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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Does Pleasure Never Seem To Last? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 5,819 views

    This is the first message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of pleasure and how it can squeeze God out of our lives..

    Dear Diary, “Why does pleasure never seem to last?” That question is at the heart of America’s relentless pursuit of pleasure. Americans are constantly moving from one thing to another in hope of finding something that will provide pleasure that doesn’t fade away. As I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Are We To Beware Of Fellowship Destroyers?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 9, 2023
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    John is discussing the last days, the time between Christ's first and second coming.

    The readers of the first century of 1 John lived in those last days, thus do we. During this time, antichrists (false teachers who profess to be Christians and draw weakened individuals from Christ) will show up. Sometime before the world ends, one Antichrist will emerge that will appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Responses To The First Christmas

    Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

    RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: Kingdom Seekers Keep First Thing First

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2025
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    Seeking first the kingdom of God means making Him the focal point of our lives. It involves aligning our desires, decisions, and actions with His will and His purpose.

    Sermon: Kingdom Seekers Keep First Thing First Scripture - Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Introduction - What does it mean to "seek first the kingdom of God"? It's a phrase we often hear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Word: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 75,134 views

    An analysis of Jesus’ first word on the cross, as set forth in Luke 23:34, teaches us about forgiveness.

    Introduction Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled, All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    First Gospel Preaching Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020
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    New Testament is not an independent book. The gospel is nothing but the good news about birth, miracles, teachings, preaching of Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, it includes death and resurrection of Christ. It is the FULL GOSPEL.

    Acts 2:14-36 First Gospel Preaching of the Church 2: 14-15, 22-24, 29-33 Presentation of Gospel by Peter 2: 16-21 Prophecy of Joel concerning Holy Spirit 2: 25-28, 34-35 Prophecy of David concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Putting Others First Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Jun 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,068 views

    A four week series on the Love Chapter. This week focusing on how loves causes us to put others before ourselves.

    [PLAY VIDEO “LOVE IS EPISODE 2] -it’s almost as good as Dr. Phil, isn’t it? It’s almost as long between commercials… -for those of you who were not with us last week, we are taking the month of June to go through the Love Chapter. I Corinthians 13. The part of the Bible that people only read at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Six Seals

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 28, 2010
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     | 4,010 views

    The seals show the suffering of the world which believers must endure, even if it means martyrdom, but they are precursors to hope.

    Like other prophecy, Revelation has a layered quality. Some say it is about the Roman Empire beginning with 70 AD. Some say it is about all time since Christ. Others say it is about the last days. I say, yes it is. One interpretation does not necessarily negate another. Rather, like much ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    First Day Footrace

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    An Easter Message.

    FIRST DAY FOOTRACE John 20:1-10 INTRO: Let me tell you a riddle. It concerns a footrace between two individuals. The one who arrived first at the finish line lost the race. The one who arrived last won the race but failed to capture the prize. The one who lost the race captured the prize (REPEAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring The First Love

    Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014
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     | 8,063 views

    Sermon outlines the simple formula established by God 2000 years ago for church growth.

    -- Introduction -- When Dr. Larry Wong decided to step-down as the Head Elder, Ps. Yuen and the other elders asked me to step-up as become the head elder of this church. I prayed and asked God what is it that He wanted me to do? What do You want for the Loma Linda Chinese Church? During one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    First Four Seals Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,154 views

    First four seals

    As we have already seen in this study on Revelation the resounding message of which is God is in control despite the fact that there are such cataclysmic things going on around everywhere. These seals (seven in number) can be directly related to the Olivet Discourse given by Jesus Himself. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The First No Fly Zone! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 24, 2018
     | 5,630 views

    God always knows wherever we are and whatever we're doing!

    Last week we noted the 3 entities in our lives: God, people, the devil and his demons. God is Yahweh, Almighty, Creator, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Holy, but Loving! People are created by God with free wills to choose and all sin against God. The Devil and his demons are enemies of God and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Wants To Be First. Series

    Contributed by James Webster on Apr 25, 2015
     | 6,223 views

    Abram had an Old Testament experience with an Old Testament symbol of Christ and he gave to Him first. God wants to be first.

    MESSAGE SERIES “Look to the Stars”- Message III The Life of Abraham God keeps His promises; we must remain obedient to Him even when the future isn’t clear.” INTRODUCTION OF SERIES We are doing a series on Sunday mornings, titled, “LOOK TO THE STARS” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    But First You Obey

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 187 ratings
     | 53,471 views

    This is a stewardship message based on Elijah and the Widow

    If there is one type of sermon that really bugs people more then any other, one sermon topic that really bends people out of shape it’s when the preacher talks about money, That’s right good old filthy lucre. He can talk about adultery, not a problem, stealing, murder, lust s’alright. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Putting Jesus First

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 21, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,809 views

    In this beautiful passage, God gives us six attributes of Jesus Christ: who he is and what it means for us. Jesus is not just part of our life. He IS our life!

    Putting Jesus First Colossians 1:15-20 * 7/21/19 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] American society is moving farther away from traditional religion. For the first time ever, the “none’s”--or those expressing no particular religious belief--amount to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist