Sermons on The Last Shall Be First:

Living To Please God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2012

This sermon continues and concludes the section of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 that I began last week. Paul gives three aspects of living a life that pleases God. This sermon covers the last two aspects.

Introduction: A. Today I want to talk about living a life that pleases God. 1. Ultimately, living a life that pleases God will also be a life that will get the attention of others and will impact them. B. I like the story told about the person who visited the mental institution and asked the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God wants your life to make a lasting difference in the people around you.

Ministry that Makes a Difference Acts 13:42-52 Intro: Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Entering Jerusalem

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 16, 2011

Jesus entered Jerusalem that last week of His earthly life for all of us.

Text: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the LORD!” (Luke 19:38) Praise is a wonderful thing. All of us like to receive praise because it uplifts us, making us feel worthy, important, respected and appreciated. It is also interesting to note that words of praise can come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Christmas Tree And His Gifts

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 9, 2005

When is the last time you looked at God’s gifts under "His tree?"

GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE AND HIS GIFTS Romans 5:1-11 At this time of the year in homes all across America you will find a Christmas tree with presents underneath. It is one of the symbols of Christmas that stand out in this country as much as any and more than most. The Christmas tree has become a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

100% Holy

Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007

There is no time, no not a day; that a man not ought live holy....NOW are we holy. It is a solemn thing to hear the word of God that without holiness no man shall see the Lord

100% HOLY Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 8-22-05 Text: Hebrews 12:14 INTRODUCTION: The text which heads this page opens up a subject of deep importance. That subject is practical holiness. It suggests a question which demands the attention of all professing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Christian Church

A New Year, A New Beginning, A Renewed Resolution

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Dec 31, 2016

Put God first in your resolutions this year.

Guess what Brothers and Sisters, you’ve done it! You have made it through another year. The New Year is here. January 2017. It’s a brand new year. • A year full of possibilities. • A year full of opportunities. • 12 months. 52 weeks. 365 days. • 8,760 hours. 525,600 minutes and 31,536,000 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 39:4

We Can't Give Up On This Generation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The importance of leaving a lasting legacy of faith and passing on our faith to the next generation.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we gather together to celebrate and proclaim the Lord's faithfulness to all generations. We will be focusing on the message found in Psalm 145, exploring the importance of leaving a lasting legacy of faith and passing on our faith to the ...read more

Topics: Legacy

Going To The Next Level - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

This is the first of a two part message on personal growth. In this first week we focus on why we resist the change growth brings.

Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 1 Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt 1

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Mar 27, 2004

A study of the first 3 verses of Ephesians

1:1 "Paul." What a great man Saul of Tarsus had now become. His greatness was not measurable in worldly terms because he was now a prisoner. He was shackled to a Roman guard for most of the time. Some even tell us that he was often standing in 18 inches of water. One thing is for sure: He was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Has Come

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2021

He has Come- For God so love the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in His shall have eternal life!

He has come John 3:16 Welcome to service everyone- I don’t know where you are listening to this from but we have gotten some snow- 10-20 inches depending on where you live. Parking lot cleared last night so we could tape the sermon. As we celebrate His coming, were also dealing with some snow ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Empowered To Engage Part 6 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2008

The laity’s response is to build up the body with the lasting result that it will be united and mature.

In relationships such as the corporate world or the married life, it is important to be clear on our expectations. God made it very clear what He expects from us. Let us read Ephesians 4:11-13. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready This Christmas??

Contributed by James Menhenitt on Feb 25, 2003

What if this Christmas was the last one before the coming of our Lord; are we ready??

Sermon 7 December 2002 – Are we ready this Christmas?? Today is the second Sunday in Advent. We are celebrating that time when Jesus was born, when he came into the world. If we look around the island we see the preparations for Christmas. There are decorations springing up all over the island. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Compelled To Reveal The Mystery Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002

First of a series on Ephesians 3

Compelled... to Reveal the Mystery The mysterious formula for Coca-Cola In 1925, the only written copy of its formula Coca-Cola admits to having was retrieved from a New York bank (where it had been held as collateral on a sugar loan) and reverently laid in safe deposit box in Woodruff’s Atlanta ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah Part One Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is the first sermon in a series on Elijah.

I. Meet Elijah This morning we begin a sermon series entitled Elijah: The prophet of God. Over the next few weeks we are going to delve into the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. Elijah is one of two men in the Bible who did not die. The Other being Enoch from the book of Genesis. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Think About God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2007

Sermon 3 on First Corth.

Let’s Think About God’s Wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Introduction A. Use the illustration of the ministry of Jonah. His message to Nineveh was negative. However, he faithfully proclaimed his God-given message and had great results. In some way God worked through that message. B. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist