Sermons on Make God First:

God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry To The Stray Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 10, 2012

First sermon in the series dealing with God's children straying and being restored.

God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry to the Stray James 5:19-20 I. The Reality of Straying Christians “55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Mission And Vision

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 14, 2008

God’s Mission is twofold: "To seek and to save the lost and make disciples of all people groups."

God’s Mission & Vision for the WVCC 2008 Numbers 13 There are many indicators that this will be a year of growth and outreach for the Willow Vale Community Church. Many of you are involved in prayer triplets that will meet ten times between December 16th to March 23; a hundred days of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lord Make Me A Sheep Dog

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on May 25, 2016

Focus on being a servant to your church and pastor

3 John 1:1-8 “The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

We are all making exciting plans for Christmas. But in this sermon I want to talk to you about God’s plan for the first Christmas.

One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans. For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You have been planning this picnic for weeks and you had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Count On God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult.

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult. Intro.: 1. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is often represented as one of the easiest--prayer. a. Prayer is difficult. b. Not the "pat," "stock," rote, routine prayers we all get used to saying, but real, deep, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Hearing God In The Whispers Of Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 26, 2020

There are many voices that make it hard to hear what God desires.

Hearing God in the whisper 1 kings 19 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning everyone, glad that you are joining us this morning and taking time to hear the Word. It is almost 6 weeks that our life has been turned on edge and our Normal has been disrupted. In a lot of ways, I think normal needs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025

Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

Sermon 1 “Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Key Texts: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Matthew 4:19-22, Acts 10:34-35, John 4:23-24, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

Light is one of the most powerful metaphors used in Scripture to describe the nature and presence of God. From the very beginning, when God said “Let there be light,” it marked the first divine act that shaped creation.

GOD OF LIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 1:5 Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:4-9, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 60:1-3, James 1:17 INTRODUCTION: Light is one of the most powerful metaphors used in Scripture to describe the nature and presence of God. From the very beginning, when God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Surrendering King Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 21, 2013

Jesus rode into town as a king but died as a rebel. However, in his death we recieved a King. This sermon discovers reasons He was labled a rebel worthy of death.

As I was beginning to prepare for this weeks sermon on the secrets of the Kingdom I realized that we have not met the King yet. Therefore, this week we are going to step away from the Kingdom teaching so that I might introduce you to the King. Since this is Palm Sunday, I think we should start ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Mission Possible: Red Wire, Blue Wire... No, Red Wire (5 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

Fifth in series: Focus on how to make decisions with confidence.

Red Wire, Blue Wire… no Red Wire… Mission Possible – Series Review 1) God has called you, and the calling has never changed 2) He has equipped you with all of the tools you need 3) He has connected you to a team that will help you get the job done 4) Last week – we talked about keeping your cool ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

F.e.a.r.

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Oct 3, 2001

Do not make obedience to God an option, make it an obsession.

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 F.E.A.R. 10-03-01 1. What is it to FEAR God? In Ray Stedman’s book “Is This All There Is To Life” he uses Fear as an acronym to define what kind of fear we are talking about here. a. F= Faith in His existence, according to Hebrews 11:6 you can’t even come to God unless you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Choosen By God Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on May 29, 2006

Everyone wants to feel welcomed, but our society makes people feel unappreciated. Fortunately, the cross declares that this is not the way God deals with us. We are choosen by God.

We live in a cutthroat society. Our schools and our culture are designed for competition. And we live our lives with an “I’m better than you” mentality. Many of us were taught to go to school, get good grades, and get a good job. And once you graduate, send out as many resumes as possible because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruitfulness Is God's Will

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2002

In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission.

Introduction: Fruitfulness is God’s will for us. In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission. Let us examine our lives even as the gardener ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Run To God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 11, 2025

Run after God not money. There are many out there who compromise prayer and intimacy with God and run after making wealth, eventually that is not going to save you friend.

Run to God 1 Samuel 19: 18 “When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there.” When Russia invaded Ukraine in the year 24 February 2022, Ukraine President Volodymyr Oleksandrovych ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Precious Promises To Make Our Election Sure. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Nov 6, 2023

Peter says in 1 Peter 1:1-11 we have been given (past tense) "all things" that pertain to Life and godliness therefore, The righteousness of God (Christ in us the hope of glory) SHOULD be manifested in us by The Holy Spirit's mighty power IF we believe.

Peter says because we have been given (past tense) "all things that pertain to Life and godliness" and because we have been given (past tense) "exceeding great and precious promises," we are without excuse and with all diligence SHOULD by believing Jesus is Who He says He is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-11, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 8:29  (view more)  (view less)