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  • Ron Hicks avatar

    O For The Touch

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    Would you hesitate in coming to Christ if you knew that just one touch from Him would heal your situation? Well, what are you waiting on?

    O FOR THE TOUCH Matt 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matt 11:28-30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • COREY HOWSE avatar

    The Ministry Of Accepting No

    Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage the believer that God has a purpose in saying no to his children.

    Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something and they said no. Have you ever asked God why did you allow my friend or loved one to go into a coma, and die. What did you do? Did you throw a temper tantrum, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Can Stifle God's Love Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,884 views

    The contrast between legalism and loving obedience of God’s Word

    A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranging from 2 to 5 pounds. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it." He continued, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Powell avatar

    Being Carefree In A Carefree World

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,938 views

    From Careless Living to a Carefree live in Christ. Christ takes care of all our cares.

    We live in a World today which dreams of being carefree. The teenagers dream of success in Hollywood to be carefree financially and have notoriety, and popularity. Married couples with children desire to have a month of carefree, trying to make ends meet, trying to keep the family together. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Right To Do Good To All

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    Because of Christ we are to do good to all. How do we do this and why?

    Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Title: Christmas Gifts – The right to do good to all. Introduction The Apostle Paul closes out the book of Galatians by telling the church to do good to all and I thought it would be appropriate for us to close out the year with the same message. “Brothers, if anyone is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Can You Hear The Voices?

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    This is a message to bring encouragement.

    CAN YOU HEAR THE VOICES? Pastor W. Max Alderman Nehemiah 4:1-14 BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Introduction: When there is a building program going on in the church, it certainly is not uncommon for the Church to study the events that took place when Nehemiah rebuilt the fallen walls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    When We Need To Get Away From It All Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 434 ratings
     | 49,278 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

    One For The Road

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025
     | 203 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

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Jerusalem's Siege And Israel's Safety Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,859 views

    Our text depicts Jerusalem being sieged for destruction by the nations and yet God keeps Israel safe through the precarious predicament.

    ZECHARIAH 12:1-9 JERUSALEM'S SIEGE AND ISRAEL'S SAFETY We come to the second part of the last section, namely to chapters 12-14. [That this section is to be regarded as a parallel to the preceding section appears from the similar pronouncement, "The burden of the Word of the LORD." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    Give It To Him

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Dec 24, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,891 views

    HAVE YOU EVER HAD A DAY THAT YOU THOUGHT WAS GOING TO NEVER END A DAY WHERE YOU FELT LIKE YOU WAS AT WITS END AND YOU DID`NT KNOW IF YOU WAS COMING OR GOING AND YOU ALMOST CONVINCE YOURSELF TO TELL GOD THAT IT I QUIT

    1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. TOPIC: GIVE IT TO HIM HAVE YOU EVER HAD A DAY THAT YOU THOUGHT WAS GOING TO NEVER END A DAY WHERE YOU FELT LIKE YOU WAS AT WITS END AND YOU DID`NT KNOW IF YOU WAS COMING OR GOING AND YOU ALMOST CONVINCE YOURSELF TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Come To Me

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,704 views

    Jesus invites those who are weary to come to Him and find rest.

    Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30  Jesus extends the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jung Lee avatar

    From Pain To Promise

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,453 views

    we're exploring a story from the Bible about Hannah. This story is more than just an ancient tale; it's about facing tough times and finding hope.

    "Good morning! Today, we're exploring a story from the Bible about Hannah. This story is more than just an ancient tale; it's about facing tough times and finding hope. Like a gardener seeing potential in a bare plot, Hannah's story reminds us that in our empty moments, something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help My Unbelief: Rest For A Struggling Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025
     | 96 views

    This is the third talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

    T&T Level 2 Spiritual Talk 3 - February 2024 Sometimes, not all the time, not every second of every day, but sometimes life is just too much. It is just too hard. The day-to-day things that we deal with can start to feel like heavy weights, and just doing the bare necessities of life can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Gives Us The Greatest Invitations! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,618 views

    We will never receive a greater invitation. How should we respond? We must... 1. Come to Jesus Christ. 2. Serve together with our Savior. 3. Learn from our Lord. 4. Receive God's rest.

    God Gives Us the Greatest Invitations! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews 3:7-19; Hebrews 4:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 8, 2022) MESSAGE: *Think about the greatest invitation you could ever receive. For many people it would be an invitation for the best seats at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scottie Pitts avatar

    Be A Team Player

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 10,543 views

    The church must practice good teamwork in order to be successful.

    Are you a team player? In May, 1953, two men became the first in history to climb to the top of Mt. Everest; Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper and explorer, and his Sherpa guide from Nepal, Tenzing Norgay. They reached the summit together and attained instant international fame. On the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist