Sermons on Others First:

The Pride Ride Pt 1 Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

This is the first message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins.

Intro; I am starting a series on the "Seven Deadly Sins." Today’s message is the first one entitled the "The Pride Ride Part 1." Pride is defined as “An inordinate amount of self-esteem.” The synonyms for the word PRIDE are not pretty; they are conceit, arrogance, and boastfulness. Pride is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Isaiah 14:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experience The Gift Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Todd Sullivan on Dec 26, 2024

This is a narrative sermon based on the first Christmas Day.

Church, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I want to share a story to reflect on that first day when Jesus entered the world. Let’s go back 2000 years, to the land of Judea. Imagine being in Bethlehem the day Mary and Joseph are about to arrive into town on their donkey. They were tired, thirsty, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Now I See Series

Contributed by Donald Hart on Apr 1, 2007

Consider the players and their thoughts on that first Palm Sunday.

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – April 1, 2007 (All Scripture passages are from the NIV unless otherwise noted) PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE NOW I SEE Text: John 12:12-16 INTRODUCTION One of the eye clinics in the area that specializes in cataract surgery ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Begins With Mourning Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God.

Mourning is what happens when your eyes are opened, your heart is opened, to something so manifestly wrong with your world that you can neither bear it, ignore it, or affect it. Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God. I recently listened to a very interesting conversation about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace Is About Ministry Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year, A New Beginning, A Renewed Resolution

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Dec 31, 2016

Put God first in your resolutions this year.

Guess what Brothers and Sisters, you’ve done it! You have made it through another year. The New Year is here. January 2017. It’s a brand new year. • A year full of possibilities. • A year full of opportunities. • 12 months. 52 weeks. 365 days. • 8,760 hours. 525,600 minutes and 31,536,000 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 39:4

The ‘who’, ‘why’ And ‘how’ Of The Christian’s Wilderness Experience

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Mar 11, 2011

A Lent 1 (First Sunday in Lent) sermon

THE ‘WHO’, ‘WHY’ AND ‘HOW’ OF THE CHRISTIAN’S WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE Introduction The cries on our lips, when we go through certain experiences are: ‘why is this happening to me?’ (with our hands on our head), ‘who is responsible for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Pattern Of Courageous Manhood

Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011

The first of a series of three sermons on courageous manhood.

Introductory Texts 1. Joshua 1:9 – It takes Godly courage to get into Canaan 2. Titus 1:1-7 – What the Church is supposed to teach 3. II Timothy 2:2 – Faithfulness is the cornerstone of character 4. Deuteronomy 6:7 –Teach to teach to teach 5. I Corinthians 10 – Do not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfect Obedience.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 24, 2000

First Sunday after Christmas Year C.

First Sunday after Christmas Year C. Luke 2: 41-52 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Thank you Lord Jesus for your perfect obedience as a free gift which is our freedom from slavery to sin and death. Amen. Title: “Perfect Obedience.” Mary and Joseph find the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, Son Of David Series

Contributed by Alan Schmitt on Oct 16, 2001

First in three-part series on Jesus, the Son

Jesus Son of David Psalm 23:1-6 Matthew 20:29-34 Philippians 2:5-11 It was a typical Sunday morning. We had finished the morning worship service and I was greeting those in attendance as they were leaving. At the end of the line was a mother with her young son in tow. Nothing out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

From One Quarter Pounder With Cheese To Another. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

About the first day of creation, a Day of Existence.

Intro: FROM ONE QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE TO ANOTHER... 1. "Fly Me to the Moon" a song written by Bart Howard and made popular by Frank Sinatra. "Fly me to the moon And let me sing among the stars, Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars; In other words, hold my hand; In other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Abraham

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 7, 2021

The next in the series on Genesis and the first of 4 on Abraham.

Genesis 12 The Call of Abraham This morning we are going to continue our study of the book of Genesis, and begin our study of Abraham. Abraham is a pretty important person. From his children come 3 of the world’s major religions; Christianity, which is the largest religion in the world: Islam, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

'the Gospel'

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 28, 2006

This looks at the first 13 verses of Marks gospel.

’The Gospel’ Mark 1:1-13. Background Marks gospel is the earliest written of the four gospels AD.55-65 Probably written for Christians in Rome where he wrote the Gospel, he wants them to know that in an environment where people worship many gods, Jesus is the one true Son of God. Its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Step One - Choose The True God Series

Contributed by Tom Cartney on Nov 20, 2006

This is the first of a ten sermon series on the Ten Commandments

Step #1 – Choose The True God Exodus 20:3 I. The Ten Commandments In The News When people arrived at the State Judicial Building in Montgomery, Alabama on the 1st of August five years ago, they came face to face with something they had not expected. Without telling anyone about his secret plan, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Four Gospels Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

First in a Series going through the New Testament

THE FOUR GOSPELS -- SERMON ONE Introduction: In this twelve lesson study we will seek to perform an impossible task. We will attempt to complete a survey of the New Testament. We begin our study with the first lesson being on the Four Gospels. The subject of the New Testament is redemption. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist