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  • John Oscar avatar

    First Love Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 4, 2024
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    Starting with the church of Ephesus, this sermon explains the relevance of what was happening in this church and how it matches what we see today.

    Ephesus: Rekindling Your First Love 7 Church’s In Revelation Series CCCAG 8-4-24 -Scripture- Rev 2:1-7 Overview- We just completed a series that discussed the 7 blessings found in the book of Revelation. Now we are going to stay in Revelation for the next several weeks and look at the 7 Churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The First Miracle

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 20, 2024
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    In other word, the miracles that Jesus did: o were intended to say to people: o PAY ATTENTION! o This is the Son of God… this is the one you need to listen to!

    Credit: o Some parts are from Troy Burst. o Some thoughts from John McArthur’s sermon on this text o Some of the opening illustrations and some of the body is from Jeff Strite. “The First Miracle” John 2:1-11 Do you know about miracle of Jesus turning water to wine? - Jesus was at a wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A First Responder

    Contributed by David Shoots on Aug 14, 2021
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    Those who are suffering need to pray and the cheerful should sing psalms of praise to God. We need to be there for them

    James 5:13-20 13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Impressions

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 3, 2024
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    Luke 7:36-39, Mary M. pours perfumed oil on Jesus' feet, is an example of how wrong one can be using only first impressions of another person.

    First impressions Luke 7:36 – 39 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 36 Now one of the Pharisees was requesting Him to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 aAnd there was a woman in the city who was a 1sinner; and when she learned that He was reclining at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Kingdom First PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the truth that the Kingdom of God is here and within us, and we are called to prioritize it above all else in our lives.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving into something that's as radical now as it was when Jesus first spoke it: The Kingdom of God is here, the Kingdom of God is in us, and we're called to put that Kingdom first. Our guiding Scripture for today's sermon comes from Matthew 6:33, which says, "But ...read more

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    God First PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
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    Explores honoring God through generosity and stewardship of wealth, emphasizing giving as an act of worship and trust in God's provision.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let us turn our hearts and minds towards the wisdom of Proverbs, a book that is a treasure trove of divine insights, a guidebook for navigating the winding roads of life. Today, we will be turning the pages to Proverbs 3:9, ...read more

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    Compare And Contrast Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
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    PAUL CHANGES FOCUS IN CHAPTER FIVE AND BEGINS TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE OF SANCTIFICATION. THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART MESSAGE THAT DEALS WITH FIVE CONTRASTS BETWEEN THE OLD COVENANT AND THE NEW COVENANT, THE FIRST ADAM AND THE LAST ADAM..

    COMPARE AND CONTRAST ROMANS 5:12-6:14 THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO EXPLAIN SOME VERY CONTROVERSIAL THEOLOGICAL POSITIONS, ONE OF WHICH IS THE UNIVERSALITY OF SIN. IT DOES NOT SEEM FAIR THAT BECAUSE ADAM SINNED, WE SHOULD ALL BE PLACED IN A GUILTY POSITION AS SINNERS. SOME HAVE ...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
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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 Ministry Of Our Great High Priest

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008
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    We can’t mix the old and the new, we must forsake the old and embrace the new.

    “The Ministry of Our Great High Priest” Hebrews 8:1-6 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper October 12, 2008 Introduction: When Alexander Graham Bell first introduced his invention for sending speech over electric wires - it was dismissed. In fact, Bell had to lie to his financial backer by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cancellation Of The Previous Command

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014
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    To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you live in faith or in fear of the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:18 (Amplified Bible) 7:18 So a previous physical regulation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Better Is Best Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2011
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    A sermon on Hebrews 8 on the better ministry, better promises and better covenant (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary)

    HoHum: Jerome said, “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.” In this case, what is better is the best. WBTU: The word “better” is used in Hebrews twelve times. The book speaks of “better things” (6:9), ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prophetic Birth Of John The Baptist (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 30, 2020
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    Upon John's birth, Zechariah's mouth is reopened and he speaks. His voice speaks of God's plan to redeem all who put their faith in him. Today, the church is like a modern Zechariah and our mouth must open to the coming of our Lord

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/bkWj1VQbePg Introduction We are in a portion of Scripture that many people read through quickly. This is part of the coming of Jesus. We usually turn our attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Kingdom Building 101: First Things First

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2004
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     | 4,710 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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    First Things First: Know Your Identity Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003
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     | 28,193 views

    A look at the life of Daniel and knowing who we are to be identified with.

    Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: First Things First: Know Your Identity June 2, 2002 Daniel 1 Introduction: Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? [Are you one who impacts your world, or merely an indicator of what the climate is?] In today’s ever changing culture we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006
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    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