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  • Glen Lawhun avatar

    Why Should Ibecome A Christian

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,096 views

    It would be a terrible thing to live a good life, be a good person and then end up in a terrible place for the rest of eternity. It is not God purpose that any person should be lost.

    Why should I become a Christian? Or, why should I remain a Christian? Rev. 3:21-22 I read an article this morning written by a preacher who really wanted people to become Christians. He came to this conclusion. There are three things that are hard to do. 1. Climb a fence leaning toward you. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Refuge In A World At War

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 10,613 views

    War tempts us to worry. But every Christ-follower can find a place of safety, a place of rest, a place of protection, a place of shelter… even in the thick of the battle.

    War tempts us to worry. On Wednesday evening, President Bush told our nation, “Now that conflict has come, the only way to limit its duration is to apply decisive force.” The president promised “a broad and concerted campaign” but warned that it “could be longer and more difficult than some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Cure For Stress Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on May 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,922 views

    How do you handle the daily stresses of life? Here David has a cure for Us- When Stress comes,We need to find rest in God.

    God’s cure for Stress Psalm 46 Introduction: Opening Ill.- A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches. He was told to stop smoking, which he did. The headaches persisted, he was told to stop using Alcohol. He did, but the headaches continued. The doctor told him to lose weight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Can't Everyday Be Sunday?"

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    I don’t know about you, but I find Sundays uplifting. Why can’t everyday be Sunday? The rest of the week gets tough, huh?

    --Illus: I have a personal hero list, and high on that list is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I admire him for his courage and conviction; what he did and how he challenged this nation is nothing short of inspirational. Furthermore, as a preacher, I admire him as an orator. His speeches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come Unto Me Series

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,018 views

    The first of three sermons unpacking the meaning found in Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest".

    Scripture: Matthew 11: 25-30 Sermon: “Come unto Me” At home, we have this little plastic item in the shape of a loaf of bread. In the top of this little plastic loaf, there is a rectangular slot holding little slips of colored tag board. On each slip, two Bible verses are printed; one on each ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sold Out Or A Sell Out - Judas

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,982 views

    The first of 3 messages that will deal with the Passion of Christ. Judas looked like the rest of the disciples, what went wrong... and how can we avoid the same trap?

    Sold Out or a Sell Out? Pastor Glenn Newton March 28, 2004 A Little Quiz for you this morning… Listen to these Characteristics, and then you will be able to answer my question. 1. This person believed in Jesus 2. This person worshiped with Jesus 3. This person followed Jesus 4. This person ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gideon's Gambit (Gideon Smashes The Family Altar) Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,970 views

    Faith does not rest on the heart like foam on beer, said Martin Luther. Gideon's faith is active in this episode as he the spiritual idolatry of his own people.

    How was your first day of school? Did the teacher give you a test? Were you assigned any projects? Did you get any homework at all? In my experience the first day of school was a day to get books, meet the teacher, and catch up with friends. It was probably one of the easiest days of the school ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The First Missionary Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,083 views

    Whatever you’ve done with your life, whatever you’ve chosen to do. its a story and it needs to be told, free yourself. God will do the rest

    The First Missionary: Breaking Boundaries Luke 8:26-39 Mar 8, 2009 Lent #2 Intro: This morning marks the second week of the season of Lent, which is the time when the people of God prepare to remember and celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection. Easter is coming closer each week, and as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trouble, Troube, Trouble Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,212 views

    Sometimes we don’t understand much of our instructions. If we take the small step towards God we know, God will light the rest of the way.

    Introduction: Jesus meets a man with a need. * Read text. I. The Purpose * The man was blind from birth. Never experienced sight. * The disciples knew who had an answer to the riddle of the day. * Did this man sin before he was born (in the womb) or was it because of a sin of his parents that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fatih To Face The Furnace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,436 views

    Fatih is Faith is rooted in God’s WORD, realizing life has WOUNDS, remembering God’s WORKS and resting in God’s WILL

    FAITH TO FACE THE FURNACE Gladys Aylward was a missionary to China more than fifty years ago. She was forced to flee the city she was living in when the Japanese invaded during World War II. She could not leave the orphans she cared for behind and so with only one assistant, she led more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    “for Unto Us A Child Is Born”

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 14, 2013
     | 5,499 views

    700 years before Christ was born, the prophet Isaiah foretold about one who would come and the nation/government would rest upon His shoulders.

    “For Unto Us a Child is Born” December 23, 2012 Is. 9.6 Introduction: A http://www.sermonspice.com/product/27984/thats-my-king-remix 1 1 But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Truly Say That Jesus Is The Lord Of Your Life?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 4, 2014
     | 2,428 views

    Why did Jesus really take Peter, James and John the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was something that He could only teach in that place and they remember it the rest of their lives.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and Holy Trinity in Ayr, Scotland on the 2nd March 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Why did Jesus really take Peter, James and John the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    To The Heavy Laden

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,118 views

    Faith in Jesus is what determines who will be accepted by God, who will recline at the table and who will be cast out. It is in response to Jesus in faith that he will give you rest.

    Matthew 11:25-30 To the Heavy Laden 8/2/09 D. Marion Clark Introduction Is there a more heart-warming passage than the verses we are considering this morning? Let me read Jesus’ invitation: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Condemned? Condoned? Forgiven!

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jul 8, 2014
     | 5,077 views

    We can’t overlook or diminish the reality of sin and its consequences, but we can rest in God’s forgiveness of all our sins.

    Introduction A. A huge thanks to my Sunday School class for the lively discussion last week which made the preparation of this sermon extremely easy and hopefully timely. B. Dr. Chris Thurman, in his book The Lies We Believe, tells the story of Jill. 1. Jill had been a Christian for a long time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life After Death: Heaven

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015
     | 8,437 views

    2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

    Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational