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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A Life For God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2008
     | 4,427 views

    Peace should not be a goal of life. It is a by-product of a life lived in good conscience toward God and in service to the risen King!

    Sermon for CATM – November 9, 2008 – Philippians 4:10-23 – A Life for God Today we finish up our course on Philippians. This has been a nine-week journey through a fascinating book, and we’ve had opportunity to reflect on this book and to worship, and for those who chose to take the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing By The Rules Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013
     | 7,875 views

    the topic of spiritual disciplines doesn't excite many people. Yet if you've ever been worn out, ready to quit, they might just be for you.

    “Connected: Playing by the Rules” Is. 30:15-22; Daniel 6:1-16; Matt. 11:28-30 If I had told you last Sunday that this morning we would focus on spiritual disciplines, I doubt I would have seen many of you doing cartwheels or standing and applauding. The concept just doesn’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Time Out Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    On keeping the Sabbath, recognizing it as a gift from God, a temporary lifting of the curse of labor and economic utilitarianism.

    Before I became a Christian I got into a lot of New Age stuff, from Tarot to numerology. I didn’t spend a lot of time on numerology, I didn’t really start enjoying numbers until I got my computer, but I did find out that my personal number was seven. I don’t remember exactly how the formula goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent: Slow Down! Sharpen Your Axe.

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    A short talk for the start of the busy Advent season. This talk uses one of may favourite stories to encourage people to rest, stop, slow down in the midst of a busy time to rest.

    Jesus said, “Come with me … to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). One of my favourite stories is about the world wood chopping competition. Now the champion was a bit older than he used to be – well, who isn’t – but he was still the champion. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Deliverance In The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,414 views

    Jesus has power over the wind, the waves, and the storms of life.

    Deliverance in the Storms of Life Given at Living Water Evangelical Church December 2008 Main Text: Matthew 8:23-27   Matthew 8:23-27 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take A Day Off Series

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,588 views

    This is fourth sermon in The Ten Commandment series and encourages people to take a day off even in today’s busy world.

    TAKE A DAY OFF Well here we are. This is the fourth week in the sermon series about the Ten Commandments and I have good news for you. There is only one sermon left after this one. I know that some of you are counting right now. In your heads you’ve already figured out that we’ve only ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Over Load

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,965 views

    This Sermon is for labor day weekend .

    Over Load Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 11:28-29 (King James Version) 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Knowing Christ: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,096 views

    First of two sermons on knowing Christ personally and intimately (as lamb, Lord, and Life)

    Knowing Christ Ephesians 1:17 CHCC: November 22, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today I have the opportunity to preach anything I want. So I decided … why waste that opportunity --- If I can talk about whatever I want, I’ll talk about the most important thing in the universe – knowing Christ. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The "I Wills Of Christ"

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,299 views

    There is something great about knowing what Christ will do for us, or has done for us!

    1. I Will Give My Flesh John 6:51-I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” Bread has a smell, a taste, a texture, it fills, it has a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whenever You Are Afraid...

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,883 views

    1. Reflect on why you are in the storm (vs. 35-36). 2. Remember what Jesus has said (vs. 35). 3. Rush to the Lord for help (vs. 37-38). 4. Rest in the Lord (vs. 39-40). 5. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 41).

    Whenever You Are Afraid... Mark 4:35-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - October 17, 2010 *One of the words that best describes people today is “fear.” -- People are afraid. *I was a kid growing up in Florida during the Cuban Missile crisis. We school kids were taught to “duck ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fall Back

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 36 ratings
     | 30,019 views

    To share that we will only find real rest in Jesus and it’s time we fall back into His arms.

    Today is Fall Back Day, the day that comes once a year in which we change our clocks back one hour to our Standard Time,(hence the name, Fall Back). Fall Back Day is one of the Most Awaited Days of Year. Nobody in their right mind ever looks forward to Spring Forward Day but for most people who go ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Bread And Water Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,126 views

    When life gets overwhelming, trust Jesus to provide rest, resources, and reassurance.

    Once there was a turkey farmer who was always trying to perfect a way to breed a better turkey. All the members of his family enjoyed turkey legs, and there was never enough for everyone. But after several frustrating attempts, the farmer told his friends at the general store, “Well I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Under The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,125 views

    When Jesus told Nathanael that He saw him under the fig tree, He was telling Nathanael that He knew everything about him, even the deepest longings of his heart.

    Introduction John's Gospel is a very theological Gospel. Right from the beginning John wants us to understand the deep meanings of what Jesus said and did, and the significance of just who Jesus is. The opening of his Gospel makes it very clear that, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Will For Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2018
     | 6,853 views

    1. Be grateful for God's goodness (vs. 18-19). 2. Make extra efforts to reach people for Christ (vs. 18). 3. Learn your limits (vs. 19-20). 4. Take the time to rest (vs. 21-23). 5. Be open to new opportunities from the Lord (vs. 21-23).

    God's Will for Our Lives The Book of Acts - Part 63 Acts 18:18-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will come to the end of Paul's second missionary journey. We will see Paul finish his work in Corinth and begin to head home for a while. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Busyness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,837 views

    Today we will discuss how to guard against unfruitful busyness.

    Luke 10:38-42 38. Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God