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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Polar Opposites

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 14, 2025
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    We must keep our hearts focused on eternal life and pleasing God. We cannot afford to let the things of this world make us spiritually bankrupt.

    ROBERT FROST HAS WRITTEN ONE OF THE MOST PROFOUND STATEMENTS WHICH SIMPLY SAYS, “TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A WOOD, AND I—I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.” THOSE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST MUST ALSO CHOOSE A SIMILAR PATH LESS TRAVELED THAT WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Just What Law Is So Precious And Sweet?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024
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    Christ's last commandment is the one that the psalm is talking about, perfect, tasting sweet, priceless. That command is simply this. “Love one another as I have loved you.”

    Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Course What is this Law that is perfect, that refreshes the soul and gives wisdom to the simple-minded? It rejoices the heart, is true and just, and more precious than gold. It tastes sweeter than syrup, or even honey straight from the comb (and I know how tasty ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Firm In Righteous Living Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Despite the challenges and temptations we face, we must stay committed to living righteously by listening to wise instruction, living holy lives, loving others, and working diligently.

    Today we're diving into 1st Thessalonians. The church in Thessalonica was getting a lot of flak for believing in Jesus. Sounds familiar, right? It's like trying to pick the right path in a maze full of wrong turns. But we've got to keep our eyes on Jesus. Imagine you're in a maze, and you've got a ...read more

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    Whose Image Is This? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 18, 2023
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    As followers of Christ, we are called to balance our earthly responsibilities with our heavenly ones, reflecting Jesus in our daily lives.

    You know how Jesus was a pretty cool teacher, right? People were always asking Him questions, but some of them had sneaky plans. They wanted to trap Him and get Him out of the picture. In our story today, some religious big shots tried to trap Jesus by asking about paying taxes. But Jesus, being ...read more

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    Riches In Heaven PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Challenge believers to prioritize eternal riches over worldly possessions and to understand the cost of truly following Jesus.

    Good morning, Church! I hope you all are filled with the Spirit today. We will be delving into a powerful passage from the book of Matthew today, a passage that challenges us to reflect on our lives and the choices we make in our pursuit of God's Kingdom. It's about recognizing the cost of ...read more

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    Words Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 1, 2008
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    Jesus’ words about servanthood are a call for the church to offer freedom to those that are suffering with ’Heavy burdens, hard to bear’

    Matthew 23:1-12 ‘Words of Wisdom’ 1. In my study I have a pin-board on the wall, with notes of things I need to do (and should have done!) and with schedules for meetings, preaching rotas, lists of lectionary readings – and most importantly (amongst all the day-to-day things) my ‘Words of Wisdom’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessed And Highly Favored PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon explores the true nature of God's blessings, correcting misconceptions, viewing burdens as blessings, and our responsibility to bless others.

    Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be with you all today, to be gathered together in the house of the Lord. I am reminded of the words of the renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." This sentiment is ...read more

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    Lighten Your Load Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
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    How to lighten our load of four burdens that can crush us in the spiritual life.

    For many people today the spiritual journey is filled with crushing burdens. I think of the character Rodrigo from the 1986 academy award winning movie The Mission. Rodrigo, played by Robert DeNiro, portrays a slave trader who kills his brother in a fit of rage. He’s filled with such terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You're Invited To A Hanging

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
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    There is a place where we can hang our burdens, our shame and our sins!

    PSALM 69:1-5 "YOU’RE INVITED TO A HANGING" * We’ve received all sorts of invitations. * Invitations to weddings, receptions, and showers. * We have been invited to parties, banquets, picnics and barbecues. * Jesus frequently issued invitations! * Matt.11:28 "Come unto me all ye that labor ....... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Make The Commitment” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 10, 2008
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    What should motivate us to have a burden to see people come to faith in Christ?

    When you search the Scriptures for a model of individual commitment to reaching others for Christ, you need look no further than the Apostle Paul. Paul’s passion is heard loud and clear when he says: “Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Safest Place On Earth Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
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     | 3,725 views

    bearing one another’s burdens... the early church was united, generous, and powerful witnesses

    The Safest Place On Earth Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 4:23-35 Intro: For the last several weeks I’ve been talking about our need for community – for a place to love as Jesus loved, and to be loved for who we are. I’ve shared that I’ve been feeling lonely, like there is no one outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nana, Nana, Nana

    Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 12, 2006
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    A good sermon about Hannah’s burden concerning her inability to have children

    Nana, Nana, Nana I Samuel 1:1-8 The Bible says there was a certain man of Mount Ephraim whose man was Elkanah (El-kaw-nah). Elkanah was unfortunate enough to have two wives, one named Hannah, and the other named Peninnah (Pen-in-nah), It was not uncommon for a man to have more than one wife in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    State Of Affairs

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
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    in the test we will see four truths about carrying a rebuilder's burden

    A. Opening illustration: Rebuilding PCB B. Background to passage: Recount briefly the historical setting of the captivity, and the returns of Ezra and Nehemiah under the reign of the Medo-Persian King Artaxerxes I. The year is 445 BC, the 20th year of his reign. Politically they were looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Kindness To Kindness

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 2, 2019
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    “Kindness is looking at the interest of others with love and compassion, and selflessly taking action to ease their burden.

    Introduction. The story of Ruth occurred during the period of the Judges. The last verse of the book of Judges tells us about the spiritual condition of the Israelites during this period. Israel was full of idolatry and repeated breaking of its covenant with God. “Everyone did what was right in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Comfort For The Weary

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025
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    Isaiah 40 is a chapter of comfort, offering hope and strength to those who are weary and burdened.

    COMFORT FOR THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God