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  • Dale Miller avatar

    Hope, First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,872 views

    This was the first Sunday in Advent, we lit the first candle, Hope.

    DEC. 3, 2006, FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT, HOPE-PROPHECY MUB GEN. 3;14-15 4So the LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, “Cursed are you above all the livestock and all the wild animals! You will crawl on your belly and you will eat dust all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The First Step To Freedom” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 1, 2017
     | 7,054 views

    If we are to find our freedom in Christ, the first step is admit our need.

    In this series: “Finding Our Freedom in Christ,” we're going to talk about how to overcome hurts that can overwhelm us, habits that can overtake us and hang-ups that can overshadow us. We live in a world full of hurting people. And hurt people hurt people. So, we're hurt by others; hurt others; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation: Looking At Jesus First Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 28, 2021
     | 2,596 views

    The Revelation begins by pointing us to Jesus in His Glory.

    Revelation: Looking At Jesus First Introduction Revelation 1:9-20 Revelation 1:9 I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020
     | 3,369 views

    Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

    Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Forgiveness, The First Word Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    Christ’s ministry on the cruel Cross began with the forgiveness of sin, with a plea for forgiveness, the full and free forgiveness for a world of lost sinners ruined by the fall.

    LUKE 23:32-34 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] FORGIVENESS, THE FIRST WORD OF THE CROSS [Isaiah 53:1-9] Mankind here is caught in the act of doing their worst. The One who made the world was being completely denied, despised and desecrated. The Lord of Glory who came in human flesh and tabernacle among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary, Jesus First Disciple

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,439 views

    We often minimize the importance and impact of Mary, the mother of Jesus, because of fear that honoring and learning from her will lead to idolization, yet we can learn much from this pivotal Biblical figure.

    Mary – Jesus’ First Disciple TCF Sermon December 7, 2008 Mark Lowry, the Christian singer and comedian who wrote the song we just heard, observed that the silence of Jesus’ mother Mary at the cross always amazed him. If he were being crucified in the middle of town, Lowry says, his mother would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ First (Part 2)

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2025
     | 106 views

    This is a continuation of the morning sermon based upon Colossians 1:15-28. For Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

    Christ First (Part 2) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Remembering Our First Love

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 26, 2025
     | 277 views

    On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom—and we remember Jesus, who laid down His life for our salvation. Let us not forget our first love.

    ## **Introduction – A Moment to Remember** Video Ill.: We Will Remember (Memorial Day) — Hyper Pixels Media *“Today, we remember those who gave all for our freedom. We thank God for their sacrifice, and mourn with those left behind. 'Greater love has no one than this to lay down one's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do The Hard Work First.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,772 views

    After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

    Do the Hard Work First. 1 Timothy 6:11-12TPT After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guard Your First Love

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    Is your love for Jesus exclusive? Do you regularly take quality time to be with him? We must guard our "first love."

    Guard Your First Love Pastor Bob Ashcraft June 2, 2002 (RealAudio) ------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION: · In the first three chapters of Revelation, Jesus addresses the churches: · He has come to judge these churches in righteousness · 1 Peter 4:17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glass Houses: The First Christian Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019
     | 2,748 views

    Faith is a response to the evidence of and the relationship with Jesus

    We are in the middle of our Glass Houses Lenten series. We have been sharing a lot of information about our faith and trying in this season of repentance not to judge. It has been an incredible learning time for all of us. The title of the series comes from the old saying about judgment; “People in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Calls The First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,717 views

    An analysis of Jesus' calling of his first disciples will teach us what characterizes a true disciple of Jesus.

    Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus who came to seek and to save lost sinners. Luke wanted to communicate that God sent his only Son Jesus as the Messiah to deliver people from sin and hell. The central theme of Jesus’ message was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Always Consult The Lord First

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT)

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT) 14 So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    First Lessons In The Master's College Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,972 views

    Soon after Peter's call to follow Jesus he was taught three very important first lessons in discipleship.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a school teacher who had injured his back and had to wear a plastic brace around the upper part of his body. 1. The brace fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. 2. On the first day of school, with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 173 ratings
     | 11,814 views

    Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

    <P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran