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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    First Things First

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,272 views

    A New Year’s message on excuses and priorities and the preeminence of Christ--what it means to be a disciple.

    “First Things First” ~Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Count the Cost Jesus encounters three volunteers who are eager to swear allegiance and follow Him, but who have certain conditions. They figured they were ready to follow Jesus, and they seem quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Just One Thing

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,392 views

    There are several places in God’s Word where the need of the hour came down to just one thing. Take a look at them with me and may God bless you.

    Text: Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Paul, the Apostle, is telling us here what one thing he intends to do. Before we examine his goals I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Things Are Not What They Seem Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,691 views

    As we prepare for our Lord’s birth among us, we are confronted with God’s realtiy: Things are not always what they seem. God’s ways are not teh world’s ways.

    Things Are Not What They Seem Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. After 2000 years of listening to the Christmas story, it’s easy for us hear it as a familiar and sentimental tale, imagining quiet and serene ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    One Thing Needful

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,426 views

    The word of God is the one thing needful for a succesful life

    THE ONE THING NEEDFUL THE WORD OF GOD Introduction There is only one solution to the problems of life. There is only one way to live. Jesus said concerning Mary the sister of Martha: “ But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All The Small Things

    Contributed by Stephan Sandness on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,313 views

    An open letter to God at Christmas

    Christmas Eve December 24, 2003 Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-20 Trinity Lutheran Church All the Small Things But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Shaking Things Up! Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    What might be the significance of the miracles that occurred when Jesus died?

    Last time we considered the miracle of the darkness that covered the face of the land for some three hours, while Jesus paid the price for the sins of the world. We noted that He suffered the horror of hell itself for our sake, and after having fully paid the price for our sins, and only after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Oct 29, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    Don’t pass over the Salutation in Romans 1. The first seven verses is one long sentence of 126 words, rich with spiritual truth.

    First Things First Romans 1:1-7 As we examine the first several verses of this epistle to the Romans we should be aware that Paul has now been a Christian for about 26 years. It is his 6th epistle. The Gospel is spoken of using three different expressions: “The Gospel of God” – v 1. “The Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hardest Thing Is To Begin

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,482 views

    At this point in time, God chose Joshua to be a successor of Moses in leadership. This is the first time for Joshua to lead this large number of people to enter Canaan that why God assured him of His presence to succeed.

    Illustration: New job, new married couple, & Joshua to be a successor of Moses. I. His awareness of new things handed to him (vs.1-2) 1. A new responsibility 2. A new place to conquer 3. A new problems along the way (they are unhorsemen) 4. A new adjustment for leadership II. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Holy New Thing

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,078 views

    God’s committed persistence for His people to work out his new holy way in them.

    A Holy New Thing Isaiah 43:14-21 February 19, 2006 This week our 5-year-old son Luke, Deb and I began to read The Horse and His Boy book #3 in the Chronicles of Narnia Series by C. S. Lewis. After reading the 2nd chapter in this book, Luke had a disturbed and frightened look on his face. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's A Heart Thing

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,888 views

    In times past the theologians, preachers and teachers have, and to some extent still, teach and preach the behavioral modification of the Christian and how they should live. Though this is not totally wrong, there is a problem with it in its practice. Wha

    1 Peter 1:22-25 It’s a heart thing In times past the theologians, preachers and teachers have, and to some extent still, teach and preach the behavioral modification of the Christian and how they should live. Though this is not totally wrong, there is a problem with it in its practice. What needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Things New

    Contributed by Brian Vickers on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,710 views

    Funeral sermon for a believer.

    Revelation 21:1-5 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a beautiful bride prepared for her husband. 3I heard a loud shout from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Doing One Thing

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,023 views

    The secret to success is to find our true calling in life and pursue it with all our heart. We always find time to do what is important to us.

    Doing One Thing Psalms 27:4 Phillipians 3:13 In business, Orville Redenbocker sought to do one thing and to become the best at it. He cultivated the best popcorn, studied on the best methods of popping and packaging, years after his death his popcorn still noted as being the best. As a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    A Reasonable Thing To Do

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,960 views

    If God thought well enough of me to send His Son to die for my sins, It’s reasonable for me to sacrifice myself to Him.

    A REASONABLE THING TO DO Rom 12:1-2 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Schultz avatar

    No Such Thing As A "God-Failure"

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 15,955 views

    Sometimes it looks like God has failed. But he never fails. His compassions are new every morning.

    LAMENTATIONS 3:22-33 “NO SUCH THING AS A ‘GOD-FAILURE’” Not this past week, but the week before, there were power-failures all over the area, because of all of the storms. I’m sure you know the signs of a power failure: The lights don’t work. The air conditioner doesn’t work. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Things God Delights In

    Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,482 views

    To often people are consumed with their status in society or the way people percieve them to be when we should first and formost be concerned with how well we please God.

    “The Things God Delights In” #1) How well do you know Him? “SECURE ATTENTION” A) Right or wrong there is one thing that almost all people want. 1) Most of us want to be known, we like popularity but there’s more to it than just that. 2) We don’t just want to be known we want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist