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Your First And Highest Calling

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 9, 2001

based on 37 ratings

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God is faithful. That is, God is true, and constant, and will adhere to his promises. He will not deceive. He will not promise, and then fail to perform; he will not commence anything which he will not perfect and finish.

Your First and Highest Calling "God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord." -- (1 Corinthians 1:9) God is faithful. That is, God is true, and constant, and will adhere to his promises. He will not deceive. He will not promise, and then fail to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Church Business Meeting

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 6, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Taken from our church’s verse by verse study of the book of Acts, this study covers Acts 6:1-7, the calling of the first deacons. It covers several issues such as the Care of widows, the need for church business meetings and pastoral leadership, as well

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Phone 310-376-7890 Fax 877-248-2998 DAVID M. WILSON, Pastor THE FIRST CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING Acts 6:1-7 Verse 1 GROWTH PANGS In the early history of the church we quickly find a division between those who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The First Big-Tent Revival

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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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

"The First Deadly Sin"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

based on 98 ratings

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Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

"The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Congregational

The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

based on 13 ratings

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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

Until That First Raindrop Fell

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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Comparison of two boats in history that each carried their passengers to death or unto life

"Until that first raindrop fell" 2 Peter 2:4-5 This evening I want to talk with you about two boats in history and two men who were each on one of those prospective boats. One of these men is as well known to you as Moses, Peter, John or Paul but the other has gone unheralded in the last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

First Mary, Now Us

Contributed by John Nadasi on Dec 19, 2002

based on 131 ratings

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The call to share Christ with the world began with Mary... It is now our turn.

Luke 1: 26-38 Paonia United Methodist Church December 22, 2002 I want to start off this morning with a little exercise. Don’t worry, you don’t even have to get up… But I do want you to take a minute to reflect back on your life. I want you to remember being 15. Can you remember back that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

First Comes The Birth, Then The Joy

Contributed by James May on Oct 3, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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We cannot experience the real Joy of the Lord until we have first brought forth the birth of that which the Holy Ghost has conceived within us through obeying call of God.

First Comes the Birth and Then the Joy By Pastor Jim May Luke 1:31-35, "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your First Love: Hold On To It Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

based on 15 ratings

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The most important relationship, the one which will determine where we spend our eternity, is our relationship with God.

AM Sermon Preached at Syria Christian Church January 2, 2005 "Your First Love: Hold On To It" Rev. 2:4, Matthew 22:37-38 [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] On one occasion when Jesus was asked what’s the first and greatest commandment of all, He responded by saying, ""’Love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The First Missionaries

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

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From Jesus’ words to the apostles in Matthew 10.

Lessons from the First Missionaries Matthew 10:1-10 January 15, 2006 Introduction Well, after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, we’re finally getting back to our walk through the gospel of Matthew. We’ve gotten through 9 chapters, and have covered a lot of ground, including the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006

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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

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration... The First Super Sunday

Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 3, 2005

based on 60 ratings

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The Transfiguration is both about how God revealed himself through Jesus Christ as well as a story about Peter almost missing it because he would not stop blathering. This is is a call for self examination and repentance. Today is Superbowl Sunday.

Matthew 17:1-9 Paonia United Methodist Church February 6, 2005 Transfiguration, The First Super Sunday What a morning! Baptisms, new church members, and communion coming up. Now, for those of you already looking at your watches Wondering if you are going to be out of here on time, Let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 17, 2005

based on 70 ratings

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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

First Rock From The Sun

Contributed by Randy Croft on Mar 28, 2005

based on 58 ratings

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Because the tomb is empty, our lives can be full.

First Rock from the Son A few years ago, NBC launched a hit television show—a Though you’ll only find it on reruns today, in its heyday, it won the most Emmy Awards for a television series in 1997. It’s about a group of explorers that came to the third rock from the Sun (earth). Here they take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Do...then Teach

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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A little different take on the Ascension, using the words of Luke: "all that Jesus began to do and to teach"...giving special emphasis to the sequence, First Do...then Teach.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on May 23, 2004. Title: First Do…Then Teach Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Many people are quite familiar with the death of Jesus Christ … • And His resurrection… • But people aren’t quite as familiar with the Ascension… • The Ascension of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

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