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    Kingdom First PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,756 views

    The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the truth that the Kingdom of God is here and within us, and we are called to prioritize it above all else in our lives.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving into something that's as radical now as it was when Jesus first spoke it: The Kingdom of God is here, the Kingdom of God is in us, and we're called to put that Kingdom first. Our guiding Scripture for today's sermon comes from Matthew 6:33, which says, "But ...read more

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    The First Disciples

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    There is often a misconception of the first disciples. Many are lead to believe they didn’t have anything to loose by following Jesus. Quite the opposite is true. These were successful businessmen,likely well educated and of fairly prominent social posi

    If you ever have, or every thought of opening your own business, you know there must be a plan. And you probably discovered what most entrepreneurs know … starting a business requires some help… and almost always, its from their friends. (SLIDE) How many remember when the Beatles sang “With a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A First Responder

    Contributed by David Shoots on Aug 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,470 views

    Those who are suffering need to pray and the cheerful should sing psalms of praise to God. We need to be there for them

    James 5:13-20 13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The First Missionaries

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
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     | 3,548 views

    From Jesus’ words to the apostles in Matthew 10.

    Lessons from the First Missionaries Matthew 10:1-10 January 15, 2006 Introduction Well, after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, we’re finally getting back to our walk through the gospel of Matthew. We’ve gotten through 9 chapters, and have covered a lot of ground, including the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The First Will Be Last? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
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     | 8,234 views

    This message is the third in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines Jesus’ statement about the first being last.

    Many of us have a competitive nature, a drive to do everything we can to come out on top. We have been taught that you compete to win. Our culture teaches us to climb the ladder of success, to outpace our competitors and that the one with the most toys in the end wins. So we work hard to make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who's On First?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,000 views

    If the Christian life was a game of baseball, then who is at first base will determine how successful you will be in your Christian life. Spiritually, it is important who is on first in your life. It's a matter of priorities.

    Who's on First? Matthew 6:24-34 Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State liked to inspire his teams with parables. According to Tennessee Titans center Kevin Long, who played under Bowden, one of Bowden’s favorite stories centered on his playing days in college baseball. Bowden had never hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Born Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025
     | 293 views

    The giving offerings are classified into four according to the Bible, such as Tithe, Offerings, First Fruits and First Born. First born is not an easy offering to God. But that is the demand of God. Is it possible? Yes.

    AMC, 21.09.2025 Text: Exodus 22:28-30 Theme: Give Your First Born   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The giving offerings are classified into four according to the Bible, such as Tithe, Offerings, First Fruits and First Born, and Alms giving. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    First Responders Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,405 views

    When we present our first fruits to God we confess our dependence on him and trust in him.

    1. Tornado Story A husband and wife from California were driving through Texas. They saw a tornado coming and they were scared. They pulled the car off to the side of the road and got out a crouched down beside it. The twister was moving directly toward them but at the last second veered off across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Corinthians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,549 views

    Living Life with a Purpose

    Intro: 1. John Piper noted: Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christians do the ministry. What ministry looks like is as varied as Christians are varied. It’s not an office; it’s a lifestyle devoted to advancing other people’s faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Concerning The Collection - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,977 views

    This sermon examines the first of eight principles "concerning the collection."

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. For the next four Sundays I plan to preach on the subject of financial stewardship. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    State Of The Church - 2010

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    The first of the year message proposing a change in the way we approach the work of this church.

    State of the Church – 2010 Matthew 22:34-40 * Each year at this time my thoughts return to the words of Peter Drucker, the business guru, who always asked business owners 2 questions: “What business are you in?” and “How’s Business?” This is a great pair of questions for the church today. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Firsts: First Stay At Capernaum & First Cleansing Of The Temple Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 29, 2017
     | 6,964 views

    Capernaum was not only His headquarters, but it was also where more miracles were done than in any other city. Jesus' next stop is Jerusalem and there He drives out of the Temple, those who were only interested in making money.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum, “His City” First Stay in Capernaum John 2:12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. (John 2:12) Joseph’s name is not mentioned, and I believe that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing First

    Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 20,685 views

    Striving for first place in God’s kingdom may mean coming in last in this kingdom.

    Finishing First Mark 9:33-35; Matt 20:20-28 When the United States of America began the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, our motivations were not entirely scientific… In fact, the so-called space race was driven largely by the ego of the American public. The Soviet Union was the first to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Obstacles--Principles Of The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 26,014 views

    If Jabez was to be blessed indeed, he had to be kept from evil. Some important principles to overcoming the obstacles to expanding the borders of God’s blessings he has prepared for us are also discussed.

    (Based on comments by Bruce Wilkinson at Walk thru Life Conference PPT slides and outline available) Today I continue with part 3 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. A man had a problem finding a parking space. He finally parked in a no parking zone and left a note on his windshield that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nathan Fritz avatar

    The New Testament Church (Church Organization)

    Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,889 views

    1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read.

    1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read. 1) Since Jesus Christ is the "head over all things to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational