Sermons on putting jesus first:

The First & The Last Series

Contributed by Chris Haley on Feb 24, 2025

A sermon on the first chapter of Revelation introducing how the book of Revelation works.

Introduction I can still remember the first Bible study I ever went to on the book of Revelation: “Revelation made simple” they said, “come and understand it better” they said. I was 19, I left that study after two hours with a mind filled with words that I couldn’t pronounce let alone spell! I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First House On The Left

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 8, 2015

Epiphany 5 (B). Christ comes about us in the ordinary events of daily life. He comes to us, lifts us up, and restores us to wholeness, that we may live to serve Him and serve others.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “First House on the Left” In our reading from Mark, today, Jesus continues in His ministry. You will recall that He had been proclaiming, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Dont Put Away The Promise

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 23, 2009

Jesus the seed of the woman

Don’t Put Away the Promise 1. Jesus is the Christ. 2. He has a human ancestry. 3. He has a Jewish ancestry. 4. He has a Gentile ancestry. 5. He has a royal ancestry. 6. He has a lowly ancestry. 7. He has a holy ancestry. 8. He has an imperfect ancestry. 9. He has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love At First Sight Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 26, 2024

John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope. Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. Today we want to see the Love that Jesus inspired in others - as an infant and even today.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT LUKE 2:21-40 Introduction In December we have observed the Advent Themes of Hope, Peace, Joy. -John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope -Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. -Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. -Today we want to see the Love that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put On The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 16, 2010

Be strong in the Lord by putting on the full armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth, which is Jesus Christ!

Many of you have seen the movie Ironman. A wealthy person who decided to do good, invented an armor impenetrable from bullets. If Tony Stark did not put on that armor, a bullet can easily kill him and Ironman couldn’t do any good thing! Wouldn’t it be nice to have one of those armors? Although fun ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Worry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage us to trust in God's provision, put Him first in our lives, and not to worry about our needs because He cares for us and knows what we need.

Good morning! We're about to dive into a message that I believe is going to resonate with each and every one of us. It's about the worry that tends to creep into our lives - the anxiety that sometimes feels like a heavy weight on our shoulders. But as the beloved Christian author Max Lucado once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: God First

First Trip To The Temple Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

Scrapbooks record significant events in a person's life. This series shows us many firsts in Jesus' life and their significance to us. Jesus' first of many trips to the temple of Jerusalem shows us the saving work of Jesus - yes, even as a baby!

As we come to the close of another year and the embark on the year 2019, it’s only natural for people to take look back at what the last 12 months have all entailed. And maybe you’re thinking, “2018 – what a year it has been!” I certainly feel that way. One year ago, I hade not personally met ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

First Words Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

First words from the Risen Christ

First Words of the Risen Christ – John 20:1-18 Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/4/07 am Introduction Happy Easter – Christ is Risen. That is a fact of history that can not be denied and I pray this morning that it is as real to you as it was to those who witnessed Jesus in the flesh. Over the last ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living First Things First Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 16, 2006

Part 6 of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection. In Colossians 3 and 4, the Apostle Paul shows how the supremacy of Christ should show through our personal purity; Christian fellowship; the home; our work; our witness to the world; and in the way we serve God.

Living First Things First Colossians 3 and 4 May 28, 2006 Some might say that in the third and fourth chapters of Colossians, Paul gets PRACTICAL, because that’s where he sets out to show us how the superiority of Christ over all things ought to be displayed in our daily lives. But I don’t want ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Put It In Writing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

Nehemiah, Pt. 2

PUT IT IN WRITING: FROM ASPIRATION TO ASSIGNMENT (NEH. 2:1-9) At the height of the phone wars, AT & T, MCI, and Sprint advertised their advantage over another in the papers, on TV, and through telemarketing. Many people were bombarded with slogans like Get 100 Free Minutes, Save 20% or more, or 3 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting It To The Test Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2007

We must put to the test what we hear to determine if it is from God.

Putting It To The Test Text: 1 Jn. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the bridge, the builder loaded a train with enough extra cars and equipment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Putting On Christ Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009

Put on Christ is so that people can see Christ in us and give glory to him and his saving work on the cross.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-11. Last week we examined verses 1-11 of this chapter which have to do with putting away or putting to death sin in our lives. This is something that we’ll want to do and that we’re called to do if we’ve really been raised to life with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

Put On Humility

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Aug 8, 2018

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Apostle Paul in our main scripture text is cautioning every believer to be truthful(honest)as you evaluate yourself, not thinking of yourself or believing that you are better than you are. I categorize this phrase under "pride." When you think about pride, it is saying to yourself and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting It Into Practice

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 16, 2008

there are onlt two sides when you draw a line. God’s word draws a line between living righteous or living unrighteously.

What are you putting into practice? 1 John 2:29 A young man and his wife stopped by his parents house for a visit. His mother noticed that something was bothering her daughter-in-law but she didn’t want to meddle. She couldn’t imagine what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Is In The "Putting" Series

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005

We must "put on" Christ.

John 6:30-40 The Proof is in the "Putting" I. They Demanded Proof - v. 30-31 First, let’s establish that skeptical inquiry is not a bad thing...in fact, it can be quite beneficial. Scientific discoveries are based on this approach. Definition---a skeptic is one who is willing to question any ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-40

Denomination: Baptist