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Finding Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 13, 2007

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The first in this series discusses the first four verses as the foundation for the book and the foundation for rock solid fellowship.

How many of us truly understand the idea and importance of family? Something about the idea of family should bring security, love, pride, and joy to our hearts. Family is the center of our earthly worlds and the one domain where we actually have the power to build strong bonds. We honestly believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First 3 Kings Of Israel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

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There are four major characters to this time period in Israel’s history: the prophet and judge Samuel, King Saul, King David, and King Solomon.

When we are touring around Israel in recent trips, my friend and tour guide, Nir likes to say “It’s Good to be King” when he explains certain periods of history and how the monarch availed himself of certain privileges. It’s reference to Monty Python movies of old. Several decades ago, Tom Petty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:14-15, 1 Samuel 11:1-13, 1 Samuel 14:13-15, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 2 Samuel 7:18-22, 1 Kings 1:9-10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Moving Forward For Christ!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 31, 2007

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God wants us to keep moving forward for Jesus Christ. And as we take another look at Paul’s first missionary journey, we can see how to do it.

Keep Moving Forward for Christ! Acts 14:19-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 23, 2007 *God works in mysterious ways. About 20 years ago, out of the blue, God called Gary and Linda to go to Nashville, where he would go to work for the Gideons. They were such good folks and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23, Acts 14:19

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Christ At Christmas And Always Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 8, 2013

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To truly keep Him as our focus, we must start by truly worshiping Christ. What can we learn from those who worshiped Christ at the very first Christmas?

Keep Christ in Christmas Worship Christ Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Well, here we are. December 2013 and the Christmas season has started. But in a lot of places in our country, I am not sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alleluia Christ Is Risen

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 23, 2016

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The Sunday School teacher asked the class " What do you think were Jesus first words when he came out of the tomb?" A little girl shouted frantically I know!, I know!" Extending her arms into the air she said " TA DA!". Beloved "TA DA the Lord has risen!"

It is Easter... The day that we celebrate the resurrection ... of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen...... (Pause) The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. There is a story that I love so well ... that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Anglican

Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

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Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

<P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Losing Your First Love

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002

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Ephesus lost their first love, Jesus gives us guidelines to retore our first love

Losing your First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Paul Simon a famous Pop singer one time recorded a song called "50 ways to leave your lover." In it he has answers of how to get out of a relationship. But before some one can leave a loved one, they have to first stop loving them. This is probably ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Was The First To Carry The Gospel

Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 23, 2001

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The Christmas story is amazing. It tells of our heavenly father’s love that leaves awe struck. Why? How?... We weren’t the first ones to ask such questions. Mary too wondered How such a thing could be. Now I know you likely have read this scripture for

Mary was the First to Carry the Gospel dsw@ucc12-23-01 The Christmas story is amazing. It tells of our heavenly father’s love that leaves awe struck. Why? How?... We weren’t the first ones to ask such questions. Mary too wondered How such a thing could be. Now I know you likely have read this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's First Convert In Europe

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

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To learn from Paul’s approach how he spoke to people about the gospel- emphasizes Lydia and her conversion

Paul’s First Convert in Europe Acts 16:11-15 Primary Purpose: To learn from Paul how he approached people with the gospel message. Background: As we begin our second missionary journey with Paul we see that the Holy Spirit is directing their path toward new territory for them. He has closed 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 17, 2005

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The remedy for worry, fear, purposelessness, frustration and lack of provision and the recipe for a fulfilled, fruitful and God-pleasing life. (As close to a formula as I ever get!)

"Seek first the Kingdom of God" Mt 6:28-34 WBC 19/6/05am You know I’m not strongly ’formulaic’ - life isn’t that simple - formulas can let you down But I have a formula for you this morning. I have a guaranteed recipe… remedy for: - worry (here), provision (here), life, church!, purposelessness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The First Fruits

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 21, 2005

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In the offering of the first fruits, the Jewish worshiper thanked God for deliverance, acknowledged his dependence on God, and delighted in God’s blessings.

Lessons From The First Fruits Deut. 26:1-11 INTRO.: This week we celebrate an annual Day of Thanksgiving. We observe it in remembrance of the "first" Thanksgiving, which was celebrated at Plymouth colony in 1621 by the first settlers in America. In spite of what historical revisionists tell you, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Challenging "Me First" Christianity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006

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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

Hope, First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007

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This was the first Sunday in Advent, we lit the first candle, Hope.

DEC. 3, 2006, FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT, HOPE-PROPHECY MUB GEN. 3;14-15 4So the LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, “Cursed are you above all the livestock and all the wild animals! You will crawl on your belly and you will eat dust all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

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Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:3-10, Genesis 12:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

The First Big-Tent Revival

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

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we learn from the Hebrew children wandering in the wilderness that a painful past is less frightening than an uncertain future.

Moses is on the verge of suicide (Numbers 11:15). He hates his job. (Numbers 11:11) He is overwhelmed by the expectations of upper management. (Numbers 11:12-13) Executive responses to the demands of the people at the lowest levels have failed to satisfy. (Numbers 11:1-10) Frustrated with His ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

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