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  • David Elvery avatar

    The Most Dangerous Thing In The World

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,406 views

    Looking at the tongue and the damage it can do - Children’s Service

    The Most Dangerous Thing in the World – James 3:3-12 Gladstone Baptist Church Children’s Service – 21/11/04 Boys and Girls, today I think that I have done something either really brave or something really silly. In this box, is one of the most dangerous things in the whole world <holding a box ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is The Greatest Giver

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,888 views

    This is a short but simple sermon that would be good for any Christmas Service.

    God is the Greatest Giver Acts 11:17 At this time of the year there is a lot of talk about giving. I was listening to a talk show on the radio the other day and the topics that were mentioned was focused on this subject. How much and how often should you give to the Salvation Army with the bell ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Claiming The Promises

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    A message that challenges us to never retire from the service to the King.

    Claiming the Promises Pastor Glenn Newton 9-10-2000 Joshua 14:6-15 JOS 14:6 Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, "You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Best Of Both Worlds

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    Challenge to choose the worship and service to and of God - rather than the world.

    THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Joshua 24:15; I Kings 18:21; Luke 11:23; Luke 16:13. Jos 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    Candlelight Service Meditation focusing on the use of ’light’ in all of Scripture

    “Light of the World” GENESIS 1:3-5 = God creates the Universe and separates the light from the dark. "And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. God called the light "day," and the darkness he called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Things That Bring Blessing

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    Blessings stem from forgiveness, obedience, unselfish service, and faithfulness.

    Four Things that Bring Blessing. Matt. 16:17 INTRO.: in our text, Jesus declares Peter to be blessed or happy because he has just received from the Father great truth and has confessed Jesus to be Christ. It’s hard for us to realize how much happiness would come to a Jew because he discovered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maundy Thursday

    Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 33 ratings
     | 23,761 views

    Maundy Thursday--My most favorite Church service of the Year

    Maundy Thursday 2007 Tonight believe it or not is probably my most favorite Church service of the year. To me, in this one special evening, through the Scripture readings, one can see most clearly the Hand of God at work throughout the history of the world. Tonight we recall the history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To Give Instruction In Sound Doctrine Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2012
     | 3,213 views

    The bishop has a special ministry of leadership, teaching and service in the Church.

    November 12, 2012 Vatican II Documents Monday of 32nd Week in Course St. Paul writes today that “a bishop, as God's steward, must be blameless; he must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of goodness, master of himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Close Encounters Of The Holy Kind Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2014
     | 5,704 views

    Isaiah encountered the living God and responded with a sense of awe and service.

    1. Peter Marshall once prayed before the U.S. Senate: "Lord, we thank you that we can come to you just as we are. But remind us that we dare not leave as we came." (Senate Chaplain, '47-48) 2. What are some purposes of worship? a. Respect God; Love God; Honor God b. Dying in Service Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salvation Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015
     | 4,150 views

    We are saved by grace and do service out of love for the Lord.

    Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus Salvation of God Ephesians 2:8-9 Introduction- Last week we began a series called Thinking, Acting, Being like Jesus. What I desire and I ask you again is to be honest where you are at and allow God to change the things that need to be changed so you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Quick Look At Psalm 23

    Contributed by Buck Hughes on Nov 2, 2011
     | 13,283 views

    A brief outline of the 23rd psalm used for a graveside service.

    A quick look at Psalm 23 Psalms 23:1-6 (1) The LORD is my shepherd; This verse or first phrase is the key to this whole passage of scripture. “The Lord is my Shepherd” If Jesus is your shepherd or your God then this passage can help you. So to begin lets answer the Question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Help Is In The Lord

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,328 views

    some simple thoughts to share at a graveside service of a loved one

    MY HELP IS IN THE LORD (PSALM 121:1-8) I. HOW SMALL the psalmist felt in the sight of God II. HOW SAFE the psalmist felt in the hands of God III. HOW SURE the psalmist felt of the help of God funeral service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 24, 2015
     | 6,543 views

    A sermonette that ties in with OWSOMS, One week's salary on missionary service.

    In The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to the work of the kingdom of God by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals giving of their time and resources so that others might be able to be fed and sheltered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Call To Duty: A Memorial Day Message

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,294 views

    God's Calling to ministry compared to the call to service to American Veterans.

    A Call To Duty Memorial Day Message Is 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here [am] I; send me. <Prayer> It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Servant's Heart

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2013
     | 6,513 views

    Christians must have an attitude of service, following the example of Christ.

    A Servant’s Heart January 27, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Christians must have an attitude of service, following the example of Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Supplemental Passage: Sitting down, He called the twelve and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist