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  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Finding Your Way Back To God (Part 4 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 30, 2011
     | 3,615 views

    In this 4th and final segment, we discuss the importance of resting in God's grace. Once we have repented, received forgiveness, made restoration and rejected the causes of past failures, we must learn to rest in God. It is He Who will perform the work in

    Please see the other sermons in the series to give the overall picture. If God uses these sermons in your life, why not leave a rating? Study guides and handouts for this series are available on request. VII. Rest in God’s Sustaining Grace NOTE: THIS POINT PREACHED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Your Destiny Awaits Your Arrival

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    Every Christian needs to declare the good things of God over their life on a daily basis, like the song says “He’ll do it again!” God will do it again for you, and again, and again, and again and again and again!

    Your Destiny Awaits Your Arrival Illustration by Ken Miller GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS A gallery owner tells one of his artists that heÍs got some good new and bad news. The artist asks for the good news first. "Well," he replies, "the good news is that a man came in here today asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Glass avatar

    Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,626 views

    Find Rest for your soul in Jesus

    Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled (John 14:1-6) (1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2) In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Final Exhortations

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,245 views

    *(Revised: December 2010) Paul exhorts us not to rest on our laurels, but to keep improving on what we are doing as a church. (Can also be used as a "farewell" message for Pastors leaving their church)

    EXHORTATIONS ARE UNIQUE EPILOGUES THAT ANNOUNCE THE JOYS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND WELL-DOING WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SOUNDING THE ALARM TO WARN AGAINST GROWING CONTENT WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF FRUITFUL MINISTRY. THE CHURCH IS A LABOR OF LOVE AND CANNOT SEPARATE THE TWO BY LABORING WITHOUT LOVING OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Let God Arise

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,949 views

    Resting in God’s ability to fight your battles shows the accuser the strength of your faith! The strength of your faith stems from the amount of trust you place in Gods hands! Knowing you can be thankful for God’s ability to act in each and every situation you may face is POWERFUL!

    Let God Arise Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Road To Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 26, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 39,819 views

    This message examines Jesus' famous invitation to all to come to Him and unload your burden and take on His.

    The Road to Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30 I would like to start by sharing with you an anecdote told by Chuck Swindoll: There was a father who worked very hard who had an energetic son. When the father would come home late in the afternoon his son would expect a mandatory play session. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "The Merit Of Our Mission”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,583 views

    All of life is a preliminary to the dawning of that day of the Lord, when He shall come riding on the clouds to claim His own. This place is not our home. We are pilgrims passing through, and we shall not rest until we rest IN HIM.

    Biblical Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 “Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power; that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Rest Series

    Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,452 views

    By accepting the truth about rest we can find the peace and joy that God intends to bring through the seasons of life.

    STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS: THE TRUTH ABOUT REST Matthew 11:28-30 & various I. INTRODUCTION A. Stress-Free Holidays — I believe they can happen! 1. The desire of my heart is that you receive everything the Lord has for you in this holiday season, for each individual and each family. 2. I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Elim: The Place Of Rest

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 13, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,438 views

    When we let go of bitterness, God leads us to a place of emotional healing, rest and refreshment.

    ELIM: THE PLACE OF REST "22 So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Gift Of Rest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2017
     | 5,618 views

    Take one day off a week to gain perspective and be more productive.

    Quick, do the math: A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? If you came up with 10 cents, you’re in good company. That’s the answer most people come to. It’s intuitive, appealing, but WRONG! Do the math. If the ball costs 0.10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: Rest For The Weary Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 31, 2023
     | 3,545 views

    Jesus, our blessed Redeemer never became too weary of his labor of love. He ministered to mass crowds, taught the disciples at night, rose early in the morning for prayer, faced relentless opposition and never gave up. Jesus found a rhythm in ministry. He knew when to work, and when to rest.

    Sermon: Rest For the Weary Scripture: Matt 11:25-28 “At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. 26 Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Abiding In His Rest Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    To walk the way of forgiveness you must learn to abide in His rest

    To walk the way of forgiveness you must learn to abide in His rest. "Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief." (Hebrews 4:11 KJV) *In order to abide in His rest, you must labor and struggle each day to enter there. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sam Martin avatar

    Learning To Rest In The Lord

    Contributed by Sam Martin on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    In our lives we often allow those who are not doing right to affect us. We look at what they are doing and we allow if to affect us in our lives. What we need to do is get our eyes off those that are not doing right and trust in the Lord and put our del

    Text: Psalm 37:1-7 Introduction: In our lives we often allow those who are not doing right to affect us. We look at what they are doing and we allow if to affect us in our lives. What we need to do is get our eyes off those that are not doing right and trust in the Lord and put our delight in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Rest Area. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,017 views

    PEOPLE NEED REST, THE ONLY REST THAT ONLY JESUS CAN GIVE, THE ONLY TRUE REST THAT THEY CAN RECEIVE IS FROM HIM! THEY WON’T GET THIS KIND OF REST FROM A DAY OFF FROM WORK, OR FROM A VACATION

    Psalm 37:4-7-Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. 6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. 7 Rest in the LORD, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Rest For The Soul

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,637 views

    Jesus is rest for the soul

    Rest For The Soul by Gerald Van Horn Text. Matthrew 11:28-30 What a great Word from the Lord. It is a comforting Word. Many are carrying a great load. They are battling with everything that is within them. Yet, they fail to find rest in their own strength and effort. Jesus says three things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God