Sermons on The First Shall Be Last:

The Call Of The First Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Every Christian has a part to play.

THE CALL OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES. Mark 1:14-20. 1. The call of the Gospel (Mark 1:14-15) After Jesus’ baptism by John, and His successful wilderness encounter against Satan - this short passage introduces a seemingly ominous note to Mark’s gospel narrative: John was put in prison (Mark 1:14). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Of First John Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

John gives us five reasons for his writing of the first letter of John.

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST JOHN Authorship and Date: Most scholars believe that the author of 1 John was the Apostle John. This was the universal belief of the early church. The many parallels of thought in the Gospel of John and the first epistle of John indicate a common authorship. Following ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

First Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Apr 27, 2001

Once we believe and accept Jesus, there is an act that is to follow; do you know what it is?

First Act of Obedience April 28, 2001 What is the first act of obedience to God supposed to be? Do you know what you’re meant to do as a first expression of your deepest gratitude to God when you accept free salvation and grace given to you through Jesus Christ? Do you know that you are supposed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Christmas Was Inconvenient Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Why is there no room for Jesus? (Material adapted from Sermon Central's Jeff Strite at: https://sermoncentral.com/sermons/have-you-any-room-jeff-strite-sermon-on-christmas-243819)

HoHum: Oak Ridge Boys sang a song some years ago called an Inconvenient Christmas. Inspiration for this series and going over parts of the song, finishing the last part, well really the middle part of the song, this week: Among the bills that I'd received was a postcard marked “Apologies, The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, 1 Timothy 1:15, John 1:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Shall Be My Witnesses

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 16, 2005

Too often we ask God why don’t I have this or that, why is this happening, why, why, why. Instead we should be asking what God can you do through me? God answers with the voice like many waters, You Shall Be My Witnesses.

Vance Havner a very practical down home preacher said, “One day of green pastures and still waters is followed by dark valleys and miry swamps and a thousand whys lie unanswered, tabled for the future.” When it comes to unanswered whys from God we all too often ask more whys instead of what! In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall I Say? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2008

When confronted about my faith, what can I say?

WHAT SHALL I SAY? Romans 8:31-39 * Have you ever been in position where you NEEDED to say something and didn’t know what to say? Certainly, we all have. Quite frankly, every person holds some fear of being in that situation. * When does this seem to happen? Well two of those possibilities are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

These Walls Shall Come Down

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 3, 2014

The Promises of God give us everything we need for victory. IT’S YOURS! But hell will erect some Jericho walls around it to keep you from having it. We must cooperate with God to see those walls come down!

THESE WALLS SHALL COME DOWN Josh. 5:15-6:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Many golfers are notorious for stretching the truth: 1. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the left. 2. The first golfer teed off and hooked ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

These Walls Shall Come Down

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2014

The Promises of God give us everything we need for victory. IT’S YOURS! But hell will erect some Jericho walls around it to keep you from having it. Those Walls shall come down in Jesus' Name!

THESE WALLS SHALL COME DOWN Josh. 5:15-6:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Many golfers are notorious for stretching the truth: 1. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the left. 2. The first golfer teed off and hooked ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 24, 2017

To establish that the just shall live by faith and not by the observance or the works of the Law or any man's standards of righteousness. The just shall live by faith - through Jesus Christ. This lesson deals with faith and obedience in ones salvation.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Letter to the Romans 2. The Letter to the Galatians 3. The Letter to the Hebrews Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to discuss the theme: "The Just Shall Live by Faith." This lesson will emphasize that the just shall be declared righteous by their ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:16-17, Galatians 3:11-12, Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Sacrifice In The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 9, 2021

In God’s judgment, there is provision and mercy. What we find now in this little section of Scripture today is nothing more than amazing. In these 4 verses, we have the necessary elements for salvation. So as soon as man falls, God sets in motion the means of redemption.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We are now coming to the closing verses of Chapter 3. We started this journey in July with our series, “Beginnings.” As we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24, Proverbs 19:21, 1 Corinthians 2:7, Genesis 3:15, Romans 8:1, Psalm 97:10, 1 John 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Loving Jesus First

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 10, 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

The First Palm Sunday

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 17, 2018

John's is the only Gospel to tell us about the palm branches.

THE FIRST PALM SUNDAY. John 12:12-19. First, in this short passage, we see the sense of expectation of the people of God (John 12:12). We read that “much people” who were come to the feast, “heard” that Jesus was coming to the City. And hearing, they acted on it. It is good to “hear” the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ye Shall Receive Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jun 7, 2025

Never has the church needed power more than we need it today. But we have to position ourselves to receive.

Joel 2:28-32 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: [29] And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whom Shall I Send? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 1, 2024

Based on Isaiah 6:8 - Challenges hearers to respond to God's call to go share the Gospel w/ a lost world.

“WHOM SHALL I SEND?” Isaiah 6:8 FBCF – 12/1/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – We begin LMCO Week of Prayer today. Here’s one real-life reason we receive this offering every year. - Missionary video Here’s another reason: - Michaela – young lady studying to be a missionary w/ IMB. Met her last week in NOBTS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

To Caesar You Shall Go Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025

Our God is a sovereign God, who is in control of all things. Make sure He is in control of you!

TO CAESAR YOU SHALL GO! Text: Acts 25:1-12 Introduction 1. "In prayer, you ask for things and give thanks for things. Why? Because you recognize that God is the author and source of all the good that you have had already, and all the good that you hoped for in the future. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Methodist