Sermons on Loving Him First:

Obedience The Acid Test Of Our Love, Faith, And Fear Of God

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Feb 12, 2004

The true test of our faith, love, and fear of God is our obedience to Him.

OBEDIENCE THE ACID TEST OF OUR LOVE,FAITH, AND FEAR OF GOD GEN. 22 1-19 INTRODUCTION Gold Rush 1849—Testing Gold Scratch the object with a file and apply a drop of Nitric Acid. If the object turns a bright green it is gold plated or gold filled on base metal. If the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Left Not Lost

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009

HOW WE HAVE LEFT OUR FIRST LOVE

LEFT NOT LOST Text: Rev. 2:1-4 Intro: We need to remember this is Jesus talking to the church and the members of the church, John is not making this up or just talking to hear himself talk. Jesus starts by commending them- A) I know thy works and thy labor-ergon, er’-gon-(to work); toil (as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Cracks In The Wall Of Jericho

Contributed by Samuel M on Jun 30, 2024

On the outside, Jericho had a strong and fortified wall. But spiritually, the wall of Jericho had so many cracks. Rahab was the first crack in the wall of Jericho.

So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall of Jericho fell down flat. Joshua 6:20 On the outside, Jericho had a strong and fortified wall. But spiritually, the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:20

Scouting Out The First Step Of Your Vision Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 1, 2007

All that God wants for us is right there in front of us, but if we are not careful, we will forge ahead without the guidance of the Lord and miss out on much of what He has for us.

Scouting out the first step of your vision Joshua 2 Sent our secretly by Joshua the spies were led to Rahab’s house. Two walls somewhere around 12-15 feet high; built houses in between these walls. Why her house? 1. No questions asked (she was a harlot) 2. House was in the wall for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 5 - Get The Inside Right First Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Mar 15, 2021

God wants us to be right from within, and no amount of flattery on the outside will cover a rotten inside. We need to work on our own inner thoughts and desires first, so that the outward words and actions flow naturally from within.

In Psalm 5, David says this: "For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue." (Psa 5:9) Notice here that there are people who can flatter you and seem great on the outside, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:9, Psalm 51:6

Because

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

This sermon is about why we truly love GOD and desire to love and live for HIM. Also we recognize HIS love for us.

Text: I John 4:19, "We love Him because He first loved us." One of the questions that often confront us as believers is the "why" question. It relates to the very core of our existence as believers… Why do you go to church? Why do you pay your tithes? Why do you pray? Why do you follow your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 A Jesus Lover Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 26, 2025

There are pictograms used to visually help people to know the dangers of any given chemical. The warnings are meant to be read first before you use the chemical and taken VERY SERIOUSLY. The same is true for this book of Revelation.

As a part of my job, I am learning about GHS symbols. There are symbols or pictograms used to visually help people know the dangers of any given chemical. They are printed in a red square on the side of the container describing the hazards of that chemical and the safest course of action to take ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

You Are My Son, The Beloved

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 2, 2021

Because the Father loves the Son and calls Him "beloved," we who are in Christ are beloved also. For The Baptism of the Lord Sunday, the First Sunday after the Epiphany.

You Are My Son, the Beloved Mark 1:4-11 We have come to the Sunday on the Church calendar where we remember that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan. This account is contained in all four Gospels, even though John does not explicitly mention it, just that He came to John where the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Mark 1:1-11, Malachi 4:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renewing Our Covenant With The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2018

Christians need to be constantly recalled to their first love, and churches to the rudiments (first principles) of the faith of a better generation.

RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is significant. This was where the LORD had promised Abram both ‘this land’ and ‘a seed’ to occupy it, and Abram had ‘built ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pictures Of A Fathers Heart, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007

A picture of our heavenly Father’s heart and a love that made him run toward us.

Pictures of a fathers heart Part 1 Opening Song: When God Ran by Phillips, Craig and Dean Opening: 1. Chance encounter- Paga- 6293 פָּגַע [paga` /paw•gah While at my place of business the other day, I had one of those moments when the Spirit of God, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Judgment Is Coming Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2008

This is the first sermon in a series. This sermon deals with God’s judgment...what is it and how do we prepare for it.

Sermon for CATM – May 25, 2008 - Recovering the Meaning of Our Sacred Words: Judgment A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit # 1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Today we are going to start a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The first one we are going to deal with is the fruit of LOVE.

THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SERIES, and I want to encourage you to be here for every service. Illus: This series reminds me of the farmer that had a pet pig with a wooden leg. A man was visiting his farm one day and asked him how the pig lost it’s leg. The old farmer responded by saying that the pig ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Pardon Me, Your Bias Is Showing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2008

God tests those who claim to follow Him, and the tests He applies are revealed through how we treat others.

JAMES 2:1-13 PARDON ME, YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING! “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the first message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines the Lord as our shepherd.

The most quoted and best loved passage of Scripture is the twenty-third Psalm. The vast majority of Christians can quote bits and pieces of this Psalm. This passage is read quite regularly at funerals or during other times of crisis to provide comfort. This Psalm consists of only six verses but it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kindness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) KINDNESS willtake action, take a risk, pay the price, put others first, finish what it starts, and give the glory to God . [Find sermon in Word format at www.praiseag.org]

KINDNESS The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo tells about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God