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Reading The Christmas Story Again For The First Time

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

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What does the Christmas story sound like, if we could hear it again for the first time? Whom would we identify with in the story? What would our response be?

[Sermon preached on 25 December 2017, Christmas Day] Amal is a young man from Syria. He has come to Finland as an asylum seeker. Back in Syria, the authorities are after his life because he has offended the Prophet Muhamad. There is no way he could return and survive. Amal still considers himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

This Scripture Is Fulfilled In Your Hearing

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010

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Preached 1/24/2010 at St. Paul, McConnellsburg, St. Paul’s, Big Cove Tannery, and Mt. Zion, Little Cove. My 1st Sermon in the McConnellsburg parish.

Today is a big day for all of us in the congregations of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish, isn’t it? Today, for the first time in two years, you have your own Pastor in your pulpit. Now I hear that in the time leading up to my arrival, Pastor Joe Hall did a wonderful job as a part time supply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fisherman Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 6, 2003

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2nd of 10 messages on Jesus Ministry. Simon was among Jesus’ first followers but he like the crowds didn’t really make a commitment until Jesus called him as his disciples. As the story of this fisherman unfolds we see what Jesus does for us and to us w

A Fisherman Following Jesus Simon was among Jesus’ first followers but he like the crowds didn’t really make a commitment until Jesus called him as his disciples. As the story of this fisherman unfolds we see what Jesus does for us and to us when we choose to follow Him. Jesus’ First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Appearance Before Pilate Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2020

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Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They need Pilate to give Jesus the death sentence, since the Jews no longer have that authority. Pilate interviews Christ and announces that he is innocent.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (31) First Appearance Before Pilate Scripture: Matthew 27:2,11-14; Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-38 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/13/2008 Time: Friday of Jesus’ Final Week Place: Jerusalem Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The First Missionaries

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

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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

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is Coming, When?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 21, 2005

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A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

First Sunday Advent Mark 13:24-37 "Jesus is coming, When?" 1 Corinthians 1 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I give thanks to God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Short-Term Missions Trip Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

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Short-term missions is mostly a modern concept, probably because technology and modern transportation makes it easy to do. Even so, it was Jesus who started the practice with his twelve disciples.

Introduction Our missions chairman has made it clear to anyone who gets in earshot of him that he thinks short-term mission trips is one great idea. He likes them because he thinks they are a great means to convert Christians into lifelong missionaries, whether they travel to another land or stay ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go The First Ten Feet

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 8, 2017

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Self-denial is to be lifted with Jesus—and the first ten feet of his ascent is on the Cross. You cannot reach for Jesus without letting go of the things you’re holding onto. Make it your passion to go the first ten feet with Jesus.

"When I am lifted-up," Jesus said, "I will draw all people to myself." And just in case you are tempted to interpret this up-lifted status to mean something glitzy, John sticks in a little commentary in verse 33 to make clear that the "lifting up" Jesus had in mind was the cross. Ultimately Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-26

Denomination: Other

Jesus Was Tempted

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 27, 2001

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The First Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday of Lent "Jesus was tempted" When I say the word Jesus what kind of mental picture comes into your mind? Close your eyes for just a second, don’t fall asleep, what kind of picture flashes in your mind’s eye at the sound of the word Jesus? Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016

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First sermon in the series on the Gospel of John.

Who is Jesus? - John 1:1-13 The Apostle John had watched and examined the Lord for a few years. He has now lived for the Lord for many years. It is believed that this Gospel was the last to be written, about 85 A.D. By the time this book was in the churches, much of the New Testament had ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rabbi Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

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First message in the "Who Is Jesus" Series

Who Is Jesus? Message 1: Rabbi Jesus Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Introduction: Matthew is the Jewish Gospel; it was likely written specifically for Jewish Christians, and as an apologetic to the Jews...as an evangelistic tool. Like the other synoptic Gospels of Mark and Luke, Matthew doesn’t pretend to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Messiah

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2021

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The first church proclaimed that Jesus was the Messiah.

INTRODUCTION • Over the past few weeks, we have been looking that some of the sermons preached by the early church, specifically from the Apostle Peter. • The focus of the sermons we have examined thus far was on the fact that Jesus was resurrected from the grave; therefore, Jesus is alive and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Building 101: First Things First

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2004

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WHEN THE KINGDOM IS FIRST IN OUR LIVES WORRY IS LAST IN OUR LIVES.

KINGDOM BUILDING 101: FIRST THINGS FIRST MATTHEW 6: 25-34 FEBRUARY 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. After they waddled into the duck sanctuary, the service began and the duck preacher spoke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006

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Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rediscovering Your First Love

Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 8, 2002

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Three steps for rekindling our passion for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Rev. 2:1-7 Can a person be too busy doing God’s work that they are too busy for God. I believe that the answer to that question is yes, you can. There are many people who are always busy with church work, but somewhere their relationship with God is being neglected. After a while, people just ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

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