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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Loving God Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2021
     | 3,721 views

    Let's look at the first of the great commandments, loving God.

    Before we get into the topic of loving God deeply, let’s do a little housekeeping. Mark 12:30 seems to add a word, “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” Where does the extra word come from? When the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Flame Flickers Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,453 views

    The first in a series of seven sermons on the seven churches of the book of Revelation

    Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: When The Flame Becomes An Ember (Seven Churches #1) Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Date: May 21, 2006 Intro. IN Revelation 1:11 John lists seven churches by name. Beginning in chapter 2 Jesus has a word for each of these congregations. This morning I am beginning a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Root Systems Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,780 views

    The first in a sermon series on developing spiritual depth and wholehearted discipleship

    INTRO unveil the cougars ► Today you feel safe that you can see these wild animals without threat of harm ► Because they are locked behind these bars ► But if I unlock and open the door it would be a different story. ƒ{ The reality is that all of us have a wild animal inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is A Family

    Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 24, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,413 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons trying to explain the family and the roles with in the family.

    What is a Family? This will begin a sermon series on what is a marriage and what is a family. This topic is too lengthy to cover in one sermon so it will be broken down into a series. We will first discuss the male partner and then the female partner. Pay close attention here. I purposely avoided ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lepers Changed Their Spots

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 12, 2018
     | 2,277 views

    A first person lesson on gratitude from the perspective of a former leper.

    I want to tell you about my encounter with Yeshua (you call him Jesus) I will never be the same after meeting him, although I do have some regrets. You see, I was a leper in Israel, one of a small group of ten. Being a leper is a hard life. If you have unusual spots on your body you must go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Wonderful Gift Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    This is the first of a three part series looking at 3 gifts. the first is the gift of Creation, the second will be man’s "gift" of rejection, and then Christ’s gift of Redemption.

    GOD’S WONDERFUL GIFT OF CREATION Genesis 1:1;Psalm 19:1-6;Col 1:16 GIFTS ARE NOT MOTIVATED BY NEED BUT BY CHOICE GIFTS ARE AN EXPRESSION OF LOVE I GOD HAD US IN MIND WHEN HE CREATED WHAT HE CREATED Isaiah 45:18 For this is what the LORD says-- he who created the heavens, he is God; he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of Jesus - Marker # 1 -" I Have Begun Following Jesus And Am Depending On The Spirit Of Jesus In My Journey" Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 9, 2018
     | 4,300 views

    This is the first sermon in a new series on The Way of Jesus (WoJ), an initiative of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. this message explores the first Anchor of WoJ

    The Way of Jesus - Anchor 1 Sermon - September 9, 2018 - John 1:35-51 - “I Have Begun following Jesus and am Depending on the Spirit of Jesus in My Journey” The Way of Jesus is something we’ve been considering as a congregation for a couple of years now. Why the Way of Jesus? Simply put, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Outline Of Acts 16:1-15

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 18, 2022
     | 2,363 views

    This first section of Acts 16 focuses on Paul and several others as they ministered in Philippi. Lydia from Thyatira was there and she was the first person in Europe to believe the Gospel!

    1 Paul and Silas add Timothy Text: Acts 16:1-5, KJV: 1Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: 2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    The Power Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,566 views

    One of the first evidences of revival is a great desire to hear and obey the word of the lord.

    The Power of the Word of God Nehemiah 8 Signs that the church needs revival 1. Prayer ceases to be a vital part of the believer’s life. 2. The quest for Bible truth ceases and one grows content with knowledge already acquired. 3. Bible knowledge acquired is treated as external fact and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    This begins a study of the fruit of the Spirit examining the first three portions of the fruit.

    January 25, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Every person is going to produce fruit.  If a person doesn’t produce the expected kind of fruit, it’s because: - he’s not the right kind of tree OR... “...A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Touch Brings New Life

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,201 views

    This sermon lays the vision for the first Sunday of a brand new church.

    A Touch Brings New Life Psalm 139:1-6 Hebrews 10:19-25 Luke 12:40- 48 Look at your hands for a moment. God has placed within those hands the power for you to bring new life into the lives of others through a simple touch. A touch on the shoulder of one who’s discouraged, brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,041 views

    The first in a series of Advent sermons. The hope we find in Christ

    Years ago, there was a very wealthy man • Who, along with his devoted son, shared a passion for art collecting. • Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. • Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ High Priest Of Better Things That Have Come

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 23, 2014
     | 1,988 views

    To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me.

    I. EXORDIUM: If you are a royal priesthood, then who is Your High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:11 (Amplified Bible) 9:11 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Butler avatar

    1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022
     | 2,485 views

    A Christian need not fear anything or anyone, Our Lord overcame the world

    Please read the entire passage prior to the sermon presentation to set the stage. This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empty Promises

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    First Sunday of Lent (C). Temptations are simply empty promises

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 15 First Sunday in Lent - Year C March 4, 2001 Readings: * Deut. 26:4-10 * Rom 10:8-13 * Lk. 4:1-13 Empty Promises Renewal of Vows There is a beautiful custom that many married couples practice on their wedding anniversaries, especially on those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic