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Putting Jesus' Agenda First (Part 2)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2007

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Part two of a series discussing the need to live for Jesus ahead of ourselves.

Putting Jesus’ Agenda First (Part 2) Matthew 16:21-28 March 11, 2007 I think if we were all honest with ourselves, we’d have to admit that we all want a life with meaning to it, right? We want to know that our life actually counts for something beyond just our ability to consume oxygen and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thou Hast Left Thy First Love

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Oct 18, 2003

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Do you love the Lord as you first did when you were saved? Have you lost some of the joy of your salvation? This message will help you to remember where you have fallen from and show you how to keep that first love burning bright.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title Thou Hast Left Thy First Love By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16. My Sermon Title ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Priority (The First Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 10, 2001

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There’s nothing more important in life than having the right God in the right place in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Idle Idols"). Can you feel the barbs of truth as we laugh? Funny, but painfully true of life in the end of the 20th century. Our culture is littered with false gods, whether they be entertainment idols or motor homes, sports memorabilia or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A First Step Toward Witnessing For The Non-Evangelist

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 18, 2018

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A look at how crucial it is to recognize that God has put a few people around that we are responsible to pray for and witness to.

- Let me note as we begin that the sermon title speaks of the “non-evangelist.” While there are people who are spiritually gifted at evangelism, sharing our faith is a job that is assigned to all of us. I’m referring there to the person who doesn’t feel they’re any good at that or for the person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The First Easter Morning: They Remembered, They Returned, They Reported

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 12, 2020

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These women brought back the first news of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ--but nobody believed them!

Based on a sermon preached at Pilot Knob Baptist Church, Belle, MO, in April 2007. (This is not an exact transcription.) Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays! I never cared much for the hard boiled "Easter" eggs or anything like that—especially cleaning up the pieces of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

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The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Service Of God Done On First Room Of The Tabernacle

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2014

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To show that CHRIST performed everything as priesthood here on the Holy Place, the earth.

I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS performed everything for us while here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST performed everything as priesthood here on the Holy Place, the earth. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:6 (King James Version) 9:6 Now when these things were thus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Sermon In The New Testament--And It Was Unusual!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2023

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The nation of Israel hadn't heard a true prophet bringing God's message in nearly 400 years. When John the Baptist came preaching, people noticed some unusual things about his message.

The first sermon preached in the New Testament (Based on a sermon preached 1-15-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: John the Baptist, son of Zechariah the priest, was the first true prophet to Israel in nearly 400 years. Not since Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Do Part 1 - The First Date Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 20, 2010

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It is SO hard to find "the one" out in the dating world. Likewise... we try so hard to find "the one" thing in this world that will fill us. It's time to meet "the one" who can truly fill us!

John 1:45-49 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote-- Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." 46 "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. "Come and see," said Philip. 47 When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

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An overview of the five purposes of the church: namely, worship, discipleship, service, evangelism, and fellowship.

Title: The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Acts 2:41-47 Date Preached: January 13, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: When it is functioning properly, the Church of Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Sunday In Advent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2024

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Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 25:1-10, Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 21:1-13 A). TO YOU I LIFT MY SOUL. Psalm 25:1-10. This is a prayer for all seasons. A prayer of trust amid enemies (Psalm 25:2-3). A prayer for guidance in the perplexities of life (Psalm 25:4-5). It is a prayer in celebration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 21:1-13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2020 Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 4, 2020

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This was my message for the first Sunday of 2020 sharing what God had laid on my heart for the New Year.

It’s a brand-new year, a brand-new decade and a chance for everyone to have 2020 vision. As we were preparing to step over the line into 2020, I realized that I was now entering my fourth decade at Cornerstone. The nineties, Y2K to 2010, 2010 to 2019 and now the Roaring Twenties. And that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Putting Jesus' Agenda First (Part 3)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 3, 2007

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Last in 3-part series about living in submission to the purposes of Christ instead of living for ourselves.

Putting Jesus’ Agenda First (Part 3) Matthew 16:24-28 March 18, 2007 This is going to be one of the shortest messages you’ve ever heard from me. I’m not feeling well at all, and I’m simply wiped out. I think part of it has to do with the fact that I was trying to get everything ready for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

First Sunday After Christmas, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2002

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The message of Christmas is that we are no longer slaves, God in the person of Jesus adopts us as children and heirs in God’s family.

Sermon for Christmas I Yr B, 29/12/2002 Based on Gal 4:4-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson While working as a waitress at a restaurant in Jasper National Park, Janet Rayner recalls the following incident: “I had the pleasure of serving an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tender Commandments #1: Put God First Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 5, 2011

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The rightful setting of the Ten Commandments is the boundless, faithful, Father-love of the living God. God gives us rules because He loves us.

THE TENDER COMMANDMENTS #1: PUT GOD FIRST (June 2011 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) WEIRD LAWS IN CALIFORNIA: 1. It is illegal for anyone to try to stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water. 2. A California law makes it illegal to set up a mousetrap without a hunting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: *other

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