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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Value Of Rest

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
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    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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    Rest For The Stressed

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 955 ratings
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    “Rest For The Stressed” will look at three commands Jesus gave for people who are weary and stressed out. Religion is a heavy burden, but Jesus invites us to experience real rest for our souls.

    The Crossing Community Church “Rest For The Stressed” Pastor Jim Botts August 11th, 2002 Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound a while back. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for ...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
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    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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    Rest For The Weary

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 24,187 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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    "... A Tongue Rested ..."

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
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    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
     | 5,618 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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    Resting In The Lord Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    What areas in which we can rest in the Lord

    RESTING IN THE LORD Psalms 37:7 Part 1 Introduction: At the pastor’s fellowship the other day, one of the preachers made the point that sometimes we get more out of the messages when the Lord gave us a thought. Then He mentioned in his message about resting in the Lord. That sparked me to reread ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resting In The Lord Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,714 views

    Continuing in the area of resting in the Lord

    RESTING IN THE LORD Psalm 37:7 Part 2 Introduction: Last week we picked up this Psalm and saw the promises of Our Great God. When I reflect on the promises of God, my heart has this song in its heart. "How Great Thou Art" Our God is great. He is great because He is not with our hands. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resting In The Lord Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,267 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 Best Rest Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,217 views

    Message 4 of 5 on Hebrews. This message focuses on the gift of rest that God gave human kind.

    God Invented Rest There are some things that are kind of a surprise in life. I mean by that there are some things you just wouldn’t expect. Take for example: the idea of taste. Hey, God! That was a pretty nifty idea. The idea of taking a bite of a chocolate bar is an breathtaking experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rest In Peace Series

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,083 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

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    The Christian's Rest Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    Sinners who find the rest which is promised through having Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, have the Lord’s rest because they have responded to the Holy Spirit’s convincing influence with a right heart of repentance.

    Turn your Bibles to Matthew 11:28-30 Title: The Christian’s Rest Theme: Relief from Life’s Greatest Burdens Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rest Day

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Nov 11, 2006
     | 2,272 views

    The reason why too many of workers (even Christian) today are under stress and always feel that they need to perform more is because they do not rest with God.

    INTRODUCTION “Work, work and work until you drop dead.” I. GOD AS A WORKER RESTED ON THE SABBATH DAY, Exodus 20:11 A. Completed His works in six days Jesus said to the Pharisees in John 5:17 that God the Father is always at work. This means that His being a worker does not change. But on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Rest For June

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008
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     | 7,052 views

    A funeral sermon for an 85 year old woman who had passed away due to a blood disorder, and had gradually lost a lot of her memory in her last month. I was at her bedside when she was called home, and her last moments served as a powerful witness to mysel

    Some of you as you arrived here this morning may have already noticed the two hymns that were chosen for the congregation to sing are “Softly and Tenderly” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Although they appear in our newer hymnbook, With One Voice, they’re actually pretty old, familiar hymns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christians Rest Series

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,485 views

    An Overview of Hebrews Chapter Four

    ¬¬¬¬The Christians’ Rest Hebrews Chapter Four Introduction: 1. In chapter three the writer of Hebrews made the argument that Christ is better than Moses. a. He has showed why Christ faith is superior to that in which Moses had. b. The author established that Christ position is superior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ