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  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Upgrade To First Class Ii Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 1, 2008
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    Jesus Himself said, “I came that they must have life, and have it abundantly,” that is “first class” living, and we shouldn’t settle for less when Jesus died and rose again to give us the best.

    Introduction: Today we are continuing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. When we began two weeks ago we saw that the key to unity within the Body of Christ is love. That is why Paul said in Colossians 3:14—“Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 8, 2024
     | 1,110 views

    We are looking at powerful words from the last days of the life of Jesus. Last week we examined the parable of the tenants and the word was REJECTION. This week we will look at the context of Mark 12 and settle in on the powerful word LOVE.

    Powerful Words From The Last Week of the Life of Jesus Love Mark 12:28-44 Introduction We are looking at powerful words from the last days of the life of Jesus. Last week we examined the parable of the tenants and the word was REJECTION. This week we will look at the context of Mark 12 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Must Come First Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    God must come first in our lives!

    ***As a leader, what needs to be your top priority to have success?*** On screen If you went out and asked different people who are considered leaders this question, what would be the responses you would get? Depending on who you asked, you would get different answers. ***Profit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seek First His Kingdom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
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     | 1,305 views

    This sermon encourages us to prioritize seeking God's kingdom and righteousness, trusting in His provision, and finding peace in Christ, rather than worrying about worldly needs.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sanctuary of His love, and in the fellowship of His grace. We stand in the shadow of the cross, our hearts echoing with the words of our Savior, "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these ...read more

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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Forgiveness, The First Word Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 10, 2023
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     | 3,606 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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    Lent To Lean Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2023
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     | 4,015 views

    The First Sunday of the Lent

    Lent to Lean Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Lent is a season of temptations. Lent is a season of trials. Lent is a season of tests. Lent is a season of attractions. Lent is a season of diets. In today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Christmas Brings".

    Series: Christmas Brings¡K[#5] LOVE Matthew 2:13-23 Introduction: A standard complaint heard at Christmas time is that Christmas is too costly. Is Christmas too costly? The answer to this question depends on each individual¡¦s viewpoint. Matthew 2:13-23 Christmas¡¦ Cost What about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 210 ratings
     | 15,280 views

    Paul gives us the meaning of true love in I Corinthians 13.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age 7 - It gives me a headache to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Born From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,573 views

    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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    Reflection A.1 / Coronavirus - First Response / Go To God First

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020
     | 1,800 views

    In Isaiah 22, Isaiah imagines Jerusalem's response to a crisis - an enemy attack. The city prepares - but forgets God.

    This is an approximately daily reflection in response to coronavirus. As of 9th May, the number of people infected has passed four million and the number of deaths is 275,000. In the UK, we've passed the peak. But around the world the graph of infections against time is showing little sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Love

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 522 views

    “The defining act of love is revealed solely in the rituals of sacrifice.” by C. Kimble

    1 John 4:8-11 THIS IS LOVE February 9, 2025 The Apostle John tells us about a great God with a great love for the world. Let us begin with 1 John this great letter of love. Love is mentioned 46 times in 105 verses. Pastor Crawford Kimble wrote in his book called “Adventures in Love” that, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gave Themselves First To God

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,911 views

    If you want to have a powerful offering give yourself first to God.

    GAVE THEMSELVES FIRST TO THE LORD 2 Cor 8:1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Cor 8:2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Cor 8:3 For I testify that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transfiguration... The First Super Sunday

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,580 views

    The Transfiguration is both about how God revealed himself through Jesus Christ as well as a story about Peter almost missing it because he would not stop blathering. This is is a call for self examination and repentance. Today is Superbowl Sunday.

    Matthew 17:1-9 Paonia United Methodist Church February 6, 2005 Transfiguration, The First Super Sunday What a morning! Baptisms, new church members, and communion coming up. Now, for those of you already looking at your watches Wondering if you are going to be out of here on time, Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 8,160 views

    With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is?

The answer is God! 
It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." So it is important that we dig a little deeper into this passage to

    God Is Love

 1 John 4:7-21 For many, the Christmas season is a period of dread. The days are getting shorter, decorations need to be hung, parties attended or prepared for, homes cleaned, shopping to be done and presents to be wrapped. All this under the countdown of the clock which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    This Is Love

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 23, 2019
     | 5,867 views

    This is Love Easter Sunday (April 21, 2019) – Brad Bailey

    This is Love Easter Sunday (April 21, 2019) – Brad Bailey [In the following message given at Easter, the following resurrection narrative was read earlier in the service: John 20:1, 16-22 (NIV).] Intro: As we come to engage what today is all about, it will be helpful to personally consider: How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational