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  • David Dunn avatar

    Presence Over Praise

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
     | 137 views

    When we choose God’s presence over applause, faithful service over spotlight, and trust in waiting over instant recognition, our hearts are shaped for His glory

    There is something sacred in the ordinary. A simple door. A gate. A threshold. A doorkeeper. The one who watches, opens, welcomes, guards. In the temple system of old, the doorkeeper had no glamorous role. Few songs were written about him. He rarely stood in the spotlight. But without him, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God And Children

    Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,286 views

    In contrast to the ambition to acquire the applause and approval of men, Jesus turns his disciples toward the powerless -- toward children -- as exemplars of Himself, His Father, and the ones his disciples should seek to serve.

    Psalm 54, Wisdom 1:16 - 2:22, James 3:16-4:6, Mark 9:30-37 Apostles, Christians, and Children Sometimes, the disciples of Jesus don’t come off very well in the gospels, and today’s Gospel lesson is one of those times. Jesus tells them again, as he is doing more and more often at this point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Of Faith And Duty

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 28, 2008
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     | 5,236 views

    How does Jesus help us to increase our faith? Is it through comforts or challenges? When we love our master we find fulfillment in keeping his commandments without an applause.

    Of Christian Faith and Duty We give thee but thine own, whate’er the gift may be; all that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee. May we thy bounties thus as stewards true receive, and gladly, as thou blessest us, to thee our firstfruits give. The captive to release, to God the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,019 views

    You may never get the kind of recognition or applause that you might like or that you see others getting for doing the same kind of work. But Jesus tells us in the Sermon on the Mount that the Father sees what is done in secret.

    UNSTOPPABLE: Serving Others July 20 Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Values determine who we are. I remember being taught the importance of values when someone – I really don’t remember who – told me about a young man who joined the marines where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beauty And The Feast Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,226 views

    Vashti reminds us that in a world of money, sex, power, and applause, the foundation of true greatness is moral integrity. But when you run against the kings of our world, when you stand for what is right, history will never be the same.

    I know you remember your wedding. Mine was memorable not because I married the prettiest girl in the world, but because of the circumstances. For the reception we were prepared to feed around 250 people, but more than 500 came so… no seating place. We had to clean the place for the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Confetti

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 7, 2021
     | 1,279 views

    If you continue to stay faithful to God, patient, long suffering and loyal to God even when you don’t see results and applause, mark my words, God would one day shower confetti on you.

    Confetti Luke 1:9 “…according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. A priest named Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth are the main characters of my devotion today. They were people of integrity, pious and blameless but still ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honey Sweet Words

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 901 views

    Be circumspect and cautious about what you hear, don't fall for flowery language, flattery words, too-good-to-be-true praises, loud applauses and claps! It can be fake, exaggeration and altogether trash.

    Honey sweet words! And she (Delilah)said to him, “How can you say, 'I love you,' when your heart is not with me? You have mocked me these three times, and you have not told me where your great strength lies.” Be circumspect and cautious about what you hear, don't fall for flowery ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Human Praise Vs God's Praise

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012
     | 8,933 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What motivates you most? the applause of people or GOD's approval or praise? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give more value to GOD's praises rather than people's IV. TEXT: John 12:43 (New Living Tran

    I. EXORDIUM: What motivates you most? the applause of people or GOD's approval or praise? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give more value to GOD's praises rather than people's IV. TEXT: John 12:43 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For they loved human praise more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moving To The Head Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 33,784 views

    Jesus hated pride and used the Pharisees to highlight the evils of that sin. But why would God hate pride, and how would I know if I suffer from it?

    Last Sunday we introduced the “Upside Down Teachings of Jesus”. The teaching of Jesus that just don’t make sense to most people. Today’s sermon will continue that theme by focusing on Jesus’ teaching: “the Last shall be First, and the First shall be Last”. OPEN: When my dad first married my mom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fragrance Of The Father Vi Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,181 views

    In Max Lucado’s book the “Applause of Heaven” reads, Even though by the “book” I’m guilty, by God’s love I get another chance. Even though by the law I’m indicted, by mercy I’m given a fresh start. “For it is by grace you have been saved … not by works,

    Fragrance of The Father VI “Our Cross for Christ After Christmas” Script. Philippians 2:1 - 11 (NIV) Introduction: In Max Lucado’s book the “Applause of Heaven” reads, Even though by the “book” I’m guilty, by God’s love I get another chance. Even though by the law I’m indicted, by mercy I’m given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Or Empty (Palm Sunday)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021
     | 2,869 views

    There is a difference between being full and being empty. There is also a difference between being empty and emptying one's self.

    FULL OR EMPTY Text: Philippians 2:5 - 11 The late Bishop Fulton J. Sheen was greeted by a burst of applause when he made his appearance as a speaker at a meeting in Minneapolis. He responded by saying: “Applause before a speaker begins is an act of faith. Applause during the speech is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Pride Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,858 views

    How often are you tempted to think you’re more important than you really are? We like to be the center of attention. We like to promote ourselves. We like to receive praise from other people. We like the applause of others. It causes us to be more concerned about self than God and others.

    Series: There’s an App for That “Pride” Matthew 6:1-4 Open We’re in this series called There’s an App for That. “App” is short for application. It’s a downloadable program for your smartphone or tablet that aids you in some area of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God@work Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    God is very much at work behind the scenes of our lives! If we don’t get that, if we miss this wonderful truth, we are going to go through life missing cues, acting in front of the wrong sets, or worse, not showing up for our part at all! Also, if we don’

    “GOD@WORK” 2 Kings 3:4-27 When I was in school, I was a part of several plays and musicals. If I wasn’t on stage acting and singing, I’d want to still be involved with the production as one of the coolest groups there was—the stage crew! The stage crew is made up of people who can’t act or sing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Point: Devotion To Service Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,963 views

    The third point of life is a devotion to serving Christ, Church, and Community.

    Three weeks ago we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). A couple of weeks ago we discussed that the 1st point of life is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Are New In The Church Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,363 views

    This message will guide us when we are new in A church. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep

    WHEN YOUR NEW IN THE CHURCH Gal 1:18-24 NASB {18} Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas, and stayed with him fifteen days. {19} But I did not see any other of the apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. {20} (Now in what I am writing to you, I ...read more

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