Sermons on Loving Him First:

Joshua's First Message On Separation Lesson 19 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

God has given us peace, but there are still spiritual wars to fight, and sin over which we need victory.

A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” (23:2). “Joshua gathered all the tribe” (24:1). FIRST: Joshua 23 SECOND: Joshua 24 Leaders All people From his heart ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing A Wife

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2014

How are we to handle decision making? Especially about important things like who to marry, or where to live, or what jobs to pursue? What comes first, Marriage or Love? How should we go about making those decisions?

Opening illustration: My conversation with a pastor friend in our local community while meeting him over lunch last winter. [Biblically marriage comes first then love … our culture has switched it around …] Introduction: God could have just directly communicated to Abraham – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Finishing What He First Began Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

Paul's commitment: I have fought a good fight.

A. PAUL DID NOT START WELL 1. Paul was completely committed to keeping the Old Testament Law. “Circumcised when I was eight days old … pure-blooded citizen of Israel … tribe of Benjamin … Pharisee … demanded strictest obedience … harshly persecuted the church …” (Philippians 3:5-6, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:20, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:10, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 10, 2013

This is the first in a series that I preached on the Ten Commandments. The focus of the series was on the relationship between God and us and the relevance that the Commandments still have for us from that standpoint.

No Other Gods Exodus 20:3 "You shall have no other gods before me. The children of Israel are at Sinai. They have come to freedom by the hand of God in the plagues of Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and the destruction of the armies of Pharaoh. These things were done by God. Not by them. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thirty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Hypocrites

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 8, 2023

We ask for the daily grace to walk the talk.

Have you heard the one about the priest, the minister, and the rabbi?” A rabbi and a priest were talking about the perks of each job. The priest mentioned that he gets a rectory to live in that comes with a housekeeper and a cook, all paid for by the church. The rabbi responded by asking if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The First Resurrection And The Millennial Reign Of Christ: Satan’s Destiny Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2017

A look at the millennial reign of Christ—the 1,000 year rule of Christ on earth.

Now we get to take a look at the millennial reign of Christ—the 1,000 year rule of Christ on earth. Now let’s review just a moment two great events that have just been revealed in the previous chapter. First, Jesus Christ is going to return to earth as conqueror, and He is going to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-First Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 3, 2025

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

Psalm 90:1-12, Genesis 32:24-29, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 4:46-54. A). NUMBERING OUR DAYS. Psalm 90:1-12. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Genesis 32:24-29, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 4:46-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Healthy Church-Things We Should Know First Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

There are some basic things we should know about Spiritually Healthy Churches

Characteristics of a Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 Introduction: illustration “Frail Health” I. Why do we need to know what the spiritual health of the church is? 1. Good spiritual health is a sign of the true church. (Matthew 7:17-19) 2. An unhealthy church is an ineffective church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Love Story : "the Love That Came For Us" Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 3, 2026

To reveal that salvation is not humanity reaching up to God, but God relentlessly pursuing us in love through Jesus to rescue, restore, and bring us into new life—free from shame and condemnation.

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Every meaningful love story begins when someone ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Other

"Acts: The First Thirty Years”..... Easter Monday - Creative Waiting Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 11, 2022

Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? They thought Jesus was going to replace the Roman Empire with a new Empire for Israel.. They just didn't get it. It took 40 days of explanation and the Holy Spirit. .

In Jesus Holy Name May 15, 2022 Text: Acts 1:3 Redeemer Lutheran “Acts: The First Thirty Years” Easter Monday - Creative Waiting • Did you ever wonder what the disciples were doing and thinking on Easter Monday? • The book of Acts is a letter written by Luke to a friend named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Lead Me In Thy Truth: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 17, 2024

The Psalms are windows to the soul. So, in the season of Lent, they are useful to us during a season we use to contemplate who we are, who God is, and whose we are.

Lead Me in Your Truth: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent An Exposition of the 25th Psalm We now have come to the First Sunday in Lent, which the Church has set apart as a special time of reflection as we prepare for Holy week and Easter. As a time of reflection, we meditate upon who God is, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus - Deliverer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 12, 2011

How often do we equate Jesus' love with what we deserve... here we find Jesus showing love to one who did not deserve or seem to appreciate the love Jesus showed to him.

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 12, 2011 Date Preached: February 13, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Deliverer Sermon Text: John 5:1-15 [HCSB] 1After this, a Jewish festival took place, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Man Of God From Judah – Part 1

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 7, 2025

In this season, God is raising and sending many men of God, armed with a word from Him and raw power and authority(to back it up), to expose the deception of all Jeroboam’s and cleanse God's altars.

In this generation, there is so much of strange fire and incense burning on God’s altars. Because of this strange fire, people are living strange lives. There is no fruit of God’s Holiness that leads to Holy living. A person in sin continue live in sin in spite of coming to the church regularly. ...read more

What Does God Require? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to live out their faith through acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God, as these simple actions reflect God's love and allow Him to work the impossible in our lives.

Good morning, folks! I'm glad to see you all here, eager to dive into the Word of God. Today, we're going to be talking about a passage that is so simple, yet so profound that it has the power to transform our lives. It's Micah 6:8, and it reads, "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Topics: Love, Pleasing God

Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019

Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Baptist