Sermons on Make God First:

Joyfully Hoping For God (A Joyful Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022

How did we react when we first met our Lord Jesus for the first time? On this exhortation, we will see the effects of finding our joyful hope when we first met our God.

Intro: Many people were touched by God after they met Him. A living testimony is none other than ourselves. We are a living testimony to everybody that after we met Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have that hope and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit in us. But before knowing and accepting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Importance Of Not Making Any Human Being An Idol. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

Let us remember that every human being, no matter how remarkable or influential, is a sinner in need of God's grace, just like us.

As Christians, we are called to worship only one God - the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet, it's easy to fall into the trap of placing human beings on a pedestal, elevating them to a status that only belongs to God. Whether it's a charismatic leader, a beloved pastor, or even a family member, or any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5, John 4:23-24, Hebrews 12:2

Those Whom God Honors

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 28, 2016

This sermon explores the truth that God honors those who honor Him. We look at the areas of giving, calling, and placing God first in our lives.

Those Whom God Honors Last week we looked at what it takes to have a purposeful heart in our “A Christian’s Heart” sermon series, and I ended with these words, “God honors those who honor Him.” This is something I tell just about everyone, especially when difficult ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Manual For Family Living Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on May 14, 2003

Parents are instructed first in what they need to do before they can instruct their children in the home.

DEUT 6 GOD’S MANUAL FOR FAMILY LIVING Last Week Wesley gave you a glimpse of how God’s manual for family living from Deuteronomy 4 was relied on in his home. He told you how his family prayed together regularly both in the morning and before going to bed at night ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Brethren

A Holiness Demanded By God’s Own Character

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

"A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine." - D.L. Moody.

1 Peter Series Part 4 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A Holiness Demanded by God’s Own Character” Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 INTRO: HOLINESS? WHAT IS HOLINESS? I. A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine. II. D.L. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Unspeakable Gift Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 19, 2005

Sermon to make us understand better why Jesus is God’s unspeakable gift to mankind.

Theme: The Unspeakable Gift Text: Matthew 1:21-23 Intro. A. Greetings B. Praise God for this privilege we have this morning to celebrate the birth of our Savior and Lord as a group and a family. Though, by principle of Christian living, everyday is a celebration for the Presence of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004

What a powerful church; what was their secret? They had learned to make focusing on God in praise and thanksgiving a life habit -- they got the "gratitude attitude." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

FOCUSING ON GOD (3rd in a Purpose Driven Series - "The Way the Church Ought to Be" NOTE: I am indebted to some sermoncentral.com users for some of the illustrations in this sermon. Ac 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

An Outline For Acts 18:1-17

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 7, 2023

This outline covers Paul's early ministry in Corinth. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads.

Introduction: Acts 18 has three major topics. The first several verses record Paul’s ministry in Corinth; the middle section, Paul’ brief first ministry in Ephesus with Aquila and Priscilla; and the final verses describe the ministry of Apollos, and how Aquila and Priscilla helped him. 1 Paul as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Final Thoughts

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 8, 2014

In John's final thoughts and instructions as he closes this epistle, we see encouragement to pray for each other, admonishment for sin in our lives and a warning about the future.

Final Thoughts 1 John 5: 16-21 Intro: Don’t you just love this time of year. The air is brisk and there is a sense of cleanliness in the air this time of year. . Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Tis the season to be jolly and happy. . There is another holiday that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sinner Or Saint Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

This is the first in a series on Ephesians 1 and 2.

Are you a Sinner or Are you a Saint? We are the saints of God. He has changed us inside and out. We have the grace and peace of God, we are blessed with every spiritual blessing, we are chosen through Jesus, and stand blameless. We are redeemed, washed, new, fresh, forgiven, and renewed – all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-12, 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Collision Course

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

You are headed for a wreck

Collision Course Intro: You heard about the guy that applied for the job at a train terminal. He was asked several questions. The last was, what would you do if a train from the east was traveling at 75 mph and a train from the west was traveling 85 mph and they were going to collide. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Strengthens Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022

God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Back To The Future" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

Now in this passage today we find a story that deals with the future and it tells the story of someone who was making plans but he was going about it in the wrong way. So let’s try to learn from his mistakes.

"Back to the Future" James 4:13-4:17 In the film Back to the Future, Michael Fox plays the role of a guy named Marty MacFly who suddenly is thrown back into time 30 years earlier. Because he knows what the future hold ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Plan For The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

What the church ought to be now and in the future

Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church's Concerns (Or Priorities) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2011

The church multiplies disciples only when its members are present as God's humble servants, preach the word as God's human spokesmen, and present themselves as God's holy sacrifices.

Rick Harrison, of Newark, Ohio, talks about his six-year-old son, who seemed to demand Rick’s attention just when he was most busy around the house. Rick says, “My standard reply has been, 'I'm busy right now. Go ask your mother.’” Then one day, the disappointed look on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free