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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Come To Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 24, 2020
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    This message is about linking ourselves to Jesus - taking on His "yoke" which is easier than carrying our own.

    Come To Jesus Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30; 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 I want to share a couple of songs with you that I learned as a child growing up in a small country church in middle Tennessee. At the close of the services we would give the invitation for discipleship for those in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living On The Cutting Edge Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 6, 2012
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    Why did the author of Herbews conclude a section on resting in the Lord with some words about God's Word?

    “The Road to a Better Life: Living On the Cutting Edge” Heb. 4:1-13 It happens so often. I’ll sit back and turn on the news, largely because I want to catch the weather and sports reports. It’s not long before the weather report comes on, and the next thing I hear is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hope For The Weary Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    We all face challenges and burdens that can leave us feeling weary and hopeless. But Jesus offers us rest and hope. He invites us to exchange our heavy burdens for his light yoke of grace. This rest is best experienced in community, where we can support and carry one another's burdens.

    We all need hope, especially after the kind of year we've had. And guess what? That hope is found in Jesus. Life can be a real drag sometimes, right? School, chores, sports, drama... it can all pile up and leave us feeling wiped out. But Jesus gets it. He says, "Come to me, all you who are weary ...read more

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  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "The Merit Of Our Mission”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
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    All of life is a preliminary to the dawning of that day of the Lord, when He shall come riding on the clouds to claim His own. This place is not our home. We are pilgrims passing through, and we shall not rest until we rest IN HIM.

    Biblical Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 “Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power; that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace In The Lion's Den Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2013
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    You can find rest if you rest in God. You can find peace if you depend on the Lord. You can get rid of all your worries if you commit your life to the Lord and pray every day.

    This last week, I came across a five minute clip from an episode of The Bob Newhart Show on YouTube. That was back in the days when sit-coms were funny AND clean, unlike so many of them today. Bob, as you may know, was a psychologist on the show, and in this scene a woman comes into his office ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Keeping Your Balance - Work Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 1, 2013
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    First in a series on keeping our balance in life. Work, Rest and Play are three of the areas we need to keep in balance. This message focuses on why we work and some of the hindrances to keeping work in balance with the rest of life, and the "shift" tha

    Keeping Your Balance - Work Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Two weeks ago, our guest speaker, Mr. Jon, spoke about balance. Having a balance in our lives of the things that are good and necessary parts of our lives. I want to bounce off of that message. Jon gave the introduction. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Working 24/7

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
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    God gave the sabbath command not to restrict us but to free us for rest and faith in Him to provide.

    July 2, 2000 Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15 “Working 24/7” INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher was telling her children about the importance of observing the Sabbath Day. "I never go FISHING on a Sunday!" piped up little Johnny. "VERY GOOD, Johnny!" said the teacher. "Won’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Angels Song

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 28, 2002
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    Jesus was born to bring Glory to God and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.

    THE ANGELS SONG LUKE 2: 1-10 DECEMBER 22, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It’s all about singing! It’s all about the music! I don’t know of anytime within the year that calls us to sing like Christmas. Someone that found Jesus this year as her personal Savior sent me an e-mail I had seen before but just seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shift - Creation Care

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007
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     | 4,436 views

    Could it be that Jesus’ resurrections was meant to not only give hope to humanity but also to the rest of his creations?

    I want to begin this morning in John 20. John 20 is text that we most commonly read on Easter Sunday. It is John’s account of Jesus’ resurrection. In John chapter 20, we have Mary Magdalene going to the tomb where Jesus was buried early in the morning to anoint the dead body of Jesus with burial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Burn On Without Burn Out

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
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    This sermon addresses burnout in the ministry and how the Christian should maintain a balance of work, worship and rest.

    If you brought your Bible with you I would like to invite you to turn with me to Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus gives us a very helpful perspective on life. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lies Of False Religion.3 Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,304 views

    When you change one part of scripture you make, in essence, the rest of the Bible void.

    The Lies of False Religion.3 MINA, Saudi Arabia (AFP) - Some 2.5 million Muslims took part in the "Stoning of Satan" ritual, as the Islamic world marked the Eid al-Adha feast of sacrifice following the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. According to tradition, it is the place where Satan appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Greatest Commandments Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,680 views

    Love God and love your neighbour, and you’ll likely get the rest right too.

    Mark 12:28-34 March 5, 2006 (first of Lent) The Greatest Commandments Apprenticing Under the Master Through Lent, we are going to conclude the series in Mark that I’ve titled “Apprenticing Under the Master.” We’ve tried to look at Jesus’ life like an apprentice would look at the work of a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Where Is God When Life Goes Amok?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2010
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     | 6,239 views

    In the midst of trouble and fear, we rest in the fact that God is in his temple and the storyh is not yet complete.

    Title: Where Is God When Life Goes Amok? Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4 and 2:1-4 Thesis: In the midst of trouble and fear, we rest in the fact the God is in his temple and the story is not yet complete. Introduction A cyclorama is a panoramic painting on the inside of a cylindrical platform, designed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruitfulness Or Indifference

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 14, 2014
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    A sermonette for a rest home service on this topic with the aim to remind those listening to live out their faith.

    In different or fruitful? Sermonette for a rest home. Luke 6: 43-49 A thing to remember about this passage is that while Jesus was talking about trees and fruit; he was and he wasn’t talking about trees. This was metaphorical, that word picture stuff. Jesus was talking about people and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "What Will You Do In 2018 ?"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 29, 2017
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     | 7,342 views

    Based on the three I wills in the text I will rejoice, I will not keep silent, and I will not rest.

    “What will you do in 2018?” Isaiah 61:10-62:3 What Does the Text Say? New Years Eve Carr Memorial 2018 1. The Text tells us of the Anointed One who will preach and bring “Good News” • The Anointed One will be a Preacher of Good Tidings Good News to the meek, to the repentant, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist