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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Life-Giving Words

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 26, 2013
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    The passage alludes to God resting on the 7th Day the first day of man's existence on earth was experiencing God's rest ... When you see a sinful man apart from God, he is restless ... now Christ is inviting us for a more permanent rest in Him.

    Opening illustration: On November 19, 1863, two well-known men gave speeches at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The featured speaker, Edward Everett, was a former congressman, governor, and president of Harvard University. Considered one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rest For The Weary

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 7, 2015
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    If we accept the rest Jesus offers, all we have to do is accept his teachings as well as the obligations he will lay upon us. He invites us to treat each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.

    “Nothing I do is ever enough!!!” Have you ever heard someone say that? Have you ever said that or thought that yourself? Well I certainly have, especially when my father was alive. Sometimes no matter how much we do, how much we say, how much we pay, how much we save, how much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Lay Them Down

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 5, 2015
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    Freedom is not found in discarding the yoke of Christ; it's found in losing our own burden. It's not found in discarding his authority; it's an amazing truth that freedom is found under the yoke of Christ.

    Opening illustration: All of us enjoy receiving invitations—to a meal, a wedding, or a concert. Usually, when the invitation is printed on a little card, there are cryptic letters written at the bottom: RSVP. We know what those letters mean. They are an abbreviation of a French request to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Easiest Yoke We Can Carry

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 9, 2015
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    As we come together to worship every week, we admit our hunger for God. God sees our emptiness and feeds us the choicest food, the flesh and blood of the one who invites us today to take his yoke upon us and learn from him for he is meek and humble.

    Have you ever noticed that there are always some people who can never be satisfied or happy with anything? Jesus did, and in our Gospel reading from Matthew this morning he compared the people of his day to children who can’t be satisfied by any game or activity, whether it is festive or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    We Have Piped Unto You,

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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    Warning

    Matthew 11 v 16 - 30 1. The Lord's Description 16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, Their : (a) Immaturity It is like unto children little children (b) Inactivity sitting in the markets ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Is The Yoke On You? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2011
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    The walk with the Master requires great effort on our part. However, the load we bear is made easy by the one we serve.

    Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite and letter were signed by Vice President Cheney himself. It is not every day you receive an invitation like that. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2011
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    Jesus was thankful: 1. for the Father’s revelation (Matt 11:25-26). 2. for the Father’s resources (Matt 26:26-28). 3. for His relationship with the Father (John 11:39-42).

    Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart Matt 11:25-26, Matt 26:26-28, John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 20, 2011 *In 2009, Mary and I got to go to my 40th high school reunion. One of the best parts of that trip back to Georgia was eating breakfast with Gary & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 8 - Matthew 11:25-30 - Without The Encumbrance Of Genius Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 20, 2010
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    Perhaps the reason that I embraced Christianity so easily was that the Christian faith doesn’t demand intelligence. Now don’t be so unkind...

    Part 8 - Matthew 11:25-30 - WITHOUT THE ENCUMBRANCE OF GENIUS Perhaps it is the reason that I embraced Christianity so easily was that the Christian faith doesn’t demand intelligence. I have an above average intelligence level. Well, actually, although it was above average according to the IQ test ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Invitation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 29, 2010
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    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

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    It's All About Relationship

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
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    It's great to know tht this great God of ours, rather than invite us to unremitting labor to earn His favor, calls us to relationship that is restful.

    Passage: Matthew 1:25-30 Intro: This is a fascinating little passage that is incredibly theological. 1. deals with the nature and exclusivity of Jesus, as well as the perplexing questions of election, clarity of revelation, and invitation. 2. I hope you will bear with me as I seek to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Do You Expect From Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2009
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    Have you ever stopped to consider what you expect from Him? A helper, a rescuer from your troubles, a self-help guru, someone that thinks like you? In this chapter Jesus punctures the expectations of others and ask that you really listen to Him.

    What do you expect from Jesus? It’s a natural question. If you ask you’ll probably get answers like: • I expect Jesus to get me out of my tough situations • I expect Jesus to give me good advice on how to live my life • I expect Jesus to tell me what I need to do to get to earn my way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Take A Load Off Your Soul, Brother!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
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    Message regarding the peace and rest offered by Jesus.

    Take a Load Off Your Soul, Brother! Matthew 11:25-30 March 19, 2006 Introduction I went to some of the games at the State “B” basketball tourney this weekend. My nephew Bo, all 6’ 3” of him was playing for the team from Hurley. During the Friday game I commented to my brother’s friends that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Cure For Wearisome Religion Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 22, 2014
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    Jesus came so that we could step off the treadmill of "law" and into the glory of His Grace.

    Law and Gospel: The Cure for Wearisome Religion Matthew 11:25-30 I have never cared to much for exercising on a treadmill: I think it may be my overwhelming desire to be practical, even with effort and exercise; I hate to walk in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 27, 2008
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    Often quoted and very familiar to even people who don’t follow Jesus’ "Come to me" passage. But do we really understand what Jesus means by it? This passage is full of cultural specific references that could easily be lost if we don’t understand the cultu

    Memorial Day The Rest of the Story Matthew 11:25-30 May 25, 2008 Often quoted and very familiar to even people who don’t follow Jesus is His declaration, “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” This is an amazing passage with a whole host of applications that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2011
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    This particular text is normally examined when we are going through difficult times, but can you imagine it from Jesus’ point of view and how much He desires to give us rest? (Ref: Matthew 11:25-30)

    Jesus is Calling Matthew 11:25-30 * This sermon was inspired by one originally preached by C.H. Spurgeon. Introduction - This particular text is often preached regarding sorrows and how joy comes - I’ve sought out this verse out before as well to seek strength from issues - Tonight, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational