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  • Darrell Jones avatar

    The First Christmas

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,649 views

    We are approaching one of my favorite times of the year,"Christmas". Have you ever considered the first Christmas service? Let’s look to God’s Word and see what that first Christmas was like.

    (A)Where Did The First Christmas Message Come From? Contrary to the opinion of some people,the First Christmas message was not proclaimed by the pope at the Vatican, nor did it originate in Oklahoma, or Springfield, Mo. Further more it was not produced in Hollywood, No, oddly enough it didn’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 21, 2006
     | 3,700 views

    A discussion of the calling of the first four disciples.

    The First Disciples Luke 5:1-32 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Invitations A. Peter, James and John to become disciples. 1. Jesus’ sermon from Peter’s boat (5:1-3): He uses the boat as a platform to preach to the crown on the shore. 2. Jesus’ summons from Peter’s boat (5:4-11): a. “Go out where it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Sign

    Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,632 views

    Messianic sign in the Wedding in Cana through Invitation, Petition, Expectation, Transformation & Glorification

    The First Sign John 2:1-11 The Wedding in Cana 1. Jesus, Mary and the Disciples in a Wedding festival – The Invitation (Verse 1 – 2) A. Jesus did his first messianic sign at a wedding festival B. Weddings were the biggest and most important celebrations among the Jewish people C. The weeklong ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    First In Line

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,744 views

    A short graveside message.

    -Our culture is fascinated with the afterlife. They can’t get enough of it. -Hollywood makes movie after movie about it. -Authors write books about it. -The national enquirer writes “news” stories about it. -One of the big news magazines like Time or Newsweek will have a story related to it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    Discipleship is not a one-time decision; it’s a lifelong journey.

    In these verses, Jesus gains five of His original twelve disciples: (1) Andrew (2) An unnamed disciple (probably John) (3) Simon Peter (Andrew’s brother) (4) Philip (5) Nathanael (perhaps also known as Bartholomew; Bartholomew is linked with Philip in the other three Gospels – Matthew 10:3; Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of The Word

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2020
     | 4,147 views

    The first thing every reader should take note of is, this is a revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants.

    The Mystery Of The Word. Revelation 1:1-20NKJV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, The first thing every reader should take note of is, this is a revelation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Does God Work In Mysterious Ways?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 25, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 921 views

    One of the first things every Christian needs to learn about God is that He is incomprehensible, which means we are not capable of fully understanding Him.

    However, that does not mean He is mysterious because He has revealed Himself quite extensively in the Bible, nature, and especially in Jesus, who shows us a wonderful picture of what the Triune God is like, to the point that we can truly and intimately know Him well. I hear the phrase "God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Things Worth Remembering At Christmas

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,353 views

    In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, we should remember the things found in Luke 2 about the first Christmas

    Intro: At Christmas, we should re-visit and remember the following aspects of the first Christmas from Luke chapter 2 I. The SHEPHERDS (V.8) Angels announcement to the "common man" in fact, the "lower than common" in that society. II. The SIGN (V.9-12) "lying in a manger"= ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things Are Not Always As They Seem Series

    Contributed by Kevin Purcell on May 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,478 views

    This is a First Person Narrative of the Lame Man that Peter and John healed in Acts 3. He says that when a person really sees the need of another person, then they can respond in faith and take a risk for that person. When that happens God blesses and g

    Things Are Not Always As They Seem Acts 3 Introduction [Show Acts 3 from Visual Bible or have it read by someone else.] [Enter from the back dressed in character] One thing that story teaches us is that things are not always as they seem. I learned that in a pretty dramatic way. If you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hidden Treasures In Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
     | 2,804 views

    Treasures are worth digging for.

    The Hidden treasures in Christ Colossians 2:1-5 Good morning church- I am glad that you have taken the time to hear God’s word. I pray that your heart is ready to receive what He has for us. Please turn to Colossians 2:1-5 and then put your finger in Ephesians 2 Colossians 2:1-5 Read slowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Crowns And Rewards

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,675 views

    When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

    A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018
     | 8,005 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

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    Seek Ye First The Kingdom

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,189 views

    The word of God instructed all that will get to heaven after there life here on earth to make the kingdom of God there highest priority in life, and to pursue its righteousness with the whole of their heart. He promised that other things will follow.

    SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM STUDY TEXTS: MATT 6:31-34, COL 3:1-3 MEMORY VERSE: MATT 6:33 INTRODUCTION Seeking first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness is a statement we all agree with and we advice people of doing it. We teach it and preach it, but do we really understand what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Seek First The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,076 views

    This sermon speaks hard about seeking first the things of God. If we are to do that.. we need to (1) let God be in charge (2) allow God to be in the decistion process (3) give back to others.

    Seek First the Kingdom of God Matthew 6:19-34 Disclaimer: This sermon was prepared by personal study and Sermon Central contributions. Introduction- This is a very familiar verse. There are some verses that jump off the page to us. For where your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2021
     | 1,903 views

    Everyone has times when they think "it can't get any better than this" and "it can't get any worse". Several examples of good things and bad things are examined, plus there's a word of encouragement at the end.

    Edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO Not an exact transcription. Introduction: How many of us can remember a time when we thought, “It doesn’t get any better than this?” I can think of a couple. One such instance happened back in the early 90’s when I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist