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    The Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the profound truth of Jesus Christ as our only Savior, the rest we can find in Him, and the danger of rejecting Him.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into the beautiful and powerful words of Isaiah 9:6. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

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    I Survived It! The Struggle Is Over (Rest) PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Despite the inevitable struggles and anxieties we face in life, we can find everlasting joy, comfort, and strength in God's favor and love, as reminded in Psalm 30:5.

    Friends, welcome! I’m glad you’re here with us today. We're going to dive into the Word of God, specifically Psalm 30:5, where we're reminded, "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning." This verse is a ...read more

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    Rest And Build: Live Freely, Lightly And Fully PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
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    Explores living freely in God's kingdom, building our lives with grace and ease, and the essential role of rest in spiritual growth.

    Hello, Church family! It's so wonderful to see all of you here today, ready and eager to dig into God's Word together. Before we get started, let's take a moment to center ourselves with a passage from the book of Matthew. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, but I think it's ...read more

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    Rest Ing With God In Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 17, 2002
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    Hebrews 3:7-4:11 encourages us to enter God’s rest. In a time when the fulfillment and joy that brings rest is hard to find, what a word of hope!

    Obedient Faith Brings Divine Rest Text: Hebrews 3:7-4:11 Maybe you’ve heard in the news that a large percent of Americans today are suffering from sleep deprivation. It causes road rage, traffic accidents, health issues and conflict at work and at home. We suffer from the curse of not enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    07 A God Of Rest And Redemption Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 25, 2025
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    Only Jesus gives the rest we long for and the redemption we need.

    Palm Sunday is a day of paradox. Crowds shout “Hosanna!” but miss the King they’re praising. Palm branches wave in celebration of the freedom they hoped Jesus would bring, but He rides in on a donkey, not a war horse. The people longed for deliverance from Rome, but Jesus came to deliver their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 12 - The Rest Of The Disciples Are Called Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
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    The rest of the Disciples are called by Jesus.

    The Commission Part 12 – The Rest of the Disciples Called Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus receives the Holy Spirit † Jesus calls His Disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter, John & James, Philip & Nathanael † Continues on to Cana in Galilee ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Bowling Alone: Dying For Lack Of Hope

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 24, 2018
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    The aloneness that has become a hallmark of our modern age presents a great opportunity for the people of God to present the message of life. As Christ calls people to rest in Him, the churches must echo that call.

    “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” [1] Robert Putnam raised a red flag for people living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Teaches To Go To A Quiet Place, Alone And Rest.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 5, 2014
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    Jesus teaches us the way of love, how to give grace to our neighbors, whether we like them or not. Jesus teaches us about faith and miracles and healing but Jesus also teaches us about the simple things in life like going to a quiet place, alone and rest.

    Word Count: 2050 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Summary: Jesus teaches us the way of love, how to give grace to our neighbours, whether we like them or not. Jesus teaches us about faith and miracles and healing but Jesus also teaches us about the simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    I Can Rest Peacefully Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Aug 12, 2009
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    Only God, our Shepherd, can give you complete and peaceful rest!

    The testimony of David is powerful. Verse 1 sets the tone for the rest of this precious Psalms; “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not. After verse 1, David begins to outline for us the loving care of the shepherd. The beauty of the Psalms is that David communicates to us through his personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Entered God's Rest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 16, 2013
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    To show we are resting because we are free to pursue GOD's will in our life.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Rest in your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show we are resting because we are free to pursue GOD's will in our life. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:10 (Amplified Bible) 4:10 For he who has once entered [God’s] rest also has ceased from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020
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    This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

    Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Seventh Day When God Rested

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2013
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    To show that we need to rest on GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you always on work? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to rest on GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:4 (Amplified Bible) 4:4 For in a certain place He has said this about the seventh day: And God rested on the seventh day from all His works. V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 25, 2017
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    Rest is built into creation, If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too.

    Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis (or Jeff to some of you) and I’m the Connections Director here. We are going to be continuing our Timeless series where we’ve been looking at some spiritual disciplines that can help us grow our faith. These aren’t new and in fact have been around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Come: Enter Into His Rest

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,634 views

    As a believer we have an invitation to COME INTO THE DIVINE REST THAT ONLY JESUS CAN BRING.

    COME --- ENTER INTO HIS REST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    I Will Give You Rest

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,608 views

    Where do we find rest from life's challenges and struggles?

    Title: I will give you rest Text: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Subject: How do we enter God’s rest? Complement: by faith, obedience, honoring his word, & leaning on our priest. Preaching idea: I will give you rest. 4:1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal