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    The Week After PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,240 views

    This sermon explores the personal encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ, emphasizing His manifestation, their meeting, and the mystery of His miraculous appearance.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in His name, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to seek His face, to know His heart, and to be ...read more

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    Reflection A.1 / Coronavirus - First Response / Go To God First

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020
     | 1,897 views

    In Isaiah 22, Isaiah imagines Jerusalem's response to a crisis - an enemy attack. The city prepares - but forgets God.

    This is an approximately daily reflection in response to coronavirus. As of 9th May, the number of people infected has passed four million and the number of deaths is 275,000. In the UK, we've passed the peak. But around the world the graph of infections against time is showing little sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Completing The Race! Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,030 views

    No one is impressed with the guy who registers for a marathon. But no matter where a person finishes a marathon, it is impressive. Same with God. It is not impressive to start well, only to finish well.

    COMPLETING THE RACE! HEBREWS 12:1-4 (1-13) Pastor Jim Bohrer November 30, 2008 With all the pomp and prestige that the Chinese government went to in order to put their best foot forward, there was one person who they honored who stood out. He is now in his seventies, but China brought him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Burning Conversation

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,648 views

    A first person sermon from Moses perspective. It tells of who he was and why he made the decisions he made.

    A BURNING CONVERSATION (An Impersonation) NEEDED: White wig & beard (paste on beard), staff and middle east garb with slanting accent towel tucked into belt TEXT: (Read by another) Exodus 3:1-6 THRUST OF MESSAGE - Moses had been a man who did not need God, but who changed once he met him at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    First John Chapter One

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,459 views

    Bible Study

    F I R S T E P I S T L E O F J O H N - CHAPTER 1 INTRO: Scofield says that this First Epistle of John is a family letter from the Father to His "little children" who are in the world. A tender word is used for "children" (from Gk, teknia), a diminutive meaning "little children, born-ones" as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First John Chapter Four

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,502 views

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    PERFECTING LOVE - Chapt 4 I/ GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Introduction: We need the power of God to win souls, to bring people into fellowship with God and the Church. In Zec 4:6 the bible says it is: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." Here in the forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Was The First To Carry The Gospel

    Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    The Christmas story is amazing. It tells of our heavenly father’s love that leaves awe struck. Why? How?... We weren’t the first ones to ask such questions. Mary too wondered How such a thing could be. Now I know you likely have read this scripture for

    Mary was the First to Carry the Gospel dsw@ucc12-23-01 The Christmas story is amazing. It tells of our heavenly father’s love that leaves awe struck. Why? How?... We weren’t the first ones to ask such questions. Mary too wondered How such a thing could be. Now I know you likely have read this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 173 ratings
     | 11,957 views

    Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

    <P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Losing Your First Love

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,627 views

    Ephesus lost their first love, Jesus gives us guidelines to retore our first love

    Losing your First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Paul Simon a famous Pop singer one time recorded a song called "50 ways to leave your lover." In it he has answers of how to get out of a relationship. But before some one can leave a loved one, they have to first stop loving them. This is probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The World's First Glance" Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    From the beginning, perceptive outsiders have been welcomed into the presence of Jesus.

    Yesterday was the Twelfth Day of Christmas. That means that today is Epiphany. Epiphany means manifestation or revelation – a turning on of the light – the shining light. And in some ways Epiphany is about the light of the Christmas star – but it’s also about the Magi who followed that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The First Sign: Water Into Wine

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 49,664 views

    6th sermon in a John series

    The First Sign: Turning Water into Wine John 2.1-11 Have you ever missed a sign? You were looking for some place and you missed the sign. Signs are an important part of our society. Road signs provide direction. They give information or instructions. * DMV test—you had better know your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give God First Place

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,659 views

    In everything that we say or do, does God have the priority, or do we give God the same emphasis as we do the spare tire? (Only when needed!)

    Give God First Place Matthew 6:25-34. Too many people are seeking first the kingdom of pleasure and possessions. But Jesus promised, “all these things shall be added unto you” if you give Him first place. 1.With your Time. James 4:14a “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson From The First Family

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    When it comes to His purpose in life, Jesus is no carpenter’s son.

    A Lesson from the First Family 1. Possible, even probable, people see you in several different ways. May see as patient, some as hot-head. Only you know truth. Why don’t we recognize true nature of other people? Maybe simply forgetting. Mary upset with Jesus for staying behind. Angrily ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rediscovering Your First Love

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 23,476 views

    Three steps for rekindling our passion for the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Rev. 2:1-7 Can a person be too busy doing God’s work that they are too busy for God. I believe that the answer to that question is yes, you can. There are many people who are always busy with church work, but somewhere their relationship with God is being neglected. After a while, people just ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God