Sermons on Resurrection First Fruits:

Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2013

Faith is Obedience to God's Word

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: First Step Of Faith February 10, 2013 A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Confession: The First Step Towards Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2021

Ash Wednesday's confession of sin is our first step towards wholeness

February 17, 2021 Ash Wednesday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 51:1-17; Confession: The First Step towards Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we turn the corner and a new season stands before us, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sermon On The Mount / The First Three Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 3, 2022

In the Beatitudes, Jesus states eight or nine things which result in us being 'blessed' - meaning, happy or fortunate. They are right at the heart of being right with God and they are very different to the things which most people think will make them happy or fortunate.

INTRODUCTION Last week we finished our series of six talks on the theme ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’re now starting a new series of talks on the Sermon on the Mount. I don’t know how many talks we’ll have on it, but it will be more than six! What is ‘the Sermon on the Mount’? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Decision In The Desert- First Sunday Of Lent

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 5, 2022

A paradigm for its own struggle in an alien environment.

THE DEVIL IN THE DESERT “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test,” Jesus replied to Satan from Deuteronomy 6:16: but the rest of the verse says, “as you tested [God] at Massah.” Massah means testing and Meribah means contention. Psalm 95:8 says, “Do not harden your hearts as you did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Who Were The First Followers Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Dec 22, 2021

Our story in the book of John this week shows us Jesus gathering His first followers. Do you know who they were? There were five of them. It begins with two disciples.

Who Were The First Followers Of Jesus? John 1:35-51 Most of you know my story how in 1993, I sold everything, gave up my job, and went to Russia as a missionary to follow Jesus. I lived in a residential area in the southeast part of Saint Petersburg. There were around 100,000 people in this one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love God: The First Great Command

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is.

In Light of the Gospels The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is. According to Mark 12:29 (ESV) “Jesus answered, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Repent - The First Message Of Lord Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 3, 2021

In this period of 400 years when the Lord chose to remain silent, everything in the temple continued as it always had. The rituals of worship, sacrifices, feasts and festivals were carried out with regularity, but the dismal part was that the Lord was not in it. Why?

Repent - The first message of Lord Jesus Matthew 3:1-2:“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17: “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Other

Nehemiah 1: His First Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 9, 2024

The Book of Nehemiah has more than some people realize. This series focuses on the recorded prayers of Nehemiah as he, a Persian royal official, served the LORD God of Israel.

Introduction: The Book of Nehemiah is one that hasn’t been studied very often, as far as I know. There are some exceptions: Dr. Charles R. Swindoll wrote a book called “Hand Me Another Brick” a number of years ago, focusing on various aspects of Nehemiah’s life, times, and deeds. When I lived in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The First Plague On Egypt (Exodus 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2024

Is coming out of sin similar to and just as diffictul as an addiction? Let's look at Exodus 7.

How difficult is it to come out of the devil’s iron grip on our lives? Is it similar to overcoming substance abuse, pornography, out of control gambling, or some other addiction? Is sin therefore also slavery to an addiction? Let’s look at Exodus 7. What assignments did God give Moses and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Of Humility: Putting Others First Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2024

Paul’s letter to the Philippians speaks directly to our hearts and minds about living as followers of Christ in a way that reflects His love and humility.

A Heart of Humility: Putting Others First Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT): “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” Introduction: The Call to Humility Today, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Galatians 5:20, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:8, Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire And Hail: Understanding The First Trumpet Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 24, 2025

Today, we face a world scarred. Revelation 8:6-7 unveils God's judgment, a "Fire and Hail" for centuries of human unfaithfulness and our planet's destruction. Let's understand this trumpet's warning.

Fire and Hail: Understanding the First Trumpet Text: Revelation 8:6-7 "Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them. The first angel blew his trumpet, and there followed hail and fire, mixed with blood, and these were thrown upon the earth. And a third of the earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:6-7, Habakkuk 1:2, Romans 8:22, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 8:21, James 5:1-3, Proverbs 11:26, Amos 8:4-6, Jeremiah 2:13, Hebrews 12:29, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 13:3, 2 Peter 3:4, Joel 2:12-13, 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned During A First Encounter Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 1, 2022

Each person needs to have their own salvation worked out.

Introduction Belshazzar, the new king of Babylon, was throwing a party, and he messed up when he ordered the stewards to retrieve the gold and silver vessels taken from the Temple of God in Jerusalem so they might drink from them. Within that same hour of them drinking from those vessels, a hand ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Among Us: The First Christmas Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores the profound mystery of God's grace, its transformative power, and the challenge of living it out in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day to gather together, to lift our hearts in praise, to seek His wisdom, and to immerse ourselves in the radiant light of His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for each one of us today. A message ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Topics: Incarnation, Christmas Gift

Put God First In Your Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

Emphasizes prioritizing God Himself over His blessings, and the importance of daily, lifelong commitment to seeking His kingdom and righteousness.

Beloved, as we gather here today, let's not forget the words of the late Ezra Taft Benson who once said, "When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Seeking God

The Religious Leaders Missed The First Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 3, 2021

We are in danger of becoming indifferent to the things of God.

INTRODUCTION Most of life is made up of ordinary moments. You wake up, you head out to work, you must deal with people throughout the day, and no ordinary day would be complete without having to solve a problem or two. Yet, sometimes extraordinary events can break into those ordinary moments. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist