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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Do You See What Moses Saw? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,408 views

    This is the first in a Christmas series looking at prophecies of Christ. This first one includes phrophecies recorded by Moses.

    Do You See What I See? Do You See What Moses Saw? Genesis 3:15; 22:18; 49:10 November 30, 2003 Intro: A. [You’re Not God, Citation: Laura Lee Allen, Daytona Beach Shores, FL, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] During Sunday school, our pastor, who was teaching the adult class, selected a middle-aged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 13, 2007
     | 4,214 views

    The first in this series discusses the first four verses as the foundation for the book and the foundation for rock solid fellowship.

    How many of us truly understand the idea and importance of family? Something about the idea of family should bring security, love, pride, and joy to our hearts. Family is the center of our earthly worlds and the one domain where we actually have the power to build strong bonds. We honestly believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Reaction Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    This message is the first in a series of four that take a look at four reactions to the announcement of the first advent of Christ.

    The Reaction of Mary Luke 1:26-38 I. The Fear of Mary (v. 26-30) A. She Feared Because of the Messenger (v. 26-28) 1. Angels Are From the Heavenly Realm 2. Angels Often Brought News (Good & Bad) B. She Feared Because of the Unknown (v. 29) C. In Fear She Was Encouraged (v. 30) 1. We should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Powell avatar

    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,327 views

    This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

    Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Set Your Heart To Seek The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 18,440 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the Attributes of God focusing on first setting our heart to seek Him.

    Knowing God Series #1 “Set Your Heart to Seek the Lord” Introduction Early education in America once considered knowing God the chief pursuit of education. One early college declared, “Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to know God and Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Prayer Keys - Privacy Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,659 views

    This is the first time Jesus taught his first disciples about prayer. His first lesson was, “Spend time alone with the Father in prayer.” If we don’t follow his first lesson, we are not following the example or the command of Christ.

    "But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:6 A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers when his mother passed by his room and stopped to listen. “Bless Mommy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 11 – The Coming Day Of Israel's Glorious Restoration Under One Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 7, 2024
     | 817 views

    Jeremiah has been laying out Judah’s great sin of idolatry and wicked departure from the LORD, likening it to spiritual harlotry. Now he switches to the great time of Israel's future restoration when God gathers them from all nations and establishes them in the land forever. Wonderful!

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 11 – THE COMING DAY OF ISRAEL'S GLORIOUS RESTORATION UNDER ONE SHEPHERD PART 11 - Jeremiah 3:14-18 CHAPTER 3 [A]. THE GLORIOUS DAY OF ISRAEL'S RESTORATION – YES IT WILL HAPPEN! {{Jeremiah 3:14-18 ‘Return, O faithless sons,’ declares the LORD, ‘for I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018
     | 8,034 views

    Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Convicting Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,001 views

    Jesus assures His followers that He would not leave them alone, but would send His substitute, the third member of the God-head. The Holy Spirit came to empower the church for life and witness

    JOHN 16:7-11 THE [CONVICTING] MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [1 John 4: 1-6] There was much disappointment among the Apostles when Jesus disclosed that He must return to the Father. Jesus’ great work of redemption required His death so that through His resurrection from the dead death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Welsh avatar

    Building Godly Relationships

    Contributed by Michael Welsh on Sep 24, 2024
     | 1,101 views

    Love God First The first and most important step in any relationship is to love God first. Before you can love anyone else, you must be in a relationship with the Lord.

    Building Godly Relationships Introduction: Relationships, friendships, and marriages have taken on many different meanings over the years. For instance, 20 years ago, "dating" was viewed quite differently than how we understand it today. Back then, dating meant courting, getting to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Randy Harp avatar

    Who's Your Daddy Series

    Contributed by Randy Harp on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,307 views

    This is the first in a series on How to be a World Chagner. First you have to have a relationship with God that is Real and Personal.

    Who’s your Daddy Part 1 You have to have a relationship with God that is real and personal Why you need this to be a World Changer 1. A RELATIONSHIP with God is our number one PRIORITY. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. - Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Advent 1 - (Hope) 2007 [p.a.v.e. The Way] Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,798 views

    This is the first of the Advent sermon series focusing on Paving the way for our coming Lord. It is for the first Sunday in Advent.

    [This sermon also had bookmark handouts "P.A.V.E the Way" If you would like to have access to the bookmarks we created for this Advent season, please e-mail me at spencerhoman@msn.com] Matthew 24:36-44 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Corey Arnold avatar

    Heaven Series

    Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 17,036 views

    This is the first in a 3-part series about heaven and hell. The first two sermons are on Heaven, the last is on Hell.

    Heaven INTRO: In Our Greatest Gift, Henri Nouwen tells a parable of faith and hope. He imagines twins–a brother and a sister–talking to each other in their mother’s womb: The sister said to the brother, "I believe there is life after birth." Her brother protested vehemently, "No, no, this is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Set Free Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,333 views

    This sermon is the first in a series on the book of Galatians. This sermon covers the first 10 verses and acts as an introduction to the series.

    Introduction: A. Let me start this morning with some questions: 1. What is it that really gets you going? What is it that really makes you mad? 2. What gets your emotions stirred and launches you into a fight’em mode? 3. I came across this funny bumper sticker: “I'm just driving this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    What Jesus Said About God's Mercy Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 28, 2009
     | 5,100 views

    Grace comes from God, not by Merit, but by Mercy. In God’s Kingdom the last will be first and the first will be last.

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “His Mercy” Michael Wiley January 25, 2009 Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction: We hear about all the problems in the business world these days. Wall-Street, the bank loan crises. The auto industry etc… We hear about “big business.” But, we don’t hear a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ