Sermons on Me First Attitude:

Choosing The Best Part: A Mother's Day Message

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 23, 2002

Mother’s Day Message for the busy mom.

CHOOSING THE BEST Luke 10:38-42 I realize that today’s woman has no easy task. I know that more appliances and conveniences are placed within the home with the goal of making the household chores easier. Things have certainly changed from the time that I was a child. There were no micro-wave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:38-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Your First Family: Minister Well To Them Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

Speaks to the idea that our family at home is the second most important relationship we have, following, of course, our relationship with God.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 9, 2005 "Your First Family: Minister Well To Them" [TITLE SLIDE] When Americans hear the words first family---their thoughts typically race to the occupants of the White House---the president and his family. And some of you reading the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Were The Dominant Doctrines Taught By The First And Second Century Church Fathers?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2025

An insightful look at what the earliest Church Fathers believed and taught

It is commonly believed with supporting documents that the Coptic Church of Egypt is the oldest established organized church in the world, dating back to sometime between AD 42 and 50. According to Eusebius of Caesarea, as well as Coptic traditions, the Apostle Mark is said to have been the founder ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First John Chapter Two Part 1

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

THE FIRST EPISTLE OF JOHN -CHAPTER 2 I JOHN 2:1 - A FRIEND OF THE ACCUSED "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" John uses the family term "my little children" to warn us that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting Less Than The Best.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Total victory is possible! Gehazi was the next man of God, Greed and the owe me attitude grows --- Beware less than the best can be costly.

ACCEPTING LESS THAN THE BEST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS TOTAL VICTORY A REAL POSSIBILITY? WHAT DOES TOTAL VICTORY COST? A. Let's us recall the previous lesson of ELIJAH and ELISHA... ELIJAH ... the old man of God wanted to TEACH and MENTOR a young man to GROW into the OFFICE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Challenges Facing Baptists In The Twenty-First Century Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Baptists have brought distinctive truth to the circle of the evangelical faith. However, there appears to be a danger of being of losing the Baptist identify which must be recognised and resisted.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9 BAPTIST FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES FACING BAPTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Apocalipsis 2: La Iglesia De Efeso Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on May 10, 2011

La iglesia de Efeso

Apocalipsis 2:1-7 LA IGLESIA DE EFESO Vs 1 – Ha quien le está escribiendo? Al ángel de la Iglesia. Y quien está escribiendo? Cuando terminamos de leer el Capitulo 1 deducimos que el que tiene las siete estrellas en su diestra, el que anda en medio de las siete candeleros de oro es nada más ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.

1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2020

Miracle at Cana

Sermon on: Water into wine. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. In our Gospel reading today we heard the story of Jesus attending a wedding reception at Cana where, during the celebrations, the wine runs out. To solve the problem Jesus performs the miracle of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Preparation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2018

What does building a highway have to do with preparation for celebrating Christ’s first coming? What does it have to do with preparing for Christ’s Second Coming? Let’s understand the preparation Christ expects. Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6.

What does building a highway have to do with preparation for celebrating Christ’s first coming? What does it have to do with preparing for Christ’s Second Coming? Let’s understand the preparation Christ expects. Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6. Caesar Luke 3:1 “Now in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"chutes And Ladders"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 27, 2019

A sermon about Jesus' call to humble ourselves.

Luke 14:7-14 “Chutes and Ladders” (The Idea for Chutes and Ladders comes from a commentary by Mark Ralls in Feasting on the Gospels, Luke part 2 pgs. 62-66)) There is a game for children that has been around for a long time, since 1943, to be exact. And I bet almost everyone here has played it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Haggai Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 22, 2022

The Lord asks, "Is it a time for you to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house (the Temple) lies in ruins?" – Haggai 1:4. This is one of the most piercing questions in all scripture, especially given our wealth in this country.

Haggai Haggai wrote during one of the most challenging times in Jewish history. His prophecies inspired the people to persevere and stay committed to God during that difficult time. Aside from the fact that he was a prophet, we know little about the man. His name means "festival," perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Better Priorities In The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

The sermon encourages prioritizing God's presence, pursuing purpose through Him, and promoting prosperity by seeking His kingdom and righteousness in our daily lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy and a privilege to be in fellowship once more, to share in the Word and the wonder of our Lord. As we gather in this place of worship, we are reminded of the words of the great Martin Luther, who once said, "I have so many things to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Seeking God, Putting God First

Fulfilling Your God-Given Dream Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 3, 2005

Four essential attitudes for fulfilling your God-given dream. First sermon in four-part series, "Dreaming Big for God".

William Carrey, considered by many to be the human catalyst behind the modern missions movement, used to say, "Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God." This month we’re going to talk about people in God’s Word who lived this very way of life; people who dreamed big for God. By ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1, Genesis 15:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Draw Me Closer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

True peace and purpose come from drawing near to God, letting go of distractions, and seeking His presence above all else in our daily lives.

Friends, some weeks feel like a treadmill stuck on high speed. Our calendars crowd us, our phones buzz at us, and our souls sigh within us. We try to keep up appearances while our insides ache for an anchor. Have you felt that slow leak of peace, that subtle drift of the heart when worries and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Focus, Distraction