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  • Doug Morrell avatar

    Entering God's Rest

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 24, 2006
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     | 2,943 views

    As believers we have entered into His rest by grace (peace with God) AND that we also must make every effort to obtain what God has already provided (peace of God)...

    “Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience” (Heb. 4:11). From God’s Word we learn that rest has several meanings: * The seventh day of creation and the weekly Sabbath celebrating it (Gen. 2:2; Heb. 4:4-9) * The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Does Not Condone But Love Loves

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 29, 2019
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    How many people will be in Hell because we chose not to win them or told them that some sin we deemed unpardonable blocked them from coming to Him?

    2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love God. Love People. Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
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    When Jesus was asked what mattered most to God, he said two things: Love God. Love People. This is the begining of series abou these two commands.

    This sermon is taken from my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Love God. Love People. Scott Bayles, pastor First ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Self-Evaluation: History?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2017
     | 4,341 views

    Accountability is seldom seen? Do we practice self-evaluation? What does our history say about our future?

    Self-evaluation: A OLD YEAR BECOMES HISTORY --- A NEW YEAR IS A MYSTERY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Love Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 19, 2010
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     | 12,908 views

    A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 17

    Song of Songs 1: 1 – 17 Love 1 The song of songs, which is Solomon’s. 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— For your love is better than wine. 3 Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, your name is ointment poured forth; therefore the virgins love you. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Garden Of Gethsemane

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
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    Seeking Gods will in our life takes moments of great surrender just as Jesus demonstrates for us in the garden. Our Heavenly Father works out the events of our life in a mysterious way we can not comprehend it all.

    The Garden of Gethsemane Exodus 12:1-10 Mark 14:12-42 One of the most famous paintings in the world is that of Heinrich Hofman and his work entitled Christ in Gethsemane 1890. Most of you know it well, it depicts Jesus kneeling and resting on a rock as he prays looking up. The colors of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Plod On! We Are In A Marathron

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
     | 3,607 views

    Ministry must be build about the long haul not the sprint? Life is a MARATHON... PLOD ON... PREPARE FOR THE GOAL.

    PLOD ON... LIFE IS A MARATHRON NOT A SPRINT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MY DAD HAS PASTORED ALMOST 60 YEARS, I HAVE 33 YEARS IN THE FULL TIME MINISTRY... OFTEN AS I LEAVE MY DAD HE SAYS: LOVE YOU SON! PLOD ON... PLOD ON IS A OLD MOUNTAIN EXPRESSION... DO YOU UNDERSTAND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Love Or Not To Love That Is The Question

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 8, 2009
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     | 3,838 views

    To Love or Not to Love one another

    To Love or Not to Love? That is the Question I John 2:1-17 I. John Realizing God’s Love for Him (v. 5) a. John and his brother James had been fishermen i. Worked with their father, Zebedee ii. They loved their father, the boats, the sea b. Then one day John heard the call of Jesus (Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving As He Loved

    Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013
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    We can love like Him only by abiding in Him.

    “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life.” (1 John 1:1) “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Loving As Christ Loved

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,440 views

    Throughout the gospels there is no record of Jesus ever directly telling any of his chosen disciples that he personally loved them. Yet, there was no question about His love for them, for He demonstrated it time and again. Now He asks the disciples to l

    LOVING AS CHRIST LOVED A. What are you willing to do for someone you love? ILLUSTRATION: Some of my fondest memories as a kid was playing with my brothers and friends at an old abandoned TWO-STORY HOUSE located about a quarter of a mile in a PASTURE across from where we lived in Oklahoma. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    All In Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    To follow God requires 100% effort. It's "All In" or "All Out" in our service -- no holding back!

    1. Examination At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Primary Lessons

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 14, 2012
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    Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God.

    Reaching your final destination Title: Primary Lessons Text: I Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2 Thesis: Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at a term in the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God. Introduction On Thursday the front page of the Denver ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    More? I Know There Is More?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,301 views

    We must never settle for less than we are capable of accomplishing. There is more than this. Thank God for this, but help me find more...

    MORE: I KNOW THERE IS MORE... GIVE ME MORE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson... Many focus on YESTERDAY'S REGRETS... Too bad! Others are focusing on TOMORROW'S DREAMS... Too bad! Beyond the regrets of yesterday and the dreams of tomorrow are: OPPORTUNITIES ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim White avatar

    Guidelines For Youth Ministry

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,470 views

    Paul encouraged Timothy in his demanding service with these words and set forth an example for him that would lead to success and leadership.

    Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 (A charge for a new youth director, the church and the youth). Illustration: A youth pastor wanted to illustrate something to his students. He placed some valuable objects on small tables around the room. On one of the tables was a Bible. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Holt avatar

    Everyone Loves A Love Story

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 73,204 views

    The focus of this message is the great love of God as illustrated in the life of the Prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer.

    Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Vinton, LA Email: cholt@gt.rr.com EVERYONE LOVES A LOVE STORY Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (Jn. 15:13). Scripture text: Hosea 1:2,3 and 3:1-3 Perhaps one of the most famous love poems every penned was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God