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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Seek God First

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,668 views

    "It's a scary world out there." True. So how do you deal with it? Worry? Or God's Word?

    SEEK GOD FIRST (Matthew 6:31-33) 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The First Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 31, 2015
     | 6,949 views

    Jesus was strengthened by his wilderness experience, and so are we. Jesus left the wilderness, called his disciples and started doing God’s work. We can also leave the wilderness and do God’s work, all the time being confident that we can face temptation.

    Have you ever faced temptation in your life? Each and every one of us has faced life’s temptations at some point in time, and we are always faced with the issue of how we are going to face them. Even Jesus was tempted, as we have heard in today’s Gospel reading. We can be tempted at any ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Returning To Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give God First Place

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,652 views

    In everything that we say or do, does God have the priority, or do we give God the same emphasis as we do the spare tire? (Only when needed!)

    Give God First Place Matthew 6:25-34. Too many people are seeking first the kingdom of pleasure and possessions. But Jesus promised, “all these things shall be added unto you” if you give Him first place. 1.With your Time. James 4:14a “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Haggai's First Message Series

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,668 views

    The Post-exilic people got their priorities wrong. So do we. God calls us back to put first things first

    It was 29th August 520 BC, over 18 years since they had returned from exile in Babylon. An exile that their parents and grandparents had been repeatedly warned by the prophets would come if they did not abandon the worship of fake gods and return to the Lord alone. They ignored the warnings of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Risk Of Running From God Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,792 views

    First of five messages on Jonah. God’s directive was clear and Jonah’s defiance was careless resulting in calamity.

    INTRODUCTION There was a trial in Chicago years ago. The famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, was making his closing arguments and said of one man’s damaging testimony, “Why, a person could as easily believe this man’s testimony as he could believe that the whale swallowed Jonah.” Well, there were some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bad Beginning Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the life of Joseph looks at God’s plans for us and the obstacles that always come with them.

    Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt I ¡V A Bad Beginning It was the Spring of 1988 ¡V I was sitting in an elementary school lunchroom ¡V that was converted every Sunday into a place of worship. Pastor Dave Smith was preaching ¡V and honestly I have no idea what the sermon was about. I was a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Reins Of Our Heart

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    A message about submission to the will of God; In order to turn our heart, first the Lord must be given the reins of our heart.

    As we come to the mid point of the year, it is a good time to reflect on where we are in our walk with God. Our perception may not be Gods perception of where we are at. To some the year may have been a disaster To others your year may have been filled with blessings! To others it may seem to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give It Up - First Things First

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,898 views

    There is a principle in the scriptures of keeping the first things first. That which is first in our life is important to God. Is God first in our finances? Relationships? Time? Marriage? Etc.? )Thoughts taken from a sermon series entitled Give It Up by P

    Introduction Today- talk about giving- important topic in the Bible. Many of Jesus’ parables have to do with money. Attitude towards money-barometer-spiritual condition More important- money- principle- First Things First. Begin by watching this video- First things First As we talk about giving- I ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    First Impressions Are Usually Challenging

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2022
     | 1,620 views

    What do you do with first impressions? Nathaniel demonstrates how wrong first impressions can be.

    Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:35 Again athe next day John was standing 1with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and *said, “Behold, athe Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 And Jesus turned and saw them following, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The First Word Of The Gospel

    Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023
     | 938 views

    A talk made for a video presentation for the third Sunday of Advent, 2020, the first winter of COVID 19. This was made with the Congregation of United Christian Church (DoC) in mind

    Good morning. We are spending Advent sheltering in place . I figure you are looking at this video at a time and in a place that is convenient for you so I am going to ask you to do something before we go any further. Stop this video for a minute and find some paper and something to write with. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let God Be First

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,664 views

    Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty bold statement. It implies that people are actually doing that, pushing God out of their lives.

    PRAY Heavenly Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Let God be First Instead of Pushing Him Out of the Picture is a pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    First Things First (Ezra #3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,886 views

    Continuing Study on the Book of Ezra. First Things First. Build the altar (worship) Praise God Don’t be distracted by whiners.

    Title: First Things First (Ezra #3) Text: Ezra 3:1-6; 10-13 Introduction 1. First things first… This is a common saying… To remind us to make sure we get things in the proper order… We enjoyed a wonderful vacation in Weston, FL… But, we knew that we couldn’t just jump in the van and drive 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Don't Be An "Almost"

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 19,770 views

    This sermon encourages the listener not to be an "almost", but to be all that God intends them to be in life, first through Salvation, then through living in His will.

    There is not one of us here tonight that would not raise our hands high in the air, when asked if we wanted to be all that God wants us to be. There is a plan that God has for all of our lives, and to find the ultimate fulfillment in life, we must gain a knowledge of that plan, and then put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Whom Shall I Send?

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 30,654 views

    This sermon looks at the calling of Isaiah to be a prophet of God. He first encountered God, was consecrated before God, and then accepted his calling.

    Whom shall I send? Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2:Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal