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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "The First Deadly Sin"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,449 views

    Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

    "The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Twenty-First Century Demons Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,525 views

    we must fight the demons of the 21st century

    Mark 1:21-28 Dear Lord, may we listen with our ears, hear with our hearts, and be willing to carry out your mission. Amen. In the passage from Mark that was read today, Jesus was teaching at the synagogue in Capernaum. It was the first time his newly chosen disciples had heard Jesus teach, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Is There Evidence Of Our First Love?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,211 views

    We face great dangers when our first love grows dim. We shall stand at the bema seat of God. Guard your passion and zeal to be ready for the imminent return of Jesus Christ.

    IS THERE EVIDENCE OF OUR FIRST LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) Text: Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. WE SO TEACH A GOD OF LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY THAT WE TEND TO BYPASS THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Study Of First And Second Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015
     | 5,858 views

    The Study Of First and Second Corinthians

    The Study Of First and Second Corinthians 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: First Corinthians The church in Corinth was begun by Paul on his second missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    Meet The First Sister Wives Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 20, 2015
     | 4,711 views

    We will learn that despite the decisions (positive and negative) of our family members, it truly is by grace that we can have a successful walk with God.

    Introduction: Ill: Deception is prized by our sinful nature. Don Richardson; Papa New Guinea – the people valued Judas I. over Jesus because the best men were the deceivers in their eyes. Jacob will experience this same type of culture. It is bad enough when “deception” is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking First God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,094 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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Zechariah’s First Vision Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,083 views

    Message expounds Zechariah's first vision (1:7-17) and applies the encouragement to New Testament believers who encounter opposition and discouragement. An Outline of the book of Zechariah is also discussed.

    This is the third message in our study of the book of Zechariah. In the previous messages we learned two truths that provide foundation for our understanding of the visions we encounter in the text today. 1st the THEME of the book is found in the meaning in Zechariah’s name. Zechariah means ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Truth: First Negative - Then Positive

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,785 views

    The Word of God often sets forth truth in a dual fold fashion, first negatively, then positively.

    TRUTH: FIRST NEGATIVE - THEN POSITIVE The Word of God often sets forth truth in a dual fold fashion, first negatively, then positively. For example it says: "Be not drunk with wine wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit," "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Promise – The Enduring Hope Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,451 views

    God’s promise interposes Christ between us and Satan, sin, and self.

    Scripture Introduction Singer and songwriter Michael Card calls his Christmas album, “The Promise.” The words to the title song are: The Lord God said when time was full He would shine His light in the darkness He said a virgin would conceive And give birth to the Promise For a thousand years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus' First Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,629 views

    The first sign in John 2:1-11 teaches us that Jesus is the Christ who initiates the new covenant.

    Introduction The movie Signs tells the story of a former Episcopal priest named Graham Hess (played by Mel Gibson). Graham lives on a farm in rural Pennsylvania with his children. His younger brother, who was a former minor league baseball player, has been helping the family since Graham’s wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Returning To Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,620 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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    Born Right The First Time?

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,947 views

    Jesus won’t make you a better man - he’ll make you a new one.

    I apologize this morning if you hear me coughing a bit – I’ve been suffering from some sort of the plague. Of course, I haven’t suffered enough to go to the doctor – I am, after all, a guy. I’d like to believe that my suffering has a purpose. That it makes me more of a man. And, when it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ First (Part 2)

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2025
     | 143 views

    This is a continuation of the morning sermon based upon Colossians 1:15-28. For Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

    Christ First (Part 2) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Satan's First Transaction With Man

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    A message examining the deception of Satan.

    SATAN’S FIRST TRANSACTION WITH MAN Genesis 3:1-7 INTRO: Satan has been a successful trader for over six thousand years. He is constantly trading with men for various items, and man always comes out the loser. ILLUS: "The Devil and Daniel Webster", ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Paul's First Convert In Europe

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,901 views

    To learn from Paul’s approach how he spoke to people about the gospel- emphasizes Lydia and her conversion

    Paul’s First Convert in Europe Acts 16:11-15 Primary Purpose: To learn from Paul how he approached people with the gospel message. Background: As we begin our second missionary journey with Paul we see that the Holy Spirit is directing their path toward new territory for them. He has closed 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist