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  • Ray Searan avatar

    Come Unto Me

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    This message explains how we should come to Jesus.

    Come Unto Me Sunday, November 24, 2002 (PM) Text: Proverbs 13:15; Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction: Often times in our walk with God we become tired, burdened down and heavy laden. But we must remember that in our walk with Jesus when these times come, and they will come, that turning our back on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Bell avatar

    Lessons Learned On Life's Battlefield Series

    Contributed by Richard Bell on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 250 ratings
     | 23,283 views

    If the Christian is to be victorious on the battlefield of life, our faith and the prayerful support of fellow believers is is necessary.

    LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S BATTLEFIELD Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: There are times when the walk of the Christian is a walk of warfare. We face battles on every hand. In this final installment in the Life’s Lessons series I want you to see the importance of faith and prayerful support on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confession And Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Feb 16, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 67 views

    Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV) “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” Pro 12:25 (NKJV)

    if you need the PowerPoint - email me. ====================== INTRODUCTION: THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO THE INNER LIFE The Bible never treats anxiety and depression as imaginary, exaggerated, or unspiritual problems. The Bible speaks directly, honestly, and compassionately to the inner life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    When Knowledge Hurts: Wisdom In An Age Of Overload

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 8, 2025
     | 137 views

    Despite the abundance of information, stay focused on God's genuine truth.

    “When Knowledge Hurts: Wisdom in an Age of Overload” Text: Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NKJV) “For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” “The Man Who Read Too Much” A man obsessively consumed online information, researching scandals, conspiracies, government ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Invitation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,249 views

    Jesus invitation goes out to everyone, and all who respond to it will be saved.

    A Messiah of Invitation Text: Matthew 11:25-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: How do you feel about people? A pastor arranged for a gathering of the women’s auxiliary. It was to be a garden party on the church lawn, under the old oak. At the last moment, the morning of the party, Mrs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 71,579 views

    Big Idea: You can gain a life of rest when you give God the rest of your life.

    Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed Matthew 11:28-30 Do you sometimes feel that life happens too fast and that you are always in a hurry? Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands and pressures of life? Do you feel exhausted? Have you lost your sense of excitement about living every day? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Are You Ready For Some Rest?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 179 ratings
     | 9,766 views

    Jesus has great news for weary people

    Americans are tired people. Hectic schedules have many folks going to bed late and getting up early, and surveys show that most people in our country simply don't get enough sleep. A recent newspaper article reported some companies are encouraging employees to take naps during the lunch hour, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Need To Get Away From It All Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 434 ratings
     | 49,405 views

    Third sermon in the series, "Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer".

    We all want a place to go when we’re stressed or sad, tired or lonely, fearful or tempted, disappointed or discouraged - a place where we can unload our burdens and get some relief. When we feel insecure and inadequate we need a refuge - a shelter. We need a retreat. Prayer can transport us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Spare The Emerods

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 123 views

    God’s mercy sometimes arrives as discomfort; pain can become grace when it turns us from pride to reverence before His holy presence.

    1. When triumph turns tender The Philistines thought they had finally beaten Israel’s God. They carried the Ark of the Covenant into the coastal plain like a trophy from a conquered foe. The Ark—God’s throne on earth, the sign of His covenant—was now sitting in the temple of Dagon, the half-fish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    One For The Road

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025
     | 266 views

    God meets us when the journey is too long and provides grace for every step, but His grace is never permission to remain the same; it is power to move forward in joyful obedience.

    Introduction – When the Trip Feels Too Far Have you ever started on a trip and realized part way through that you just didn’t plan for how long or how hard it would be? Maybe you packed light for a hike and then found the trail twice as steep as the guidebook said. Maybe you took a family ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Rest For The Weary

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 24,724 views

    Sometimes we can do all the right things as Christians and still be at the end of our rope. In this sermon I will encourage both believers and unbelievers to seek rest in Christ.

    “Rest For The Weary” Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: Open in Prayer ILLUSTRATION: Think back with me if you will to a time when you were about 6 yrs. Old. Can you remember playing all day, not a worry in the world? Can you remember the feeling of your pillow at the end of the day? You just had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Hylton Davidson avatar

    Living A Life Of Peace

    Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Jun 8, 2012
     | 15,878 views

    God wants us to live a life of peace

    Living a life of Peace Definition of Peace: Noun 1. condition in which there is no war, violence, quarrel or disorder 2. quietness 3. calm When we look at the news of today: 1. Murders 2. Lack of job security 3. Corruption 4. Moral fabric of society tearing at the seams 5. Political unrest at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Be Still And Know

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 75 ratings
     | 29,319 views

    Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. We need to stop and consider. It is far better to travel with the current than against it.

    Be Still and Know Griffith Baptist Church – 2/22/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 46 Key verse: Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Premise: Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Dream A New Dream---Expect Greater

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
     | 5,409 views

    What are we expecting in our families and our churches? Consider the importance of a dream. What crushes our dreaming ability. Blessed is he who expects nothing, he shall receive exactly what he expected.

    DREAM A NEW DREAM... EXPECT GREATER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com EXPECTATIONS: 1. wait, stay 2: to look forward 3: to be pregnant : await the birth of one's : NEW LIFE, 2: to anticipate or look forward to the coming or occurrence of : suppose, think 4 to consider probable or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Let Freedom Ring!

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,326 views

    Opening Sermon at Oakton UMC

    Let Freedom Ring! 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Matthew 11:25-30 "Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28 Shall we pray: O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by the words of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist