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  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    The First Gospel Message

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,247 views

    This sermon should challenge each hearer to understand their need for salvation and come to Jesus for redemption.

    Subject: Salvation of Mankind Scripture: Genesis 3.1-19 Sermon: The First Gospel Message Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to accept God’s call to salvation. Summary: In this passage we read about the ghoulishness of our depravity and the gloriousness of the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshippers At The First Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
     | 986 views

    The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place.

    A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Century Challenge Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 18, 2011
     | 2,739 views

    2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do? (adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeCh

    The First Century Challenge The Upward Call of God Pt 3 (Adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeChurch.tv) Phil 3:14 NAS Press on- pursue, hasten toward- active verb. Our walk w/God is not passive- it is not- God, I am saved, now I am waiting for heaven. It is living for- purposes of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The First To Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    How do you relate to the personalities of the first disciples?

    The First Disciples To Follow Jesus John 1:35-51 John the Baptist had a wonderfully productive ministry. He did precisely what he was sent to do. He was chosen before his birth to be the herald of the Messiah. He was the last Nazarite from birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First And Last Things Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
     | 4,385 views

    We live in a world that is often difficult to understand, where sometimes we just have to trust that God is in control, even if it seems that things are upside down, even if we find we can’t straighten out the things that are crooked in this world. But we

    How did a book like Ecclesiastes get in the Bible? Did someone make a mistake, do you think? I don’t know about you but I find the beginning of the book a bit depressing. Some people find it quite disturbing as it reinforces the doubts that they may have already about God’s place in the scheme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The First Christmas Song

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,939 views

    The first Christmas song was not sung by a hip-hop artist or a famous rock star, but was sung by the Heavenly Host on a Holy Night.

    The First Christmas Song By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 2:8-14 Praise the Lord and Merry Christmas. In two days we will be celebrating Christmas the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On tomorrow night children will try to spy wondering if reindeer really know how to fly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    First Up Wins

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Dec 23, 2007
     | 5,140 views

    The greatest most momentous occasion is yet to occur, make sure you are ready for it, or blame yourself.

    The Two Resurrection Scripture Reading: Jh. 14:1-3 As a boy we use to play a game at the sea, last up wins. We all would dive under the water and the boy who holds his breath longest and stay under water would be the winner, but there is coming a time when the first to come up will be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Who’s On First

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,404 views

    A powerful sermon on the true mission of the church, based upon a sermon from the late Dr. E. V. Hill and the iconic skit by Abbot and Costello.

    Who’s On First Luke 19:10 Back in 1986 I heard Rev. E. V. Hill preach at a pastor’s conference. It was great. He preached a sermon he called, “A Spiritual Homerun.” Today I want to use that sermon as a skeleton for my own. E. V. told about preaching at a conference in Lucerne, Switzerland. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adam, First And Last Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,171 views

    The first in a series on prophecy, this sermon compares the first and last Adam as to similarities and contrasts.

    Adam, First and Last I Cor. 15:22 INTRO. Today’s message begins a series on “Jesus In Genesis.” As we look forward to the Christmas season, I want to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The entire Old Testament was written to prepare people for this event. We are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Hand Witnesses

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,160 views

    Learning from the first hand witnesses

    2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The First Steps - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    This is the first in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

    JUST WALK ACROSS THE ROOM - #1 The First Steps Galatians 4:4-5 (For PowerPoint go to http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > This morning take a minute, look around the room, select a face of someone you don’t know, and then play the pretend game with me. Pretend we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting The Mission First Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    The first in a four part series using the Warrior Ethos as a philosophy behind true Spiritual Warfare.

    The Warrior’s Code #1 Sean Lester January 8, 2007 I will always place the mission first… Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introductory thoughts a. Every follower of Christ joins in the mission of the church. Jesus issued the order before he ascended into heaven. The order is… a. Go throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Day Footrace

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,778 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

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The First Words Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    Men of all ages have marveled at the words of Jesus.

    THE FIRST WORDS OF JESUS Mark 1:21-22; John 7:45-46 INTRO: What a man says reveals what he is. Jesus said, “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew. 12:34). Did you ever think of the power of words? Hitler whipped Germany into a frenzy of hate by his words and thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Melancholy Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,865 views

    The Christmas season is a difficult time for some to celebrate when they have suffered tragedy during the year. That first Christmas also had their share of tragedies.

    Matthew 2:13-23 The First Melancholy Christmas Introduction – I Heard the Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out that same year and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist