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    Put God First In Your Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,722 views

    Emphasizes prioritizing God Himself over His blessings, and the importance of daily, lifelong commitment to seeking His kingdom and righteousness.

    Beloved, as we gather here today, let's not forget the words of the late Ezra Taft Benson who once said, "When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the ...read more

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  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Valley Is A Temporary Place

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 240 ratings
     | 141,454 views

    The valleys of life are not dead-end streets, because God provides a way for us to get through.

    Introduction: There is one thing that we all can be sure of God is always at work. When you are at some crossroads in your life, when you are forced to face the trials and tribulations of life, when you are at the point of not knowing what to do you can always trust in God because He does. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Place In Heaven

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,058 views

    Sermon I preached for the funeral of a very faithful woman of God. Can be adapted for any faithful Christian.

    Title: Our Place In Heaven Theme: Heaven Text: John 14:1-6 By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO INTRODUCTION We’ve come here today with a purpose on our mind, haven’t we? Some may say that the purpose we came with was to bury and pay our final respects to our loved one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "There's No Place Like Home"

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 12, 2013
     | 4,640 views

    Theme: "A Portrait Of A Godly Father"

    I. The Patience Of A Godly Father (v. 20a-20b) A. He Was Willing To Release Him (v. 20a) B. He Was Waiting To Receive Him (v. 20b) II. The Passion Of A Godly Father (v. 20c-20e) A. We See It In His Acceptance (v. 20c) B. We See It In His Action (v. 20d) 1. He Ran To See Him 2. He Ran To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 9,883 views

    This is the eight message in a series over the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines God's ability to get us out of impossible situations.

    Perhaps you have heard one of the following expressions or maybe you have used one of them personally. “Up the creek,” “in a jam,” “in a pickle,” “painted into a corner” or “between a rock and a hard place.” Each of these phrases sends the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving God The First Part Of The Day

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 6, 2024
     | 774 views

    God desires a relationship with us. Do we intend to move toward God?

    “Giving God the first part of the day.” Luke 5:16 HOW LONG IS MY LIFE SOURCE: “New Years - NOW IS THE HOUR!” by Melvin Newland, Minister, Central Christian Church, Brownsville, TX A few years ago People Magazine: ? published an article entitled “Dead Ahead” ? telling about a new clock that keeps ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Makes The Last First Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 144 views

    God has the power to reverse situations, elevate the overlooked, and promote those considered last.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES THE LAST FIRST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.– Mark 10:31 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents situations where the humble, the overlooked, or the last in line feel forgotten or undervalued. Yet, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing A Place For The Preacher

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,426 views

    A Sermon about Allowing the Man of God a place in your life! After our World Missions Conference!

    PREPARING A PLACE FOR THE PREACHER II Kings 4:8-37 Introduction: I want to say first of all – I’m so proud of my Church The People of this Church Showed off this week An Unbelievable Job that you all did I love Preachers I love Missionaries AND I BELIEVE THAT YOU DO TO I was thinking Friday – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven: The Place You Can Call Home Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,847 views

    The first sermon in a four part series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. I’ve been in the church since I was just a baby. I attended church for the first time when I was less than two weeks old. There have been very few weeks since then when I haven’t been in church. Many things that others have to learn about as adults, I grew up at least knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cast The First Stone

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 16, 2012
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     | 15,881 views

    How can God be a God of justice...and forgive sin? How can He be a God of love and punish sin? What is the answer?

    John 8:1-11-But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First In Line

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    A short graveside message.

    -Our culture is fascinated with the afterlife. They can’t get enough of it. -Hollywood makes movie after movie about it. -Authors write books about it. -The national enquirer writes “news” stories about it. -One of the big news magazines like Time or Newsweek will have a story related to it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Story Of God: The First And Second Adam

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,875 views

    It is all Adam’s fault. Blame him, he did it; you did not eat of that tree, so why are you suffering? Fortunately, Christ repaired the damage that Adam did.

    THE STORY OF GOD: THE FIRST AND SECOND ADAM THEME: CHRIST REPAIRED THE DESTRUCTION OF ADAM’S SIN TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-21 She stepped into the 2006 Mustang Convertible. It was her first car. And today it was her birthday. The car was her gift from her loving parents. It was her dream car. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Evangelists

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    Easter Morning - the Church as a movement

    10 Things You Never Hear in Church 1. Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon was 35 minutes long. 3. Personally I find volunteering at church much more enjoyable than watching basketball. 4. I’ve decided to give our church the $500 a month I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Steps

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
     | 1,942 views

    December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold.

    December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold. It was a statement read to the Colonial army at Valley Forge before they crossed the Delaware and attacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The First Miracle

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 687 ratings
     | 62,130 views

    Miracles happen when we understand that 1.Jesus cares about our everyday needs. 2. Jesus transforms our everyday experiences. 3. Jesus extravagantly provides for our everyday requests.

    You have seen the commercials showing someone with a mouth full of cookies, as the question was asked: “Got milk?” Well, the question in the story we have read today was: “Got wine?” And the answer was: “No!” The wine was gone. A miracle was needed to save the family, and the new couple, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist