Sermons on Putting God First:

New Years Message: The Blessing Journey - How God Re-Routes A Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 4, 2026

This is a message, the first for the new year, about Abram's process of being called and serving God, and it asks the congregation to consider God's calling in their lives afresh.

Abraham - “The Blessing Journey: How God Re-routes a Life” Happy New Year! New Year, new you?...Maybe. But the best news is: the same Jesus—yesterday, today, and forever! We’ve just been through the Advent and Christmas season, and this is...the first Sunday of 2026. Christmas of course is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Love Will Never...!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

God’s love will never let you down. God’s love will never let you off. God’s love will never end!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 1:3; John 14:7-9 After the end of Word War II the American Bible Society published a little pamphlet written by a soldier, Clarence Hall, who had been a part of the invasion of Okinawa. It was entitled, “What I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31, Luke 1:45-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Grace Is For Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Joseph to illustrate how God's grace is always present in our lives, working for our good and His glory.

Welcome back, church, for another fantastic Sunday! We are continuing the series we started last week, Grace Under Fire. Ours is a series all about the grace of God, and how He forms us through the struggles, trials, and all life brings our way. If you were with us last week, we discussed how God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-20, Joshua 1:9

Topics: God's Grace, Faithfulness, Unexpected Journey

Sermon Series: Grace Under Fire

Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve,

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

“Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD!

Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve, But As For Me And My House We Will Serve The Lord SUNDAY AM 11/28/1999 Joshua 24:14-24 14 “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Who God Is And Who God Is Not

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2012

A sermon about God's agape love and our call to live it.

“What God Is and What God Is Not” 1 John 4:7-21 I served an extremely diverse and great congregation for 6 years in Newport News, Virginia. We came from just about every ethnic group and socio-economic background. One day I was visiting with a young, single mother who was active ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Grace Is With Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's unending grace and presence, even in times of hardship, through the story of Moses from the Old Testament.

Good morning church. I’m excited you decided to join us this morning for our first week of a brand-new 4-week series called, Grace Under Fire. How many of you today have experienced God’s grace in your life and in your story? Are you thankful for it? The reality of life is that we will not always ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-12, Mark 9:24

Topics: God's Grace, Moses' Story, Faith In Hardship

Sermon Series: Grace Under Fire

Peace Of God--God Of Peace Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Feb 27, 2024

We all want peace. It used to be a running joke that when the ladies of the Miss America Pageant were interviewed they were asked what they longed for they answered, "World Peace." Well, I think we all wish for world peace.

• Philippians 4:1 o So, brothers and sisters, I love you and miss you. you are my joy and my crown. Therefore, dear friends, keep your relationship with the Lord firm! • Peace o We all want peace o When the ladies are interviewed for the Miss America Pageant o It’s become a running joke that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Take God’s Word For It

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 7, 2010

All we have to do is believe and rest on His word and He said He would take care of everything for us. Sounds easy, it is, just that easy, if you will let it be!!!

Take God’s Word For It Matthew 4:4 NKJ 4…He [Jesus] answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” Matt 4:4 MSG 4Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: "It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace For The Pleasure Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2026

Knowing our identity, We can live fearless, free and full of confidence that we are who God says we are and we can do what God says we can do and can be what God says we can be. We can live with purpose and fulfil God’s plan.

Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace for the Pleasure of God Scripture - Ephesians 1:1-15 “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. May God our Father and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-15, Psalm 139:13-16, Romans 3:23, Hosea 4:6, 1 John 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Promises Of God’s Compassion Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2018

A sermon on The Promises of God’s Compassion found in Psalm 145.

We continue in our series on hope found here and this month our focus is on the compassion of God. This morning I want us to consider together The Promises of God’s Compassion by looking at a Psalm where King David speaks of God’s goodness, greatness, compassion and grace, Psalm 145. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 3:20-21, Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can Make A Difference? "Yes We Can!”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 5, 2011

If the building up of the church were a sport, here’s where I would tell you, “its hard to put any points on the scoreboard from the sidelines,” Contrary to popular belief, “Serving the Lord” is not a spectator sport.

We Can Make a Difference? “Yes We Can!” There’s no quicker way to find out who your friends are, then by starting a building project and asking them to be involved and help you with it. It doesn’t really matter what your building, it could be a house, a garage, or something on a smaller ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feet First: Moving From 'wait-And-See' To 'step-And-Seize'

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Dec 29, 2025

We spend too much time praying for doors to open and not enough time walking toward them. This sermon provides three physical actions to take during the New Year crossover to ensure you don't just "watch" the year happen, but you "occupy" the promises God has for you.

Most people approach the New Year like a spectator at a swimming pool they stand on the edge, shivering, dipping a toe in to see if the "water" of the coming year is warm enough to jump. They wait for a sign, a feeling, or a "word" before they make a move. But as we stand at the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comforting God’s People

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023

Today’s text echoes what we see throughout scripture about how the Lord disciplines His children. God disciplines us because He loves us.

COMFORTING GOD’S PEOPLE (December 6, 2020) Text: Isaiah 40: 1 - 11 Isaiah 40:1 -11: Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Calling For Believers

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 16, 2017

Today's sermon is about knowing God's calling upon our lives through His revealed will, which includes to love Him, be missionary, worship Him, to be holy, to grow in our faith, and to serve God by serving others.

God’s Calling for Believers After last week’s Sunday night message and again this morning, I think it’s important to lay out how we’re to go about fulfilling the third dimension, the dimension of commission. And how we do this is to know and walk in God’s will and calling. For our lives Further, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Foursquare