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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Entering God's Rest Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,878 views

    True rest only comes when he place our lives entirely in the hands of Jesus Christ in faith. Then and only then will we have complete spiritual rest.

    Entering God’s Rest Hebrews 4:1-13 Intro Hebrews 4 continues the warning to the informed, but unresponsive Jews from chapter 3. These Jews not only knew the basic truths of the gospel but had even renounced Judaism. Still they did not trust in Christ. The warning, of course, applies to anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    And Now For The Rest Of The Story...

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,911 views

    A sermon investigating the Good Samaritan and Good Works, in light of the Grace of Jesus Christ. We do God’s good works not to be saved because Jesus has done everything for our salvation; rather we do good works because we are saved.

    And Now…the Rest of the Story Luke 10:25-37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan Stephen Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 15, 2007 How many people here have heard of the story of the Good Samaritan before? It’s a parable that is taught often in Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Entering God's Rest

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 24, 2006
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     | 3,114 views

    As believers we have entered into His rest by grace (peace with God) AND that we also must make every effort to obtain what God has already provided (peace of God)...

    “Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience” (Heb. 4:11). From God’s Word we learn that rest has several meanings: * The seventh day of creation and the weekly Sabbath celebrating it (Gen. 2:2; Heb. 4:4-9) * The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Rest For The Soul

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,637 views

    Jesus is rest for the soul

    Rest For The Soul by Gerald Van Horn Text. Matthrew 11:28-30 What a great Word from the Lord. It is a comforting Word. Many are carrying a great load. They are battling with everything that is within them. Yet, they fail to find rest in their own strength and effort. Jesus says three things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    And Now The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010
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     | 6,136 views

    What happens after you become a Christian? How can you grow beyond the enemies attacks? Let’s take a look.

    Scripture: Isaiah 51:1 Title: “AND NOW THE REST OF THE STORY” Introduction: Paul Harvey made this statement famous. It would be hard to hear these words spoken without thinking about Paul Harvey. It would also be difficult to not EXPECT to hear something worth hearing after he said those words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerome Cade avatar

    There's Rest At The Rock

    Contributed by Jerome Cade on May 24, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    When your heart is overwhemled God will lead you to the Rock that’s higher than yourself. Jesus is bidding that you come and receive what He has to offer at the Rock.

    There’s a gospel song that’s being played over the airwaves; it says, "…when my heart is overwhelmed... lead me to the rock, lead me to the rock that’s higher than I." What an awesome song! We are all overwhemled during various stages of our lives and God has a place he wants to lead us to; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brent Charles avatar

    The Invitation To Come And Rest Series

    Contributed by Brent Charles on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,892 views

    A salvation message to rest in Christ Jesus our Lord.

    A Closer Walk with Thee Meditations on Christian Doctrine Salvation ____________ The Invitation Matthew11 NKJV Read Matthew 11:1-25 for context I. The revelation of the invitation – Matthew 11:25 A. 25 xAt that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Gift Of Sleep And Rest

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,913 views

    Funeral for a believer that died in her sleep.

    THE GIFT OF SLEEP AND REST PSALM 127:1-2 “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise up early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat– for He grants sleep to those He loves.” We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • George Bannister avatar

    "The Promise Of Rest” Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,386 views

    This message deals with the rest promised to the believer. It is a part of my message series on the book of Hebrews.

    TEXT: Hebrews 4:1-11 ETS: God promises rest to the believer. ESS: The believer must choose to avail himself of the rest God has promised. OSS: Christians will yield themselves totally to the Lord Jesus Christ. PQ: How can I have rest? UW: Things TOPIC: “The Promise of Rest” SERIES: “Oh, What a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Rest Is Not For These People

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013
     | 3,024 views

    To show that we can have rest in GOD's Presence thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can have rest in GOD's Presence thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:18 (Amplified Bible) 3:18 And to whom did He swear that they should not enter His rest, but to those who disobeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    New Testament Rest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 15, 2013
     | 3,394 views

    To show that we are already at rest because GOD, thru JESUS CHRIST has conquered everything and even redeemed us from everything that can stop us from resting.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you resting today? Are you at rest today? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are already at rest because GOD, thru JESUS CHRIST has conquered everything and even redeemed us from everything that can stop us from resting. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Victory Rest On The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013
     | 4,867 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are already victorious because of the finished work of CHRIST on the cross. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 14:6 (Amplified Bible) And Jonathan said to his young

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are already victorious because of the finished work of CHRIST on the cross. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 14:6 (Amplified Bible) And Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, Come, and let us go over to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Sabbath Means Rest

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 17, 2014
     | 4,742 views

    Thus, if someone truly wants to observe the Sabbath Day in modern times (New Testament era), that’s a tall order! One that I do not think anyone could keep, because as religious as the Jews were, they could not keep it (Acts 15:10).

    SABBATH MEANS REST Mark 2:27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Q: What happens when we operate a cellphone, tablet, ipod, etc. all day? Q: What happens when we ride a horse all day? Q: What happens when we operate an air-conditioner all day? Q: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Labor Day Rest

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 30, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 28,893 views

    Only in Jesus can we find true rest. He says Come to me, I will Carry your burdens, all you have to do is Commit yourself to my yoke.

    Labor Day Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Start sermon time with you tube video of the seven dwarfs singing Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho; it’s off to Work We Go. Intro: I love that song, don’t you? Grumpy was always my favorite dwarf. We have changed that song just a little bit over the years haven’t we? We now sing I Owe, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Rests On Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015
     | 4,064 views

    To show that the LORD rested His Presence in us and never to be removed again.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD resting on me? Yes. Deuteronomy 33:12 Deuteronomy 33:12 Of Benjamin he said: The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him; He covers him all the day long, and makes His dwelling between his shoulders. Proverbs 19:23 The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal