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  • William Mouser avatar

    The Wise, The Prudent, And The Babies

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 3, 2005
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    Life in the Kingdom is not an intellectual meritocracy. Rather, it is a respite for those who labor and are heavy laden in their spiritual ignorance. In one prayer of thanksgiving, Jesus condemns the "wise and prudent," and He welcomes the babes into Hi

    The Wise, the Prudent, and the Babies Matthew 11:20-30 When I first began attending Dallas Seminary, I noticed something happening among many of my fellow students. Two, things, actually. On one hand, the academic atmosphere of the place seemed to make some students bloom into these ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Renewal Within Defeat PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024
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    This sermon encourages finding strength in Christ during moments of discouragement, deriving blessings from burdens, and dealing with deep pain through faith.

    Good morning, dear friends! As we gather together in the house of our Lord today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of another week, another opportunity to learn, grow, and find our strength in Him. We are here, not just to share in fellowship, but to delve into the Word, to seek His ...read more

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    Prayer Can Break The Chains In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
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    Each of us have some kind of chain in our life that binds us, the chain can be physical, habitual or spiritual. The question: What chain or chains are their in your life that need to be broken?

    Each of us have some kind of chain in our life that binds us, the chain can be physical, habitual or spiritual. The question: What chain or chains are their in your life that need to be broken? Have you prayed about it? Have you asked other to pray about it? The key to every chain that can bind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Touching The Lame, Lepers And Legalists Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
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    Jesus changed the Lame, Lepers and Legalists. Well, almost. Here we find the Pharisees burden and the Lord’s blessings regarding the Sabbath.

    Now it happened that He went through the grain fields on the Sabbath; and as they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain. And the Pharisees said to Him, "Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?" But He said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: God’s Call To The Weary

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 2, 2024
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    Rest is what weary people seek. Rest restores the vigor and strength necessary to carry on and enjoy life. To all who are weary and heavy-laden that come to Jesus, He promises I will give you rest.

    Sermon: God’s Call to The Weary Scripture: Matthew 11:25-28 “At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Keys Do You Hold?

    Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2004
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    Jesus gave His disciples some keys to the Kingdom of Heaven to be used in binding and setting free things in Heaven and in the earth. What are those keys and how are they used?

    WHAT KEYS DO YOU HOLD? by Pastor Jim May There are many types of “keys” in the world. There are islands that are called “keys”, like those in the Gulf of Mexico at the tip of the Florida Peninsula. There are keys that are points of knowledge that open the understanding to science and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Samson And Sin's Triple-Whammy

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Jul 16, 2002
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    Sin has a way of deceiving us, first by blinding us to its dangers, then by binding us in its power, and finally by making us a slave to its impulses.

    SAMSON AND SIN’S TRIPLE-WHAMMY Judges 16:21 "Then the Philistines took him and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza. They bound him with bronze fetters, and he became a grinder in the prison." INTRODUCTION: Christians who know that it was sin that nailed their Savior to the cross have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Christmas Despite The White Witch

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2005
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    Celebrating Jesus Christ, whether His birth or His resurrection, does not depend upon society’s recognition or the binding of Satan, but, rather, our convictions.

    Christmas Despite the White Witch Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): c+ 1. Some of you have already seen The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2. C.S. Lewis, one of Christendom’s great thinkers, wrote the Chronicles of Narnia for children…but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Things Aren’t Always What They Seem To Be

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 9, 2015
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    God is waiting in the weeds of our lives to bind up our wounds and mend the disease that separates us from ourselves and one another and from all that is holy.

    Have you ever tried to describe a difficult or abstract concept to someone, especially when you know that the person you are speaking to doesn’t know anything about what you are talking about? If you have, you know what Jesus is trying to do in these five parables from Matthew’s Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Blessed And Highly Favored PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon explores the true nature of God's blessings, correcting misconceptions, viewing burdens as blessings, and our responsibility to bless others.

    Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be with you all today, to be gathered together in the house of the Lord. I am reminded of the words of the renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." This sentiment is ...read more

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    Serve God Now!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2014
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    Now is the time to serve the Lord, because: 1. Our lives are speeding by. 2. God's Light is still shining. 3. The lost are still sitting in darkness. 4. The Lord is still saving. 5. And the Lord is still standing close by us.

    Serve God Now! Matthew 4:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND *In our last study two weeks ago, we looked at the temptation of Jesus Christ, but there's a little bit of whiplash as we go forward tonight. Under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Suffering Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 30, 2015
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    Let’s give some helps as we suffer together in a family (Material adapted from the Back to God Hour, February 1989, Volume 35, Number 2, and Carol Luebering at: http://www.freitagfuneralhome.com/publications/grieving-family.htm)

    HoHum: A web site for funeral directors asked them, “What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened at your funeral home?” Many responses but share one called Amazing Grace from Dylan S: “I had a woman preach the funeral of her own son. After calling him a litany of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh Lord, Roll That Stone Away!

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 8, 2025
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    The stone that was meant to keep Jesus in the grave could not stop Him. Today, every obstacle hindering your progress must be rolled away.

    OH LORD, ROLL THAT STONE AWAY! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:1-6 "And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it." – Matthew 28:2 Supporting Texts: Mark 16:3-4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Portion With The Great

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000
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    An exposition of the text describing the awful burdens Jesus lifts off those who come to him.

    A Portion With the Great Isaiah 53.1-10 November 22, 2000 Thanksgiving is this week. It is a time for expressing our thanks for God’s providence and blessing. It is also the first Sunday in Advent (the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.) It is a time when we look back to the first Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Paul's Charge To Heavenward Hikers

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
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    Paul’s Charge to Heavenward Hikers: rescue the lost; shoulder each other’s burdens.

    If you are planning on hiking up Hawk Mt. in Jasper National Park let me say this: stay on the goat trails; you’ll save a lot of time and energy! Last year when climbing that mountain Sarah and I wasted a good hour following a man-made trail that took us back down the mountain instead of up like we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran