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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Rest Area. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2015
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    PEOPLE NEED REST, THE ONLY REST THAT ONLY JESUS CAN GIVE, THE ONLY TRUE REST THAT THEY CAN RECEIVE IS FROM HIM! THEY WON’T GET THIS KIND OF REST FROM A DAY OFF FROM WORK, OR FROM A VACATION

    Psalm 37:4-7-Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. 6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. 7 Rest in the LORD, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life For A Look At The Saviour

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    Life For A Look At The Saviour

    Numbers 21 : 1-9 Life For A Look At The Saviour I. The Sinful People 5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Encouragement In The Face Of Problems

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 29, 2016
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    Have you ever wished that someone had given you encouragement when you really needed it? A few words of encouragement can really make our day brighter. We see an example of this in the reading from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12.

    Have you ever wished that someone had given you encouragement when you really needed it? A few words of encouragement can really make our day brighter. We see an example of this in the reading from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12. Knowing that his words would fill the Thessalonian believers with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Wisdom: What We Can Expect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016
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    Forewarned is forearmed. Wisdom not only guides us in our choices, it helps us anticipate what we may expect to see.

    Wisdom: What We Can Expect (Proverbs 24:7-12) 1. A lot of times folks get very superstitious about finding God’s will. And, more often than not, they want God’s will to be their will, and somehow make it so. 2. By the time Bobby arrived, the football game had already started. "Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Moving To Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
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     | 14,859 views

    In this message a contrast is drawn between involvement and commitment. Special attention is given to the need for commitment to be a part of God's plan.

    INTRODUCTION * Difference between involvement and commitment - involvement = to include as a condition; to engage or employ; to include - commitment = to give in trust; to pledge oneself to a position; to bind or obligate - involvement is partial; commitment is total - involvement means I take part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Praying Faith

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 6, 2013
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    We ask but we do not receive, why? Is it our faith? What did that centurion know that we don't

    A praying Faith Matt 8:5-13 Comparing our faith, is it solid like a barrel cactus, it grows in the most extreme circumstances or is fragile like the African Violet which even the slightest change causes it to wilt? What affects our prayer life? 1. We do not ask (James 4:2) 2. We ask with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Go

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 18, 2013
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    Letting go of things that hinder us from following Christ.

    Let Go Intro: they forsook all and followed him 1: Follow a) go after b) obey c) following implies action Point: Peter, James and John had been associated with Jesus but not fully committed to the ministry. They were acquainted, you could say but they had not fully submitted to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Incognito Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013
     | 6,690 views

    The men walking to Emmaus didn't recognize Jesus until their eyes were opened.

    Luke 24:13-35 “Incognito” INTRODUCTION In our close relationships, we strive to be together even when we are apart. Some of us have family and friend pictures on our desks, or in our wallets and purses. We may carry a letter or special card, which we take out and read on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Listening?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 14, 2012
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    Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, year B.

    I Samuel 3: 1 – 10 / Are You Listening? Intro: When the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man answered an ad in the newspaper by going to the address listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled with noise and clatter, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Fullness Of God Pt 1 - Rethinking The Spirits Role Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012
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     | 5,710 views

    Hmm. “Filled up to all the fullness of God”, sounds nice doesn’t it, but what does it mean and how does it happen? Paul prays for the church in Ephesus where he pastored for 3 years. He prays for something profound to happen in their midst, and it star

    The Fullness of God Pt 1 – Rethinking the Spirits Role Eph 3:14-21 Hmm. “Filled up to all the fullness of God”, sounds nice doesn’t it, but what does it mean and how does it happen? Paul prays for the church in Ephesus where he pastored for 3 years. He prays for something ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Wonders Of God Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,975 views

    This Psalm broadens our awareness of evidence for God

    THE WONDERS OF GOD Text: Ps. 19 Intro: 1. “I want to see, I want to touch, smell, hear God.” 2. I want to know He exists. 3. Jesus said of the wind: “ the wind blows wherever it pleases, you hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.” 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Indecision

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 23, 2012
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     | 7,720 views

    Some people can't make up their mind and by doing that, they have already made a decision.

    Former president Ronald Reagan once had an aunt who took him to a cobbler for a pair of new shoes. The cobbler asked young Reagan, "Do you want square toes or round toes?" Unable to decide, Reagan didn't answer, so the cobbler gave him a few days. Several days later the cobbler saw Reagan on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Is Near

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2013
     | 4,524 views

    God's Kingdom is already here and is soon to come! Our priority is living sanctified (holy) in preparation for the coming Kingdom of God.

    WHEN IT COMES TO LONG AND EXHAUSTIVE WORK DAY, AN EXTENDED VACATION OR EVEN WEEKEND GET-AWAY, WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THE END WHEN WE CAN FINALLY GO BACK TO THE COMFORT OF OUR OWN HOME. ANTICIPATION. DESPITE THE EXCITEMENT OF TIME AWAY, BREATH-TAKING ADVENTURES, AND THE JOYS OF SEEING FAMILY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Nit Pickers And Drop Givers

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jul 6, 2013
     | 3,145 views

    The love we sow is the love we will reap. One of the marks of the church is the love which members show to one another, We are called to love one another as Christ loves us, and Paul speaks to this in his letter to the church at Galatia.

    As Christians, we are called- even commanded- to love one another as Christ loves us. This is a daunting task, but it is also the seed we must sow. The good news is that we can do it- if we become new creations in Christ, we can show His love to others in meaningful and concrete ways. This morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Signs Of God’s Existence

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012
     | 3,411 views

    Arguments for God’s Existence a. The Cosmological Argument b. The Teleological Argument c. The Ontological Argument d. The Moral Argument

    I hold a book in my hand, and you see the cover, the pages, the letters, the words, but you do not see the author, the printer, the ink maker, the paper maker, or the bookbinder. You never did see them, you never will see them, and yet there is not one of you that will think of disputing or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist