Sermons on Love First:

First Things First Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Oct 29, 2004

Don’t pass over the Salutation in Romans 1. The first seven verses is one long sentence of 126 words, rich with spiritual truth.

First Things First Romans 1:1-7 As we examine the first several verses of this epistle to the Romans we should be aware that Paul has now been a Christian for about 26 years. It is his 6th epistle. The Gospel is spoken of using three different expressions: “The Gospel of God” – v 1. “The Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

Sermon Series over building our lives under the lordship of Christ.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Hands…who is glad 2019 is over and never coming back? Who had an amazing 2014 • WHAT KIND OF YEAR WAS THIS LAST YEAR FOR YOU SPIRITUALLY? _____ Spiritually Apathetic _____ Spiritually Inconsistent _____ Spiritually Consumed God has to be first…if He is first in every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Leviticus 27:30, Hebrews 10:25, Acts 20:7, Mark 1:35, Psalm 63:1, Galatians 5:16-17, Joel 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

Part two - a message showing how when we give God the first part of our finances he is able to bless the rest.

Introduction: A lot of you missed last week – and let me tell you – when you missed last week you missed out on a blessing! The Holy Spirit was here in a powerful way. One person trusted Christ as we introduced this series on Recession Proofing Your Finances. You also missed out on a fasting and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Things First

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 2, 2008

A New Year’s message on excuses and priorities and the preeminence of Christ--what it means to be a disciple.

“First Things First” ~Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Count the Cost Jesus encounters three volunteers who are eager to swear allegiance and follow Him, but who have certain conditions. They figured they were ready to follow Jesus, and they seem quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Congregational

"First Things First"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004

What are the firstfruits that we should give to God?

Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 29, 2004 First Sunday of Lent “First Things First” Deut. 26:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of the Lenten Season, a 40 day period of time, in which we can reflect on our lives and make changes. Today’s scripture is applicable to us as well as to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

First Things First Series

Contributed by Stephen Gibney on May 10, 2003

God’s Covenant with Adam.

THE ADAM PROJECT First Things First: Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:4-7 We would do well to start preaching the gospel not in terms of just religion, or having a relationship with God but preaching it on the basis of a covenant that God makes with people. In fact the Bible is divided into two testaments the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Apostolic

"First Things First" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 17, 2017

Happiness is a choice. If you do not have it, it is no one else’s fault. It is because you have chosen otherwise. Arrange your priorities and choose the things that really matter.

“First things First” Philippians 1:20-30 Here we find the great apostle Paul in prison in Rome. There would be some similarities in prison in that day and today but certainly there are some differences as well. In Paul’s day, the prisoner was often shackled, in chains to a guard. This guard had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Ezra 8

FIRST THINGS FIRST (EZRA 8) There is an ancient Scottish legend that tells the story of a shepherd boy tending a few straggling sheep on the side of a mountain. One day as he cared for his sheep he saw at his feet a beautiful flower -- one that was more beautiful than any he had ever seen in his ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Apr 21, 2004

Looking for Love ? It will be easier to find if you first find out what it really is -

Love Again this week I pleaded with the Lord for a topic. Asking him what is the most important for them to learn ? This week the answer again was Love. Last week we spoke of John’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Things First Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about getting priorities straight.

Worship is bringing pleasure to God. One way we bring pleasure to God is by doing his will for us, and his church. We have two big problems though. The first is that we may think we are inferior, and the second is that we have our own ideas about what is best. I. We are not INFERIOR. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

First Things First!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 3, 2012

If anyone preaches any other thing than the gospel, run as fast away from that church as you can! To many feel good, get rich, be healthy sermons and not enough…We are sinners, deserving Hell, but instead received Grace and Mercy!

1 Cor. 15:3-8-For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 1, 2015

We can come up with all kinds of excuses, why we don’t attend church, read our bible, pray, tithe, evangelize.

Haggai 1:1-9 1 In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, 2 "Thus speaks the LORD of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Was It Like In The First Church?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 17, 2019

Are we even close to what Jesus set up as his church?

What was it like in the first Church? The things they had in the first church is desperately needed today. They had love. Understanding, cooperation and concern. They gave they worked witness and had the Grace of God. Acts2: 42 And they continued stedfastly in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: Church Lost Its First Love

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

Church started with Penticost, ends in heaven.

EPHESUS: THE CHURCH THAT LEFT ITS FIRST LOVE. Revelation 2:1-7 There are many different ways to look at these letters to the seven churches. We could consider them first of all prophetically. To do so means these letters represent the stages the church will go through. It started from the day of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist