Sermons on Last Shall Be First:

The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 15, 2008

Discipleship is not a one-time decision; it’s a lifelong journey.

In these verses, Jesus gains five of His original twelve disciples: (1) Andrew (2) An unnamed disciple (probably John) (3) Simon Peter (Andrew’s brother) (4) Philip (5) Nathanael (perhaps also known as Bartholomew; Bartholomew is linked with Philip in the other three Gospels – Matthew 10:3; Mark ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Safety Is Not First! Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

Safety first is not a good motto for a Christian. (It must be “Christ First.”)

Turning Our Church Inside Out – Part 3 – Safety is not first! 1) Opening Illustration: a. Three Amigos b. Clip: "I’m drawing a line." This clip begins in the middle of chapter 11 if you are using a DVD. If you are using VHS, begin the counter at the opening of the movie where the Orion Pictures ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The First Murder Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 7, 2008

Are you a Cain or an Abel?! Signs of hope amidst the story of the progressive decline of the human race...

Introduction We live in a time that some have called ‘the season of the knife’. Twenty seven London teenagers have been murdered this year so far. Many families all over this region today are heartbroken. To them the Cain and Abel story would be too hard to hear. They would perhaps be too sensitive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter Of Firsts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 15, 2008

Serving the Lord means walking into the unknown. We may have many unique experiences.

Chapter of Firsts (Acts 5:17-41) 1. Kokomo is called the City of Firsts…. If you ’ve ever been to the Sieberling Mansion, AKA, The Howard County Museum just two blocks from here, you’ve probably seen the list of Kokomo’s firsts. 2. "City of Firsts" inventions 1894 - Elwood Haynes makes the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Disciples

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009

There is often a misconception of the first disciples. Many are lead to believe they didn’t have anything to loose by following Jesus. Quite the opposite is true. These were successful businessmen,likely well educated and of fairly prominent social posi

If you ever have, or every thought of opening your own business, you know there must be a plan. And you probably discovered what most entrepreneurs know … starting a business requires some help… and almost always, its from their friends. (SLIDE) How many remember when the Beatles sang “With a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Shall We Dance?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

In being saved from sin and on our way to heaven we have reason to celebrate. Others who do not know the freedom in Christ often don't understand Christian Liberty.

SHALL WE DANCE ? 2 Samuel 6: 16-23 Why in the world would they get so excited about it? Because they're free. When you obey, you're free. When you disobey, you're in bondage. All around us we see individuals in bondage because they're in sin, and all they talk about is freedom. They're not free. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous Shall Stand

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2014

To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you standing firm? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 12:7 (Amplified Bible) 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

These Bones Shall Live!

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

revival

Ezekiel Ch 37 v 1 - 14 These Bones Shall Live! Ezekiel and Daniel were prophets to the Jews in captivity. I. The Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Righteous Shall Be Glad

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015

To show that our gladness and glory/victory is in the LORD, we end up giving glory and praise to the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you glad? Yes, it's my choice to rejoice and be glad in the LORD. Philippians 4:4 (Amplified Bible) 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice! Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glory Shall Be Restored

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 19, 2018

Nobody would touch the glory of God upon you and go just like that, there shall be a RESTORATION and they shall pay for it.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE GLORY SHALL BE RESTORED Acts 16:35-40 King James Version (KJV) 35 And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go. 36 And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:35-40

Denomination: Charismatic

You Shall Make It

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 23, 2018

God hand-picks one man Joshua and said that he will ‘cause’ Israel to inherit the promised land. That’s something!

You shall make it Deuteronomy 1:38” Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall go in there. Encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. “ Though I had read the above scripture many, many times during my walk with God, yet that particular day, when I sat there in my ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Weapon Shall Prosper

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2018

Supernatural protection is one of the several blessings every child of God should enjoy

NO WEAPON SHALL PROSPER! STUDY TEXT: ISAIAH 54:17 INTRODUCTION: - Supernatural protection is one of the several blessings every child of God should enjoy. David said in the famous Psalm 23:4-5: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Shall Judge

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 20, 2013

In a world of abundant injustices; God shall judge everyman according to his work.

Introduction: In light of the recent murder trial that's headlining the news across America; we must remember that we are not qualified to judge the case or the jurors. The only one that truly knows is God. I. The Examination. .I saw.....verse 16 II. The Experience. .Under the sun......verse ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Be Holy!

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 4, 2018

Holiness is devotion to the service of God, sharing in God’s purity and abstaining from earth’s defilement.

You Shall Be Holy! 1 Peter 1:14-16 holds truth that gives a child of God knowledge and at the same time sets him on a pathway in this life which enables him to achieve God’s best. “As obedient children; do not be conformed to the passions of former ignorance, but as He who called you is holy, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteous Shall Flourish

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 2, 2016

The promise of God is upon every righteous believer to prosper in all areas of life. This prosperity is being likened to the flourishing of the palm tree.

THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL FLOURISH Study Text: Psalm 92:12 - 15 Introduction: - A righteous person is the one who has willfully and sincerely repented of his or her sins and has accepted the Lord Jesus as his or her Lord and personal Saviour (The Imputed Righteousness). - As a result of the imputed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal