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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Playing Second Fiddle Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011
     | 6,692 views

    Ambition is a two-edged sword; it can spur hard work, but can also lead to resentment if proper recognition isn't forthcoming.

    Good morning. This is Rubel Milkash from the Canaan Broadcasting Corporation, bringing you the region’s top stories every morning. Today’s feature is an exclusive interview with Moses BenAmram, charismatic leader of the most amazing mass migration in recent history. But first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Playing Second Fiddle

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,579 views

    A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Playing Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    Leadership and followship demand truth, grace, and sacrifice to be effective. A story-sermon, reworked from one originally done in 1999.

    The desire to be “somebody” is deep within all of us. We want to be distinguished, we need to be acknowledged, we must be somebodies, not nobodies. That desire to be “somebody” can lead us to glorious accomplishment, or it can lead to the depths of degradation. It’s all in what motivates us. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing Second Fiddle

    Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,114 views

    Allowing ourselves to take second place the only one who should be in first place - Jesus

    "Playing Second Fiddle" Readings: John 1:29-42, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction • What’s wrong with second place? • First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? To be the best, achieve the most, get the highest marks, get into the best schools, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Learning To Play Nice

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2011
     | 3,577 views

    Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a "roundabout" way.

    Title: Learning to Play Nice Text: II Corinthians 13:11-14 and Romans 12:14-21 Thesis: Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a “roundabout” way. Introduction Bonnie and I saw our first Lacrosse match two weeks ago in Wheaton, IL. Our oldest Granddaughter, Matti, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Games We Play

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 52 ratings
     | 5,342 views

    What was the attitude behind the game of chance the soldiers played at the foot of the cross?

    The Games We Play John 19: 16-30 Rev. Ronald. B. Hughes INTRODUCTION Entertainment! * We spend more each year on recreation than education, construction of new homes or national defense* Wonderland, Marine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prepare, Practice, Play

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    Christians are to be DOERS of the Word.

    Prepare, Practice, Play, James 1:19-27 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, July 13, 2003 Introduction At a sporting event, you can see that the fans participate in the sport in their own unique ways: The Casual Spectator -- watches the game for some entertainment The Tailgater -- The more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul Plays The Fool.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 142 views

    Paul has been accused of being a fool and weak. He does not deny the accusations, but makes a masterful ironic reply.

    PAUL PLAYS THE FOOL. 2 Corinthians 11:19-31. While the Apostle Paul was delayed from his next visit to Corinth, certain ‘false apostles’ (as he calls them in 2 Corinthians 11:13) had come into the Corinthian church preaching ‘another Jesus, whom we have not preached,’ and offering ‘another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible Teaches By Word-Plays Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,025 views

    There are many forms of the Word of God, by which God teaches us of His intention to bring us into eternal union with Jesus, the Bridegroom.

    Monday of 14th Week in Course Verbum Domini The Word of God is changeless. First, the content of the Word of God is always the same–Love poured out for human beings, for us all. Second, the person of the Word of God is always the same, Jesus Christ, the enfleshment of the Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Playing The "Spiritual" Indiana Jones!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 19, 2012
     | 4,107 views

    Discovering "hidden treasures" in God’s Word, especially in relation to the Priestly Work of our Saviour with an air of an Explorer like Indiana Jones...

    PLAYING "SPIRITUAL" INDIANA JONES Action: Display of Picture of Indiana Jones in action Yes, Indiana Jones stories are juicy and spicy, for they stoke the fires of inherent sense of discovery in all of us. Add to that breathtaking stunts and adventure, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Gambling: Is It Okay To Play The Lottery? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    This sermon address God's answer to the issue of playing the lottery.

    Introduction For many years I have wanted to address the issue of gambling, and specifically, the matter of playing the lottery. There is no text in Scripture that says, “You shall not gamble.” In fact, the words “gamble” or “gambling” are not found in the Bible. Nevertheless, that does not mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Play With Fire

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,960 views

    THERE ARE SOME THINGS AND PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NOT PLAY WITH. NADAB AND ABIHU LEARNED THAT GOD IS SUCH A PERSON. THE HEBREW WRITER WAS ABSOLUTE WHEN WRITING "GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE."

    DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (PT. 1/5) LEVITICUS 10:1-3 INTRO: CERTAIN THINGS/PEOPLE – YOU DO GOOD NOT TO PLAY WITH. BLENDER KNIFE MATCHES FIRE HEBREWS 12:29 “GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.” GOD – IS NOT ONE TO BE PLAYED WITH. ADAM/EVE . . . ANANIAS/SAPPHIRA . . . SUCH IS THE CASE IN OUR TEXT LEVITICUS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Games People Play: Hungry Hungry Hippos Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 25, 2006
     | 5,893 views

    When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

    Games People Play: “Hungry Hungry Hippos” Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION: Hungry Hungry Hippos is the game of get all you can while the getting is good. [Demonstrate game] My kids love to play Hungry Hungry Hippos; unfortunately, so do most Americans as we play for all the "marbles" we can. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Play Favourites Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,922 views

    God doesn’t show favourites and neither should we

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 2:1-13 "Don't Play Favourites" Everyone wants to feel loved. Corporate leaders and the lowest paid workers. White collar, blue collar and unemployed. The oldest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010
     | 3,145 views

    Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

    September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic