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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Bearing The Yoke Of Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,843 views

    Bearing the yoke of Jesus relieves us of our burdeons.

    Introduction Tension, stress, overwork, exhaustion, fatigue, worn out, long-hours, no rest, sound familiar? This may sound like your daily work routine or it may sound like your struggle searching for the truth and answers to unsolved questions. This is what you find when you try to tackle every ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A "Lot" Of Choices Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 14,179 views

    Lot's poor choices give us a negative example for life.

    A “Lot” of Choices Genesis 13:1-12 • We have a lot of choices in this life. • Everyone remembers the choice Joshua laid out for the Israelites. • Jos 24:15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,938 views

    When Jesus started his ministry it was a new beginning for him. When he called his disciples it was a new beginning for them also. When we become born again it is a new beginning for us as well.

    NEW BEGINNINGS John 1:29-51 1) Jesus’ new beginning. • New title (Vs. 29-31). Lamb of God. In fact, this is the only place in the bible where this title is found; here and in verse 36. Nearly 30 times in Revelation Jesus is referred to as the Lamb. On the eve of the plague of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 9,913 views

    This is the eight message in a series over the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines God's ability to get us out of impossible situations.

    Perhaps you have heard one of the following expressions or maybe you have used one of them personally. “Up the creek,” “in a jam,” “in a pickle,” “painted into a corner” or “between a rock and a hard place.” Each of these phrases sends the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Over Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,610 views

    You have probably heard the expression that you never get a 2nd chance to make a first impression. Well, Jonah did! When I was a kid, we called them a “do-over.” You may have been playing a game like basketball, you missed the shot & you would simply s

    Running from God “Do Over” Jonah 3:1-10 You have probably heard the expression that you never get a 2nd chance to make a first impression. Well, Jonah did! When I was a kid, we called them a “do-over.” You may have been playing a game like basketball, you missed the shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Confidence Of Elijah Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 18, 2016
     | 15,569 views

    Elijah was forced to live by faith in a place of isolation, totally depending on the Lord. These places of isolation are often difficult, but very beneficial. We should cherish and guard those places where we have an opportunity to hear from the Lord.

    Series: Walking by Faith # 3 The Confidence of Elijah 1 Kings 17: 1-7 Following several chapters dealing with the chronicles of the kings of Judah and Israel, we are abruptly introduced to a man named Elijah. There is no background information leading up to his ministry; he just steps on the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Listen To?

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,017 views

    This sermon addresses the importance of listening to God rather than the world.

    Who Do You Listen To? Occasionally I have a dream that is so real to me that it impacts my waking decisions. The inspiration for this sermon comes from such a dream. In my dream I was preaching at a church. I was giving it my all and then I looked at all of the congregation, some were playing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,038 views

    Once one realizes the need for change, a transformed heart must follow

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have entered the New Year, we are exploring the theme of Building a New You. • Last week we explored the thought of having eyes that can see, this week we progress to the next step by examining the need for a transformation of the heart. • In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heavenly Styled Service Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 3,579 views

    Our response to praying "your will be done" is to look to the example of the angels and be taught by their example.

    Message "Heavenly Styled Service" A Sermon On 1 Peter 1:10-12 As soon as we start to talk about the will of God all sorts of questions arise don’t they. It happens in relation to our career • sometimes we have setbacks. • there are times when we have a few false starts. • a mid-life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate A Shared Vision Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,285 views

    Commitment, Purpose, Unity, Giving

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Celebrate a Shared Vision Acts 4:31-37 (p. 761) February 19, 2017 Introduction: Every Sunday afternoon while I was growing up you’d find me and my brother Sammy glued to the TV watching Ohio Valley Wrestling. And let me tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Gives Mulligans

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,037 views

    This promise was made to the Jewish nation when they were reeling from judgment and the consequences of their own actions. Have you ever had to face the consequences of your own actions? Wouldn't it be nice if, at that time, you got handed a mulligan?

    God Gives a Mulligans PPT 1 Title First I want to discuss when we give a mulligan. For those who don't know let me explain mulligans. Mulligans are do-overs for bad shots in golf. I am not a very good golfer so I have become a connoisseur of mulligans out of necessity. The guys I play with have 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marriage: Cake + Biscuits=cookies Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Discusses two coming together to make one.

    Marriage Part 3: Cake + Biscuit = Cookies Introduction Genesis 2:24 and Ephesians 5:31 says, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and they shall become one flesh. The development of a marriage is a three-step process. First, the man (and woman) must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,561 views

    The world offers life at its best through what you own, wear, the way you look, the more you get, this selfish mentality promises life at its best but never delivers on the promise. God offers life at its best and it begins with a promise of power. Lear

    Intro: A web search or general browsing of TV commercials tells us that life at its best is found in anything from nutrition to air fresheners. Culture tells us that life at its best is looking a certain way physically, wearing certain clothes, having a particular attitude. We are told that life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pablo Catala avatar

    Who Is Better Than Our Father In Heaven?

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,690 views

    Appreciation to God

    “Who is better than our Father in Heaven?” "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." Helen Keller. The issues of life do not seize because your tired, in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    But I Have To Trust The Guide Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,938 views

    Today, I want to share with you we have a guide; His name is Jesus. And, if you are not trusting the Guide to walk you through this life, then you are missing the “more” of the Christian life.

    INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist