{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Houston's First Baptist Church","title":"Come Ye Apart Before Ye Come Apart","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1862,"description":"In this sermon the speaker walks through several passages from Matthew chapter 8, highlighting the moments when Jesus interacts with crowds, heals the sick, and finally decides to withdraw from the multitude. He interprets verse 18 as Jesus recognizing his own limits and choosing to rest, likening the event to a modern need for “R & R.” The preacher emphasizes that rest is not merely a physical pause but a spiritual discipline that refreshes mind, body, and soul, drawing parallels to the practices of historic preachers such as Spurgeon, Moody, and Edwards. He argues that even great ministers needed regular periods of withdrawal, prayer, and sleep to sustain their ministry.\n\nThe sermon then moves from biblical illustration to practical application, urging listeners to plan intentional times of rest, solitude, and fellowship. He shares anecdotes about friends, family, and personal experiences—such as camping by the Sea of Galilee and a casual conversation about a swimming‑pool pump—to show how everyday moments can teach reliance on God’s sufficiency. The message concludes with a call to adopt a balanced rhythm of work, prayer, and recreation, warning that neglecting rest leads to spiritual burnout, and inviting the congregation to pray for the wisdom to follow Jesus’ example of purposeful withdrawal.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o5yzRQYlXr9ParDz0W15WXJmDEyj_QNDo8tzYNqSRoc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wN2Ew/Yjg4MTI1YTdmNDVi/Mjc2NWZiNDkwYTBi/OTU4MS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}