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  • David Dykes avatar

    And First Place Goes To... Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012
     | 11,527 views

    How greatness in the Kingdom of God is determined by our level of service to others.

    INTRODUCTION I admit my humor is a little corny sometimes, but bear with me for a moment. See if you can answer these questions: (1) What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. (2) What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. (3) What do you call four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking, Sitting, Standing

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,016 views

    Funeral service for Marcia Jean Tucker, single mother and immigration officer.

    Our third-grade teacher was very concerned about our posture. Day after day she would command her students to watch their posture. “Sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor; don’t slump in your seat.” “Stand erect, with your weight equally distributed on both feet; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Refection Of The Cradle Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011
     | 4,798 views

    This is our Christmas Eve service looking at the borrowed Cradle and Borrowed grave

    Transitions, in all of our lives there are transitions. Times when our lives change and the lives of those around us change. You know what I’m talking about because there are events that you are thinking about even as I speak. Births, deaths, graduations, weddings, baptisms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Fan The Flame Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,590 views

    Disciples must refresh commitment to serving from time-to-time. This is accomplished through renewal of service to the Lord Christ.

    For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” [1] For many Christians, perhaps even for most Christians, the memory of immediate changes that accompanied the new birth lingers in the hallowed halls of treasured events. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way Of Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2013
     | 5,283 views

    This is a sermon for a baptism service in downtown Toronto. The focus is on new life in Christ.

    This is a very special day. This day marks that there has been a beginning. Spiritual birth has occurred! There is a clear beginning to the life of a Christ-follower. It’s not physical birth. It is not by being born in a ‘Christian’ country that a person has the right to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Message I Would Like To Have Delivered At The Presidential Inauguration Prayer Service On 21 January 2025 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025
     | 136 views

    I was horrified at what was said at President Trump’s Church Prayer Service on 21 January 2025. It was godless. I sat down and wrote out what I would have said for that event. Please understand this message in the light of that, not an intrusion or anything; just before the Lord and His word.

    MY MESSAGE FOR THE CHURCH SERVICE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP At the outset, I need to say, I am not being precocious here, so please do not judge me as that. Please understand. As an outsider and not residing in the United States, it does give me one advantage of being more impartial. I was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brent Zastrow avatar

    Recipe For Renewal Right Here In River City

    Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,720 views

    What better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than by preparing for a renewal

    RECIPIE FOR RENEWAL IN SAYBROOK I. REUNION II. REVIVAL III. REBIRTH I’m sure many of you have seen the musical either at the schools or on TV, the Music Man. So you remember that scene where the “professor”, pointing to the Pool Hall tells the citizens, you’ve got trouble right here in river ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Altars That Move God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 976 views

    Altars are spiritual power stations. They invite God’s presence, provoke His power, and seal His promises. Every believer must raise and maintain an altar that moves God.

    BUILDING ALTARS THAT MOVE GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:20-22 Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:7-8, 1 Kings 18:30-39, 2 Samuel 24:24-25, Psalm 50:5, Hebrews 13:10 INTRODUCTION: Altars are spiritual platforms where humanity meets divinity. In the Old Testament, altars were physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Abundant Life And The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    A short sermon for our older folks’ service based around the Good Shepherd.

    The good shepherd and abundant life. Psalm 23, Jn 10:1-11 Silver Service 7 July 2005 Jesus says that He has come that we might have life. Life in all its fullness. Abundant life. - and that¡¦s because he is the good shepherd - the one who leads His sheep to good pasture o I just love this picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Worthship"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 24, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,189 views

    Worship is--adoration, celebration, spiritual, proclamation, offering, togetherness, transformation, and involves preparation.

    Today is Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the church. It’s an appropriate time to talk about worship. This is something that is in flux among Protestants. There are fewer and fewer traditional services as many churches are moving to contemporary worship. The structure is simple; there ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The God Of The Second Chance Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 40,904 views

    A look at four things about God’s call to Moses to service.

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 4 “The God of the Second Chance!” Exodus 3:1-10 Dr. John R. Hamby Moses had seen the suffering of the people and he knew that he was to be the deliverer but he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Prayerwalking: Praying On-Site With Insight

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,685 views

    Our prayers can be used by God to prepare a way of welcoming for Jesus’ arrival.

    Prayerwalking: Praying On-site With Insight Luke 10:1-3 Mar. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A On Wednesday (3/23/06), New York City Department of Transportation workers discovered a cache meant to aid in survival efforts in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Unto Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 7, 2014
     | 5,769 views

    An ideal Sunday School or PM service Bible study of Isaiah 9:6

    Unto Us a Child Is Born Chuck Sligh December 7, 2014 TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 - “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Dangers Of A Second Base Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    The purpose of service is to enable the entire church to do God’s work!

    I don’t know about you but this year’s World Series was one of the best in years. Whether you rooted for the Diamondbacks or the Yankees, we have to admit that it was a great series. Now, there are groups of people who statistically follow the game of baseball. They love to find, study, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When Your Helper Is Delayed, What Do You Do? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 765 views

    Delays are not denials. When your destiny helper is delayed, trust in God’s timing and remain steadfast in prayer.

    WHEN YOUR HELPER IS DELAYED, WHAT DO YOU DO? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God