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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Re-Finding Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2017
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,269 views

    Ephesus had been a great church, but now it had lost it's first love for Jesus. If it happened to them, how can we make sure it doesn't happen to us?

    OPEN: Someone once asked a bunch of elementary aged children what they thought about love. Glenn, age 7: If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. Regina, age 10 agrees: I’m not rushing into love. I’m finding fourth grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Returning To Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
     | 1,248 views

    God desires that we remain passionately in love with Him. The warning to the church in Ephesus serves as a reminder that good works and religious activities are not enough—our love for God must remain fresh and vibrant.

    RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 35,934 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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    Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

    Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Have We Left Our First Love? Are We Still Saving Lives?

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on May 23, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    As we look at our church today are we about our Father’s business-saving live? Or are we not?

    THE LIFEBOAT STATION , by Theodore Wedel On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea, and with no thought for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 22, 2015
     | 17,765 views

    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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    Popping The Questions Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,571 views

    This is the first sermon of the series, and looks at the Paul’s focus and concern regarding the Corinthian Church

    POPPING THE QUESTIONS OF THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 Introduction: As we begin a study in First Corinthians, we need to lay a little groundwork so to speak. Paul founded the Corinthian Church during his second missionary journey … Acts 18:1-18 records the founding of the church Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is The First In Everything!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 29, 2019
     | 2,039 views

    In this message, Yours Truly aims to glorify His Heavenly Sire, Saviour and Sustainer by focusing on His unique attribute of being the originator of love, faith and hope in us.

    HE IS THE FIRST IN EVERYTHING!!! “….He is first in everything”- Col 1:18 (TLB) Speaking about the pre-eminence of worship in a Christian’s life, a Biblical scholar put it wisely “If prayer and praise are a preoccupation about our needs and blessings respectively, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Restoring Our First Passion

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012
     | 6,106 views

    Is "church" just a club? Do we attend a congregation just to be entertained or is there a deeper reason? Learning to OBEY God is essential to our lives. It is part of our passion for the One who is passionate about us!

    1. Bad News The doctor shook his head. "John, you’re in terrible shape. You’ve got to do something, and I mean starting today. First, I want you to tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. I want you to stop working like a dog. And tell your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Day Of The Week (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,031 views

    To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the day and acts of Christian worship.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Day their Congregation 2. Day their Communion 3. Day their Contribution Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "The First Day of the Week." This lesson will stress; that this day is not a day to "go to church." It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,497 views

    The deceitfulness of riches and the feeling of self-sufficiency are threats to Christian faith and life. Jesus warns against worldliness and the lukewarm attitude of Christians in Laodicea. Christians must return to their first love of Christ to avoid

    Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Jesus never said that, but from the lackadaisical attitude of many of his followers, you would think that was one of his beatitudes. That is the attitude of our Western Civilization and cultural Christians. That was the attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Kingdom Building 101: First Things First

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    WHEN THE KINGDOM IS FIRST IN OUR LIVES WORRY IS LAST IN OUR LIVES.

    KINGDOM BUILDING 101: FIRST THINGS FIRST MATTHEW 6: 25-34 FEBRUARY 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. After they waddled into the duck sanctuary, the service began and the duck preacher spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples Get Together Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 16, 2021
     | 3,710 views

    In this series we are looking at ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP and we begin where Acts does. Disciples Get Together.

    ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP Disciples Get Together Acts 2:42-47 Introduction Acts 2 was called by J. D. Bales “The hub of the Bible”. Three thousand people responded to the gospel call, gave their lives to the Lord, were baptized and received forgiveness and the indwelling Holy Spirit. This infant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Haun avatar

    A First Century Practice For Our 21st Century Church

    Contributed by David Haun on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,099 views

    All of us know we should witness as an evangelist, but few of us do. This sermon examines the first century church and how the comments of Jesus led them into evangelism. That practice still applies to our church today.

    "A FIRST CENTURY PRACTICE FOR OUR 21st CENTURY CHURCH" Dr. David L. Haun April 4, 2004 Hope Christian Church, Tamarac, Florida One of the first activities of the first century church was evangelism. On Pentecost, the church began with some 3000 individuals accepting Christ. At that point ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “losing Your First Love: The Church At Ephesus” Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 13,419 views

    A look at the church at Ephesus

    Intro: Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation. Here in this book, we find a message that is given to us by God to prepare us for the future. In chapter 1, we these words: the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational