Sermons on God First:

Can You Hear The Melody?

Contributed by Zachary Hash on May 15, 2020

Friends, in this life that is full of noise, listen for the melody. Listen for the song of Joy... Peace... and Love... Because it's there!

Can You Hear the Melody? John 14:1-14 This week, the cabin fever was really kicking in so I decided to take a scenic drive through town. - I came to the red light over in front of Hardees and began to hear this loud BOOM BOOM BOOM.. - I thought, Oh Lord there is something wrong with the car. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Why The Church Should Never Stop Giving Hope

Contributed by Ronald Amaya on Jul 5, 2020

The Bible has a very different perspective on hope – it is not the kind of hope we see in the dictionary. While the dictionary definition of hope makes it sound like leaving things to fate, the hope of the Bible is a powerful force and a raw material for faith.

You can never give people too much hope. Hope is what gives people the faith to push through hard times. Hope is what makes people hold on when they are on the verge of throwing in the towel. Hope for a better tomorrow is what makes a teen push away those lingering suicidal thoughts. Hope is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5, Romans 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts And The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2020

Diversity in unity. The Oneness of the body of Christ.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND THE BODY OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 12:3-13. ‘No-one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit,’ argued the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 12:3b). The Holy Spirit bears witness of Jesus (cf. John 15:26). The Holy Spirit only ever glorifies Jesus (cf. John 16:14). For us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Conditions Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 14, 2021

Salvation is free but discipleship costs!

Jesus said, we cannot be His disciples until we have the following in our lives: 1. To love God more than anyone else in the world - Luke 14:26 - Here in this text Jesus was not asking his disciples to withdraw from their family responsibilities. He Himself was a responsible son, we find it from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-33

A Celebration Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 17, 2023

A the wall around Jerusalem was completed, the people have a service of singing, sacrifice, and rejoicing before the Lord. It was a celebration of thanksgiving.

A Celebration of Thanksgiving Nehemiah 12:27-43 Intro. Nehemiah had gone to Jerusalem to rebuild the city wall. When it was finished, hey had a great celebration of thanksgiving, praise, and worship. Here is a look at their celebration I. The Preparation. Vs. 27-31 A. The people. Vs. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Ill-Gotten And Dishonesty Gain Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teaching on the curse of ill-gotten gain and the consequences of earning money through cheating and dishonesty.

The Bible warns that wealth obtained through dishonest, scamming,cheating, and deceitful means will ultimately lead to ruin and destruction. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teaching on the curse of ill-gotten gain and the consequences of earning money through cheating and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:17, Exodus 22:22-24, Leviticus 6:2-5

Are You At The Right Church? (1st Of 3) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 7, 2025

The Mission of your church

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." "What about you?" he asked. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin In The Church Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 11, 2024

Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus?

Church in the City – Chapter 5 Sin in the Church September 15, 2024 Did your life change when you decided to follow Jesus? Should believers inside the church live different lives than those outside the church? Remember, in Corinth, there were very few sexual boundaries. This sexual freedom was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:6-7, Luke 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Ephesians 2:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Father Reveals About Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

There is always a blessing when Father talks or reveals about Jesus.

There is always a blessing when Father talks or reveals about Jesus. In Matthew 16:16 – Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven”. In this verse, Jesus mentions blessed are you Peter because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 24, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham dies and Esau and Jacob are born. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 25 Abraham takes Keturah to wife: the sons of Keturah. Isaac is confirmed in the inheritance of Abraham's property: Abraham dies. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get In Shape

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 3, 2023

I've often heard of people getting in shape for the summer months, what we need to to get ourselves in shape to serve the Lord

Get in Shape II Timothy 2:15-25   Intro.        I often hear of people talking about “getting in shape”               Strength training does not happen over-night It comes from training Strength ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Priest Forever Making Us Priests Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2025

He (Jesus) did learn obedience to the Father’s will from what He suffered.

Thursday of Holy Week 2025 (at Matins) The annual feast of Passover, or Pesach, is attributed to the interaction of Moses with the liberating YHWH/Adonai at the time of the Israelite liberation from Egypt, perhaps 1200 years before Christ. A second feast, about six months later, held the annual ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Isreal's Transgressions And Divine Judgement. Series

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on May 13, 2024

This Text explores how Isreal fell into whoredom with the Moabites, secured divine judgement.

ISREAL'S TRANSGRESSIONS AND DIVINE JUDGEMENT. "And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab.And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods. And Israel joined himself ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Bless.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2024

"Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."

CALLED TO BLESS. 1 Peter 3:8-15a. Peter names five virtues whereby we might be a blessing to one another (1 PETER 3:8). (i). Like-mindedness; i.e. living in harmony with one another. Being willing to submit ourselves to one another in godly love (cf. Ephesians 5:21). (ii). Compassion; i.e. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confirming The Covenant (Exodus 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 30, 2024

How did Israel confirm the old covenant? Let's look at Exodus 24.

How did Israel confirm the old covenant? What did Moses write? What did Moses receive on the mountain? Let’s look at Exodus 24. Were a select group to go up to the mountain with Moses? Then He said to Moses, “Come up to Yahweh, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu and seventy of the elders of Israel, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist