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  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,328 views

    Putting God first!

    Consider Your Ways… Haggai 1:2-8… 2 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD’S house should be built. 3 Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, 4 Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Things First (1) Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    We draw meaning from the stuff we collect.How Jesus turned Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Human Needs” pyramid upside-down and flattened it with a single statement: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to

    “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). We live in a pretty materialistic culture; we tend to confuse purpose or meaning in life with success. And we tend to confuse success with the accumulation of material possessions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Last

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2017
     | 7,547 views

    What kind of life do we lead when we put ourselves first, and others last? What kind of world encourages us to tread all over others and always be first? What would Jesus say about the first and last in society?

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan What kind of life do we lead when we put ourselves first, and others last? What kind of world encourages us to tread all over others and always be first? What would Jesus say about the first and last in society? Let’s examine the incredible blessing of following Jesus to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My First Wedding

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    My very first wedding ceremony! Joined my brother-in-law in marriage to the love of his life using the same vows his sister and I promised to each other! (How sweet!)

    Kevin & Kristle’s Wedding • Father/Bride come down the aisle. • On behalf of Kevin and Kristle, I welcome you here today. Marriage is as old as time itself. In Genesis we read about the beginning of life and the beginning of marriage. It’s reason for existence lies in the words of God: “It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Roth avatar

    First House On The Left

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 8, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    Epiphany 5 (B). Christ comes about us in the ordinary events of daily life. He comes to us, lifts us up, and restores us to wholeness, that we may live to serve Him and serve others.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “First House on the Left” In our reading from Mark, today, Jesus continues in His ministry. You will recall that He had been proclaiming, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Strange Plan For Reaching Others Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    This is the first message in a series entitled Reimagining Evangelism. This message looks at how the often asks for us to do things that do not make any sense.

    All of us would probably agree that some of God’s instructions just don’t make any sense. One of the most overwhelming and difficult tasks is that of reaching the world around us with the message of Jesus Christ. In fact with every passing day the task seems to be getting more and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,594 views

    First week of 40 Days of Community adapted from Purpose Driven Ministries

    We Americans love our independence. Our nation was founded on the Declaration of Independence. We celebrate Independence Day. We love our independence! “I’ve got to be me!” “I did it my way!” “I don’t need anybody to tell me what to do!” We’ve been taught that happiness is the result ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love At First Sight Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 26, 2024
     | 686 views

    John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope. Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. Today we want to see the Love that Jesus inspired in others - as an infant and even today.

    LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT LUKE 2:21-40 Introduction In December we have observed the Advent Themes of Hope, Peace, Joy. -John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope -Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. -Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. -Today we want to see the Love that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Breaking Free From The Past Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 489 ratings
     | 201,463 views

    As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

    Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    What About Those Other Gospels? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,586 views

    Second in the series Our Still Point with God: The Reliability of the Bible. Gnosticism is still dangerous because it puts man at the center of the universe instead of God.

    What about Those Other Gospels? (Second in the series Our Still Point with God: The Reliability of the Bible) 1 Corinthians 15:1–8, 14–19; Luke 1:1–4 DISCLAIMER: The material in these three messages come from others who are better scholars than I! Contact me if I can credit anything in this series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Personal Faith First

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,182 views

    We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

    Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • C Jordan avatar

    Seeking First God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,017 views

    Jesus gives us three keys to overcoming worry in our lives: Refuse to worry, meditate on God’s love, and put first things first – seek God’s kingdom.

    TRANSFORMATION #5: SEEKING FIRST GOD’S KINGDOM INTRO TO TOPIC: We are living in a world where people worry about everything from the economy to the threat of terrorism and war. The world’s solutions to worry: Take pills! A LOOK AT WORRIES: A.J. Cronin, author-physician, analyzed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jaco Bester avatar

    The First And Second Temple

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,410 views

    Far too often we are Kept back and even demoralized by the memories of past successes of other people, afraid that we won’t live up to the expectations placed upon us - take heed from the prophet Haggai!

    "THE FIRST AND SECOND TEMPLE" HAGGAI 2:1 - 9 SCRIPTURE: In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying, Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Dykes avatar

    The First Star Trek

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 257 ratings
     | 26,379 views

    Like the Magi, we are all on a star trek. Some are searching for something; some may be the star God uses to guide others to Jesus. The magi weren’t wise because they sought Jesus; we call them wise because they found Jesus.

    The First Star Trek Matthew 2:1-12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION For all of you who are looking for Santa this week, I need to read a memo to you. To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa RE: Replacement Santa “I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due the growing population, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    Forgive Them

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    This was the first cry out recorded in the gospels from the cross. Forgiveness is a basic foundation of the cross.

    1stBBC Forgive them Luk 23:33-34 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist