Dictionary: Rest
Synonyms: relax, take a rest, ease up/off, let up, slow down, pause, have/take a break, unbend, repose, laze, idle, loaf, do nothing, take time off, slack off, unwind, recharge one's batteries, be at leisure, take it easy, sit back, sit down, stand down, lounge, luxuriate, loll, slump, flop, put one's feet up, lie down, go to bed, have/take a nap, nap, catnap, doze, have/take a siesta, drowse, sleep, lie, be laid, recline, be, be placed, be positioned, support, prop (up), steady, balance, lean, lay, set, sit, stand, position, place, put, be based on, be grounded in, be founded on, depend on, be dependent on, rely on, hinge on, turn on, hang on, pivot on, be contingent on, revolve around, centre on, relaxation, leisure, ease, inactivity, respite, time off, time out, breathing space, break, interval, interlude, intermission, base, holder, stay, prop, brace, rack, hook, frame, shelf, bracket, trestle, tripod, plinth, pedestal, foundation, bed, foot, substructure, a standstill, a halt, a stop, remainder, residue, remaining part/number/quantity, part/number/quantity (that is) left over, others, those left, remains, remnant, remnants, rump, surplus, difference, extra, excess, superfluity, overflow, overspill, additional people/material/things, extra people/material/things, remain, continue to be, keep, persist in being, carry on being, go on being
Antonyms: work, motion, movement, struggle, rage, go mad, have a fit, see red, hit the roof, toil, be active, labor, effort, agony, activity, do, blow one's stack, blow a gasket, do one's nut, go ape, go wild, lose it, drive, action, move
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Bulletin Aid
Rolland R. Reece
... a miracle -- an extension of time, a soothing comfort -- that will erase the tragedy that has been etched unwanted upon our lives. O God, we turn to you because our need is so great. We place ourselves with those members of the faith who have stood where we stand. As they were sustained, so we wish to be sustained. While our sorrow and pain will continue, assure us that we will not be forsaken. Those members of the faith were comforted and their lives did not end in vain. They came to you and their lives ...
Bulletin Aid
Rolland R. Reece
... 's timeless words is a certain way to salvation and wisdom. We thank you, God, for this hour of worship. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. When, O Lord, did we first realize how much we love our church building? How beautifully it stands, ringed by trees that have been reaching up to you for decades. So pristine in its whiteness, yet containing all the warmth of home. When, O God, did we come to know how important weekly worship is? We've come here when discouraged, doubting, guilty, and defeated ...
Bulletin Aid
Derl G. Keefer
... vows and make a covenant of love to each other. These vows are important because they are set in the context of God and his people. Covenants are binding and not to be entered into lightly or irreverently. There will be times of doubt and insecurity, but stand steady -- your love for each other and God will hold your love tightly together. Are you willing to continue the taking of these sacred vows? Couple: Yes, we are. Let the vows be binding upon us for the rest of our lives. Pastor: (Groom), please place ...
Bulletin Aid
Derl G. Keefer
... as a couple. Celebrate that with each other, in big and little ways. Look around and join with all God's people in thanking God for the mystery and wonder of Christ's love, which is so broad and long, so high and deep. It's a big mountain that stands before you, (Bride) and (Groom) -- this mountain called marriage. But joined together with God, may the climb be more thrilling than you ever imagined. God be with you.
Bulletin Aid
Derl G. Keefer
... loss for each of you. You will never forget your pasts. You wouldn't want to. For even in the painful times you experienced, you grew and found strength to live through them with dignity and integrity. They changed you and helped to form you into the person standing here today -- the person each of you fell in love with. So you cannot escape the past, but like Ruth and Naomi, you can move beyond it. It is not the last word. A whole new road called the future is opening up before you. And how we rejoice ...
Bulletin Aid
Derl G. Keefer
... of relating to people. It's the question of who you turn to for emotional support, and even for fun. Are you learning to turn to one another first? Friends and family are great. We need them. They have helped to shape you into the persons you are standing here today. You won't ever stop loving these people and enjoying their company. But how you relate to them will change, for your primary loyalty is to each other now. You are leaving behind the patterns of your past lives to build this new life together ...
Sermon
Robert R. Kopp
... and there's always room for redemption, but it's a lot easier if you give it your best shot at the start. So I approach my vocation (ministry) and avocation (golf) with Miss Blanchard and Reverend Mante in mind. I'm psyched whenever I prepare a sermon or stand at the first tee. And while I know I can always recover from bad sermons and starts (shots), it saves time and tears when doing it right the first time. Whether it's God or golf, nothing can happen through you that has not first happened to you. Or ...
Sermon
Robert R. Kopp
... it again, backs up, smashes into it again, and then rolls down her window and exclaims, "That's how it's done when you're old and rich." I hope that's a good segue to my number one pet peeve: boorish behavior. If there's anything I can't stand about myself as well as others it is a lack of manners. My director of the universe -- my wife -- refers to it as the absence of common courtesies. There's a lot of wisdom framed and hanging in my study which says, "No kindness shown no matter how small is ...
4459. God Knows!
2 Samuel 11:1-27
Sermon
Robert R. Kopp
... ace right down the middle. It was perfect -- right on the line with out-of-sight-out-of-reach pace. Immediately, the guy closest to the net yelled, "Out!" "Out?" I yelled back. But quickly, composing myself, conscious of congregants on adjacent courts and in the stands, I just bit my lip as my mind did a blue-flame burn. My partner turned around slowly and whispered matter-of-factly, "God knows!" Yes, God knows. God knew King David did the nasty with Bathsheba and tried to cover it up by having her husband ...
Sermon
David O. Bales
... church's pastor and music director. Now, there's one more person mentioned." "The innkeeper." "The scene is set. Let's look at the church's pastor and music director. What are they like? How would you describe them?" "They want to be cool. They sit in the stands but don't play the game. They're trying not to get involved." "Now, the guy who stops. Notice what he's called?" "Samaritan." "Heard of good Samaritans? This is the fellow who started it all. And in Jesus' time Jews and Samaritans didn't get along ...
Drama
Peter C. Garrison
... called a "church' or ekklesia: the called out/chosen ones.) (Please read Acts 4:32--5:11) Ananias And Sapphira Ananias has just been carried out dead. Joseph of Cyprus (the Levite who sold his field and gave the proceeds to the church) and Peter are standing outside the house-church. They watch as the corpse is carried off. A babble of voices is heard from inside the house-church. The church is filled with fear. Peter and Joseph walk away a little to talk. Joseph: (Shocked and afraid) I feel unreal, beside ...
Sermon
Rodney Thomas Smothe
... renewed hope for the nation. Joel instructs the people regarding God's intervention in their lives. Continued sin will reap destruction, but turning away from sin, repentance, fasting, and returning to the Lord will bring about God's forgiveness. It is God's invitation that stands in stark contrast to the behavior of the people. It is God's initiative that reaches beyond the failure of the people saying, "Hey, if you will just stop it, I will bring about a positive change in your lives." When God pardons he ...
4463. Tell Them
Acts 10:23b-48
Sermon
Rodney Thomas Smothe
There is no day in the Christian church that holds more joy than Easter. The women arrived at the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus and were startled to find that the stone had been rolled away. Entering the tomb they discovered the body of Jesus missing and standing near where the body had been laid to rest were two messengers from God. Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed ...
Sermon
Rodney Thomas Smothe
... he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him (Acts 5:29b-32). What do we learn from the apostles? There comes a time when we must stand for what we believe at all costs. The words in Luke 6:22 remind us: "Blessed are you, when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man." Many of us have lived long enough to remember the old ...
4465. The Suffering Servant
Isaiah 51:17--52:12
Sermon
Rodney Thomas Smothe
... in the crowd like those women and men who believed in Jesus and yet stood by unable to make a difference in the events that led to his crucifixion and death. Perhaps the real impact of the message of Good Friday speaks to us today as we continue to stand in the crowd and deny him for fear that we will become known as one of his followers. When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. At three o'clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which ...
Sermon
Rodney Thomas Smothe
... God took Abram outside and assured him that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars, our text says, "And Abram believed" (trusted in, relied on, remained steadfast to) "the Lord; and he counted it to him as righteousness" (right standing with God, 15:6). Promise, belief, covenant, while used interchangeably, have slightly different meanings. Promise means to make a declaration or assurance with regard to an upcoming specified act. Belief is trusting in, resting in, or taking refuge in something or ...
Sermon
Rodney Thomas Smothe
... see preventing you from reaching your goals? How would you relate to these obstacles if you knew that they were really just stepping stones to success? I once had a poster of a seascape that upon initial glance appeared to show a huge hollow rock standing on the beach blocking the view of the ocean. When viewed from a distance that same picture revealed a beautiful sunrise appearing just beyond the rock. The caption on the poster read, "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal." For ...
Drama
Karren Boehr
... in heaven, do you want to go there? FATHER: Ya, sure, it'll be a blast. Okay, second down ... interception! Interception! Got to call Mike. (Picks up the phone and dials) Mike, hey, man, can you believe that last play? What's with the loose fingers Steelers anyway? SON: (Stands up) Dad, I have a feeling heaven just might not be the place for you. I don't think you'd like it. I'm not even sure it's the place for me. (Sighs and slowly walks off) FATHER: (Sputters) Wha...? What brought this on? Mike, you'll ...
Drama
Karren Boehr
... 'm sure I didn't hear a whole lot of the sermon, because I was trying to decide who to ask out next. 2ND MAN: Don't you remember, how there was talk if we started English church, none of us would go to heaven? Well, the church is still standing, so what's that tell you? And there couldn't be candlelight services in church because darkness and evil go together? And certainly no guitars or organs. 1ST MAN: (Sighs) I'd say we've come a long way. I'm sure glad no one thought dishwashers were sin, or ...
Drama
Karren Boehr
... cheat. I just hold my breath a lot. ANN: (Laughs) And how are your kids? LINDA: On the go, always on the go. Would you believe Amber hates the doll we gave her for Christmas? ANN: Oh, no! I remember you telling me you looked all over for that doll. (Stands and begins doing leg stretches) LINDA: Exactly! That doll took me weeks to find. Amber claims the face is funny. It's even the same doll she saw advertized on T.V. The one she just had to have. She also says the dress isn't the right color. (Begins ...
Drama
Karren Boehr
... WOMAN: Mature woman (can also be a man if desired). Non-speaking part. A bright shawl is draped over her head to attract attention Costumes:Devil: Black shirt and tie, black pants and black shoesWoman: Normal dress with a bright shawl around head. Props: Large, free-standing door that can be opened and shut, stool, six-pack of diet pop, Bible Scene: The church is about to launch a membership drive. (Can also be a revival, special services, and so on) A large wooden door that can be opened and shut is on ...
Drama
Karren Boehr
... ! 2ND CATERPILLAR: You've never tried flying! 1ST CATERPILLAR: I don't have to. I don't like it! 2ND CATERPILLAR: (Carefully looking at own body, in awe) Oh, look! I'm getting my wings! (Pauses, then excitedly) I'm getting my wings! (Slips wrists into wings hanging on back; stands up and looks around) And I can see light! I'm out of my dark cocoon. I'm on my way to becoming what God wants me to be. Oh, this is more wonderful than I ever imagined. (Flaps wings) I'm so free. You'll get your wings soon ...
Drama
Karren Boehr
... moments before graduation Characters:MARCUS: Graduating senior, self confidentANDREA: Graduating senior, more uncertain of herself Costumes: Graduation gowns, mortarboards Props: Long-stemmed flowers, stick of gum, tape of "Pomp and Circumstance" Scene: Two seniors in caps and gowns are standing side-by-side center stage as if in line. They are about ready to march into the auditorium. Holding a long-stemmed flower, Andrea is nervous, up-tight. Marcus is more laid back ANDREA: (Excitedly looking around) Can ...
Drama
Robert F. Crowley
... you like that? Let's all sing "Silent Night" and the Christmas Tree will lead us. (ALL SING) That was just wonderful. And now, I want to show you the picture. Remember what is says? That's right. It says "XMAS." Do you know why the X is there? It stands for Christ. X in Greek is chi. In the Greek language it is the first letter in the title, Christ. So when you see "XMAS" you must always think of Jesus Christ. Can you remember that? I bet you can. Do you know it's time for me to go ...
4475. Life
John 20:19-23
Drama
Robert F. Crowley
... the sleeping Tabitha. Oh, Lord God, send back the spirit into her body. Tabitha arise! FIRST: Peter could see her breathing again and he silently thanked his Master. FOURTH: Her eyes opened wide. She looked around the room and saw Peter. FIRST: She sat up. THIRD: Peter helped her to stand and after they embraced Peter called the others into the room. FOURTH: The mournful sound of wailing was exchanged for the joyful sound of celebration. (ALL SING A JOYFUL PRAISE SONG)
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