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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011
     | 4,327 views

    The Christmas story begins well before the birth of the Son of God. At the least, it begins with a startled teenage girl who is confronted by an angel with an unexpected announcement.

    “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving God As Life’s Primary Connection Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 21, 2023
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    Loving God as Life’s Primary Connection Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 19, 2023

    Intro As we continue in the season of Lent… that remembers te final sacrifice of Christ… and what is referred to as the “Passion” week… referring to his ultimate sacrifice and love… we are focusing on the call into that very love which he knew. When asked how we can align our lives… Jesus said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire And Hail: Understanding The First Trumpet Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 24, 2025
     | 345 views

    Today, we face a world scarred. Revelation 8:6-7 unveils God's judgment, a "Fire and Hail" for centuries of human unfaithfulness and our planet's destruction. Let's understand this trumpet's warning.

    Fire and Hail: Understanding the First Trumpet Text: Revelation 8:6-7 "Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them. The first angel blew his trumpet, and there followed hail and fire, mixed with blood, and these were thrown upon the earth. And a third of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Loves A Hilarious Giver!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 23, 2009
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     | 5,826 views

    God loves a cheerful, hilarious giver. This is a short all-age appropriate talk using a story and the giving out of chocolates to help people think about the resources God wants them to use hilariously for him.

    On one occasion Jesus said: “Give; and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38). God is so good to me. God is so generous. St Paul once wrote that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Love Of God And The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 26, 2015
     | 3,736 views

    God tries to restore our relationship with him through the Ten Commandments and the two Great Commandments. We can’t ignore this relationship. If it is to be an exclusive relationship, God must be our number one priority.

    The Ten Commandments define the life God wants us to have with him and with each other. Every aspect of our lives is to show that we belong to God. The Ten Commandments are minimum standards for a just society and are the framework for how we are to live our lives. We are to reflect God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Last Adam Vs. First Adam

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 25, 2014
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     | 5,412 views

    To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are believers made alive by CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:45 (Amplified Bible) 15:45 Thus it is written, The first man Adam became a living being (an individual personality); the last Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Back To Bethel

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 28, 2008
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     | 65,320 views

    Jacob first met God at Luzwhich means "a hard place." After his encounter with God he changed the name of that place to Bethel which means "the House of God." Years later Jacob finds himself returning to the place where he first met God.

    GOING BACK TO BETHEL Genesis 35:1-7 Intro: To fully understand the message this morning it is imperative that I take you back to Genesis 27. Esau in his moment of weakness has sold his birthright to Jacob. Jacob through deception and by the held of his mother has gone to Isaac and received ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Just A Love Story Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 8, 2010
     | 4,224 views

    In the first in a series of messages on the book of Ruth, a great love story set against the backdrop of the era of the Judges of Israel, we see the high price of sin and Ruth's great confession and how it applies to the church today.

    Ruth Chapter 1:1-22 Introduction J. Vernon McGee calls Ruth "An addendum to the Book of Judges. A brochure of beauty. A bright picture on the black background of the judges."[i] Ruth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Have To Take The First Step

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jan 16, 2013
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     | 21,273 views

    Just like the Israelite priests carrying the ark into the Jordan river, Christians must take the first step in faith to move forward with God's plan.

    Joshua 3:1-17 Pray Did you ever notice that as people, we’re kind of obsessed with weight? We are always talking about how people in Hollywood are too skinny. She's so skinny she must have to jump around in the shower just to get wet. And even more than being obsessed with being skinny, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guidelines For Seeking First His Kingdom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 28, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
     | 59,758 views

    Resist, reject and renounce all rival kingdoms to that of the kingdom of God. There are many kingdoms that will attempt to compete with the kingdom of God that include egotistical, monetary, fleshly, worldly and devilish influences. We must take seriously

    How to Seek First His Kingdom Illustration: God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him. Andrew Murray. Quote:In order to seek first the kingdom, we must begin by seeking first the King: His praise, His purpose, and His plan. Paul J. Fritz Illustration: Bruce ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harvey Earls avatar

    The First Sign Of John - The Wedding At Cana Series

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jul 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,407 views

    My focus in this sermon is Joy

    Sermon for Sunday, June 2, 2013 The First Sign – the Wedding at Cana John 2:1-12 1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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     | 840 views

    To explore the nature and power of God's love, emphasizing its importance as the first fruit of the Spirit and the source of all virtues, and encouraging us to understand and live out this love in our daily lives.

    Good morning, family. I feel blessed to be here today and I'm sure you do too. Today, we're going to dive into a beautiful topic that's not just at the heart of our faith, but also at the center of our Creator's nature - Love. As we unpack this subject, we'll explore the nature of God's Love, the ...read more

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    Keeping Love For God Alive

    Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,049 views

    Has you love for God grown cold? Do you find that you are stuck in a spiritual rut? Find out how God can help you to deepen your love for Him and keep your love for God alive.

    Keeping Love For God Alive Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever bought or received as a gift something new that you have been wanting for a long time? Maybe it was a car that you really like. You bring it home for the first time and you immediately want to take it out for a drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Faith That Pleases, Please

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,151 views

    But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and, that he is a rewarder, of them that diligently seek him..

    Faith That Pleases God….. The parable six blind men and an elephant ◦They came up on a man riding an elephant. ◦They wanted to go back and tell the other villagers what an elephant looked like. ◦All the blind men touched and stroked the elephant. ◦They returned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 3 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    Paul then reminds him of the responsibility which was entrusted to him of sharing the gospel and also his own accountability to God in 1 Thessalonians 2:4.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 3 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Courage Before Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless B. His AFFLICTION in boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist