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Hebrews 4 is the great rest chapter of the Bible, for the word rest is used 9 times in this chapter, and that is more than any other entire book of the Bible.
Heaven is so appealing because it is a place where all negatives are forever eliminated. No more war and struggle on every level, but peace and security with all threats gone. It is a place of rest from all the strife of life. God’s goal is to share with all of His people the blessedness of rest, ...read more
Many people think that you have to be dead to get rest, yet the Bible clearly states that we can and should have peace in our lives. In fact it should be something that defines us and separates us...
The Latin phrase "Requiescat in pace" is a short epitaph that typically appears on headstones, often abbreviated "RIP" which is then often given in English as Rest in peace. The expression means "may he / she rest in peace". Rest in peace probably sounds like a pretty nice idea to most of you here ...read more
Scripture: John 14:27
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
Scripture: Hebrews 4:8-11
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Resting in the Lord
Resting in the Lord Psalm 3:1-2, “1 O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. 2 So many are saying, "God will never rescue him!"[1] Interlude” 2 Samuel 15 12While he was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, one of David’s counselors who ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 3:1-6
Denomination: Independent/Bible
God has promised us a Sabbath Rest, but we must give effort in order to enter that rest.
Enter into His Rest Hebrews 4 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 4:9-13 INTRODUCTION: The word that keeps popping up in Hebrews 4 is the word “rest.” That word means a lot more to me now than it did when I was a teen-ager. Back then, I could stay up all night and not think a thing about it. But now ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Hanging around Gods people or dabbling with God is easy to do, and we may feel we have plenty of time to make sure we are right with God. But the Bible urges us to enter Gods rest today!
The Best Rest Hebrews 4:1-13 1. Do you ever feel like you are living life in too fast a manner? Several years ago, newspapers told how a new Navy jet fighter shot itself down. Flying at supersonic speed, it ran into cannon shells it had fired only a few seconds before. The jet was traveling too ...read more
In the commands regarding the Creation we find echoes of Eden. Even as we don't leave human sin to run rampant in our personal lives, we should also seek to manage God’s creation in God-honoring and God-pleasing ways.
Sabbath: Rest for the Rest of Creation Scripture Text: Exodus 23.10-13 In the passage we just read - It talked about planting-and-harvesting, …the poor and wild-animals, ...oxen-and-donkeys, …slaves and foreigners. It’s-a-little-odd, isn’t it!?! ~ …I-mean ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:10-13
Denomination: Nazarene
If Jesus loves me and if God has forgiven me, then why isn't this Christianity thing working out for me... where is the abundant life that Jesus promised? This message is about acknowledging this truth and finding our way into His REST.
Rest Matthew closes out the 11th chapter of his Gospel with these very familiar words. True words. God breathed words. Words that maybe God brought you into this room today the second Sunday of the year 2020… to speak directly to your heart, soul, mind and strength. Words that you may have heard ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16, Psalm 46:10, Matthew 11:28-30
Rest
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus calls Christians to work for Him, but then after the work is done we are to rest in Him. It is when we work FOR the Lord that we then EARN rest ... not before.
Rest Mark 6:30-34 Introduction - This morning I was blessed to rest for a service and take some time to recharge - I went out, got breakfast, took a walk, and just fellowshipped with those I met -- On a side note, if you go out to lunch on Sunday, you need to tip the staff -- I talked to 3 ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:30-34
There is a rest that is known only when we learn to come to Christ and to take up His yoke.
REST Matthew 11:28-30 I love the “Peanuts” characters and comic strip, probably because I can so easily relate to Charlie Brown. In one of his strips, Charlie visits Lucy at her psychology booth, and she gives him this advice: “Life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it to see where they ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30
Denomination: Holiness
I have a question for you: When is the last time you took a day off? Of course, the question to be asked is: what do I mean by DAY OFF? When is the last time you took a day off -> TO REST?
REST I have a question for you: When is the last time you took a day off? That one should be pretty easy, of course there are some of you out there who are analyzing the question. And, of course, the question to be asked is: what do I mean by DAY OFF? So let me ask the question more directly: ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Exodus 33:12-15
Denomination: Baptist
This is the 20th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.
Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#20] REST 2 Samuel 7:1-3 Introduction: David had made Jerusalem the Capital of Israel. The next important thing he did was to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Ark represented the presence of God. Once he had accomplished this, he had the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-3
To explore the concept of spiritual rest as offered by Jesus, emphasizing its importance and benefits in our lives.
Good morning, church family! I'm sure we all know what it feels like to be tired, worn out, and just downright exhausted. We work hard, we're constantly on the go, and sometimes it seems like there's no end in sight. But let me tell you, there's good news. Jesus himself extends an invitation to ...read more
Topics: Physical Rest, Spiritual Rest
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
Denomination: Brethren
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