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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The First Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    This message looks at gifts given that first Christmas.

    When I say Christmas, what do you think? The birth of Christ, Joy to the world, peace on earth and good will to men? Poppycock, when I say Christmas you think: presents, gifts, goodies. For all of the noble and pure motives that we claim we’d be awful disappointed if there wasn’t anything under ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Taking The First Step Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    1 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. When we say we are followers of Christ what are we really saying? This message uncovers the first step in walking the Jesus Walk.

    TAKING THE FIRST STEP Matthew 4:18-20 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 9:23 (NIV) 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. INTRODUCTION As a parent I’ve noticed something interesting taking place in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The First Steps - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,347 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

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Prologue To First John Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,494 views

    In 1 John 1:1-4, the apostle shares out of his own personal encounter with “the Word of Life.”

    PROLOGUE TO FIRST JOHN I John 1:1-4 The prologue of 1 John is similar to the prologue in the Gospel of John. The “beginning” in John 1:1 is a reference to the beginning of time. When time began, “the Word” (Logos) already existed. The “beginning” in 1 John 1:1 can refer to the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Pentecostal Martyr Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,810 views

    The church was growing very fast and with it came problems. The Holy Spirit has the answer.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 12 “The First Pentecostal Martyr” Acts 6:1-15 The church is growing. Amid great results came a great problem. God has the answer. God has prepared Spirit filled men, gifted men, to solve the situation. Through the centuries, God has always placed gifted Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There's Gotta Be A First Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    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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    Taking The First Step

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    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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    God's First Name Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,611 views

    This is an introductory sermon on the names of God. It was given on an "Open House" Sunday where we recieved many visitors and guests.

    God’s First Name Names are often meant to be descriptive or hopeful I really enjoyed the movie “Holes”. All the boys who were required to dig holes – 5 feet deep and 4 feet in diameter every day – were given some pretty interesting nicknames. Armpit, Barfbag, Zero, Caveman are just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Awake For The First Time Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 16, 2011
     | 3,786 views

    Without Christ fallen man is lost and without hope - dead in transgression and sin.

    Dakota Community Church January 16, 2011 Awake for the First Time Ephesians 2:1-10 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    First Century Challenge Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 18, 2011
     | 2,681 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 Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,273 views

    Jesus Christ is the first gift of Christmas

    The First Gift of Christmas Isaiah 9:6, Romans 15:5-17 December 25, 2011 Morning Service For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Armies In The First Century

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,829 views

    This article was published in the Ft. Carson, CO Mountaineer newspaper.

    BY CHAPLAIN (CAPTAIN) STEVEN W. SATTERFIELD 4TH SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 4IBCT, 4ID, FORT CARSON, CO In May we celebrate the 234th birthday of the United States Army. Because of this I wanted to look at Biblical references to armies. The Old Testament references are too numerous to list here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,591 views

    This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

    The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A First Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    I want those who hear this message to understand what worship is about and also how they can truly worship God.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 2001 Date Preached: August 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Let’s Learn from the Past Title: A First Worship Service Text: Genesis 4:1-6 ETS: To truly worship God Abel had to realize who God was and then act on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' First Words Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012
     | 6,508 views

    With his first words, Jesus ushers in the kingdom of God.

    Introduction We are now moving out of Mark’s introduction to Jesus’ life and ministry, and getting into the story of his ministry. In verse 1 he introduced the theme of his writing – it is about the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; verses 2-8 presented John the Baptist ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed