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First Corinthians

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019

Living Life with a Purpose

Intro: 1. John Piper noted: Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christians do the ministry. What ministry looks like is as varied as Christians are varied. It’s not an office; it’s a lifestyle devoted to advancing other people’s faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The First Gospel

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 25, 2001

A devotion for students of Genesis

We find God’s first proclamation of a Messiah, a Christ, a Savior, in Genesis 3:15. “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise him on the heel” In this very early portion of scripture we see, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Orthodox

Who's First? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 17, 2017

Jesus proclaims that Isaiah’s prophecy has been fulfilled. The inclusion of all people in to God’s family is foreshadowed.

Introduction When I was young, the kids in the neighborhood would occasionally play a game called, "King of the Mountain." We would use the giant piles of snow, which were made by plowing the streets and parking lots. The object of the game was to get to the top of the mountain before anyone else. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

First Corinthians

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019

Living Life with a Purpose

Intro: 1. John Piper noted: Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christians do the ministry. What ministry looks like is as varied as Christians are varied. It’s not an office; it’s a lifestyle devoted to advancing other people’s faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

First In Everything! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge.

INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great example. Many in our culture see Jesus as one among the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, Colossians 1:15, 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011

God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return.

Series: Restoration Sermon: First Love Thesis: God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return. Introduction: Love is going to be our topic today. But that 4 letter word love needs to be redefined today to make sure we understand ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God First

Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008

Know the importance for putting God first, Feel the obscurity of any other way, and Put God First!

The New Year has already jumped upon us and time has already begun to fly. Many of us have made New Year resolutions and decided that weight watchers may be our only hope. Many years have passed and many resolutions have failed and passed into obscurity with our over crowded schedules. Don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God First

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

What are your priorities? Is God first?

The New Year has already jumped upon us and time has already begun to fly. Many of us have made New Year resolutions and decided that weight watchers may be our only hope. Many years have passed and many resolutions have failed and passed into obscurity with our over crowded schedules. Don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray First

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015

We are never stronger than when we bow our hearts and heads in prayer. It is to be our first option, not our last resort.

PRAY FIRST 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 • For this month I have prayed that, collectively and individually, we might get a ‘FRESH START’ in our walk with God and His ministry for us. Even though I am a part of the older generation, I don’t want to be ‘stuck’ nor do I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The First In Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 11, 2008

We all share an individual responsibility toward the truth we profess. We can never break the plan of God by our own inconsistencies, but our inconsistencies can break our own selves against the plan of God.

The First in Line Scripture: Romans 3:1-4 (Romans 3:1-8) 1 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

To Be First Be Last Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010

Living for Christ means living opposite of what the world says.

Series: It’s Backwards To Be First Be Last Mark 9:33-35 How much of our life do we spending waiting? The doctor’s office, the store, the stoplight – there are hundreds of places we have to wait each day. There is probably a guy out there who has studied the amount of time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus First

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 6, 2014

jesus first

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:20

Denomination: *other

First Journey Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 4, 2023

Paul was handpicked by God to be His messenger of the Gospel to the Jewish and Gentile world. Along the way, Paul preached and built relationships with many people. As we look at some of the events on his first missionary journey, we can learn from the people he met and the lessons he taught.

Introduction Video Ill.: Mom vs. Dad Vacation Prep - Holderness Family I can relate to some of those things! You know, the weather outside tells us it is summer (though the first full day of Summer isn’t for another couple of weeks on June 22). Many of us have either already taken our vacation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Steps Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

Jesus sets out for us here the first steps in someone becoming a Christian - if these steps are not apparent, then a person is not saved!

John 17: 8 First Steps A Church Educational Officer was once sent into a particular community in America where he was to carry out a census of the people’s spiritual state there. In one home he got into asking the usual questions, "Do you attend church?" "Do you read the Bible?" and of course, "Are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 15, 2008

Discipleship is not a one-time decision; it’s a lifelong journey.

In these verses, Jesus gains five of His original twelve disciples: (1) Andrew (2) An unnamed disciple (probably John) (3) Simon Peter (Andrew’s brother) (4) Philip (5) Nathanael (perhaps also known as Bartholomew; Bartholomew is linked with Philip in the other three Gospels – Matthew 10:3; Mark ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist