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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Sleeping Through A Garden Moment

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 1,242 views

    This is the story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. No doubt we have all heard this story preached, read it ourselves, or seen movies regarding the Crucifixion of Christ. He was the perfect Son, in perfect union, with the perfect Father.

    Was Jesus attempting to escape the performance of his undertaking? Jesus was communicating his actual sentiments however he did not deny or oppose God's will. He reaffirmed his desire to do what God needed him to do. His petition features the awful enduring he needed to suffer, and desolation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Sleeping Away Your Fears

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    God can calm our fears

    I remember well. It was just a few weeks ago on that fateful day when I received a small manila envelop. With great fear and trepidation I pulled back the envelop closure. A deep voice resonated throughout the classroom, “If you have it, it will be preached Reader’s Digest condensed form - 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Sleep Of The Lord’s Servant

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,279 views

    This sermon is dedicated to the memory of the late "Pastor Eugene Turner." It reminds us that we too will expire when our work is finish.

    My best friend. My big brother. My confidant. My encourager. My mentor. My listening ear. I’ve come today to bid the servant of God farewell. We often spoke about this day. So providence had decreed that I preach his funeral. He has lived his eulogy. Pastor Turner was a friend of mankind. A gentle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Wasn't Sleeping!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,887 views

    Revival - Sleeping in church - revival is not a church meeting, it is a movement of God.

    I wasn’t sleeping! (Revival) II Chronicles 7:11-16 One particular Sunday a preacher was preaching a powerful sermon on hell and how terrible hell would be. In the congregation there was this one fellow who fell asleep every Sunday. The preacher came to a point where he pounded the pulpit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Getting Much Sleep Lately? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 14, 2013
     | 6,313 views

    A study of Psalm 4 verses 1 through 8

    Psalm 4: 1 – 8 Getting Much Sleep Lately? 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O you sons of men, will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Sleeping With The Enemy: Coping With Conflict Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    3rd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

    SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY: COPING WITH CONFLICT Reel Relationships - Week 4 Romans 12:17, Psalm 86:5 INTRODUCTION: (Video clip from Sleeping with the Enemy - 29:16-32:40 = 3:34) Some conflict in marriage is so horrible people will do anything to get out. Every time I see that clip my heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Sleeping Saints And The Unstoppable Kingdom

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 30, 2023
     | 663 views

    They had imagined the persecution to lessen because of Saul’s conversion, instead it got worse.

    Sleeping Saints and the Unstoppable Kingdom December 3, 2023 Acts 12:1-4 NIV “It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What A Place To Rest And Sleep

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    No doubt Gods always on time when we need him

    WHAT A PLACE TO REST AND SLEEP Daniel 6:8Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. 9Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree. 10Now when Daniel knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Awake To The Hope Of Advent: The Coming Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 27, 2025
     | 374 views

    In Mark 13:24-37 through Jesus we are encouraged in three ways to 1) Anticipate an Awesome Arrival (Mark 13:24–27), be 2) Attune to the Assurance (Mark 13:28–31), and 3) Awaken to Active Anticipation (Mark 13:32–37).

    Mark 13:24–37. 24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Fairy Tales - Pt. 3 - Sleeping Beauty

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 2,690 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time there lived a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fairy Tales - Pt. 3 - Sleeping Beauty Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 3,637 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time there lived a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Rooster Call Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2011
    based on 167 ratings
     | 52,725 views

    Roosters are used to wake people up. But what did Jesus use the Rooster to "wake" Peter up to?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever fallen asleep in Church? (Wait for a show of hands) Most people have – at least once. ILLUS: In the days of the Pilgrims, churches had a person they called a “tything man”. His job was to keep people awake during the sermons (usually 2 to 3 hours in length) by using ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Any Day Now Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,800 views

    Both Peter and Paul raise the same question: what should we be doing when … not ‘if’ but ‘when’ … the Lord appears? How do you want Him to find you? Vigilant? Full of hope and expectation? Prepared? Ready to greet Him? Or scoffing? Asleep?

    [Hold up cell phone.] Yep … we talked a little bit about this handy device last week. More accurately, we talked about one of the apps … the GPS. But there is another little handy app that I use all the time to help me plan my day … The Weather Channel’s Ten Day Weather app which, as the name ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Don't Sleep While Praying

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015
     | 4,659 views

    To show that JESUS never wanted us to sleep when talking to Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you sleeping while praying? No. I listened and do what JESUS commanded. Matthew 26:41 Matthew 26:41 All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Radcliff avatar

    How Long Wilt Thou Sleep?

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,240 views

    The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ has been lulled by the world. It has fallen asleep at the wheel. It has become complacent and content. Christians have become lukewarm.

    HOW LONG WILT THOU SLEEP? Proverbs 6:9-11 & Revelation 3:16 Introduction: The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ has been lulled by the world. It has fallen asleep at the wheel. It has become complacent and content. Christians have become lukewarm. I. DROWSY A. Can’t See As Well B. Your Reaction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist