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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Happy To Die - In The Lord!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2016
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    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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    The Promise Remains

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 15, 2013
     | 2,758 views

    To show that we need to apply GOD's WORDS in our lives everday or every moment we have opportunity.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you apply GOD's Words in your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to apply GOD's WORDS in our lives everday or every moment we have opportunity. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:6 (Amplified Bible) 4:6 Seeing then that the promise remains over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Family Names In Stone Owen Cemetrey Decoration Day 2017

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
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    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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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2021
     | 3,805 views

    Just like a good shepherd who leads his sheep to rest, God will give us rest and provide for us.

    INTRODUCTION • What picture comes to mind when you think of rest? • Maybe it's a beach, a hammock by a cabin in the woods, or lying in a meadow next to a bubbling brook. • No matter the scene, we have pictures and images that help us imagine what rest looks like. • People are desperate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Use The Rest Areas Of Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
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    When the storms of life have calmed and God has brought us into the rest area to refresh, we need to make sure we use it to our advantage before heading into the next valley.

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith How to Use the Rest Areas of Life Genesis 21:33-34 Intro: There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to do is read the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Hard Work, Sharing Jesus Stories And Resting!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 26, 2006
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    After being sent out in teams, the disciples shared their stories with Jesus and he invited them to rest. We too are called to work hard, share ’Jesus’ stories and to rest.

    “The apostles gathered round Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught” (v30). Jesus had sent the disciples out in twos, with instructions (6:8-11). They had gone out with the message of repentance (6:12); they had anointed many sick people with oil and healed them (6:13). It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Gullick avatar

    Music Lesson By The Tone Deaf. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    A sermon that tries to compare the need for a rest in music with the need for rest for the Christian.

    I am tone deaf. Those who have heard me sing can only agree with me. Thank goodness I am not in a denomination where the minister sings the liturgy. Yet today I would like to give you a Music lesson. The lesson I would like to teach is that in music there is a space for the rest. Much great music ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rest In God's Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2021
     | 2,798 views

    Rest in God’s power to care for you, to create order out of your chaos, and to make you into a new creation.

    Shawne B. from Warsaw, Indiana, was talking to her son about all the wonderful things God had made. She would ask him questions like, “Who made the sun?” and “Who made the rain?” Then, one evening, she looked at the toys scattered on the floor and asked, “Who made this mess?” After thinking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Rest For The Weary Matthew 11:28 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 7, 2024
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     | 1,951 views

    There is a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls

    Rest for the Weary Matthew 11:28 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus beckons to all who are burdened and heavy-laden, offering them rest. Let us delve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resting In God's Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025
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    Resting in God's faithfulness means trusting in His unchanging character and His promises, regardless of our circumstances.

    RESTING IN GOD'S FAITHFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 89:1-2 Hebrews 10:23 Numbers 23:19 Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Finding God's Will: The Rest Area Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    The Rest Area a most important signpost but often misapplied. An often-used phrase when some one is trying to determine God’s will. “ I have a peace about it”. We are going to investigate today and explore this.

    Finding God’s will sign post rest area Sunday April 7th 2002 The Rest Area a most important signpost but often misapplied. An often-used phrase when some one is trying to determine God’s will. “ I have a peace about it”. We are going to investigate today and explore this. Symbolic of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Get Back To Your Resting Place

    Contributed by James May on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,207 views

    There is a place of rest for the people of God. A place where we can live in victory, free from condemnation and fear of losing our souls.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark White avatar

    Take A Rest, Let God Work.

    Contributed by Mark White on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,729 views

    Free yourself of those things that would hinder God’s work in your life.

    Take a rest and let the Lord work! Let’s close our eyes a moment. No peeking now! Let’s clear our minds of everything except Jesus. Leave all of our concerns… for just a few moments… to focus on Jesus. Let nothing else come between your thoughts of Jesus. Block out all other thoughts… except ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Petticrew avatar

    These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 6: The Rest Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,039 views

    Number 6 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at all the bits of the song that I couldn’t pad out to a full sermon.

    Introduction Over the past month we have been looking at the Biblical imagery in the song, These are the Days of Elijah and seeing what lessons of revival or renewal we can learn from it. Tonight we finish the series. While there may be one or two lines that I could force a whole sermon out of, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Let Us Enter His Rest! Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 305 ratings
     | 30,431 views

    #3 in "Let Us" Series

    #3 "LET US ENTER HIS REST!" TEXT: Hebrews 4:1-13 INTRO: We live in a very harried world today! The word "rest" is almost missing from our vocabulary! I hear all the time people talking about trying to get some "rest". The frantic lifestyle we live today has crept into the spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God