Sermons on Keep God First:

Law Keeping - The Real Story Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 10, 2002

The trouble wit hlaw keeping is that we’re unable to do it. The good thing about the law is that it drives us back to dependence on the grace of God in Jesu Christ

Here’s what happens to people from time to time. They realise they have a problem with a particular sin or sins, so they decide to do something about it. They read something like Romans 6, that we read last week and they decide that from now on they’ll be slaves of righteousness. Whenever they feel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Anglican

Eyes On Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Encourage believers to live by the law of Christ, which involves gently restoring those caught in sin, carrying each other's burdens, persistently doing good, and trusting that they will reap the benefits of their actions in due time.

Good morning, church family! I hope you're all feeling blessed today. I am excited to share a word from the Lord with you this morning. We're going to be talking about something that seems simple but holds so much depth and meaning - living by the law of Christ, sharing and caring for each other, ...read more

Topics: Keep Doing Good

Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 9, 2020

Finders keepers, loser’s weepers. From dictionary.com. "A person who finds something can keep it, and the loser has no right to it. This proverb is of dubious ethical merit."

This is one of the most familiar stories in the Bible. Most of us have heard the story from Sunday school. We have sung songs about Zacchaeus. So, what “fresh” lesson can be told concerning these verses. I. Jesus Always does the Finding 1. Most of us have heard and or used the saying, “Finders ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep Going When You Can't Go On

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 21, 2004

All of us get to the point where we feel we can’t go any further. By looking at the words of Paul, we can learn how to keep going when we can’t go on !

How To Keep Going When You Can’t Go On 2 Cor. 4:1-18 I believe my sermon title tonight would be called a oxymoron. It doesn’t hardly make sense does it. Yet, there are times when we must keep going when we just feel like we can’t. Have you ever said, " I just don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

First One In The River Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

Leadership in untested and unusual areas

First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas July 8, 2001 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “First One in the River” Leadership into untested areas. Leadership #2 A study through Joshua GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapter 3. TEXT: Joshua 3: 4c, “...that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Was First A Refugee.

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021

As long as there are wars there will always be refugees from wars. How do we receive refugees?

Matthew 2:13-23 The escape to Egypt When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’ So he got up, took the child and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

We Keep The Word Not For Salvation But For Covenant Power.

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Oct 6, 2013

Entering into the Covenant Through, “The Fear of the Lord”

We Keep the Word Not for Salvation but For Covenant Power. Entering into the Covenant Through, “The Fear of the Lord” We are Going to be Examining a Very Old Covenant, with You this Morning About a Covenant that provides Longevity, Prosperity, Good Health, and Un measurable ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love At First Sight Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 26, 2024

John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope. Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. Today we want to see the Love that Jesus inspired in others - as an infant and even today.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT LUKE 2:21-40 Introduction In December we have observed the Advent Themes of Hope, Peace, Joy. -John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope -Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. -Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. -Today we want to see the Love that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the Christian call to service, sacrifice, and selflessness, challenging worldly views of power and greatness through the example of Jesus.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Savior, bound by His love and guided by His Word. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. It is not by chance that we have come together, but by the providence of our Heavenly Father who, in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Topics: First And Last

The First Christmas Was Inconvenient Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Why is there no room for Jesus? (Material adapted from Sermon Central's Jeff Strite at: https://sermoncentral.com/sermons/have-you-any-room-jeff-strite-sermon-on-christmas-243819)

HoHum: Oak Ridge Boys sang a song some years ago called an Inconvenient Christmas. Inspiration for this series and going over parts of the song, finishing the last part, well really the middle part of the song, this week: Among the bills that I'd received was a postcard marked “Apologies, The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, 1 Timothy 1:15, John 1:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Christmas Rush

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001

The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

“The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of First Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024

Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Last Shall Be First Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 9, 2018

The world teaches that those who finish first are always declared the winner. Much emphasis is placed on our perceived position and status in life. Jesus challenged this teaching, declaring the Last shall be First.

The Last shall be First Matthew 20:16 Much of life is guided by perceived standards and expectations. We are quite familiar with these standards, being exposed to them as long as we can remember. In order to be accepted and successful, one is taught to believe they must abide by these long held ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah, The First Encounters Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 17, 2024

Elijah is one of the most well-known people in the Bible. This message speaks about the very early part of his ministry. Oh that the LORD would raise up more Elijahs these days!

Introduction: Elijah, the prophet. He was and is one of the most well-known men in the Bible. He seemed to come out of nowhere, and eventually was one of only two people (so far) to go to Heaven but never died! But like most people, Elijah had a lot to endure before he began his ministry. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Follow-First Step

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 7, 2017

Following Jesus begins with a first step to listen and then trust enough to follow.

Title: Follow-First Step Place: BLCC Date: 3/19/17 Text: Matthew 4.18-22; Luke 5.1-11 CT: Following Jesus begins with a first step to listen and then trust enough to follow. [Screen 1] FAS: Much of the world looks upon the adrenaline junkies who jump out of "perfectly good airplanes" as crazy, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church