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  • John Beehler avatar

    A Lesson From The First Family

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,293 views

    When it comes to His purpose in life, Jesus is no carpenter’s son.

    A Lesson from the First Family 1. Possible, even probable, people see you in several different ways. May see as patient, some as hot-head. Only you know truth. Why don’t we recognize true nature of other people? Maybe simply forgetting. Mary upset with Jesus for staying behind. Angrily ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    First Comes The Birth, Then The Joy

    Contributed by James May on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,613 views

    We cannot experience the real Joy of the Lord until we have first brought forth the birth of that which the Holy Ghost has conceived within us through obeying call of God.

    First Comes the Birth and Then the Joy By Pastor Jim May Luke 1:31-35, "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Taketh Away The First.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,859 views

    Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.

    He taketh away the first. Hebrews 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From The First Fruits

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,831 views

    In the offering of the first fruits, the Jewish worshiper thanked God for deliverance, acknowledged his dependence on God, and delighted in God’s blessings.

    Lessons From The First Fruits Deut. 26:1-11 INTRO.: This week we celebrate an annual Day of Thanksgiving. We observe it in remembrance of the "first" Thanksgiving, which was celebrated at Plymouth colony in 1621 by the first settlers in America. In spite of what historical revisionists tell you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Losing Our First Love

    Contributed by Bradley Cotten on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    A sermon preached to try to inspire the church to not only do things that are Christ-like but to do them for Christ, because He is our first love.

    Show a video title "Who Is God?" (i have this so email me if you want to use it.) Reading of the Text: Revealtion 2:2-5 In the scripture text, Jesus is telling the church of Ephesus that they are doing a lot of great things. They have worked hard, and have perservered. They have a hard time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Stroll Through The First Cemetery

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    A sermon from Genesis 5 on the Surety of Death, The Shortness of Physical Life and The Security of Eternal Life. Many thanks to Dr. Roger Campbell for permission to preach and share this outline with my own additions and illustrations.

    INTRODUCTION: Ø Cemeteries intrigue me. o I lived by a cemetery when I was a boy. o My wife grew up next to a cemetery. o Not long ago we drove through the cemetery here. Ø The epitaphs tell the history of a community. o They often illustrate the depth of Christian faith. o They sometimes reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Do...then Teach

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    A little different take on the Ascension, using the words of Luke: "all that Jesus began to do and to teach"...giving special emphasis to the sequence, First Do...then Teach.

    Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on May 23, 2004. Title: First Do…Then Teach Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Many people are quite familiar with the death of Jesus Christ … • And His resurrection… • But people aren’t quite as familiar with the Ascension… • The Ascension of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Who Is First, The Person Or The System?

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 129 ratings
     | 15,006 views

    Jesus changed people everywhere He went. He always reached out to those on the outside and loved them.

    WHO IS FIRST, THE PERSON OR THE SYSTEM? Text : Luke 13: 10-17 “A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her. "As soon as I solve one problem," she said, "another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling." Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Returning To Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,548 views

    Examines why we do what we do in the church, ie. the heart behind the actions.

    RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE In a speech before parliament, the 18th century British statesman, Edmund Burke said, “Very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice and corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps ...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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    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

  • Dale Miller avatar

    Hope, First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,870 views

    This was the first Sunday in Advent, we lit the first candle, Hope.

    DEC. 3, 2006, FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT, HOPE-PROPHECY MUB GEN. 3;14-15 4So the LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, “Cursed are you above all the livestock and all the wild animals! You will crawl on your belly and you will eat dust all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Challenging "Me First" Christianity

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    A look at a couple of the sayings of Jesus that go against the grain of our natural human desire to “look out for number one”.

    August 27, 2006 Dakota Community Church Challenging “Me First” Christianity Mark 9:33-35 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Gave Themselves First To God

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,002 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

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    Your First Love: Hold On To It Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,288 views

    The most important relationship, the one which will determine where we spend our eternity, is our relationship with God.

    AM Sermon Preached at Syria Christian Church January 2, 2005 "Your First Love: Hold On To It" Rev. 2:4, Matthew 22:37-38 [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] On one occasion when Jesus was asked what’s the first and greatest commandment of all, He responded by saying, ""’Love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From The First Missionaries

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,462 views

    From Jesus’ words to the apostles in Matthew 10.

    Lessons from the First Missionaries Matthew 10:1-10 January 15, 2006 Introduction Well, after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, we’re finally getting back to our walk through the gospel of Matthew. We’ve gotten through 9 chapters, and have covered a lot of ground, including the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan