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  • Frank Lay avatar

    Purpose Of First John Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    John gives us five reasons for his writing of the first letter of John.

    INTRODUCTION TO FIRST JOHN Authorship and Date: Most scholars believe that the author of 1 John was the Apostle John. This was the universal belief of the early church. The many parallels of thought in the Gospel of John and the first epistle of John indicate a common authorship. Following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adam, First And Last Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,055 views

    The first in a series on prophecy, this sermon compares the first and last Adam as to similarities and contrasts.

    Adam, First and Last I Cor. 15:22 INTRO. Today’s message begins a series on “Jesus In Genesis.” As we look forward to the Christmas season, I want to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The entire Old Testament was written to prepare people for this event. We are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,828 views

    If God is not Lord of all, He's not your Lord at all.

    On Monday, Beth and I traveled north on 74. When merging onto westbound 80, the car in front of us unexpectedly swerved to avoid another car. Because of wet pavement, it started sliding sideways and spinning in circles. Beth started praying out loud for the driver while I braked and pulled onto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,560 views

    This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

    The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First No Fly Zone! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 24, 2018
     | 5,600 views

    God always knows wherever we are and whatever we're doing!

    Last week we noted the 3 entities in our lives: God, people, the devil and his demons. God is Yahweh, Almighty, Creator, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Holy, but Loving! People are created by God with free wills to choose and all sin against God. The Devil and his demons are enemies of God and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The First Christian Sermon

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    My first sermon was certainly no model for Christian preaching. However, Peter’s first sermon presents a model that should characterize all Christian preaching today. Notice the elements in the first Christian sermon. There was explanation, exposition,

    THE FIRST CHRISTIAN SERMON Acts 2:14-47 I remember my very first sermon. It was on Easter Sunday evening in 1961. For some years I had been wrestling with the call to preach the gospel. During the closing service of a revival meeting at Riverside Baptist Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Steps Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016
     | 9,457 views

    Exodus is a continuation of the creation story. The emphasis in Genesis is creation while the emphasis in Exodus is redemption. God takes the first steps to set Israel and all people free from sin!

    Intro: Exodus is a continuation of the story of Genesis. In Genesis we see the constant and consistent failure of man. It is the creation story In fact in the Hebrew the word and or now begins this passage. However if the emphasis in Genesis is creation then the emphasis in Exodus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prologue To First John Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006
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     | 5,461 views

    In 1 John 1:1-4, the apostle shares out of his own personal encounter with “the Word of Life.”

    PROLOGUE TO FIRST JOHN I John 1:1-4 The prologue of 1 John is similar to the prologue in the Gospel of John. The “beginning” in John 1:1 is a reference to the beginning of time. When time began, “the Word” (Logos) already existed. The “beginning” in 1 John 1:1 can refer to the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen, First Martyr Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022
     | 3,378 views

    Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." What is known about him is what is truly important. He was faithful, even when faced with certain death.

    Stephen, First Martyr Who was Stephen in the Bible? Acts 6:5 introduces a faithful man of God named Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." Nothing is known about the personal life of Stephen—his parents, his siblings, or whether he had a wife or children; however, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First 4 Of 10 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 663 views

    Explore the power of God's commandments, the sacredness of His name, and the importance of obedience to Him.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we’re diving into the heart of Exodus. We'll be exploring the power of God's commandments, the sacredness of His name, and the absolute necessity of obeying Him. Ibrahim Emile once said, "Good works are not the cause of our salvation; good works are the evidence ...read more

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    The Seventh Seal And The First Four Trumpets Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 20, 2023
     | 1,203 views

    Imagine a terrible tragedy coming upon the Earth in the form of 4 trumpets, and yet there’s still hope. God sends a messenger to proclaim that you/we can be rescued, but for today, those who know the truth must stand ready to proclaim the Gospel!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 32, Revelation Part 9 The Seventh Seal and the First Four Trumpets Revelation 8:1-13 Introduction - Been study together, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we discussed the 144,000 and their primary mission: Evangelize -- These would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephesus: Come Back To Me Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 10, 2021
     | 5,769 views

    What were the things that you used to do when you first fell in love with Jesus? What are the things that you stopped doing since then? Remember … repent … and then start doing them again!

    The “revelation” of John … What does the Book of Revelation “reveal”? Is it a book that “reveals” what is going to happen in the future? Yes. But more importantly … much, much more importantly … it is a revelation about the One … with a capital “O” … who holds the future in His hands. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God's First Name

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    God favored His people by revealing Himself by several names which offered special insight into His love and righteousness.

    God’s First Name Exodus 3:7-15 Names are often meant to be descriptive or hopeful. Stanley Yelnats was sentenced to 18 months at a camp for a crime he did nto commit. He and all the other boys are forced to dig 5 foot wide by 4 foot deep holes in the desert every day. They are told this builds ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 35,884 views

    The first in a series on the Ten Commandments building from a series done by Rick Warren. Presents the foundation for a good family and the formula for a good family.

    INTRODUCTION Parrot story – A woman bought a parrot in a pet store. She wanted companionship, someone to talk with. The next day she brought the parrot back and said, “He won’t talk.” The store manager asked, “Does he have a mirror in his cage? Parrots love mirrors.” She bought a mirror and left. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Advent Tree

    Contributed by Dennis Mardis on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    Was that first tree in the Garden a mistake, or always a part of the plan

    Introduction There have been some big changes in our sanctuary since last Sunday. What catches your attention the most? For some it is the glow of the advent wreath candles, or the arrangements in the windows but for me, hands down, it’s the tree. For my money there is nothing like a tree. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist