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Near The Cross

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Jan 8, 2003

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What was it like to stand near the cross of Jesus? We examine four people who stood near the cross and try to understand what it would have meant for them.

“Near The Cross” Introduction: John 19:23-30 When Jesus was crucified I wonder how near the cross we would have stood? We sing that grand old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain”, but how near the cross would we have been if we were there to witness Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30, Matthew 11:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Hold Me Jesus"

Contributed by David Washburn on Feb 4, 2003

based on 151 ratings

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There are times when life just doesn’t make sense, and the best thing we can do is cry out, "Hold Me Jesus."

Rich Mullins sings a song in which part of the lyrics say, “Sometimes my life just don’t make sense at all. The mountains seem so big and my faith just seems so small. Hold me Jesus, for I’m shaking like a leaf, you have been king of my glory, won’t you be my Prince of Peace.” I can’t tell you how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

John In Doubt

Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003

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Trusting in God in times of doubt

John In Doubt Matthew 11:1-5 (February 9,2003) Intro: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

What Are Your Expectations Of The Messiah?

Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 10, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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If John the Baptist had to make sure Jesus was the Messiah it may well have been because there were several examples upon which the expected messiah could be modelled. What are our expectations of the Messiah?

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-5

Denomination: Anglican

250 - Trading Burdens For Blessings

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 1, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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Sub-title: TOO FAT TO FIT Discover how to fit through the gate to blessings.

Sermon Study #250 – TRADING BURDENS FOR BLESSINGS TOO FAT TO FIT Intro: Illustrate: If You Can’t See the Water Line, It’s ... Time to Unload When I was a child, my father, on leave from World War II, took my sister and me to the Liverpool dock yards to see the merchant ships that brought us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

251 - Don't Go "Skandalizo” Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 1, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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(Skandalizo) – Greek word for “offended” – Jesus admonishes His followers not to go skandalizo on account of Him or His word.

Sermon Study #251 – DON’T GO “SKANDALIZO” (skandalizo) – Greek word for “offended” – Jesus admonishes His followers not to go skandalizo on account of Him or His word. Key Passage: Mat 11:1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christ Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 13, 2003

based on 136 ratings

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3rd in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions". This sermon deals with another question from John the Baptist.

Several years ago a newspaper in Biloxi, Mississippi ran an article about an attempted suicide. A young woman apparently thought her life held no meaning so she jumped off a bridge into the waters of the Mississippi River. A man nearby saw her jump, and without thinking, jumped in after her. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Learn From Me Series

Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Mar 16, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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Jesus has called us to come to Him and to take His yoke because it is light and then says to each one of us to learn from Him. As the God/man he knows how to live life and he wants us to learn from Him. This is an introduction to the spiritual disciplines

Many ask themselves when problems arise – "WWJD" – or "What would Jesus do?" Yet, sometimes that could be too late to be asking that question. As Christians, we figure that if we knew what Jesus would do—then we would know how to respond to a given situation. But there is a flaw in this line of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feeling Worn Down?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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We all carry baggage, but Jesus has offered to take that load off of your shoulders.

(Message starts with church member carrying 5-6 heavy suitcases labeled: anger, failure, worry, doubt, guilt, etc...member tries to get seated with baggage. Q & A with Pastor about carrying baggage. Pastor takes baggage from membe and puts it around the cross). Like Sean many of you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Great Invitation

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Come, Take, Learn, and Rest

Christ’s Great Invitation 01-19-03 p.m. Parkway Church of God(Holiness) Matthew 11:28-30 Carla Foote’, Managing Editor of Leadership Media for MOPS has a whiteboard in her office and on that board she keeps a quote to inspire her. Recently she has been pondering a quote by Michelangelo, "Ancoro ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Virtue Of Gentleness (9 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 24, 2003

based on 108 ratings

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Gentleness is possibly the most misunderstood virtue. Many people think of gentleness as being weak, timid, or passive. This is not the biblical understanding of gentleness.

The Virtue of Gentleness (part 9) The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester Have you ever watched a 2000-pound horse pull logs? A few years ago, a friend called to tell me that a man who lived over the hill from us was having some trees cut out of his yard and they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Lighten Your Load

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

based on 61 ratings

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Every sailor knows that you can’t ride out a storm with an overburdened ship. You’ll take on excess water and sink. The same goes for us, when we carry useless burdens around and a storm comes up – we’ll be in danger of sinking.

Many of you came in here today carrying a burden, a load of care. The good news is that you can lighten your load, you can even get rid of your load altogether. Relax, you’re in the Lord’s house now, and I’ve got a feel’en everything’s gonna be alright! Amen! Our sermon comes from the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Will And Will Not Do

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 19, 2003

based on 139 ratings

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A look at some of the "I Will" Statements of Jesus.

There are times when our human reasoning deduces what Christ will or will not do. And left to our own thinking we are often mistaken. There are times when we hear voices in the world trying to tell us what Christ will or will not do. But quite frankly, they don’t have a clue. There are even ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Jesus Doing Now? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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Jesus is still actively involved in lives today, even though He no longer graces the earth with His physical presence. Just as He was committed to help the weary and burdened when He walked among us, so too, He tells us to come, to take, to learn, and to

What Is Jesus Doing Now? Rev. Brian Bill 5/27/01 A recent cover of Newsweek magazine shows a picture of Harvard president Neil Rudenstine. He didn’t make the cover because of any famous accomplishments. No, his face is center stage because of something that he’s not real proud of -- there’s one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Busters

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2001

based on 171 ratings

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Life is full of stress which needs to busted or removed from our lives.

STRESS BUSTERS Matthew 11:28-30 INTRO.- Stress. Who needs it? No one. Who wants it? No one. Who has it? Everyone. ILL.- Joe Krebs is a local TV anchorman in Washington D.C. His three-hour morning newscast requires that he wake up every morning at 2:30 a.m. He found out about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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