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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Desert Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,630 views

    It is an opportunity to rediscover our absolute dependence on God, acknowledging that our hearts are restless until they find rest in Him.

    In the poignant narrative of today's gospel, we find ourselves in the presence of John the Baptist, standing resolute in the vast expanse of the desert. His impassioned plea echoes across the arid landscape, reaching the ears of the people of Judea. With unwavering conviction, he implores them ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Giving God The First Day Of The Week

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 22, 2024
     | 1,074 views

    Giving God the first day of the week (Sunday) as a day of rest and worship is the best way to start your week.

    Giving God the 1st day of the week Hebrews 10:23-25 A Preacher told this story: • Of something that happened during his week • He had the undivided attention of his congregation when • he related the following incident: He said “I stopped: ? in a coffee shop the other day and ? sat at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith That Saves Us Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 14, 2025
     | 166 views

    Salvation rests not on our fragile belief but on the unbreakable faithfulness of Jesus, whose obedience secures our eternal assurance.

    Introduction — When Faith Feels Fragile There are moments in life when faith feels small—thin as the line of light that leaks under a closed door. Maybe you’ve stood there, wondering if God still remembers your name. You’ve tried to believe, but the doubts keep whispering: Is my faith enough? Am ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Old Path PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,377 views

    To encourage the congregation to seek and follow the old path of righteousness, despite its challenges, for it leads to spiritual rest and fulfillment.

    Good morning, family. I want to talk today about the importance of righteousness, specifically focusing on the old path of righteousness and the benefits that come from following it. It's a path you've all heard about before, but it's vital that we don't lose sight of it in our walk with God. The ...read more

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    God, "You Said?"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,571 views

    This is what God says, when you feel like your too tired and life's getting you down. I will give your rest, rest like you can't even imagine, the way God intended for you to always live from the beginning! Amen?

    God...You said! Probably one of the earliest things we learn when we are children is, holding our parents, to the promises they make. Children are tenacious, they are persistent, they quickly learn how to get their way, When they get a No...that doesn't stop them. No it's on to the other parent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Entering God’s Rest: The Finished Work That Forms True Disciples - Hebrews 4:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 297 views

    Hebrews 4:10 confronts us with a liberating, life-altering truth: real discipleship begins not with striving, but with resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. This is Gospel-centred obedience flowing from faith, not fear.

    Entering God’s Rest: The Finished Work That Forms True Disciples - Hebrews 4:10 (NLT) Introduction: The Weariness of a Restless Age We live in an exhausted generation. Burnout is worn like a badge of honour. Hustle is praised, rest is postponed, and worth is measured by productivity. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    20/26 Vision (Part 3):the Sabbath Protest: Ontological Rest In The Age Of Burnout Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 14, 2026
     | 102 views

    We have looked at our minds-how to break free from algorithms that trap us. We have looked at our identities-how to resist the lie that we're machines. Today, we address something deeper: the Velocity of the Soul.

    By 2026, the world has become a 24/7 machine that never sleeps, never pauses, and never says "enough." We are the most "time-starved" generation to ever walk the earth, enslaved to the "Chronos" of the notification and the deadline. We have mistaken busyness for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Life Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 37,922 views

    As Jesus challenges Peter and the rest of the twelve here in this passage, He unfolds the principles of being a disciple - a real follower of His.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 23 “The Life of a Disciple” Luke 9:1-6,10, 18-20, 23-26, 57-62 This morning I want to look Luke chapter nine in the light of what it reveals to us about what it takes to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe In Believing Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    Two CHARACTERISTICS of faith that will keep you on solid ground even when the rest of the world has turned upside down.

    When the two days were over, he went from that place to Galilee (for Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in the prophet¡¦s own country). When he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, since they had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the festival; for they too had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Am Weary

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,047 views

    We all get weary. What does Jesus mean when he says he will give us rest?

    I Am Weary Matt 11:28-30 For 75 years a missing persons case in NYC has remained unsolved. One evening in August of 1930 Joe Crater, a successful Supreme Court Judge for New York, waved goodbye to some friends after dinner at a restaurant, got in a taxi, and disappeared. Nothing in his past or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Chastening Of God

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,353 views

    The chastening of God often goes unrecognized in the lives of his people, but the only true way to "find rest" is to yield and repent.

    The Chastening Of God Text: Amos 4:6-12 Introduction: • Amos the prophet lived and ministered during the reigns of : i) King Jeroboam II in Israel ii) King Uzziah in Judah a. The kingdom was split i. 10 tribes in the north - Israel ii. 2 tribes in the south – Judah • He himself lived in a town ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Calm In My Chaos Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,666 views

    Finding grace to help when I need it most in the REST that God offers me TODAY by trusting in His Word.

    In his book, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” which was later made into a movie starring Will Smith, Chris Gardner tells of his childhood memories and how he and his sister Ophelia coped with being poor. “Ophelia and I lived vicarious lives as we played a game we made up with the household’s (Spiegel) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take My Yoke Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,894 views

    The third in a series of messages from passages unique to Matthew’s gospel. Taking on Jesus’ yoke provides rest to the weary.

    Matthew’s Unique Message #3 Take My Yoke Matthew 11:28-30 CHCC: June 17, 2007 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: This week my brother-in-law, Bob, and his family stopped by to see us on their way to South Padre. They were full of enthusiasm as they looked forward to getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Favor Of God

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 70,091 views

    This sermons shows 5 items you can use as a gauge to see if the favor of God rests upon your life.

    The Favor of God Text: 1 Samuel 2:26 "And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men." Summary: This message will present 5 items that you can use as a gauge to see if the favor of God rests upon your life. They are: 5 Areas the favor of God is revealed: 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Chosen For God's Glory

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,798 views

    Sermon Objective: Teach how those called by God can honor/glorify God through the rest of their lives and ministries.

    Good evening, I want to honor God tonight for the privilege He has given me to open the Scriptures and to declare to you how every follower of Jesus Christ, especially those of you who are participating in this Commencement Exercise, honor, glorify, and please God with your lives and ministries – ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God