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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Paul's First Recorded Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 17, 2008
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    Paul uses a phrase three times in his sermon in Antioch that form the three points of his message (15,26, and 38).Paul, under the direct control of the Holy Spirit, shows that Jewish history resolves in Christ, that the promise of Messiah resolves in Chr

    Acts 13:13-52 Paul’s First Recorded Sermon “Say On” Paul uses a phrase three times in his sermon in Antioch that form the three points of his message (15,26, and 38).Paul, under the direct control of the Holy Spirit, shows that Jewish history resolves in Christ, that the promise of Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Christmas Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2020
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    The Christmas story has all the elements of a worship service. God is there along with people who are coming to a special place of worship

    THE FIRST CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE Luke 2:1-20 Bob Marcaurelle Preparations When Neal Armstrong put his foot on the moon, someone from NASA said, “We should change the calendar and mark our dates from this moment.” In other words, that was more important than dating our calendars from when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Evidence Of Our First Love?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2021
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    We face great dangers when our first love grows dim. We shall stand at the bema seat of God. Guard your passion and zeal to be ready for the imminent return of Jesus Christ.

    IS THERE EVIDENCE OF OUR FIRST LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) Text: Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. WE SO TEACH A GOD OF LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY THAT WE TEND TO BYPASS THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The First 3 Kings Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021
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    There are four major characters to this time period in Israel’s history: the prophet and judge Samuel, King Saul, King David, and King Solomon.

    When we are touring around Israel in recent trips, my friend and tour guide, Nir likes to say “It’s Good to be King” when he explains certain periods of history and how the monarch availed himself of certain privileges. It’s reference to Monty Python movies of old. Several decades ago, Tom Petty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Born From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
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    Jesus is so much more. He is not a “copy” of God, and he is not a facsimile of God, Jesus is the exact visible image of the invisible God. And as such, He is the author of our family...the family of God.

    Today, we celebrate Easter, the incredible event in which Jesus Christ, who died on our behalf, rose again from the dead. But we really aren’t celebrating an event, but rather a Person. We aren’t worshipping an event, but a Person. For us to grasp the significance of Easter, we really need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007
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    On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

    IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    First Christmas Risk-Takers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 21, 2011
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    Risk taking at times needs to be bold and calculated. Other times require spontaneity. Risk taking is taking on something that causes fear and has the possibility of failure. Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry in the Kingdom of God. Most B

    Opening illustration: Three pastors have been called Monday to report to prison in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran, within the next 30 days in what is estimated to be an act of religious persecution. The pastors were essentially being sentenced for having meetings at home, making the government ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glory Revealed Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,705 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' revelation to John on Patmos.

    GLORY REVEALED Revelation 1:1-8 The Book of Revelation was received during a very difficult time for Christ’s Church. The local assemblies endured persecution from people outside of the church, and they encountered spiritual attacks, heretical teaching, and spiritual apathy within the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reviving Your First Love

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Mar 21, 2001
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     | 20,047 views

    This sermon explores how Christians, over a period of time, have a tendency to stray away from JESUS CHRIST, their first love, and offers encouragement to return to HIM.

    TEXT: Revelation 2:1-5 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    First John Chapter Four

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    Bible Study

    PERFECTING LOVE - Chapt 4 I/ GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Introduction: We need the power of God to win souls, to bring people into fellowship with God and the Church. In Zec 4:6 the bible says it is: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." Here in the forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Born Right The First Time?

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,850 views

    Jesus won’t make you a better man - he’ll make you a new one.

    I apologize this morning if you hear me coughing a bit – I’ve been suffering from some sort of the plague. Of course, I haven’t suffered enough to go to the doctor – I am, after all, a guy. I’d like to believe that my suffering has a purpose. That it makes me more of a man. And, when it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Bind The Strong Man First

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014
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    To understand that it's the LORD JESUS that lives within us that protects us from demon possession, and a CHRISTian believer can't be possessed by another spirit because the HOLY SPIRIT is living inside of us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you using your authority and power to bind and lose? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To understand that it's the LORD JESUS that lives within us that protects us from demon possession, and a CHRISTian believer can't be possessed by another spirit because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kelly Durant avatar

    The First Palm Sunday And The Purge

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 20, 2016
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    After praises from the Jerusalemites, Jesus curses the fig tree, which is symbolic of Israel, and then He cleans out the money changers in the Temple. Palm Sunday has a lot to do with purging out dead, fruitless people, and hypocrisy!

    The First Palm Sunday and The Purge Kelly Durant Mark 11:1-25 2. How many of you like crime stories? It usually begins with a piece of the evidence in front of you, but all the pieces you have to put together so you understand all of what happened. What led up to the incident? Who are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    First Round Draft Pick Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010
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     | 12,324 views

    A teaching on chapter 1 verses 1 through 28

    Ezekiel 1: 1 – 28 ‘First Round Draft Pick’ 1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. 2 On the fifth day of the month, which was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The First Big-Tent Revival

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    we learn from the Hebrew children wandering in the wilderness that a painful past is less frightening than an uncertain future.

    Moses is on the verge of suicide (Numbers 11:15). He hates his job. (Numbers 11:11) He is overwhelmed by the expectations of upper management. (Numbers 11:12-13) Executive responses to the demands of the people at the lowest levels have failed to satisfy. (Numbers 11:1-10) Frustrated with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness