Sermons on Last Shall Be First:

Death And The Christian - Set Your House In Order For You Shall Die And Not Live – Was Hezekiah’s Time Up? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 22, 2023

News of impending death comes more of a shock the younger we are. What is our attitude to all this? How do we digest it mentally and emotionally? Here we look at death for a Christian, setting one’s house in order, and specifically at King Hezekiah who was about to die.

DEATH AND THE CHRISTIAN - SET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER FOR YOU SHALL DIE AND NOT LIVE – WAS HEZEKIAH’S TIME UP? [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Isaiah 38 v 1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘SET YOUR HOUSE IN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Isaiah 38:21, Amos 4:12, Psalm 91:5, Psalm 91:4, 1 John 1:8-9, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 31:15, Isaiah 38:2-3, Isaiah 38:5-6, Isaiah 38:7-8, Isaiah 38:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things We Need To Remember

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 27, 2008

A good memory can keep us from sin and close to the Lord.

1. REMEMBER THE PROPHETS Vs. 1-2 A. Keep Us From Sin - Psalms 119:11 (KJV) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. B. Bring Joy to Our Hearts Jeremiah 15:16 (KJV) Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 6 (Spiritual Thirst) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 19, 2013

Christ thirsted for more than water on the cross. He also thirsted for our salvation. We must thirst for him the way he thirsts for us for us to be truly satisfied.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fourth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ demonstrates His knowledge of scripture. He also demonstrates His humanity and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Rejoice In Your Salvation

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 4, 2015

“Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall become straight, and the rough places shall become level ways, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” (Luke 3:4-6)

! Theme: Rejoice in your salvation Text: Mal. 3:1-4; Phil. 1:3-11; Lk. 3:1-6 Introduction: Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Advent refers to the coming of Christ and reminds us not only of His birth but also of His return. It is customary to announce important people before welcoming them. John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Quiet Time With Father God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 24, 2024

"I saw you under the fig tree" means that I saw you in your quiet time alone with God under the fig tree, which He and only God knew about. Jesus indirectly said, "I saw you talking to Father God in your quiet time under the fig tree."

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:48-50

A Servant People

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Did We Get Here In The First Place Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2014

First message in getting to the promised land. Deals with sin and overcoming it.

How did we get here in the first place? Series: Getting to the Promised Land Theme: What does it take to get to the promised land and how did we get where we are. Text: Jeremiah 29:11; Genesis 3 & 4 Introductions Study Review Thank you for being here tonight. Over the next few months we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Feast Of Firstfruits

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 14, 2009

How Jesus fulfilled the Feast of Firstfruits by His resurrection.

Note: This sermon was a joint presentation by both of our Pastors. Pat: On this morning when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we’re going to continue with a journey that we began last week back to our Jewish roots with a look at the seven Feasts, or festivals that were prescribed by God in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 41:1-4, 2 Samuel 9:6-13, 1 John 4:7-21, Luke 16:19-31. A). THE BLESSING OF THE COMPASSIONATE. Psalm 41:1-4. This is a Psalm of David. It is quite possibly about David. It is also about our Lord Jesus (except that Jesus has no personal sin to confess, unlike Psalm 41:4). Psalm 41:1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-4, 2 Samuel 9:6-13, 1 John 4:7-21, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Him A Stone.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 17, 2005

Ask and you shall receive?

Give Him a Stone. I was raised up in the rural parts of appalachia, some said that it would be noon before the sun would hit the ground. Raised by hard working parents, never tiring of working from dawn to dusk, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Workings Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 16, 2016

“There are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone”. (1 Cor. 12:6)

Theme: The workings of God Text: Is. 62:1-5; 1 Cor. 12:4-11; Jn. 2:1-11 Introduction: God reveals His presence through His power and work. As a guest at a wedding feast in Cana Christ’s presence led to a miracle that left no doubt about His power. He intervened when the couple were about to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ: Pierced

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 18, 2001

He brought forth a bride for the first Adam from his side; now He has done the same for the Last Adam

It has been said many times, that crucifixion must be the cruelest form of capital punishment ever devised by the mind of man. In our culture of comfort, and in a time when the pendulum of justice has swung so far away from the protection of society and so far toward the protection of the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Orthodox

It's All About Jesus

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Jun 14, 2004

The entire Bible, from the first page to the last, points us to Jesus. We place our hope and faith in Him alone.

“It’s All About Jesus” Revelation 22:12-17,20 May 23, 2004 It’s no big secret. Y’all have been making fun of the way I talk since the day I moved here. It aint easy being a Texan living in Nebraska. We’ve had fun discussing the meaning of words and phrases like; y’all (2nd person plural ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Kamikaze Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Aug 17, 2010

Jesus was a man on a suicide mission like no other. This sermon studies how it was (and still is) the last who understand it first.

Kamikaze Luke 18:31-19:10 Romans 5:7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. • Who would you die for? Would you die for your family? When Charlene Sanders drove home from a routine day of work April 28, the last thing she ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will We See In The End? Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

We will one day take our last breath on the earth, and our first breath in eternity and we will stand before God!

1. The End – Famous Last Words… • Sometimes we like them & Other times we don’t. • There are times when we’re thinking, “When will this end?” • AND then times when we think, “I hope this never ends.” • But it’s true, either way, there is an ending up ahead. • Every good book. END. Every good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational