Sermons on Putting God First:

I Choose To Love My Family First

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 11, 2018

THIS IS THE FIFTH OF A SERIES ON CHOICES WE MUST MAKE AS CHRISTIANS. FAMILY LIFE FOR THE CHRISTIAN IS A DRAMATIC MODEL OF THE LOVE CHRIST HAS FOR THE CHURCH. WE MUST CHOOSE TO BE THE BEST MODEL OF CHRIST'S LOVE WE CAN BE.

I CHOOSE TO LOVE MY FAMILY FIRST LUKE 12:13-21 LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT CAPACITY CHOICES INVOLVING FORGIVENESS OF OTHERS AND TRUST. ESSENTIALLY WE ARE GOING TO TRUST AND LEAVE OUR FUTURE IN GOD’S HANDS, OR WE ARE GOING TO TRY TO MANAGE OUR FUTURE IN OUR OWN POWER. SINCE WE CANNOT CONTROL OUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

You Didn't Learn The First Time Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 15, 2011

A study of chapters 19 & 20

Isaiah 19 & 20 You Didn’t Learn the First Time 1 The burden against Egypt. Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud, and will come into Egypt; The idols of Egypt will totter at His presence, and the heart of Egypt will melt in its midst. 2 “ I will set Egyptians against Egyptians; ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

First Sunday In Advent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 25:1-10, Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 21:1-13 A). TO YOU I LIFT MY SOUL. Psalm 25:1-10. This is a prayer for all seasons. A prayer of trust amid enemies (Psalm 25:2-3). A prayer for guidance in the perplexities of life (Psalm 25:4-5). It is a prayer in celebration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 21:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church As God Intended It Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

The first in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with God’s design for the New Testament Church.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:1-8 Title: The Church as it should Be (#1 in series in Colossians) Date: July 7, 2002 Introduction: This morning we begin a series in the book of Colossians. This is a rich book, one of Paul’s richest letters to the churches. In this letter we find ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - A Conversation With God

Contributed by John Quigley on Jan 7, 2005

First in a series setting out prayer as a conversation with God, this sermon deals primarily with the role of faith in prayer.

John 14:10-14 "Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works ...read more

Scripture: John 14:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For The Family

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

This passage looks at the first divine institution for humanity which is marriage which is to set the course for a human family.

“GOD’S DESIGN FOR THE FAMILY” GENESIS 2:18-25 1. The LORD’s COMPASSION for Adam in that he was alone and incomplete. (v. 18) Genesis 1:26-28; 5:2; 32:24; Exodus 14:12; 18:14, 18; Leviticus 13:46; Numbers 11:14, 17; Joshua 22:20; Ruth 3:1; Job 7:16; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Isaiah 49:21; Mark 1:24; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Obedience To God's Will Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 16, 2014

To show that CHRIST's obedience did it all for us, even abolishing the first covenant and establishing the second covenant.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST's obedience enough to save us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST's obedience did it all for us, even abolishing the first covenant and establishing the second covenant. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:9 (Amplified Bible) 10:9 He then went on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011

In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles Of Fellowship With God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 14, 2021

First John 1:5-2:2 shows us what is involved in having fellowship with God.

Scripture I recently started a sermon series on the Letters of John. False teaching was infiltrating the churches in the region of Ephesus for which the Apostle John was responsible. The false teachers were teaching that they had a knowledge of God that was available only to the spiritual elite. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Guide To Proper Fashion

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

In this passage Paul gives us a list of things that we need to “put on,” things we need to dress our spiritual bodies with.

You know, being in style, keeping up with today’s fashion has become a major issue in American society. Many people’s lives are dictated by their desire to keep up with the newest fashion. You can channel surf on TV and find multiple shows that are dedicated to showing people how to get in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-14

Denomination: Holiness

You Are Special

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Jul 13, 2003

Because God loved you first, You are special

I am quite intrigued as to why, when Jesus spoke in parables so everyone could understand them, he then felt the need to explain them to his disciples later. I wonder if it was to give his disciples a chance to challenge and question what he had said earlier. A chance to see the reasoning and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34, Psalm 103:1-13, John 4:37

Denomination: Methodist

Let Us Put Away Sin From Our Churches Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

The Body of Christ here on Earth has been stained with sin. We are called to put away sin from our presence, and if we truly are of the "Body of Christ" we will strive to put sin out of our midst.

Let us Put Away Sin within Our Churches We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don’t know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge people righteously. John Wesley told of a man he had little respect for because he considered him to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah's Promise Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2011

As we understand the promise of eternal life we put ourselves in a position to receive it.

The Messiah's Promise of Eternal Life Text: Matt. 22:23-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon offers this warning: "If you haven’t looked at Christ on the cross, you’ll have to look at Him on the throne—with great trembling. The sacrificial death of Christ will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Methodist

To The Church Who Left Its First Love Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 9, 2006

The church (believer) that stays in love with Jesus stays lit.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? Series (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church Who Left Their First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Oct. 8, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Story B Ephesus (the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 56 Title: Put My Tears In Thy Bottle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 23, 2021

This psalm was written when David found himself in the Philistine city of Gath, fleeing from King Saul, and up to his neck in very hot water. Achish, the king of Gath, had put David under arrest and was being pressured by his advisers to put him to death.

November 4, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 56 Title: PUT MY TEARS IN THY BOTTLE (To the chief Musician on Jonath-elem-rechokim[1], Michtam, a Psalm of David.) Theme: David’s Fear and Trust Psalm 56 (KJV) 1 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist