Sermons on Trinity First:

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever It Takes Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

First of a 6 part series encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to deepen their walk with Jesus.

A recent study showed 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among the top new years resolutions are resolutions about weight loss, exercise, and stopping to smoke. Also popular are resolutions dealing with better money management / debt reduction. The following ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

From Whence To Where Series

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Jan 18, 2006

This is the first of a series that will focus on the important details of the wondrous story God is telling us through the Bible.

Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “From Whence to Where?” Introduction: A. It has been said that “everyone loves a good story.” 1. The enduring qualities of Aesop’s Fables and Grimms’ Fairy Tales are all the proof we need. 2. Who doesn’t remember Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005

First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Quiet! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 29, 2004

First Person Narrative of Zacharias, father of John the Baptist; our need of quiet in response to God...

BE QUIET! Luke 1:5-25 S: Zacharias C: Holy Silence Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE NEED TO BE QUIET. First Person Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? Version: ESV RMBC 28 November 04 AM OUR STUDY: Did you ever have trouble with talking too much? That was I problem I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got Something To Say Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 6, 2004

First person narrative of a shepherd coming from Bethlehem; We have good news to tell!

I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY! Luke 2:8-20 S: Proclamation C: The appropriate response to receiving the good news is to share it with others. Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL! KW: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize the good news is for you! • Tell the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 1: Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 6, 2004

The first in a series explaining the symbolism of the Christmas Wreath - Hope. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in John the Baptist.

Advent 1: Hope Luke 1: 5-25 Grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father above, Jesus Christ our savior and the Holy Spirit who strengthens us and keeps us in the faith. Amen. Today we start the first part of a sermon series based on the symbolism of the Christmas wreath. During this season, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul, A Great Theologian Of The Church

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 6, 2008

A special sermon preached for an outdoor worship service, based on Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians.

Special Outdoor Worship, September 7, 2008 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your living Word, Jesus the Christ, who through his life, death and resurrection revealed your will for our ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road To Renewal

Contributed by David Cook on Mar 27, 2010

Going back to the place where we first encountered the Lord can lead to spiritual renewal.

How many of you this morning are thirsty for renewal in your life? I’ve been praying for you this week in a way I’ve never prayed before. I’m asking God to make you thirsty for Him. I’m asking that God will make you restless for renewal and revival. Everyone one of us needs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Your Divine Appointment

Contributed by James May on Oct 16, 2006

Every man has a divine appointment to keep. First, it is an appointment with Christ and the cross, then it is an appointment with the Judge.

Your Divine Appointment By Pastor Jim May This morning I want to draw your attention to some people in the Bible who had a choice to make. The choice that they would make would be influenced by so many things that it would be easy for them to make the wrong one. And the choices they would make, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciple Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Sep 14, 2007

This message is the first in the series "Disciple: Following Jesus" that looks at what it means to be a disciple of the Master, Jesus.

“Disciple: Following the Path of Jesus” Part 1 - Disciple NewSong Church – 09/02/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: *other

"Spiritual Blessings” Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is the first in a series of sermons talking about spiritual blessings we don’t normally think of

Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 1 “Spiritual Blessings” Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:3 Intro: In this text we find reveled Gods plan for the entire world Eph. 1:1-3 deals with Gods will for our personal lives Now He begins to deal with the world as a whole - His eternal plan - It ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Build The Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011

This sermon deals with building the church from the perspective of living for Christ first and foremost in our homes.

How To Build The Church Matthew 7:21-17 John 13:34-35 Glenville 10-23-2011 We are continuing our series, “Moving Things To The Next Level”. We have looked at “How to Kill a Church”, “How to Heal The Church”, and today we are going to “Look ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prospect For Victory (1 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

Before we have a mountain in our hands, we must first have it in our hearts.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION I enjoy journeys and going to new places. I have enjoyed following the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:22-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is No Place Like Him. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We have looked at the first chapter chronologically, now lets us take a topical look.

Intro: 1. How can we forget some of the final lines in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy keeps saying, "There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home." 2. There is no place like the Home that God originally created for Humanity. It was literally a paradise. 3. A Home for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist