Sermons on The Last Shall Be First:

Lessons From The First Missionaries

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

From Jesus’ words to the apostles in Matthew 10.

Lessons from the First Missionaries Matthew 10:1-10 January 15, 2006 Introduction Well, after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, we’re finally getting back to our walk through the gospel of Matthew. We’ve gotten through 9 chapters, and have covered a lot of ground, including the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Is Coming But First: Thanksgiving

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 22, 2010

A good seasonal spiritual wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.

Title: Christmas Is Coming but First: Thanksgiving Text: Colossians 1:10-14 Thesis: A good seasonal wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.. Introduction This morning you may be expecting that my thoughts are going to reflect a concern that retailers are so bent on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-First Century Demons Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

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: Mark 1:21-28, Matthew 25:35-46

Denomination: Episcopal

The First People The Church Sent Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 2, 2023

Jesus sent his disciples out on mission. But Acts 13 is the first time THE CHURCH sent people out on mission. They were Barnabas and Saul. It wasn't all plain sailing. But it was still totally worthwhile.

INTRODUCTION / LEAD IN I wonder if you’ve read The Lord of the Rings. In the first volume, The Fellowship of the Ring, Bilbo Baggins throws a party. Then, he suddenly vanishes! Gandalf the wizard knows how he’s done it: Bilbo has a ring with very special power, a ring that is gradually gaining ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone

Contributed by John Johnson on Sep 29, 2014

The most basic essential for any healthy church is a commitment to hearing, learning, and applying God’s Word. We should not only be hearers of God’s Word, but we must become doers.

Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone Matthew 4:1-11 There is no way to overestimate the power of the Word of God. It is a blessing just to read it. In the book of Revelation we are promised a blessing just from reading the book. The most basic essential for any healthy church is a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shall Any Teach God Knowledge?

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 7, 2020

God knows all things, He is infinite in knowledge. Nothing can be added to His treasure of Knowledge and nothing can be taken from it. Man receives all his knowledge from God and must submit quietly to His will.

SHALL ANY TEACH GOD KNOWLEDGE? (JOB 21:22) Does God need any tutor or master? to teach Him how to order the affairs of the world, what to do with the wicked and the godly ones? Surely He doesn't need anyone to teach nor instruct Him. GOD CANNOT BE TAUGHT Some men are so foolish that they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:13-14, Jeremiah 17:10, Job 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peters First Sermon And Best

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Pentecost - Acts 2. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 12-37. • If you want to embarrass a preacher: • Just ask him how the first sermon he ever preached went. • Most of can remember it well, because it was not a very enjoyable experience!!! • Often during a preachers first sermon he is very, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Brethren

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006

Examines why we do what we do in the church, ie. the heart behind the actions.

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE In a speech before parliament, the 18th century British statesman, Edmund Burke said, “Very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice and corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Burning Conversation

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

A first person sermon from Moses perspective. It tells of who he was and why he made the decisions he made.

A BURNING CONVERSATION (An Impersonation) NEEDED: White wig & beard (paste on beard), staff and middle east garb with slanting accent towel tucked into belt TEXT: (Read by another) Exodus 3:1-6 THRUST OF MESSAGE - Moses had been a man who did not need God, but who changed once he met him at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sixth Commandment: Thou Shall Not Murder! Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 29, 2022

The Ten Commandments tell us that we should not commit murder. There is a difference between killing and murder. We are watching the death of democracy in America. The womb of the mother should be a sanctuary of hope, not a death chamber. This is the law of God, and it does not change.

Turn in your Bibles to Exodus 20:13, as we continue our sermon series on the Ten Commandments with this simple statement, "Thou shall do no murder". Say that with me. "Thou shall do no murder". I doubt there are any gangsters or professional hitmen reading this right now. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Response Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2014

This message focuses on the first responses of Zaccheus and the woman with the issue of blood.

First Response Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; Luke 8: 43-48; 19:1-10; Introduction: When I last stood before you, I spoke to you about first responses. I am continuing this series this morning with part two. I will not conclude the message today as next week I will be focusing on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of The First Thanksgiving: Squanto

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 15, 2021

Then a miracle occurred. Squanto walked into their lives. Squanto was an American Indian born January 1, 1585 somewhere near present day Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The Miracle of the First Thanksgiving: Squanto Scripture: Matthew 25:40, Psalms 100 It is common to compile wish lists at Christmas and draw up a list of resolutions for the New Year. There is another list we may consider, a Thanksgiving Day list. Let me read a part of the list that several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40

Challenging "Me First" Christianity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006

A look at a couple of the sayings of Jesus that go against the grain of our natural human desire to “look out for number one”.

August 27, 2006 Dakota Community Church Challenging “Me First” Christianity Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Mennonite

Work On Your "Insides" First

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

June 7, 2009 Communion Meditation and Kid’s/Teens Day Message

As we prepare for Communion this morning, I first want to share some things with our kids and teens and especially our graduates. Here it is in one sentence. (Ready? It’s profound! Are you sure that you can handle it?) Slide 1 – ‘Work on your insides first.’ Now, what do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus' First Miracle

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2022

What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of God in John 2:1-11.

Prelude What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Purpose: Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Plan: Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist