saints Day, 2001)

BEATITUDES—MORE THAN SKIN DEEP (Matthew 5:1-12) The Beatitudes are like a splash of ice-cold water in the face of those who are self-satisfied and full of themselves. The Pharisees, for example, were wealthy, successful, powerful, and very religious. They thought the coming of the Kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wonder Of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001

The angelic visitations to Mary, Elizabeth, and Joseph make for an incredible account of God mastery of presentation. See how the wonder of Christmas comes alive in this part of Jesus’ birth.

The Wonder of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: John 1:1-14, Luke 1:26-38, Matt. 1:18-24, Luke 1:39-45 The birth of Jesus is an awesome encounter of God in the flesh. But before He was born, the signs given to His future parents and those who would be eye-witnesses of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bring Unchurched People Into God's Family Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message dealing with the first part of our purpose statement; this one deals with evangelism.

“…Bring Unchurched People into God’s Family…” Matthew 9:35-38 (July 15, 2001) Introduction When people think of evangelism, there are generally at least three reactions: First, there is, for some, excitement. They love the idea of getting out there and sharing the good news of Christ, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006

Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Finding Love On The Roof

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 20, 2006

A payalyzed man discovered real love in his four friends who let him down through a roof to be healed by Jesus.

Finding Love on the Roof Mark 2:1-12 February 19, 2006 CareerBuilder.com recently listed some excuses used by employees when they called into work for a sick day. Some of the more interesting ones were: • I was sprayed by a skunk • I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious • My ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

When The Spirit Comes Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at how we can know that the Spirit is in our midst.

When the Spirit Comes Ephesians 3:14-21 A guy named Pete once got a job as a switchman with the railroad, and he had many weeks of training. Finally the last day came, and the supervisor took him into the switch booth to test his readiness. The following conversation took place: Supervisor: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Died On Calvary?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

A Good Friday sermon adapted from a sermon by James Montgomery Boice

The eighteenth and nineteenth chapters of John’s Gospel deal with the trials of Jesus of Nazareth beginning with His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and culminating in His crucifixion. Who is this One on trial? Who is this One soon to give His life on Calvary? This question is important ...read more

Scripture: John 19:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Exiled To His Glory

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

Discover how to know Jesus beyond ’head knowledge.’ Read as John the Revelator experienced Him in the fullness of His glory!

I. Banished to God’s Glory! A. Text: Revelation 1:1-20 B. John, known as the “Revelator,” was banished/exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the Gospel and his testimony of Jesus Christ. C. John the apostle, the writer of the Fourth Gospel, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

The Mercy Investment Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Apr 17, 2002

Jesus gives us the best investment advice there is.

#7 in series on the Sermon on the Mount Preached April 14, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene, Mobile, AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. The Mercy Investment Matthew 3:7 Intro Ever since this latest recession has struck, a lot of people have been glued to CNN, Fox News and other such news, listening to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Holiness