Sermons on the departure comes first: showing 121-135 of 202,390

"Come, Follow Me..."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 12, 2004

Message about Jesus’ calling His first disciples.

“Come, Follow Me…” Matthew 4:18-22 June 13, 2004 NOTE: I am deeply indebted to Rob Bell, Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, and Dr. Ray VanderLaan, from Follow the Rabbi.com. Introduction We’re back in our walk through the book of Matthew, and I need to warn you that it will be another three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The First Commandment And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 3, 2016

The Gospel Drama continues to unfold with God speaking the Ten Commandments to His people at Mount Sinai. The first commandment shows the sovereign omnipresent character of Yahweh and points to Jesus visitation to come.

Exodus: The First Commandment and the Gospel Exodus 20:1-21 Last study we looked at the 10th plague inflicted upon the Egyptians, namely, the death of all the first born in the land. God graciously provided escape for His people by the Passover of the Lord. The blood of the perfect lambs which ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The First Evangelistic Sermon

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 11, 2023

The fall of humanity as recorded in Genesis 3 shows the consequences of rebellion but also the promise of redemption from a merciful God who desires that no one perish, but that everyone would come to Him for everlasting life.

The first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis are an authentic record of the beginning of the universe and the world. It is the work of Almighty God and is a testimony to logic, rationality, meaning, purpose, and the precise design of what we know as science. Within the first two chapters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Genesis 49:10, Deuteronomy 18:15, Psalm 2:2, Isaiah 53:2, Matthew 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the truth that the Kingdom of God is here and within us, and we are called to prioritize it above all else in our lives.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving into something that's as radical now as it was when Jesus first spoke it: The Kingdom of God is here, the Kingdom of God is in us, and we're called to put that Kingdom first. Our guiding Scripture for today's sermon comes from Matthew 6:33, which says, "But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Kingdom, Life

A Lesson From The First Family

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002

When it comes to His purpose in life, Jesus is no carpenter’s son.

A Lesson from the First Family 1. Possible, even probable, people see you in several different ways. May see as patient, some as hot-head. Only you know truth. Why don’t we recognize true nature of other people? Maybe simply forgetting. Mary upset with Jesus for staying behind. Angrily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come And See Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006

This is about Jesus’ call to His first disciples - Peter, Andrew, Philip, and Nathanael. It’s about Jesus calling us to come and see what He sees.

John 1:35-51 – Come and See Let’s read our passage tonight. I’ve been told about a grand convention of lawyers, held in a huge stadium. The host of the show in the stadium says "We are all here today to prove to the world that lawyers are not stupid. Can I have a volunteer?" One lawyer ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Awake For The Dawn Is About To Break!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 20, 2019

A Study of Romans 13:11-14

Intro: 1. Martin Luther said he only had two days on his calendar— today and "that day." 2. I believe we should all live like that, looking for “that day” when the Lord snatches us out of here, to meet Him in the air. 3. That Day. Trans: Lord willing, this is where we are heading in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sealing The Threat Of Apostasy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2010

The writer to the Hebrews was not satisfied with apostasy’s threat to his audience. & thus tried to circumvent that threat. The threat of apostasy is unacceptable & preventable. But what seals this threat? 3 factors sealing the threat of apostasy are

SEALING the THREAT of APOSTASY—Hebrews 6:1-12 Attention: Need: How can someone preach or teach the word of God year after year & then walk away from it forever? If ‘once saved always saved’ is true, then how can that be? Can I be lost forever? Can I be saved forever? The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 26, 2019

Now let me ask you: “How do you want to be remembered?” What do you hope people will say about you after you are gone? How will people who knew you best summarize your 60 or 70 or 80 years of living?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 14:3 ILL. It was January, 2003, & the Ohio State Buckeyes were playing the #1 ranked Miami Hurricanes for the NCAA National College football ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 14:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Thank God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2007

Initial sermon of interim pastorate. As Paul lived into relationship with God prior to theologizing, I thank God for the faithfulness in the congregation’s history; for mutual enrichment in its diversity; and for coming victory when no one need be ashame

God is not a problem to be solved. God is a mystery with whom we are to live. God is not an equation to be worked out in mathematical precision; God is personal, with whom we connect. God is a who, a where, and a when -- acting, living, and doing; and if God is sometimes a what and a why, an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Jesus First

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

Martha was working in the kitchen to earn Jesus’ approval, while Mary was sitting in the living room listening to Him teach. But Jesus had no problem with Mary. Why? Because our love of Him must come before our service.

The living room intimacy Mary enjoyed with Jesus will never come out of the busyness of Martha’s kitchen. Busyness . . . breeds distraction. - Joanna Weaver(1) One time a counterfeit bill made it into circulation and no one knew it was fake for quite some time. It was spent hundreds of times on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon is during Advent as we focus on Jesus’ first coming, but remembering His promise to come again. What does it mean to be ready and prepared as we await Jesus’ coming again?

Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:36-51 (1st Advent Sunday) Intro.: A. How many of you remember a game you played as a child - Hide n Seek? It is one of those universal games that children in all time - even today - enjoy playing. You remember: one person is chosen to find everyone as they hide. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Adventist

The Perfect Redeemer : The First Christmas

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Dec 19, 2017

Several 100 of years before the first Christmas, God promised the redeemer would come.

Several 100 of years before the first Christmas, God promised the redeemer would come. God declares through His prophet Isaiah a promise to a people who say they are God's chosen yet they have turned away from the Living God. Let us read Isaiah 59:20 “The Redeemer will come to Zion (Jerusalem), ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-13, Luke 2:25-32, Luke 2:10-14

"God Will Teach Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2004

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent.

ISAIAH 2:1-5 “God Will Teach Us” In our Old Testament passage for this morning, we are told about “the mountain of the Lord” where God will teach us God’s ways so that we will be able to walk in God’s paths. God will judge and settle the disputes for the nations. There will be no more need ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Call Of First Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024

Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist