SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on The Apostasy Comes First:

showing 1,261-1,275 of 207,265
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Revelation: Looking At Jesus First Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 28, 2021
     | 2,527 views

    The Revelation begins by pointing us to Jesus in His Glory.

    Revelation: Looking At Jesus First Introduction Revelation 1:9-20 Revelation 1:9 I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. John ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Mary, Jesus First Disciple

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,374 views

    We often minimize the importance and impact of Mary, the mother of Jesus, because of fear that honoring and learning from her will lead to idolization, yet we can learn much from this pivotal Biblical figure.

    Mary – Jesus’ First Disciple TCF Sermon December 7, 2008 Mark Lowry, the Christian singer and comedian who wrote the song we just heard, observed that the silence of Jesus’ mother Mary at the cross always amazed him. If he were being crucified in the middle of town, Lowry says, his mother would ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Nadasi avatar

    First Mary, Now Us

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 8,235 views

    The call to share Christ with the world began with Mary... It is now our turn.

    Luke 1: 26-38 Paonia United Methodist Church December 22, 2002 I want to start off this morning with a little exercise. Don’t worry, you don’t even have to get up… But I do want you to take a minute to reflect back on your life. I want you to remember being 15. Can you remember back that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Faith To Put God First Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    God is not an overbearing master. He is our loving Father. Have faith to put him first in your life.

    A new NHL season has started. What does that mean for you? That depends. Are you a die-hard fan or a fair-weather fan? I’m a fair-weather fan. I watched more games the year the Oilers made their Stanley Cup run than the other nine years I’ve been here put together. As a fair-weather fan I know I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Restoring Our First Passion

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012
     | 6,030 views

    Is "church" just a club? Do we attend a congregation just to be entertained or is there a deeper reason? Learning to OBEY God is essential to our lives. It is part of our passion for the One who is passionate about us!

    1. Bad News The doctor shook his head. "John, you’re in terrible shape. You’ve got to do something, and I mean starting today. First, I want you to tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. I want you to stop working like a dog. And tell your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Amazing Grace: First Verse Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 53,966 views

    This is the first in a 4 part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each main point is alliterated and derived from the lyrics of Amazing Grace. PowerPoint is avaible, jsut e-mail me.

    AMAZING GRACE: FIRST VERSE Scott R. Bayles, pastor Adapted from Capture by Grace by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois St. Augustine once wrapped a powerful thought in vivid imagery when he said, “God always pours His grace into empty hands.” No ones hands could have been ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard White avatar

    Losing Your First Love

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,358 views

    Ephesus lost their first love, Jesus gives us guidelines to retore our first love

    Losing your First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Paul Simon a famous Pop singer one time recorded a song called "50 ways to leave your lover." In it he has answers of how to get out of a relationship. But before some one can leave a loved one, they have to first stop loving them. This is probably ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    Your First Love: Hold On To It Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,195 views

    The most important relationship, the one which will determine where we spend our eternity, is our relationship with God.

    AM Sermon Preached at Syria Christian Church January 2, 2005 "Your First Love: Hold On To It" Rev. 2:4, Matthew 22:37-38 [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] On one occasion when Jesus was asked what’s the first and greatest commandment of all, He responded by saying, ""’Love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    First Timothy Chapter Five Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,958 views

    What you will find here are my notes from my Bible Study on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful.

    (What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. The text that I am using in the New American Standard Bible. Here are other Bible translations that were used: KJV – King James Version. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Samson: Shortsighted And Short-Circuited

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 34,604 views

    This message deals with the characteristics of Samson’s sad life, and the lessons to be learned from his mistakes.

    Samson: Shortsighted And Short-Circuited Text: Col.3: 1-6; Judges 16: 19, 20 Intro: Samson is one of the more colorful figures of the Bible. As a child in Sunday School, his physical exploits captured my youthful imagination, and filled me with wonder and admiration. I tended to overlook, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Returning To Our First Love Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,696 views

    Third in a Series on Revelation dealing with the letter to ephesus and the loss of their first love.

    I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) I want to clarify two issues related to all seven churches before we focus in on each individual message. The first issue has to do with the interpretive approach. How you interpret these messages will depend on which method ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • allan kircher avatar

    "The First Christian Fellowship" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 16, 2011
     | 4,182 views

    What was there about the early church that gave it the strength, enthusiasm, & unity to face incredible odds & outlast strong opposition in its conquest of the hearts & lives of those around them?

    “The First Christian Fellowship” Pastor Allan H. Kircher Sermon series: God’s vision and power for Shell Point. Acts 2:42-47 The early church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "The First Deadly Sin"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,267 views

    Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

    "The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Is There Evidence Of Our First Love?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,133 views

    We face great dangers when our first love grows dim. We shall stand at the bema seat of God. Guard your passion and zeal to be ready for the imminent return of Jesus Christ.

    IS THERE EVIDENCE OF OUR FIRST LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) Text: Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. WE SO TEACH A GOD OF LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY THAT WE TEND TO BYPASS THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Twenty-First Century Demons Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,354 views

    we must fight the demons of the 21st century

    Mark 1:21-28 Dear Lord, may we listen with our ears, hear with our hearts, and be willing to carry out your mission. Amen. In the passage from Mark that was read today, Jesus was teaching at the synagogue in Capernaum. It was the first time his newly chosen disciples had heard Jesus teach, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal