Sermons on The First Shall Be Last:

The First Easter Evangelists Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2007

Easter

THE FIRST EASTER EVANGELISTS (LUKE 24:1-12) A Catholic sister, Sister Chris Schenk, was shocked when she was told in a theology class that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Then Schenk learned there were efforts to restore the reputation of Mary of Magdalene by an organization called FutureChurch, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Easter Evangelists Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 24, 2007

Easter

THE FIRST EASTER EVANGELISTS (LUKE 24:1-12) A Catholic sister, Sister Chris Schenk, was shocked when she was told in a theology class that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Then Schenk learned there were efforts to restore the reputation of Mary of Magdalene by an organization called FutureChurch, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Sentence Of Titus Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010

The first sentence of Titus highlights some power-packed truths about God, the Gospel, and our hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

The First Sentence of Titus © Sterling C. Franklin, 2009 Free for use, but all rights reserved Text: Titus 1:1-4 --- Outline: Introduction: Context & Biography I. Verse 1: Aspects of Paul's Ministry A) Paul's status in his ministry 1) Apostle 2) Bond-servant B) Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's First Promise Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 26, 2011

God didn't waste any time telling us that Christmas was coming. He began predicting Jesus' appearance in the very first book of the Bible.

God’s First Promise Date: November 27, 2011 Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24 Introduction I came across a story/man/very qualified TV meteorologist  But for Some reason he did a terrible job when it came to actually forecasting the weather.  In fact, he became/local joke when a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Put God First Series

Contributed by Mackie Amacker on Dec 1, 2000

Expresses The Need To Put God First

A Look At The Ten Commandments PUT GOD FIRST Exodus 20:1-3 TEXT - And God spoke all these words: "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. "You shall have no other gods before me”. INTRODUCTION I. NOTICE THE SCENE A. Exodus 19:18-19 - Mount Sinai was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: *other

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 7, 2007

Israel is now on the verge of victory after 40 years of wandering in the desert. But they must act in order to activate God’s promises.

Taking the First Step Joshua 1-4 Rev. Brian Bill 1/7/07 A husband and wife were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to the doctor. The doctor encouraged them to begin writing things down to see if that would help their memory. Later that night while watching TV, the husband ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"First United Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2018

A sermon about rallying around the Resurrection.

“First United Church” Acts 4:32-35 With the advent of Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook we have seen people become especially emboldened to argue, curse and call one another names—all from behind their computer screens and smart phones. It’s kind of like the phenomenon of how people can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Love God First Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2009

If you don’t love God first above all other things, consequences to sin will soon follow.

Remember what we talked about last week? God chose Abraham and his descendants to be a testimony for Him. Abraham passed the “baton” of being in God’s team to Isaac who in turn passed the “baton” to Jacob. Please open your Bibles to the end of Genesis Chapter 28; we read……. Jacob heard the godly ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Shall We Return? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this verse God is calling His children back to Him. Problem: People fall away from God.

Introduction: There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why. To make God’s name great through your life… The Main Point: Since Jesus Christ is the Lord of hosts; you ought to walk with Him through the use of your money. 1st ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Eve: The First Temptation Series

Contributed by William Jones on Jun 9, 2017

A Look at the First Temptation of Eve and the topic of Temptation as seen in I John 2:15-17 and Genesis 2-3. This sermon examines the Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life.

Eve: The First Temptation 15 Do not love the world  or the things that belong to  the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. 16 For everything that belongs to  the world—the lust of the flesh,  the lust of the eyes,  and the pride  in one’s lifestyle—is not from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

First Trip To The Temple Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

Scrapbooks record significant events in a person's life. This series shows us many firsts in Jesus' life and their significance to us. Jesus' first of many trips to the temple of Jerusalem shows us the saving work of Jesus - yes, even as a baby!

As we come to the close of another year and the embark on the year 2019, it’s only natural for people to take look back at what the last 12 months have all entailed. And maybe you’re thinking, “2018 – what a year it has been!” I certainly feel that way. One year ago, I hade not personally met ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is The First In Everything!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 29, 2019

In this message, Yours Truly aims to glorify His Heavenly Sire, Saviour and Sustainer by focusing on His unique attribute of being the originator of love, faith and hope in us.

HE IS THE FIRST IN EVERYTHING!!! “….He is first in everything”- Col 1:18 (TLB) Speaking about the pre-eminence of worship in a Christian’s life, a Biblical scholar put it wisely “If prayer and praise are a preoccupation about our needs and blessings respectively, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 1:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: *other

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 19, 2009

Essential to the Christian Faith is putting God first in your time, resources and decisions.

Putting God First Grant van Boeschoten January 11, 2008 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun! God wants to do a new thing in your life. He is the God of New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

The First Steps Home Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019

The Lord moves a whole Empire to make sure that it is possible for His people to come home from Babylon. No matter what we have done God cares for us and He will fulfil all His promises as He brings us back from the homeward journey.

Message The First Steps Home Ezra 1:1-11 Today we are going to make a start on a new sermon series. The series is called Jexit. You might ask, “Well what is that?” Well we know what Brexit is … the attempt of England to leave the European Union. Jexit is the focus in history when Judah exists ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

He Was First A Refugee.

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021

As long as there are wars there will always be refugees from wars. How do we receive refugees?

Matthew 2:13-23 The escape to Egypt When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’ So he got up, took the child and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist