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    God First PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
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     | 1,608 views

    Explores honoring God through generosity and stewardship of wealth, emphasizing giving as an act of worship and trust in God's provision.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let us turn our hearts and minds towards the wisdom of Proverbs, a book that is a treasure trove of divine insights, a guidebook for navigating the winding roads of life. Today, we will be turning the pages to Proverbs 3:9, ...read more

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    Pentecost, The Church's Birthday

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
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     | 9,297 views

    The first Pentecost is examined in light of its character as the birthday of the Church.

    Homily for Pentecost, or Whitsunday Psalm 104:1-2, 13-24, 33-34, Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13, John 14:8-17 I was born at 5:45 P.M. on Wednesday, March 5, 1947. For the past 58 years, I have commemorated that birthday with friends and family. You also celebrate your own birthdays and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Always Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024
     | 643 views

    A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

    Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Soul Magnifies The Lord: The First Song Of Discipleship - Luke 1:46–47 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 2, 2026
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     | 151 views

    Discipleship does not begin with a plan, a programme, or a platform. It begins with a heart that is captured by God. “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.” May that be the song of every disciple who follows Jesus.

    My Soul Magnifies the Lord: The First Song of Discipleship - Luke 1:46–47 (NLT) Introduction: When Discipleship Begins with Worship Discipleship does not begin with a plan, a programme, or a platform. It begins with a heart that is captured by God. Before Mary ever held the Christ-child in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Science Of The 21st Century Redeems With The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Alexandre Choi on Aug 31, 2012
     | 3,675 views

    Recently, Hawking wrote in his book "The Grand Design" that there was no place for God in the creation of the universe. And some, congratulating the book, complete: the preachers are swindlers, because they sell what does not exist. Are we or not? How to

    It’s not Cosmovision. Because Cosmovisions are human construction while the Planck’s Natural Units are “… necessarily retain their meaning for all times and for all civilizations, even extraterrestrial and non-human ones …” (1899, wikipedia) They are not human ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Losing Our First Love

    Contributed by Bradley Cotten on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,563 views

    A sermon preached to try to inspire the church to not only do things that are Christ-like but to do them for Christ, because He is our first love.

    Show a video title "Who Is God?" (i have this so email me if you want to use it.) Reading of the Text: Revealtion 2:2-5 In the scripture text, Jesus is telling the church of Ephesus that they are doing a lot of great things. They have worked hard, and have perservered. They have a hard time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christian Church

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    With so many things missing from the church and Christian lives it’s time to look again at the 8 Charesteristics that wrere present in the first Churh.

    A CHRISTIAN CHURCH Introduction: Isn’t I funny that everyone around can’t regonize the living God at work in the world today. God has given us truth and salvation through Jesus and this world refuses to acknowledge the living savior, Jesus. It doesn’t amaze me because Peter wrote about it in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,060 views

    This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

    THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church As Community Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 31, 2016
     | 7,010 views

    We all have our standards for what should happen as a church. What were the standards of the first church? How did they live them out?

    A man once joined a monastery in which he had to take a vow of silence. Each year he was summonsed before the Abbot and allowed to speak two words. After the first year, the man said, “Bed hard.” The second year, he said, “Food bad.” Upon the third year, the man said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evangelization With Inculturation: Cyril And Methodius Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 10, 2019
     | 2,711 views

    God’s intention continues to be to bring us together in His Church. “It is not good for man to be alone.”

    Thursday of the 5th Week in Course 2019 Ss Cyril and Methodius After Pentecost, the Catholic Church was made up exclusively of Jews. In fact, for many years it was considered a Jewish cult. But Gentiles who had made a study of religion and who had become Jews or followers of Jews found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Three Kings Kneeling”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 300 views

    Larry grew up in a multi-site church.

    “Three Kings Kneeling” “All nations will come to your light. Mighty kings will come to see your radiance.” Isaiah 60:3 NLT Intro: Larry grew up in a multi site church. The average Worship attendance was over 6000. The church had eight different primary worship services. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Letters To The Seven Churches In Revelation: The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023
     | 1,722 views

    Encouragement and correction for the ancient church as Ephesus in the shadow of the temple of Artemis

    What are the authoritative sources in your life? What are they? This is way more important than we might realize. What do we trust for information on how we should successfully live our lives? We could list some out. Most would say their parents, information from the education system, television, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Is This The End Again" Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 31, 2018
     | 5,016 views

    A study of how people have seen the signs of the coming of Jesus in every century from the First Century to ours

    The Christian Faith The End of Time IS THIS THE END- AGAIN? “When you see all these things take place you will know the end is near- I tell you the truth this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.” (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    This is part 3 in a series that will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of Jesus had in mind. In this message we look at 4 qualities of the kind of church Jesus had in mind.

    We are continuing our series today about the kind of church Jesus intended the church to be and we are continuing to learn how we can become that kind of a church. The church is people. What kind of people? It is made up of all the people throughout history who have accepted Jesus Christ as their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tie That Binds Us

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,815 views

    There are some Biblical commands concerning Church purity, integrity, and authority that 21st Century Christians SHOULD BE SEEKING and MAINTAINING.

    THE TIE THAT BINDS US (Philippians 2:1-2) “…if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, [2] fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” These days ...read more

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