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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Finding Rest

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023
     | 1,280 views

    What does Jesus have to say about rest?

    Finding Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Good morning everyone, today we are going to look at Jesus words to us about rest. For some of us, you’ll see that you need rest. For some others you will be awakened to the fact that maybe you have rested enough and you need to get busy. Let’s pray Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Refreshing My Down Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 20,188 views

    “Refreshing My Down Times” explores how to get a lift from God when you’re feeling down about life. Psalm 42:1-11 gives the practical steps to being refreshed in midst of not-so-happy times.

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Down Times” Pastor Jim Botts August 18th, 2002 Introduction How many of you are joggers? How about marathoners? In a marathon there are those stations along the route where the runner can grab a refreshing drink as they make their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God-Appointed Down Times

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,798 views

    Perhaps you have a calling; and yet, you haven’t heard from the Lord in a while and feel directionless. This message explores how the apostle Paul had to undergo both a three-year and a fourteen-year down-time consecutively.

    When you are down to nothing, God is up to something! - Barbara Franklin(1) Have you ever been assigned a task from the Lord, or been asked by Him to do something specific? Perhaps you’ve been called to pastor a church, become a missionary, attend seminary, or even start a new outreach in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stay Up In A Down Time

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,870 views

    How can I stay up in the down times of life? Here God shows us 5 things to do.

    How to Stay Up in a Down Time Psalm 37:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 15, 2009 *Do you ever fret? -- Charles Spurgeon tells us that “to fret is to worry, to have the heart burn, to fume, to become vexed,” or angry, irritated, agitated, annoyed. (1) *Anybody who’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stay Up In A Down Time

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2013
     | 10,187 views

    1. Rush to the Lord for refuge (vs. 1-3 & 5). 2. Rejoice in the Lord (vs. 4) 3. Roll your cares on to the Lord (vs. 5). 4. Receive the Lord’s righteousness (vs. 5-6) 5. Rest in the Lord (vs. 7-9)

    How to Stay Up in a Down Time Psalm 37:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 7, 2012 *Do you ever fret? -- Charles Spurgeon tells us that to “fret is to worry, to have the heart burn, to fume, to become vexed” (angry, irritated, agitated, annoyed). (1) *Anybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Do In Down Times Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,187 views

    When Isaiah saw the Lord, he instantly realized that there were problems within his own heart.

    Isaiah 6:1-8 WHAT WE NEED IN THE DOWN TIMES Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC **Note: I have Comprehensive Sunday school lessons on James, 1and2 Peter and working on Romans. The students love them (with proper teacher) numerous practical application questions for growth. if interested contact me. I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,022 views

    If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

    Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Upside Of Feeling Down Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2018
     | 7,594 views

    In some ways, when we are down, we are more teachable; down times can deepen us.

    The Upside of Feeling Down (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. At a party: 'Are you a psychologist?' 'Why do you ask it?' 'Oh yes, you are a psychologist.' 2. Most of us struggle with depression now and then. For many, time, prayer, and talking to friends helps. 3. But for some people, the depression is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Slowing Down Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,622 views

    Every moment is scheduled in our lives. The Bible tells us that all this hurrying has dramatic negative effects on us. So how can you slow down? The strategies I’m going to share with you today to slow down your life to a more rational, reasonable pace a

    Slowing Down When You’re Running On Empty Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 John Ortberg tells the story of calling a wise friend to ask for some spiritual direction not long after moving to Chicago. I described the pace of life in my current ministry. The church where I serve tends to move at a fast clip. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seven Times Down

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 18, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,608 views

    Naaman was commanded to dip in the Jordan River seven times. He finally did and was healed of his leprosy. But beforehand, he put up quite a fight. His preconceptions about how God works, and his pride, both got in the way.

    Many years ago, I attended Shoutfest, which is a Christian music festival held in Somerset, Kentucky; and I heard a new band perform called “Seven Times Down,” which I thought was really good. The band got its name from the passage of Scripture that we’re going to look at this morning. I liked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 19,379 views

    We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Time To Take Down The Tree

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,960 views

    A message to remind us 1) what God has done for us 2) what He has promised us, and 3) where He is taking us. We must make the decision whether or not to take God into the New Year with us.

    So, all the presents have been unwrapped and even some of the gifts have been exchanged. The leftover turkey is all but gone and we have had to let our belts out a notch or two. All seems well and we are happy as can be – or are we? Many people find themselves depressed during the weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Managing The Pace Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 11, 2007
     | 3,496 views

    A sermon about building spiritual "down-time" into our lives.

    Managing the Pace of Life Luke 5:12-16 Think of the person you’ve know who did the most, accomplished the most on a weekly, monthly or yearly basis. One of the busiest and most efficient people I’ve ever known is Lisa Smith, our church secretary. She hits the ground running on Mondays and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Time-Lies Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,338 views

    Fifth and final in series Slowing Down. This message looks at the illusions and distortions we hold regarding the use of our time and how they keep us from being available.

    Time-lies Slowing Down, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 8, 2008 Today we’re in the last message in our series called Slowing Down. Last week I gave you five specific ways you can slow down your life. Today I want to talk to you not about your schedule but about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Covid-19, Day Of Prayer

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020
     | 2,980 views

    Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

    Subject: Covid-19, Day of Prayer From the Pastor’s Desk. PRAYER With all of our problems and concerns over Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) the President has set today as a day of prayer. I think that is a wonderful thing for Christians of all Faiths beliefs. It gives Christians a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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