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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Lessons From A Parade

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    Lessons from a parade for living a life that pleases God

    For those who are new to our worship service, you can see our host church gives great thought to their worship environment. Their theme for the Easter Season is "God still moves stones." And He does. Whatever obstacle in your life that is keeping your from becoming the person God intended or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,918 views

    Conclusion of two-part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

    PURSUING TRUTH, Part Two. *INTRO> A seminary professor in London once talked about a section of London called the White Chapel District, where old and used clothing is sold. There are signs there which read, "Slightly Soiled--Greatly Reduced Price." Th professor teaches his students in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About David's Mother?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,158 views

    Who made David a man of God?

    What about David’s mother? PR 31:10 A good woman is hard to find and worth far more than diamonds. 11 Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. 23 Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. 25 She always faces tomorrow with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Just Say No! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    Adultery is a major issue in the USA, which makes it a very relevant topic to discuss in church.

    June 7, 2009 Just Say No! Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-28 An elderly couple was sitting by their fireplace, enjoying their evening. They were reminiscing about their years together, when the husband said to his wife, “After 50 years, I found you tried and true.” The wife, whose hearing was poor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destined In Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,654 views

    In this text, in a sense, we see the destiny of every Christian. 1- The destiny of spreading the gospel 2- The destiny of encouraging others 3- The destiny of experiencing trials

    INTRO.- What’s your destiny in life? Did you know when you graduated from high school what your destiny was? What you would become? And where you would be now? You may have had an idea you would live in Arkansas, but did you know what you’d do for a living? And if you’d follow the faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Test Of Ought - My Legacy.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 325 views

    There is an unpopular word: OUGHT. Ought suggest we have a duty and responsibility to our church, our family and this nation. What are our spiritual obligations? What ought we to be faithfully doing?

    THE TEST OF OUGHT --- WHAT IS THE LEGACY I AM LEAVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (This is a several part lesson.) When I was a child we sang a song, Everybody ought to read their Bible, the Bible. The men and women, the boys and the girls, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Made For More

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025
     | 134 views

    Jesus calls His church beyond comfort, silence, and spectacle—to live Spirit-filled, Scripture-grounded lives that reveal His power and love.

    Picture Jesus, freshly baptized, water still drying on his shoulders, the voice of the Father ringing in his soul. “You are my beloved Son.” The dove has barely taken flight. That is exactly when the devil comes calling. Nobody gets a free victory lap after baptism. The real fight often starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Psalm Of A Sheep

    Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 10,980 views

    Every Christian should gladly follow the Lord because of 3 benefits listed in Psalms 23.

    The Psalm of a Sheep Psalms 23 Intro. Old Preacher @benefit dinner. Attending the dinner was a renowned actor who was always asked to grace the gathering with his eloquent words before the meal was consumed. This particular time he chose to quote the 23rd Psalm. As he stood with an arrogant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Authentic Lives

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    The call to live holy, transparent lives at all times.

    Living Authentic Lives Luke 6:27-38 Introduction: Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    True Worship

    Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 29,323 views

    What does God require of us re: worship?

    INTRODUCTION: - WHAT IS PRAISE/WORSHIP? PRAISE = “to commend, to applaud or magnify” - For the Christian, praise to God is an expression of Worship, Lifting-up & Glorifying the Lord. WORSHIP = in English, to ascribe worth, to pay homage, to reverence. - in Hebrew, the word most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shepherd

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

    Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    He Is No Fool Who Gives What He Cannot Keep To Gain That Which He Cannot L-

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,024 views

    He is no Fool who Gives what he Cannot keep to Gain that which he Cannot L-ose

    He is no Fool who Gives what he Cannot keep to Gain that which he Cannot L-ose Joh 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. Joh 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Private Viewing

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,049 views

    Piety should not be on public display; this doesn't mean that Christianity should be practiced in private.

    An old joke says, people would be equally shocked if they saw Christianity doubted or saw it practiced. Of course nowadays lots more people openly doubt Christianity than they used to, but I don’t think many more people openly practice Christianity than they used to. At least not in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Billy Noel avatar

    Remember Him! Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    We are so caught up with the sights and sounds of Christmas and we often forget who it is about.

    Luke 22:14-20 Illustration: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Arlington Va.) In life everyone wants to be remembered, but many people live and are forgotten when they die Traveling 288 on any given Saturday you will see a hearse and maybe a family car which may suggest that the deceased was unknown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Humble Walk Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,099 views

    The journey of faith is not necessarily a walk of holiness, but rather a walk of humility.

    Luke 18:9-14 “A Humble Walk” INTRODUCTION Christians have a saying among ourselves, “Please be patient, God isn’t through with me, yet.” This saying is talking about the Holy Spirit’s ongoing process of shaping us into the image of God, or as theologians ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran