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  • Dewayne Bolton avatar

    First Love

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 6, 2012
     | 5,251 views

    To encourage believers to keep their first love alive and viberant

    REVELATION 2:1-5 FIRST LOVE INTRO: A. John had been banished to the Island of Patmos and while there he was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit while worshiping God. a. Being overshadowed by the Holy Spirit he was shown things which must shortly take place. b. I do not have time to elaborate on those ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    First Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,986 views

    To have revival in our lives means we must have a ’our first love’ in perspective. Credit where it is due; Many years ago I heard a message by Ron Phillips which inspired this message.

    First Love Revelation 2:1-7 * It’s an old story, I’ve told it before, you’ve heard it before, but here it is again; Couple was married for 50 years! Problem was, all they did was fuss. About everything!! For their 50th anniversary their kids chipped in to give them their most needed gift; a trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Such avatar

    The Busy Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Such on Mar 6, 2011
     | 3,891 views

    A closer look at the 7 Churches found in the Book of Revelation and what it means for the church today.

    The Busy Church The 7 Churches of Revelation January 15th & 16th This morning we begin our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation by taking a look at Christ’s message to the Ephesian Church and how we can apply its message to our lives Background: Ephesus was one of the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Losing Your First Love

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 698 ratings
     | 58,649 views

    Jesus said, "This I have against you. You have forsaken your first love."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Edmund Burke said that very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice & corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bryn MacPhail avatar

    Firmly Planted Series

    Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    There is a fullness of joy available for those who delight in God's Word.

    Firmly Planted Psalm 1 Why the Psalms? Why should we study the Psalms? The reason I think we should study the Psalms comes from our New Testament reading: Revelation, chapter 2, verses 2 through 5. In Revelation 2, Jesus is giving a message to the church at Ephesus. Jesus begins with some very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Lasting Impression

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    This message deals with the dangers of leaving the first love that a person receives when first introduced to Jesus.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7 Title: “A Lasting Impression” Introduction: When someone is deeply in love with each other I don’t think there’s anything that can hurt someone as much as when their wife or husband leaves them for someone else. But this is exactly what the church of Ephesus had done to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    The Priority And Protocol Of Love In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    The love expressed by a husband and wife for one another is a reflection of a love for God and a love for one’s self.

    SUMITTING YOURSELVES ONE TO ANOTHER (pt 2) "The Priority and Protocol of Love and Marriage" INTRO – One of the obstacles to the Christian marriage is misplaced and displaced priorities. The Word of God gives the outline and the guideline of how to keep everything in its proper place and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus First Loved Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 10, 2016
     | 4,677 views

    To show that GOD's Love is always first and our love for Him is just a response to His Great Love enabling us to love Him back.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you loved? Yes. I am. JESUS loved me so much before the foundation of this world. Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Recapturing The Church's First Love

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,104 views

    The church has fallen out of love with Jesus and we must recapture that first love by falling in Love with Him all over again.

    “Recapturing the Church’s First Love” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES: Revelation 2:1-7 “Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Ephesus: Church Lost Its First Love

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,580 views

    Church started with Penticost, ends in heaven.

    EPHESUS: THE CHURCH THAT LEFT ITS FIRST LOVE. Revelation 2:1-7 There are many different ways to look at these letters to the seven churches. We could consider them first of all prophetically. To do so means these letters represent the stages the church will go through. It started from the day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Love God Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,636 views

    Most people know too well the responsibilities of the pastor but over look the responsibilities of the church. This series outlines some of theose biblical task and reveals what the church should be doing in the day and age we live. God Bless, Hope this s

    Responsibility Of The Church To Love God Lesson #1 Text: Matt 22:36-38 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    To The Church Who Left Its First Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,579 views

    The church (believer) that stays in love with Jesus stays lit.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? Series (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church Who Left Their First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Oct. 8, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Story B Ephesus (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    First Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,732 views

    God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return.

    Series: Restoration Sermon: First Love Thesis: God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return. Introduction: Love is going to be our topic today. But that 4 letter word love needs to be redefined today to make sure we understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Are You Characterized By Love?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,610 views

    Does how you live your life exhibit your love for God?

    Today let’s ask the question, “Can I be described by the term LOVE?” Does how you live your life exhibit your love for God? Everyone has had a first love in life. Do you remember yours? It might have been a childhood or teenage crush. Some call it puppy love. For some it may have happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    Because

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,774 views

    This sermon is about why we truly love GOD and desire to love and live for HIM. Also we recognize HIS love for us.

    Text: I John 4:19, "We love Him because He first loved us." One of the questions that often confront us as believers is the "why" question. It relates to the very core of our existence as believers… Why do you go to church? Why do you pay your tithes? Why do you pray? Why do you follow your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational