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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    A Christian's Rest

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 14, 2020
     | 4,041 views

    Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30.

    Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30. “But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    Rest In The Arms Of God Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,695 views

    Pain and sorrow has scar our lives each and every day, we often seek other means to comfort us and give us peace of mind. However, in Christ Alone Our Hope Is Found.

    Key Verses: 94:12-19, 22, 23. In this Psalms we find David praying to God to take revenge against his enemies, and to judge the wicked people that are so cruel to God’s people. But as he closes this chapter, David praises God’s comfort and loving care. He reassured us that by obeying Jesus, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Rest Is God's Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,257 views

    God has called upon us to walk before him in holiness, and has revealed that he is powerful enough to make his promises come to pass.

    Pastor’s note: I wanted to call this "A Cut above" but couldn’t bring myself to do it. Passage: Genesis 17:1-27 In Genesis 15 God came to Abram and introduced repeated to him the Abrahamic covenant and it’s central tenant; that of God’s undeserved blessing to Abram. God took Abram outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Rest Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,511 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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    The Way To Rest

    Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    Jesus has promised us a rest and refreshing. It comes by and through our faith in Jesus Christ and his finished work on Calvary. Also by obeying the word of God.

    Matt, 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 yoke is easy, and my burden is light. During the earthly ministry of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Rest In God Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,783 views

    The inspired writer uses three historical events that illustrate for us the rest God has in store for His children.

    REST IN GOD Hebrews 4:1-11 Two artists attempted to paint a picture of peace. The first drew a beautiful scene. He painted an ocean still as a pond, showing a graceful sailboat passing by. Overhead the sky was blue, flecked with light, fluffy clouds. And on the shore children played in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rest You Need Is In Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 283 views

    Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness, Jesus, and God's promises, and avoid hardening our hearts to His voice, as we are encouraged to support each other in maintaining our faith.

    Good morning, church family! We’re diving deep into Hebrews 3:7-15 today, exploring the unfailing faithfulness of our God, the absolute necessity of trusting in Jesus, and the peace that comes from resting in God's promises. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Faith never knows where it is being led, ...read more

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    Making An Effort To Rest Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    The Promise of entering God’s Rest still stands!

    Making an Effort to Rest Hebrews 4:1–11 INTRODUCTION If today I told you that somewhere in the building there were tickets for everyone here to enjoy an all expense paid vacation, would you be interested in searching for them? Suppose I hid them so good that no matter how hard you looked you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Josh Reich avatar

    Finding Rest

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,887 views

    In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

    As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christians Rest Series

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,965 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

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    Work To Rest Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,542 views

    Hebrews 4 calls us to work to rest. We do well when we do our work within the context of God’s rest.

    We gather together on Sunday mornings in church for worship… so really we shouldn’t start by thinking of us and what we want or need from church. We start all this with the goal of worshiping God… of expressing our thanks and devotion to Him. But with that said, I do want people to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Christian's Rest Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,100 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

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    God's Promised Rest (The Fourth Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 18,038 views

    How the fourth commandment commanding observance of the sabbath applies to Christians.

    We’ve got to learn to slow down before it kills us. In 1991 economist Juliet Schor wrote a book called "The Overworked American," where she demonstrated that work hours and stress are at an all time high for us (Bass 1). Today’s full-time employee works an average of 163 more hours than employees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Lord Promises Peace And Rest For His People

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    The Lord promises peace and rest to His people . He wants to give us rest and respite from the battles that we have faced in the past . He wants to put an end to the continuous attacks of the enemy that we have been facing for so long.

    THE LORD PROMISES PEACE AND REST FOR HIS PEOPLE ************************************************ " Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. " Acts 9:31: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Commandment Of Sabbath Rest Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 17, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,272 views

    Sometimes we are so busy we simply do not find the time to slow down, pause, or stop long enough to rest and listen to God. Yet, since time began, God has offered us all the opportunity to rest.

    We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month we are thinking about ‘Hope in the calming presence of God’ or to put it another way, knowing how to rest and relax in God. The question I want to address this evening is "Do we understand what it means to rest in God?" We live in a fast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal