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    The Power Of Peter’s First Sermon Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 24, 2025
     | 301 views

    When the Holy Spirit empowers a message, it pierces hearts, brings conviction, and draws multitudes to Christ.

    THE POWER OF PETER’S FIRST SERMON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:14-41 Key Verse: “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.” (Acts 2:41) Supporting Texts: Matthew 10:19-20; Luke 24:49; John 16:7-8; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Take The First Step Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025
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     | 609 views

    What it means to Go! And take the first step of faith, especially when the path is unclear.

    Go! And Take the First Step of Faith Opening Prayer Gracious Father, As we gather around Your Word, we ask that You ignite our faith. Help us to trust You even when we cannot see what’s ahead. Speak clearly today. Challenge our comfort. Confront our fears. Convince us to step forward in obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worshippers At First Christmas Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 140 views

    The results of our worship influences others.

    A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Makes The Last First Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 145 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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    Among Us: The First Christmas Gift PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
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     | 532 views

    Explores the profound mystery of God's grace, its transformative power, and the challenge of living it out in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day to gather together, to lift our hearts in praise, to seek His wisdom, and to immerse ourselves in the radiant light of His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for each one of us today. A message ...read more

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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
     | 1,734 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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    First, We Die - Then, The Resurrection! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
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     | 413 views

    This sermon explores the journey of knowing Christ intimately, experiencing His power, sharing in His sufferings, and becoming like Him in His death.

    Welcome, beloved, to our sacred gathering today. We gather not as strangers, but as family, united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here to break bread, to share in the joy of fellowship, and to delve into the profound depths of God's Word. Our focus today is the third chapter of ...read more

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    Giving God The First Part Of The Day

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 6, 2024
     | 777 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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    Giving God The First Day Of The Week

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 22, 2024
     | 1,033 views

    Giving God the first day of the week (Sunday) as a day of rest and worship is the best way to start your week.

    Giving God the 1st day of the week Hebrews 10:23-25 A Preacher told this story: • Of something that happened during his week • He had the undivided attention of his congregation when • he related the following incident: He said “I stopped: ? in a coffee shop the other day and ? sat at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s First Unconditional Covenant Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 22, 2024
     | 1,054 views

    Every time a person comes to faith, we remember the rainbow - God’s unconditional love, expressed through the new covenant. Every time someone returns to God after a season of being far from Him - we remember the rainbow: God’s unconditional mercy, His long suffering.

    Do you remember as a kid ever making a promise by crossing your heart, a pinky swear, or swearing to God? By nature, we look for assurances and guarantees and we learn this early in life. As we grow older, however, we realize that we live in a world of broken promises and unfaithfulness. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    People Of The First Christmas: Zacharias And Elisabeth Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 890 views

    A childless couple received some incredible news! How did they handle it?

    (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 12-01-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s hard to believe, we’re now in December! There are only 20 or so shopping days until Christmas Day and, we shouldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Be Faithful Even To The Point Of Death"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,985 views

    Easter 4(A) - Believers are to be faithful even to the point of death. This means the believer need and wants to be faithful to God’s truth and God’s glory.

    “BE FAITHFUL EVEN TO THE POINT OF DEATH” (Outline) April 25, 2010 - Easter 4 - ACTS 7:51-60 INTRO: Faithfulness and commitment are rare words in our society today. Too many break their com-mitments because of unfaithfulness. Divorce is rampant. Living together without marriage is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Passing Life's Greatest Tests Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2017
     | 17,693 views

    This sermon explores the lessons we can learn from Abraham's faith and obedience as he proceeded with sacrificing Isaac as God commanded.

    Introduction: A. A college student had come to take his final exam in his ornithology class (the study of birds). 1. It had been a tough class with a tough professor. 2. The exam consisted of 25 pictures of birds’ feet and he had to identify which birds they were based solely on their feet. 3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,426 views

    On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

    Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    George Tankervil Series

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,436 views

    Tankervil was baptised with fire, and rose to life eternal. Tankervil was martyred on the 26th August 1555. There is a plaque in the centre of St. Albans in memorial of him. This is His story:

    George Tankervil George Tankervil (also known as George Tankerfield) was born in the early 1500s in the city of York in England. Tankervil worked as a baker, but it was not for this occupation that he was made famous. During the reign of good King Edward 6th (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist