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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Rest For The Stressed

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,638 views

    In this short passage, Jesus gives three simple invitations to bring rest for the stressed: come to Jesus, take his yoke, and learn from him. Here is the essence of Christian discipleship, to bind ourselves to our Lord 24/7.

    Matthew 11:28-30 Rest for the Stressed I choose our scripture each week from the Lectionary, which is a systematic reading through most of the Bible over the course of three years. On any given Sunday, it contains an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, a New Testament reading, and a passage from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,104 views

    What it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship - Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both the cost and the reward of discipleship.

    The Cost and Reward of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the timeless truths of God's Word as we explore what it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship. Our passage from Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Worship That's Pleasing To God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,837 views

    This message deals with what should take place in worship as well as what should not be taking place during worship service.

    Worship That’s Pleasing To God 3/24/2003 Psalm 95:1-11 Colossians 3:15-17 Psalm 96 One day two guys, Carlton and Andrew wanted to have a special worship service for the Lord. They could not agree on what exactly they should do in the order of service. Andrew said,” why don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Priorities

    Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,263 views

    What does it take to be a true follower of Jesus Christ? It takes white hot commitment and looking for and doing the perfect will of God.

    PRIORITIES Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Whom Will He Teach?

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    My friend, if you don’t take charge of the changes taking place in your life, someone else will.

    WHOM WILL HE TEACH? Text: Isaiah 28:8 thru 13 Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands with the worshipers as they left. As one man was leaving, he looked intensely at the pastor and said, "Powerful sermons, Pastor. Thoughtful, well ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Was The Significance Of Both Jesus And Peter Walking On The Water?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 14, 2025
     | 315 views

    If walking on water takes faith, then every day living takes just as much faith for us to respond to the Lord with.

    What was the Significance of Both Jesus and Peter Walking on the Water? Matthew 14:24-33 There are actually two separate sermons within this passage of Scripture (vs 22-23 & 24-33). The first part speaks of Jesus’ time alone with the Father. But for this message, I want to focus on the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    I Broght You Into This World; I Can Take You Out!

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,059 views

    What does it mean to "Honor your Father and Mother?"

    "I Brought You Into This World; I’ll Take You Out!" Exodus 20:12 INTRO: It is a dangerous thing to grow old! An elementary school class had been photographed and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Davon Huss avatar

    I Brought You Into This World; I'll Take You Out

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    A sermon for Christmas based on Psalm 22:9-10

    Sermon for 12/7/2003 Psalm 22:9-10 I Brought You into This World, I’ll Take You Out Introduction: It is a miracle of God that we are all here; we have lived to this point. When we think about conception, many embryos just pass out of the uterus. 3/4th of all fertilized eggs are lost. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Eggers avatar

    Thank God Jesus Didn't Take His Own Advice

    Contributed by Robert Eggers on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,617 views

    Luke 14:25-33 is usually seen as Jesus’ advice to his disciples to be committed to him above all. But Jesus didn’t follow that advice and we thank God he didn’t because he went way beyond human logic and calculation to become our Savior and Lord.

    Luke 14:25-33 Thank God Jesus Didn’t Follow His Own Advise Jesus said, “Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Do Not Take An Oath – Let What You Say Be Simply Yes Or No Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,740 views

    In these five verses Jesus sets forth 1) the original Mosaic teaching, 2) the traditional perversion of that teaching, and 3) His own reemphasis of what God’s standard for truth has always been.

    Whether you are a child or an adult, Truth is so scarce that nearly everyone is suspect. Business people, advertisers, commentators, clerks, salesmen, lawyers, doctors, tradesmen, teachers, writers, politicians, and even many, if not most, preachers are suspect. Our whole society is largely built ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Steps To Take When I Really Need To Hear From God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God?

    Steps to Take when I Really Need to Hear from God Key Verse: 2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God? Introduction: Throughout the Bible, we read about prophets and other men and women of God who implored their people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - The Winner Takes It All! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    I can wager all my GOOD WORKS against the WORK OF CHRIST on the Cross. Even when my chips are down I can throw the DICE OF DEATH on the chance that I will win.

    Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL! A person recently said to me as they were dying that the Bible was just a series of myths and stories, and if I want to, I can choose to live my life assuming that it is. I can choose to treat heaven like a GAME OF CHANCE and the Bible as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray To God And Receive An Answer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,005 views

    This message focuses on how we choose to communicate with God.

    What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer? Scriptures: Psalm. 76:4; 51:2-4a; Colossians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 14:14; Luke 2:25-32 Introduction In my message last week I asked you “What will it take for us to give God thanks with a sincere ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Take Your Commitments Seriously ...numbers 6:1-8 (Lesson)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,061 views

    The vow of the Nazarite. This was a voluntary vow. Any man or woman of Israel who wanted to become a Nazarite could do so. He could take the vow for a certain period of time or for a lifetime. God did not command it; it was purely voluntary.

    12/04/11 Take your comments seriously ...Numbers 6:1-8 (Lesson) The vow of the Nazarite. This was a voluntary vow. Any man or woman of Israel who wanted to become a Nazarite could do so. He could take the vow for a certain period of time or for a lifetime. God did not command it; it was purely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 4: When I Don’t Take Responsibility

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,571 views

    What happens with failure and how to come back from a failure.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 25:14-30 1. I was tired/weak – unable. 2. I was not ready – unprepared. 3. I didn’t give it the time – uncommitted. 4. I didn’t have the skills – unfit. 5. I didn’t get help – unable to work with others. 6. I didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist