Sermons on The Apostasy Comes First:

Let God Be First

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 29, 2013

Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty bold statement. It implies that people are actually doing that, pushing God out of their lives.

PRAY Heavenly Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Armies In The First Century

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 29, 2011

This article was published in the Ft. Carson, CO Mountaineer newspaper.

BY CHAPLAIN (CAPTAIN) STEVEN W. SATTERFIELD 4TH SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 4IBCT, 4ID, FORT CARSON, CO In May we celebrate the 234th birthday of the United States Army. Because of this I wanted to look at Biblical references to armies. The Old Testament references are too numerous to list here, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:7-8

Denomination: Vineyard

First Sunrise Service

Contributed by Chris Gilley on Jul 6, 2015

Outline for the first Easter sunrise service.

I. INTRODUCTION II. WE DO NOT NEED TO BE AFRAID III. WE NEED TO BE MORE AWARE IV. WE NEED TO BE MORE ACTIVE V. CONCLUSION ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bring Me First

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 20, 2015

Check out your life today! Are you blessing the ministries, people and the church who are blessing you spiritually? Think.

Bring me first! 1 King 17:13”And Elijah said to her, "Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son.” I tell you need audacity and nerve to look at a widow who is picking some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen The First Martyr

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Jul 14, 2016

the story of what it means to be strong

The First martyr Acts 7:54-60 What a privilege it is to dedicate a child to the Lord. We need more adults dedicated to the Lord. I want us to focus on the meaning of Riker Stephen this morning I have already told you Ricker means strong power and Stephen means to be crowned so we could say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Persecution Of The Church Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The church persecuted by the world, but is triumphant

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 004 TITLE: The First Persecution of the Church TEXT: Acts 4:1-12 INTRO: After the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at the Feast of Pentecost, Peter preached his first sermon and 3,000 people were saved. Following that, he and John healed a man who had been lame from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To First Peter Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Introduction to First Peter Expositions

Introduction to First Peter Authorship The Apostle Peter is the author of this letter, with an estimated writing date of around AD 64 – 65. Several pieces of evidence support this belief, starting with the introduction of the letter. It says, “Peter, an Apostle of Jesus Christ” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek Ye First

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 17, 2020

Giving first place to the things of God.

SEEK YE FIRST. Matthew 6:19-34. 1. Heart-Treasure. “Treasure not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,” begins Matthew 6:19. Moths destroy clothes (cf. Isaiah 51:8). Even gold and silver can become cankered (cf. James 5:2). Thieves can literally “dig through” mud-brick houses. No, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Healing Prayer

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

Do you know who prayed the first prayer of healing for others in the Bible?

Do you know who prayed the first prayer of healing for others in the Bible? Genesis 20:17-18 17) So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children. 18) For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:17, Genesis 21:1

Women Went First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the courage, faith, and witness of the women at Jesus' tomb, encouraging us to emulate their unwavering belief in God's power and love.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I hope this day finds you in good health and high spirits, for we are gathered here in the house of the Lord, not just as a congregation, but as a family. We are here to share in the joy of His word, to find solace in His promises, and to find strength in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Topics: Business

The Heart Of Heaven (Come Close) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction sets the stage for a series on Following Jesus, aiming to help listeners either connect with Jesus for the first time or deepen their existing relationship, using the analogy of how perspective changes with distance.

I’m excited to be kicking off this Following Jesus series. Over this series, we’re going to lean into 4 key themes found in the Bible and in the Following Jesus book. It’s our desire and goal that over the next few weeks you’d either connect with Jesus for the first time or you want to deepen your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51, Luke 15:11-24, Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Following Jesus, Spiritual Growth, Divine Perspective

Sermon Series: Following Jesus

Come See A Man Named Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 3, 2001

As we look at the first 4 encounters with Jesus we find these men describe the full ministry of the Son of God

I want you to notice with me verse 6 of John chapter 1, we find where John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ, God had sent him to prepare the way of our Lord, and he spoken with such authority, that in verse 19 the Jews sent Priest and Levites to ask him who art thou? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesus The Great Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003

The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s mandate to take the gospel to

THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 3 EPHESUS THE GREAT Revelation 2:1-11 The first century believers faced stiff opposition from political authorities determined to stop the spread of their message. Despite the increasingly harsh treatment, they were able to go a long way in fulfilling the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 144,000 Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003

In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him w

THE 144,000 Revelation 7:1-17 In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him with their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ