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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The First Shall Be Last

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011
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     | 12,839 views

    Jesus and the rich young ruler - Mark chapter 10 verses 17-31. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Mans qualities: He was Enthusiastic (vs 17) He was humble (vs.17) He had courage (vs 17) He showed discernment (vs 17) He was spiritually aware (vs 17) He was moral (vs 20) He was religious (vs 19-20) (B). The Mans failure: He loved his possessions & riches (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The First Shall Be Last

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,243 views

    Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” Today we begin looking at four parables that relate to the day of judgment.

    Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” Today we begin looking at four parables that relate to the day of judgment. Indeed, there are surprises in all of them. This is a simple story, but it also complex. This parable begins and ends with the saying of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Shall Be Last, And The Last Shall Be First

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 22, 2015
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    Jesus says that it isn’t the religious folk who are first in the kingdom of heaven. It is those who are most open to turning their lives around who are first in line, those who take action when Jesus says, “follow me”.

    It’s painful to have someone you trust tell you that they are going to do something for you---and they don’t. Many of us can tell stories about people who have let us down by making promises and then not following up on them. For example, there is a story of a young widow whose husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The First Truths Of The Last Supper Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,031 views

    It's called the Last Supper, but that’s not really true. Jesus looked forward to a time in the future when He would be alive, and He would celebrate a feast in the Kingdom of God. This will be a future time of reunion, refreshment, and rejoicing.

    INTRODUCTION Easter is five weeks from today. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to walk with Jesus through 94 hours of events that changed the course of our world. The 94-hour period started when Jesus sat down with His disciples to eat the Passover Meal. It ended on Easter Sunday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "who Is The Greatest?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2020
     | 5,190 views

    What does it mean to be great in the Kingdom?

    “Who Is the Greatest?” Mark 9:30-37 Ever play “King of the Mountain” when you were a little kid? It doesn’t take any equipment. All you need is, like a big pile of dirt or maybe a snow mound. Then, several children will run up the mound and try and push the others off. Whoever is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The First Will Be Last, And The Last Will Be First

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 30, 2015
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     | 10,186 views

    Faith is not about a church doctrine or power or privilege. It is about service to others-service to the point of sacrifice. It can be expressed equally through individual actions and experiences.

    What is the one human quality that drives us to success while causing all sorts of problems at the same time? It is ambition. Ambition is one of the driving forces in our lives. It propels us to excel in our jobs. It pushes us to reach our goals. It can give us a reason for living. Ambition is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Last Will Be First And The First Will Be Last.

    Contributed by Reginald Knight on Sep 20, 2014
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     | 12,246 views

    THE WAY IN WHICH WE BEHAVE TOWARDS OTHERS IS IMPORTANT FOR OUWN LIVES. THIS PARABLE INDEED REPRESENTS THIS.

    Proper 20 by: Seminarian Reginald Knight Sunday September 21, 2014. St. Mary’s Anglican Church (The Diocese Of Barbados) Matthew 20: ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Last Will Be First & First Will Be Last PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 768 views

    To explore and understand the boundless generosity of God, the value of our work in His kingdom, and the transformative power of faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's wonderful to see you all here today, ready and eager to dive into God's Word. We're going to be exploring a passage that hits home for many of us, Matthew 20:1-16. This passage serves as a reminder of God's boundless generosity, the value of our ...read more

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    The Last

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2017
     | 7,146 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: Independent/Bible

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    Being First Means Being Last

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 29, 2015
     | 4,655 views

    Jesus said that anyone who wants to be first in God’s Kingdom must be last on earth by serving everyone, including the less fortunate.

    Good morning boys and girls! :) It’s been a long time since I’ve seen most of you! How was your summer? Did you do lots of fun stuff? Did you play lots of sports? How many of you won or were on a team that won? It’s fun to win, isn’t it? Now, who actually lost or was on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    First Or Last

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,959 views

    How we treat others is a measure of our faith in God and a demonstration of it to the world around us.

    First or Last James 5: 13 – 20 / Mark 9: 30-37 Intro: A new young pastor was calling on the elderly in his congregation who could no longer go to church. He went to visit Aunt Sally, who was quite old and in a nursing home. He was somewhat nervous and kept eating peanuts from a bowl beside her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Last Will Be First Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in scripture that are really powerful truths to live by. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON II THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST October 15, 2006 IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU ALREADY KNOW WHERE I’M GOING. FOR THOSE WHO WEREN’T HERE LET ME ASK YOU THIS . . . WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS “COUNTRY MUSIC,” WHAT DO YOU THINK OF? LAST WEEK I MADE A JOKE SOME DIDN’T FIND FUNNY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    First And Last Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    In our lives we have many commitments, but our first and most immediate commitment is to the First and the Last.

    First and Last Revelation 1:4-8 Jesus said the last will be first and the first, last. This has made for a great rush for the end of the line. Everyone wants to be first, therefore, they claim the last position ... right? Wishful thinking. People still don’t want to wait and don’t like to wait. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The First And The Last

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Jun 6, 2019
     | 7,418 views

    Jesus told His disciples the parable of the workers in the vineyard; does this still hold value today?

    The First and the Last Matthew 20:1-16 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. “About the third hour he went out and saw others standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Will Be Last? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,756 views

    This message is the third in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines Jesus’ statement about the first being last.

    Many of us have a competitive nature, a drive to do everything we can to come out on top. We have been taught that you compete to win. Our culture teaches us to climb the ladder of success, to outpace our competitors and that the one with the most toys in the end wins. So we work hard to make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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