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  • Ed Wood avatar

    First Day Footrace

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
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    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

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    The First Words Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
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    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

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The First Christmas Song

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 18, 2007
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    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

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    First Up Wins

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Dec 23, 2007
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    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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The First False Believer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008
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    Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

    Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Who Is First? Pp Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2007
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     | 2,524 views

    God wants to be first and He has earned the right to be first.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Priorities. In the hustle and bustle of life it is sometimes difficult to keep our priorities in the right order. • Most of us live a pretty fast paced life. It is so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of making a living and raising a family that we can very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    First Thank God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2007
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    Initial sermon of interim pastorate. As Paul lived into relationship with God prior to theologizing, I thank God for the faithfulness in the congregation’s history; for mutual enrichment in its diversity; and for coming victory when no one need be ashame

    God is not a problem to be solved. God is a mystery with whom we are to live. God is not an equation to be worked out in mathematical precision; God is personal, with whom we connect. God is a who, a where, and a when -- acting, living, and doing; and if God is sometimes a what and a why, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Personal Faith First

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007
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    We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

    Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    There's Gotta Be A First Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 21, 2007
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    This is the first in a series of CSI messages and looks at what we can learn from Cain and Abel

    It should have brought them together but instead it tore them apart. They both worshipped the same God, they had both offered their God a sacrifice and that is where it seemed to fall apart. Cain was a farmer, he toiled in the dirt and raised crops, his younger brother was a shepherd, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The First Melancholy Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006
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    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

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The First Steps - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 6, 2007
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     | 7,177 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

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Taking The First Step

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 30, 2006
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    Every Journey in life has to begin with the first step. Our first step when learning to walk was not easy (for most) we had a tendency to fall and get up and fall and get up again and again and again until we finally could keep our balance and walk. So it

    Taking the first step A grocer was down in the cellar of his shop when he noticed his small son standing at the edge of the open trap door. He called up, “Here I am, Sonny, jump down.” But the boy hesitated. “I can’t, Daddy; I can’t see you.” Up came the answer, “No, but I can see you; trust me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worshippers At The First Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
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    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

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The First Words Of Easter

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2010
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    The first 7 words by Jesus with emphasis placed on each word … "Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou?"

    - Newspaper gives words of advice for Easter The Patriot-News --- Harrisburg, PA PennLive. Com (section) By CHRIS MAUTNER, Tuesday March 30, 2010, 2:23AM Surviving Easter: How To Ensure Your Kids Have A Happy, Fun Holiday The Easter holidays are upon us and no doubt filling excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devil's First Sermon

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,523 views

    In his message, satan instigated Adam and Eve to become disobedient. He made them to doubt God’s words. He made them to question the goodness of God. He made the fruit to appeal to their eyes and appetite and gave them the idea that it could give them wis

    In his message, satan instigated Adam and Eve to become disobedient. He made them to doubt God’s words. He made them to question the goodness of God. He made the fruit to appeal to their eyes and appetite and gave them the idea that it could give them wisdom and they listened to the voice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal