Sermons on Seeking God First:

Reproducing God's Patience Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 14, 2006

Fourth in the series - understanding the Patience of God - We can never produce true patience until we have experienced first hand, the patience of God.

1. Overview & Review a. Over the past 3 weeks we have been talking about the Patience of God and what an incredible wonder His patience is. i. We have come to understand that God’s patience is that which restrains His wrath from consuming all that is contrary to His nature. ii. We learned that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Have God's Gifts Without God's Blessing Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2008

Samson demonstrated that it is possible to experience the gifts and power of God without the blessing of God. God gives people abilities to accomplish His purposes, but that in no way guarantees that they will seek to know Him or follow His ways.

When we look in the book of Hebrews Chapter 11 which is called "The Heroes of the Faith" we see where the Bible lists Samson as a hero of the faith the unknown writer of Hebrews say’s in (Heb. 11:32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Did Jesus Select His First Disciples?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

How you can select disciples for the long haul, who produce into the fourth generation, and will preserve the gospel without alteration or addition.

Today, many people think discipleship is only for the few, the brave, the select, but this is not the Master’s attitude. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theology Proper: Knowing God As The Highest Good Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

Introduction to Theology Proper: Knowing God is the highest good we can seek in life and from this intimate knowledge every other good flows.

Knowing God as the Highest Good In Latin, there is a phrase called summum bonum, which means “the highest good out of which all other good flows.” In this section, we will see how Scripture teaches that knowing God is the highest good above all other good things. The highest good is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inadequacy Of The Old Covenant ( Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 27, 2020

Although the first-century Jews felt such a fascination with the Mosaic covenant, they didn't understand the covenant to be the proclamation of the gospel that it was intended to be (4:1-2).

3/13/20 Tom Lowe Title: The Inadequacy of the Old Covenant (Heb. 8:7-9) Text: Hebrews 8:7-9 (NIV) 7For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. 8But God found fault with the people and said: “The days are coming, declares the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: Seeing Through God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

In a world filled with distractions and chaos, it's crucial that we learn to see as God sees. Let's delve into His Word to understand this profound perspective.

"Visionary View: Seeing Through God's Eyes" Today, we continue our series on the theme of having a "Visionary View," seeing the world and our lives through the eyes of our Heavenly Father. In a world filled with distractions and chaos, it's crucial that we learn to see ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020

Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

3.1.20 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Feast Of Firstfruits Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 11, 2022

Seeing Jesus in the 7 Feasts of Israel

Feast of Firstfruits Leviticus 23 March 13, 2022 If you could go back in time and remember some of your firsts, or if you’re anticipating some firsts . . . what might they be? Your first job - your first pay check. Your first car - - your first home. Your first kiss, or first kiss with your ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14, Proverbs 3:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Get Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 16, 2021

In this series we are looking at ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP and we begin where Acts does. Disciples Get Together.

ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP Disciples Get Together Acts 2:42-47 Introduction Acts 2 was called by J. D. Bales “The hub of the Bible”. Three thousand people responded to the gospel call, gave their lives to the Lord, were baptized and received forgiveness and the indwelling Holy Spirit. This infant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training In Godliness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 14, 2021

Do not forsake your first love for Jesus Christ and so, train for godliness everyday!

Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4. About 2000 years ago, the Christian Church in Ephesus was growing and Timothy was appointed to lead. We noted God protecting His Church by listing qualifications for Overseers (Bishops, Pastors, Elders of today), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Passover Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 2, 2025

Jesus is our Passover Lamb

The Story of Moses : Exodus 12 Passover Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-01–2025 In Christ Alone In 2013, the PCUSA (Presbyterian Church) was putting together a new hymnal and wanted to include “In Christ Alone.” But there was a problem. They didn’t like one of the lines ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2025

There are at least three shocks to the 1st century Jews who heard the Parable. 1. That the Father gave the son his inheritance before his death; 2.That the Father ran to embrace the wayward son and 3. The Father simply forgave the Son

Story: I have to tell you that, in continental Europe, the Swiss are known as being as parsimonious. In fact they make the Scots look generous - apologies to any Scots listening. At the turn of the 19th Century, the roof of the a little Swiss church was in serious need of repair. So the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, John 8:12

Denomination: Anglican

The Miracles Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 27, 2024

The Bible documents around 37 miracles performed by Jesus. In this series, Dr. Vorce will explore several of these miracles, aiming to communicate their relevance for the contemporary church today.

John 2:1-11, Mark 4:35 Introduction An introduction to the study of "The Miracles of Jesus" highlights several key points: 1. A miracle is defined as an extraordinary act where God breaks His usual pattern of continuous activity in the world. 2. Not all miracles are from God; some are ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Mark 4:35

Denomination: Church Of God

"What Goes Up Must Come Down" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 7, 2017

How do we find unity when we are surrounded by so much difference? The key to is finding harmony.

“What goes up, must come down” Philippians 2:1-11 One of the truths of Scripture that we often struggle with even though it is absolutely true, is that Jesus was both God and man at the same time. It is not a matter of which one He was; He was both. 100% God. 100% man. So when the four gospel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Son Of Man

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2014

CHRIST'S POWER IN THE EVENTS OF LIFE

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church June 22, 2014 John 2:1-11 JESUS: THE SON OF MAN Intro: John's majestic Gospel serves/magnificent gallery • Display/glory/Jesus/no other literature/earth can. • Enter/chap 1, John gives convincing evidence/deity/Jesus • proves him ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist