Sermons on Lost First Love:

First Things First Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010

The second in our series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we begin with a look at the first two verses of chapter one.

Genesis (2) (First Things First) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last Sunday when we looked at this passage we saw that Moses wanted to make it clear to us that it was God and God alone that was responsible for creation. We also talked about how God created all that exists ex ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Things First

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

A message for the church to refocus on the most important things that we are to do and be as Christians.

First Things First! August 1st, 1999 Do First Things First illustration (Priorities) (a Big Jar, needs to be clear, need rocks, sand, water, ... Don’t let the people see what all you have to put into the jar. First, put rocks into the jar and ask, “is it full?” They should say yes. Then add ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Paradise - Lost And Regained

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Our first parents were place in Paradise and through wilful disobedience it turned to Paradise Lost bringing discord and death but God in Christ made possible Paradise Regained by redemption.

PARADISE - LOST AND REGAINED The Internet has been both a boon and a blight. On 11 May 2000 a lady found a new e-mail message on her computer, which simply said, "I love you". It looked innocent enough, perhaps even romantic. Like most of us would, she clicked to open the message, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

in the deepest place of God’s heart is an intense, burning, passionate love for people. All people.

God’s Heart For People September 22, 23 2002 Intro: Today I want to share with you what I believe to be in the deepest place of God’s heart. You see, we do not serve a God of intellect – who looks at the state of the world and responds by analyzing the causes and hypothesizing about what ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Where The Lost Boys Go"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 24, 2015

A sermon about reaching out to young people.

"Where the Lost Boys Go" Mark 5:1-20 I was helping someone get some food from our small food pantry this past week. We got to talking and I encouraged her to come to church. She replied, "I really should go. Maybe I'll come some day." I asked her: "What stops you from coming?" She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The First Commandment Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

The First Commandment

A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Calls Back His Church Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE CHURCH OF EPHESUS AND THE SUCCESS WE CAN HAVE WHEN WE RETURN TO OUR FIRST LOVE

WHEN CHRIST CALLS BACK HIS CHURCH REVELATION 2:1-7 MAY 05, 2019 WE ARE GOING TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES MENTIONED IN REVELATION. THE BOOK OF REVELATION PRIMARILY DEALS WITH THE TIME AFTER THE RAPTURE CULMINATING WITH THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Because He First Loved Me Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 28, 2006

7th in the "Love Notes" series. Examines the source and value of Christian Love.

There’s an old story about a preacher who kept preaching the same message week after week. When he was finally questioned about it he replied “Well you haven’t started following this one yet.” In fact that story has some grounding in History with the preacher in question being John Himself. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Danger Of Leaving The First Love"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on May 13, 2002

Loving Jesus first and foremost!

ATHE DANGER OF LEAVING THE FIRST LOVE@ Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 2:1-7 This church represents the church age in history between Pentecost and 100 A.D. Ephesus literally means "desirable". Ephesus was the chief city of the province of Asia. It was the metropolitan city that influenced both ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Do Not Depart From The First Love

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 7, 2007

A lesson from the Ephesus church

Title: Do not Depart from the First Love Text: Acts 19; Revelations 2:1-5 Introduction After a season of revival, there is a tendency for God’s people to depart from him. This cycle of Revival, Departure, Repentance and Return is repeated again and again in scriptures and even in church history. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Because He First Loved Me

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 12, 2008

How is your Love for God seen in your life?

September 14, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:5 Subject: Loving God Title: Because He First Loved Me Last week I spoke to you about letting your love for others be manifest in your flesh. If we are ever going to impact the world for Christ they have to know that the church cares about ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Because He First Loved Us Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 5, 2008

Do we need God’s love to truly be able to love and how does God want us to love others

Because He First Loved Us God’s love for us produces love in us God’s love in us, enables us to… …Love others… … Sacrificially … Undeservedly God’s love for us is received through believing in Jesus Good morning. You can go ahead and be seated. We are glad that you are here. We started a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Left Our First Love At Home

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 5, 2014

Jesus gives some steps to renewing our first love, they are not only good for restoring our love for Him but great steps in renewing our love for our spouse!

Rev. 2:4-5-Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. A man came to his pastor and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Because He First Loved Me

Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014

No matter the circumstances of baptism, it is God who does the work because God loves us before we love God.

We may not know the nine verses of Frederick Whitfield’s 1855 hymn, “O How I love Jesus,” but I’m guessing most of us know the refrain: O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus, because he first loved me. Because he first loved me. Before I could do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

David: His First True Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 21, 2020

We sometimes forget that David was human and would enjoy companionship. One day he found his first true love and she was closer than he ever thought possible.

Introduction: David was a young man when Samuel anointed him to be king over Israel and only a few years older, most likely, when he went into battle against Goliath. In the days and months afterwards, God was with him and blessed him in every way. But something that was not mentioned is David’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:20-27, 1 Samuel 19:1-17, 1 Samuel 25:44

Denomination: Baptist