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  • Rich Young avatar

    Living By The Brook - Three Observations Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Sep 22, 2012
     | 7,257 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of ten sermons on Elijah.

    Text: 1 Kings 17:1-7 Prayer of Illumination Our Father in heaven . . . holy, holy, holy is your name. As we turn to Your Word may you give us eyes to see your truth, may your give us ears to hear your voice, and may you grant us hearts that are open & receptive & responsive to you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 8, 2022
     | 6,058 views

    The first sermon on a series of sermons focusing on the Beatitudes.

    The Beatitudes - Introduction Matthew 5:1-12 July 3, 2022 I’d like to do an informal survey. I have one very simple question . . . Who would like to be blessed by God? That’s it . . . simple isn’t it? If you want to be blessed by God, then raise your hands! Most of you raised your hands, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount: Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    Message from Sermon on the Mount about seeking first the kingdom of God

    Seek first the kingdom of God Theme: Text: Matthew 6:24-34 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    First Things First PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 696 views

    Prioritize seeking God, trust in His power and provision, and experience the peace that comes from relying on Him in all aspects of our lives.

    Good morning, dear church family! I am excited to share with you today a message from the book of Matthew. It's about the priority of seeking God, the power of trusting God, and the peace of relying on God. Before we dive into the Scripture, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, "The man who has ...read more

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    The Hope That Transforms: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 27, 2023
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     | 1,651 views

    We look at this season as one in which we hope. What do we hope for, and how does this effect the way we live?

    The Hope that Transforms: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent 1 John 3:1-3 It’s Advent time again. The American celebration of Thanksgiving is past. Now all eyes turn upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it. The reality is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Richest People In The World Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the book of Ephesians.

    The Wealthiest People in the World Eph 1:1-3 Hetty Green ate cold oatmeal because it cost to heat it. Her son had to suffer a leg amputation, because she delayed so long in looking for a free clinic that his case became incurable. Yet when Hetty Green died her estate was valued at over $100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Your God Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    This was the first sermon in a series on the Ten Commandmentsa

    Do Not Worship Any God Except Me. I was probably 7 when I first heard about them, the next time they came to my attention, I was 15. The first time was in a religious ed class in grade 2, it was at the Canadian Armed Forces School in Soest, Germany. The next time was in grade 10 history. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 32,540 views

    First sermon in series on encouragement for the home.

    Once upon a time a rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a rat trap. Retreating to the farmyard the rat proclaimed the warning; "There is a rat trap in the house, a rat trap in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 5, 2013
     | 7,296 views

    First sermon in a series of stress and anxiety.

    The Stress Storms of Life: Today we will begin a series on stress and how to reduce it from our lives. First, it needs to be understood that stress and anxiety are synonymous term – meaning they can be used interchangeably. The Bible teaches that stress/anxiety is a choice – we ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Hello!... This Is God!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010
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     | 6,354 views

    First sermon in the 2010 Lenten Series

    (Note: This series is based on and using materials from the Lenten series, The Sign of Jonah written by Dr. Reed Lessing and published by Creative Communication for the Parish. Copyright of the material is noted and respected.) (Sermon began with a short portion of homily from the series The Sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016
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     | 17,235 views

    First sermon in the series on the Gospel of John.

    Who is Jesus? - John 1:1-13 The Apostle John had watched and examined the Lord for a few years. He has now lived for the Lord for many years. It is believed that this Gospel was the last to be written, about 85 A.D. By the time this book was in the churches, much of the New Testament had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kirby Lloyd avatar

    Having The Faith To Follow

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Aug 29, 2018
     | 4,134 views

    First sermon in series Get On Board.

    Having the faith to follow Matthew 14:22–33 Introduction As we begin this new year I would like for us to embrace a thought pattern or to say it another way. Let us here at WCC all be likeminded as press forward in our work for the kingdom of God. My goal today is to introduce a new campaign that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul, Jesus' Slave

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 9, 2017
     | 3,143 views

    This is the first sermon of a group on the Book of Romans.

    Paul, Jesus’ Slave Romans 1:1 “Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.” Today we begin an in depth study of the Book of Romans, on of the most influential documents in all history. Besides it being instrumental to the conversion of St. Augustine. Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Technicolor Joy Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 23, 2023
     | 853 views

    The first sermon in a series focusing on the greeting.

    Technicolor JOY A Study in Philippians 1:1-2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church April 23, 2023 The Yellow Brick Road ? On Friday night, we had another trivia night at OBs. It was a great time. So I have a trivia question for you this morning. What’s the first major motion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "First Love"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    A sermon about returning to God after a time of drifting.

    Revelation 2:1-7 “First Love” In the late 1940s, there was an emerging evangelist who was preaching the Gospel to large crowds in major arenas, and many folks were coming to Christ at his crusades. But he abandoned his faith, resigned from the ministry and became a writer and news ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist