Sermons on placing god first:

Our Hiding Place

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 15, 2005

In times of hardship and disaster, our mighty God provides a safe and secure hiding placed--a place of refuge.

Our Hiding Place Psalm 57:1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Pastors get asked questions all the time. Here are a few actual letters that kids have sent to ministers: Č Dear Pastor, does God like everybody? If so, He never met my sister. (Arnold, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Divine Father's Place Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

I. A FATHER’S LOVE … 1. A father’s love chooses to create, know and value each individual. 2. A father’s love creates a special environment and sustains it. 3. A father’s love communicates, counsels, and listens. 4. A father’s love protects.

… While I can’t share in the honors of full fatherhood today …  I want us to consider the honor we give to our DIVINE FATHER,  In 2 Cor 6:18, the apostle Paul applies God’s heart, first spoken to David the prophet Nathan, to all of us: “I will be a father to you, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Places Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 7, 2022

Based on Acts 2:42-47 - The Church is not a place, but there are places that the Church ought to be.

“THE PLACES” Acts 2:42-47 FBCF – 3/6/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Roll call in school. Answered, “Here,” or “Present.” Means, “I’m in my place where I’m supposed to be. I’m ready for my assignment.” Today, continue w/ our series on “The ChURch” from the book of Acts w/ a message entitled, “The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Begin In The Right Place Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

To know what life is all about, it’s important to begin in the right place. For Christians, begin with our heavenly seating place! (This series gives all due credit to Rick Warren who has written the excellent book!)

Begin in the Right Place Purpose Driven Series #1 Cornwall/Montreal August 2, 2003 Beginnings are important and have a great bearing on where we end up in particular endeavours. If someone wants to end up with a Ph.D., but doesn’t have a high school education, that becomes more difficult- not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7, Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Rock In A Hard Place

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003

Have you ever found yourself battered and beaten by life? Well God is a rock in a hard place.

In a world adrift in moral chaos and drowning in the depths of deception, I am thankful that we have a rock in a hard place. There is no solid ground in this world. There is no place to safely establish your feet where they will not slip. But there is only unstable and unsure ground. Things are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THE FIRST IN A FOUR PART SERIES: We can put a lot of time into thinking about how we want to furnish our homes; and don’t forget about the garage! We need to consider how we furnish our hearts! 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and speaks about how we can have our hearts

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME SERIES “Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth = B.I.B.L.E. <Home furnishings (use my little girl’s doll house)> -kitchen sink set and the fridge -bedroom suite -Living room suite -dining room suite -play ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 6, 2025

We could never understand even the smallest truth about God unless He opened our eyes and revealed it to us personally. If God does not reveal himself to man, we could never know God! So because we know Him, give glory to God!

Ephesians 3:20-21 TO GOD BE THE GLORY April 6, 2025 Intro: Up to this point, the book of Ephesians has been one long theological study as Paul has emptied the contents of his soul and revealed the mysteries that were hidden from the foundation of the world. After this great outpouring of truth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The First Passover Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 7, 2013

9 chances to believe the Lord and let the people of Israel go. Continuous stubbornness on the part of Pharaoh, and eventually God passes judgment and here it finally comes in verse 4 of chapter 11…

When we look at that passage it’s hard to not to be taken a back by the apparent cruelty of God’s judgement here, but I think it reflects the original curse that came through Adam, that the consequence of disobedience – rejecting God, is death. It is also justice, and everyone ...read more

The First No Fly Zone! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 24, 2018

God always knows wherever we are and whatever we're doing!

Last week we noted the 3 entities in our lives: God, people, the devil and his demons. God is Yahweh, Almighty, Creator, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Holy, but Loving! People are created by God with free wills to choose and all sin against God. The Devil and his demons are enemies of God and for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by David Holman on Feb 1, 2016

Allowing Christ First Place in Your Life

How to Grow in Christ John 3:30 I rarely preach one verse at a time which makes this a topical sermon. But if there were ever a topical sermon to preach I believe this one verse will help us to grow in Christ. Let me lay out what is going on in John the baptizers ministry beginning in verse 22. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Our Place

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the human tendency to think that our life is all about us, instead of being all about God.

Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Place Of Safety

Contributed by James May on Jan 23, 2005

God is our refuge; an ever present help in times of trouble.

OUR PLACE OF SAFETY Sunday, January 23, 2005 - PM Psalms 46:1-7, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Find A Place To Land Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 19, 2004

This is the 2nd "F" in how to fly with spiritual engine failure; FIND a place to land means come to Jesus, He gives rest, take His yoke, learn from Him, and find rest.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church February 15, 2004 FIND A PLACE TO LAND BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: It was a long day in 1985, I had taken a night flight from Helsinki to Moscow. A colleague joked about hoping the old Russian jet make it all way. The flight was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Surely The Lord Is In This Place

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007

To help the congregation to practice the presence of God.

Surely the Lord is in this Place Gen. 28:10-22 I don’t need to elaborate on the story of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But here is a snapshot of a little backgroung of their lives The whole family was prone to deceive people. Abraham told the Egyptians his wife was his sister Gen. 12:19ff. Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The First Passover Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018

The process for Passover, the Purpose of Passover, and the Power of Passover.

The First Passover Exodus 12:1-30 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage say about honoring God?” - Last time we were together, we looked at the description of the tenth and final plague, the death of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist