Sermons about Putting God First

First Church Of The Couch Potato

Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2005

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God wants Christians off of the couch and into the trenches, working in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is a little different from most that I preach but it does make the point.

FIRST CHURCH OF THE COUCH POTATO by Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:2-3, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." Nothing is more precious in the eyes of a young couple than a newborn baby. It is the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2012

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Understanding and putting on the first piece of armor that God supplies so we can live the life that God intended for believers.

Belt of Truth Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:20 Introduction- Last week we begun a new series, “Putting on the armor of God” We saw some people see demons behind every tree and there are some who have no idea that we are in a spiritual battle for our souls. The two main points in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

To Please God, You Must First Learn To Walk With God

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 28, 2002

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What must I do to walk with God? Read about three things that you can do to walk with God.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: TO FIRST PLEASE GOD, YOU MUST LEARN TO WALK WITH GOD “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

"chutes And Ladders"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 27, 2019

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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

Put Your Faith In The Lord Who Provides

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 6, 2006

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Put Your Faith in the LORD Who Provides 1) With complete obedience to his Word 2) With implicit trust in his promises 3) With absolute assurance of his mercy

Finish this sentence. “The worst part about school is…” How many of you said “taking tests”? Tests aren’t a lot of fun are they? I used to think teachers gave tests just to watch their students squirm. That of course isn’t true. Teachers give tests for the benefit of their students. Tests are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are You Going To Serve?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 7, 2009

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The argument for serving God

Text; Joshua 24:1-27 Title: Who are you going to serve? Introduction Joshua 24 contains one of the most well known verses in the entire O.T. “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (v15) This same verse is also the key verse in Joshua 24 because the chapter is all about…who are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Sure To Put On Every Piece Of Armor

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 28, 2009

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It is easy to skip over God’s instruction trusting in past encounters with God. However, the Lord wants us to daily be prepared so that we can stand against the devil and his cunning.

An Astronaut is ready for the first time to walk in space. He has spent countless hours in simulations. He has already taken off from earth and is now in outer space. He has his space suit on and so he is protected from head to toe against the deathly cold of space. This astronaut seems to be as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph: Faith Put Tothe Test

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007

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Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faih in submitting to God’s plan.

Joseph: Faith Put To The Test Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faith in submitting to God’s plan. Introduction - What Is Faith? According to Webster: 1 a allegiance to duty or a person: LOYALTY. b fidelity to one’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Attending A Wedding Feast Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

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Jesus' First Miracle

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' First Miracle

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2022

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What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of God in John 2:1-11.

Prelude What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Purpose: Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Plan: Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Because He First Loved Me

Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014

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No matter the circumstances of baptism, it is God who does the work because God loves us before we love God.

We may not know the nine verses of Frederick Whitfield’s 1855 hymn, “O How I love Jesus,” but I’m guessing most of us know the refrain: O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus, because he first loved me. Because he first loved me. Before I could do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

And First Place Goes To... Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

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How greatness in the Kingdom of God is determined by our level of service to others.

INTRODUCTION I admit my humor is a little corny sometimes, but bear with me for a moment. See if you can answer these questions: (1) What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. (2) What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. (3) What do you call four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 30, 2001

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One way to organize this passage is to divide it into three primary sections. First we see James deal with the pride of speech (vv. 1-2a). Second he deals with the power of speech (vv. 2b-5a). Lastly, he deals with the perversion of speech (vv. 5b-12).

How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 1) James 3:1-5a Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 29, 2001 Introduction: My girls and I have begun a new hobby of sorts. We’re researching our family tree. I had an opportunity a couple of weeks ago—in fact, it was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-5

Denomination: *other

Let Christmas Put Hope In Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2005

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God wants to give you hope.

Let Christmas Put Hope in Your Heart Luke 2:1-14 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA Dec. 19, 2004 *A songwriter named Gordon Bok once wrote: -If I had a thing to give you... --I would tell you one more time that the world is always turning toward the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The First Commandment Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

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The Ten Commandments reveal God to us and help us live right.

A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

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