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  • John Walls avatar

    Resting In The Lord Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,640 views

    Final message in the areas of Resting in the Lord

    RESTING IN THE LORD Psalm 37:7 Part 3 Introduction: In this final message on this verse, I talk about resting in the providence of God. We saw in the last messages that we can rest in the promises of God. The promises of God are promised made by God Himself. They are made backed by His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Rest

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 27,642 views

    Rest is important. Here are four reasons why.

    By and large, Americans don’t value rest and relaxation. On the contrary, we’ve made a virtue of unceasing labor; we brag about how busy we are, as if the hectic pace of our lives is proof that we’re important and significant. We feel guilty when we’re not working, and we’re suspicious of anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Rest

    Contributed by Michael Worker on May 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    Looking at the meaning of Hebrews 4 as an application of Numbers 13 & 14

    The Sabbath is irrelevant. The Sabbath has been changed. The Sabbath of the Jews is now fulfilled in the Spiritual Rest we have in Jesus. This morning I would like to talk to you about the 4th chapter of Hebrews. As I have met with people of many different faiths and talked to them about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Just Rest

    Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002
    based on 435 ratings
     | 68,832 views

    This message was desinged to highlight the importance of rest in the life of Christ-followers. It encourages its audience to understand rest from God’s perspective.

    Just Rest Celebration Service April 7, 2002 It has been said: We can worry or we can worship. Strangely enough, busy people find it a whole lot easier to worry than to worship. Warren Wiersbe once said, “The ability to calm your soul and wait before God is one of the most difficult things in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "... A Tongue Rested ..."

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,984 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THE GIFT of SPEAKING in TONGUES rested on everyone IN THE HOUSE.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS A GIFT THAT SHOWED- UP ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST WITH THE POURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. REFERENCES: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones); 1 Corinthian 14:1-5 (Paul tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rest Assured Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rest For The Weary

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 24,604 views

    Sometimes we can do all the right things as Christians and still be at the end of our rope. In this sermon I will encourage both believers and unbelievers to seek rest in Christ.

    “Rest For The Weary” Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: Open in Prayer ILLUSTRATION: Think back with me if you will to a time when you were about 6 yrs. Old. Can you remember playing all day, not a worry in the world? Can you remember the feeling of your pillow at the end of the day? You just had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Rest In God Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,985 views

    The inspired writer uses three historical events that illustrate for us the rest God has in store for His children.

    REST IN GOD Hebrews 4:1-11 Two artists attempted to paint a picture of peace. The first drew a beautiful scene. He painted an ocean still as a pond, showing a graceful sailboat passing by. Overhead the sky was blue, flecked with light, fluffy clouds. And on the shore children played in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Refuge Of Rest Series

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 19,924 views

    God is our refuge of rest in life.

    A Refuge of Rest Psalm 91 Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to new York, his name became synonymous with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    On the Mount of Transfiguration, Christ gives us a foreview of the Kingdom to come, and our glorification within it.

    Second Sunday in Epiphany, Exodus 34:29-35; Mark 9: 1-7 “The Rest of the Story” Paul Harvey is famous with his features entitled “The Rest of the Story.” The premise of the feature is that some stories are compelling, interesting, fascinating, and that they reach a point where it would seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    Sermon on the meaning of the ascension to modern Christians.

    The Rest of the Story Acts 1:9-12 INTRO.: The ascension to Heaven is the last earthly event of Jesus’ ministry. It is the completion of the resurrection. He was raised, not only to renewed physical life, but to resume His Heavenly life as well. If we believe in the resurrection of Jesus, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rest Is God's Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,328 views

    God has called upon us to walk before him in holiness, and has revealed that he is powerful enough to make his promises come to pass.

    Pastor’s note: I wanted to call this "A Cut above" but couldn’t bring myself to do it. Passage: Genesis 17:1-27 In Genesis 15 God came to Abram and introduced repeated to him the Abrahamic covenant and it’s central tenant; that of God’s undeserved blessing to Abram. God took Abram outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Day Of Rest Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    Commandment #4 and its implication for today

    INTRODUCTION • How many of us have wished for more hours in the day? We think if we have more time we could get more done! More hours in the day would just make for a more hectic day for most of us. • How many of us feel like our batteries are about to run down? Our lives seem to be more hectic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Soul Rest

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,633 views

    Finding and entering the promised place of rest in these sometimes overwhelmingly hectic times.

    Dakota Community Church March 4, 2007 Soul Rest Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Introduction: We are now on the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Rest In Peace Series

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,787 views

    Anything short of God’s allowance of time on this planet is not abundant living. She was only 32-years-old. How do we embrace losing her?

    Rest in Peace Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to honor the memory and to pay our final respects to the passing of a darling daughter, a stunning sister, and faithful friend. It is again in this our own lives where we are again reminded of the reality of living. That reality always ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist