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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Family Names In Stone Owen Cemetrey Decoration Day 2017

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
     | 4,615 views

    We have headstones to mark the place of loved ones here at Owen Cemetery as we remember their lives and their names. I was fascinated to discover that right from the very start of the Bible people had been using stones to mark graves.

    Family Names in Stone Owen Cemetery Decoration Day Service 2017 Well I hope you have a spot in the shade as we enjoy this summer like day. We gather here today to reflect and remember loved ones who have gone before us to their eternal reward. While the parting of a loved one is difficult it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Happy To Die - In The Lord!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2016
     | 6,884 views

    Funeral Sermon for 65 year old faithful Christian who died unexpectedly.

    Purposes in Funerals: *Honor Loved One *Comfort Family *Reminder for the Living *Honor God John 11:21--27 ESV Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you." Jesus said to her, "Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Your Best And God Will Do The Rest

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,463 views

    Often in life we must do the best we can and leave the results in God’s hands

    DO YOUR BEST AND GOD WILL DO THE REST ESTHER 6:1-11 (1) FOCUS - “ON THAT NIGHT THE KING COULD NOT SLEEP...” I. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BOOK OF ESTHER II. MORDECAI AND ESTHER HAD DONE ALL THEY COULD DO A. Mordecai was limited in what he could do B. Esther was limited in what she could do C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 29, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,341 views

    People live their lives by faith. The question is, "Upon WHAT do you rest your faith?" This sermon (based on the hymn) answers that question.

    Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Salvation is a word that finds its way into most religions. It is in the definition of that word that Christianity separates itself from all other so-called attempts to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Some Benefits Of Rest And Reflection On Things Above

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    True rest comes by starting to reflect on things above rather than on your troubles here below

    The Benefits of Rest and Reflection (Acts 18:18-23) Illustration:There’s no music in a rest, but there is the making of music in it. In our whole life-melody the music is broken off here and there by ’rests,’ and we foolishly think we have come to the end of the tune...not without design does God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give It A Rest: Taking Time For A Pit Stop Series

    Contributed by George Casady on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 19,147 views

    Encouragement for people to take a God-given sabbath rest.

    Give It A Rest Exodus 23:10-12 What advice can I give you for the New Year? I pondered this as I anticipated this morning worship service. What practical friendly pastor-like advice might I give that would be helpful and apply to pretty much our entire church as we look ahead to a New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    God's Promised Rest (The Fourth Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,311 views

    How the fourth commandment commanding observance of the sabbath applies to Christians.

    We’ve got to learn to slow down before it kills us. In 1991 economist Juliet Schor wrote a book called "The Overworked American," where she demonstrated that work hours and stress are at an all time high for us (Bass 1). Today’s full-time employee works an average of 163 more hours than employees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • H. Kevin Derr avatar

    rest As Sabbath Celebration For The People Of God Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,296 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 4:1-13

    1Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 2For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 42 ratings
     | 34,034 views

    Life has its challenges and heavy burdens. Jesus invites us to lay our burdens down and rest in him.

    Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” INTRODUCTION We are a sleep deprived nation. Doctors say that millions of people are not getting the necessary seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Most of us shake our head at such news because we can’t remember the last time we had eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,406 views

    This sermon is about faith, and it is intended to involve the congregation in singing parts of the sermon.

    The WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- November 7, 2004 -------------------------- Faith is not an easy thing! Trusting something that you don’t understand, or haven’t seen with your own eyes is tough – especially if the stakes ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Rest If You Must! But Don't Quit!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,120 views

    POWERFUL LESSON! Life and ministry can be so demanding. We need to know how to rest and fill up with God. If you are tired, rest if you must, but never quit! We need you my friend!

    REST IF YOU MUST, BUT DON’T YOU QUIT! YOU HAVE A DIVINE APPOINTMENT WITH REST AND PEACE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson, unless you move quickly and skip some of the material? 1 Cor. 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ronald Franklin avatar

    How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,563 views

    One thing that often hinders Christians in enjoying our lives is stress. The times when we feel stressed out are usually the most miserable times in our lives. If believers are going to live the abundant life, we’ve got to learn how to deal with stress.

    INTRODUCTION As you know, our theme this year in CCC is Determined to Develop. Today we want to talk about one of the areas of our lives that it is most crucial for us to develop in if we are going enjoy our lives. Do you know that God intends for you to enjoy life? When we talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,775 views

    The key to being able to stand up under pressure, and turn our stress into rest, is not the situation we face, but how we think about that situation.

    INTRODUCTION In the first message in this series, we talked about stress. What we found out was ... (1) Stress is a fact of life. It is something not even the most spiritual Christian can avoid. (2) Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. Without the motivation of stressful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Nowhere To Rest! (Luke 9:57-62)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,140 views

    It hurts when we lose someone we love, and it hurts because we love them. Love and pain are never far from each other. You can’t have one without the other.

    Q: Why did the Palestinian cross the road? A: We don’t know either, but if he wont’ tell us what he was doing, crossing a road without a permit, we will detain him until we find out! I was looking for a joke with a jarring ending to introduce what I consider to be a particularly jarring Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Resolving Ministry Conflict By Putting Pride To Rest

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,790 views

    As ministers together in the gospel of Christ, if we fall into arguing amongst ourselves, we have lost focus and we are fighting the wrong enemy. We are all on the same team. Sometimes small things need to be let go in favor of confronting larger issues.

    As we have followed the new disciples of Jesus, we have seen a number of important lessons taught and demonstrated. These early lessons are from the book of John: • Jesus changes your perspective • Jesus gains your faith as a friend • Jesus spends time with family • Jesus introduces us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite