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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76. Backsliding
John 6:60-71
Sermon
Brett Blair
... with someone, and we were thumbing together, through the church’s pictorial directory. Time and time again as we went through each individual picture my host used such phrases as: “You know, I haven’t seen them for a long time.” Or, “Yes, they used to be active but..” Listen, there is not a protestant or Catholic Church in the city of Memphis that could possibly hold all of its members if they decided to show up on Sunday. But we don’t gear our building facilities for such an event because we ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... the first to lose your nation. Your feasting and lounging will end." Is there not a message in this passage for us? Are we not also in danger of getting wrappedup in Meology instead of Theeology? The scriptural mandate is for us to love our neighbor to be actively concerned about the hurts and pains of others. And even when we don't genuinely feel that concern, we still have a responsibility to act like it . . . in obedience to the Lord. Perhaps you've heard the story about the old drunk who was paid to ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... Juanita was playing "La Cucuracha," a fun Spanish tune that translates into "The Cockroach." (4) It was not exactly what Bruce had in mind for a revival. Funny things happen in church. Beautiful things happen in church. Did you know, though, that you can be active in the church and not know God? Consider our lessons from the Scripture for the day. In our lesson from the Gospel the Jews took solace that they were descendants of Abraham just as many Christians take solace in their membership in the church ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... , former and current starting quarterbacks in the NFL. Even more important, all three Manning boys are men of character. Archie claims that one of his greatest joys in life is his relationship with his sons. All the Manning boys praise their father for being actively involved in their lives. They describe him as loving and supportive. Archie recalls that as his sons were growing up, he made sure to spend lots of time with them. One reason that Archie Manning has been so deliberate in building a relationship ...
80. How Faithful Are We?
1 Corinthians 11:23-25
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Richard Gribble
... , then we are not demonstrating the fidelity we should. If we ignore our responsibilities as citizens, yet enjoying all the privileges, we are being unfaithful. Obviously our fidelity to God must be our greatest concern. When we fail to pray each day, or to be active members of our local parish, or to meet our responsibilities to assist our brothers and sisters in distress, we are being unfaithful to God. When we think only of ourselves and our own desires, when we knowingly sin by our violation of God’s ...
Sermon
Ron Lavin
... pity on him," the lawyer replied. "Go and do likewise." The point of the story is not humanitarianism, nor the elevation of the Samaritan, nor good works, nor the priest’s insensitivity, nor the lawyer’s hard-headedness. The point of the story is that faith must be active in love. Someone who says that he loves God, but does not serve his neighbor, is lying (1 John 4:20). The purpose of all the laws of God, including the law about the sabbath day, is to serve the neighbor. The human being needs rest ...
82. Personal Requests
1 Corinthians 16:5-18
Understanding Series
Marion L. Soards
... to accept.” Paul is not merely registering a concern that some in Corinth might not be open to Timothy, nor is he merely stating what the Corinthians should and should not do. Paul’s statement is concern that some in Corinth might be actively hostile to Timothy, and he effectively demands that the Corinthians not treat Timothy inappropriately. 16:13–14 The Corinthians are admonished to “watch” (Gk. gregored; NIV: be on guard). They are told “to stand courageously in the faith” (Gk. stēkete en ...
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Justin Tull
... doesn’t call us to tasks like that? Aren’t you glad we don’t have to face any Pharaohs on behalf of suffering people? Or do we? Maybe that is one of our calls. Or maybe our call is to be a minister, or to change professions, or to be active in a special project, or to teach Sunday school. God does not call us to one task, but many. Even the man beaten and lying by the side of the road may be our special call at that place, at that time. I have heard many calls. I remember my ...
84. 2 Corinthians 1: 11-13
2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... these are variations on “katartizesthe.” Whichever wording is preferred, scholars generally agree that the middle voice, not the passive voice (“be made perfect,” or “be restored”), is preferred. Paul is recommending the Corinthian community to be actively involved in bring about this newly mended, perfected, relationally rich state of being. Because they are striving to incarnate Christ, the Corinthian faith community must “aim” for nothing less than Christ-like holiness, complete wholeness ...
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... these are variations on “katartizesthe.” Whichever wording is preferred, scholars generally agree that the middle voice, not the passive voice (“be made perfect,” or “be restored”), is preferred. Paul is recommending the Corinthian community to be actively involved in bring about this newly mended, perfected, relationally rich state of being. Because they are striving to incarnate Christ, the Corinthian faith community must “aim” for nothing less than Christ-like holiness, complete wholeness ...
86. It's Not a Snuggie Love
Mark 15:1-15, Mark 11:1-11
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Leonard Sweet
... future. “You crossed me,” needs to be reborn as a message of love and commitment and compassion. b) Here’s another cross-over to grab a phrase that needs reclaiming: “double-cross.” Every cross-training, cross-bearing, cross-over Christian should be actively involved in the “double-cross.” The cross of Christ consists of two beams. There is the vertical beam — planted deep in the earth and pointing straight up to heaven. A heaven-and-earth connection is needed to keep cross-love upright and ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... healed. The doctor then instructed everyone at the sanitarium to lavish love on the tiny creature. Soon the little puppy was frisky and energetic again. And the incision healed quickly. No one knows the healing streams that lie within the human body which may be activated by the power of love. In Sweden a nurse working in a government convalescent home, was assigned to an elderly woman patient. This patient had not spoken a word in three years. The other nurses disliked her and tried to have nothing to do ...
88. Proper 20
Psalm 79:1-9, Jeremiah 8:18--9:1, Luke 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Bulletin Aid
Julia Ross Strope
... the east to the west, God moves among the rich and poor, inviting all humankind to collaborate in establishing justice. Leader: Let’s accept God’s invitation. People: We will pray aloud and silently; we will combine our voices in song. We will be active at home and in our neighborhoods seeking justice. Prayer Of Thanksgiving Leader: Holy One — in this sanctuary, we feel your love; in this place, we express our desires and our questions about you and about our lives. People: In this place, we remember ...
89. Christmas Eve
Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-7, Titus 2:11-14
Bulletin Aid
Julia Ross Strope
... the result. Darkness, in the gospels, is a state of mind, an attitude of heart. When unexpected light brings clarity to a situation, joyful commotion erupts in the environment. Both Isaiah and John speak of light in darkness. Jesus offers light for our darkness and ways to be active in our world. Scripture (Unison) Isaiah 9:2-3a, 6 (modified) We have walked in darkness; Now we see a bright light! We have walked in shadows; But now the shadows are gone. God gives us joy and we are happy. A child is born! We ...
Sermon
Jerry L. Schmalemberger
... suffering Iowa farmer and those single parents on ADC. You may say "Not practical." Perhaps. You may say "Not popular." You’re probably right. But "Christ-like"? you bet. That it is! And when our hearts are warmed with God’s gospel, we must be active, concerned Christians. That means being bleeding hearts, and it means touching the untouchables of our own day. It means rolling up our sleeves and making a difference in their lives. For very cold weather there are now available hand and feet warmers run ...
91. Body Language
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Sermon
King Duncan
... be joined to his church in the same way that members of a physical body are joined to that body. It is a living relationship. The body gives life to its members and they, in turn, are indispensable to the body. For the person in whom Christ dwells, being actively involved in church is not merely an option anymore than an eye has an option about being involved with a physical body. Losing an eye is a tragedy for both the eye and for the body. Christ is saying that each of us is indispensable. We all have ...
92. Specifications for a Husband
Illustration
Ruth Bell Graham
... to bear the burden of a family. His lips must be strong enough to smile, firm enough to say no, and tender enough to kiss. Love must be so deep that it takes its stand in Christ and so wide that it takes the whole lost world in. He must be active enough to save souls. He must be big enough to be gentle and great enough to be thoughtful. His arms must be strong enough to carry a little child."
93. A Thousand Points of Light
Isaiah 60:1-3; 18-22
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J. Howard Olds
... other place of concern, we are already there. That is one of the strengths of our connectionalism. In an age of extremes, United Methodists are uniquely equipped to stand in the middle, inviting whosoever will to our tables of Holy Communion, acknowledging the grace of God to be active in all waters of baptism, urging all to join their hearts and minds with us in prayer. If your heart is with my heart, let's join hands. It's a message that needs to be heard today. When people are shouting at one another and ...
Sermon Aid
Wayne H. Keller
... response, ask again, with more energy) ARE YOU READY?e: Yes! Yes! Yes! We are ready! We are ready! We are ready for a God-event in our personal lives, and in the life of this congregation. Reveal to us, God, what you want us to learn; so we can be active evangels in your world. Hymn for the First Half of Epiphany: "From a Distant Home." Prayer of Praise Include the reality that when we pay attention to what God is doing in this world, we shall be as amazed as the people who were present when Jesus drove out ...
95. Advent 1
Psalm 25:1-10, Jeremiah 33;14-16, Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Bulletin Aid
Julia Ross Strope
... of how you might be whole and how you can be available for others with contagious joy. Let’s recite the printed confession and then listen in silence for the Divine Voice. Community Confession Loving God — Christmas comes but once a year; thank you for being active in our lives all year long! Reveal the negative aspects of our behaviors and free us from their hold on us. Let us feel your empowering love sending us with peace into the world. Amen. Word Of Grace Like the wreath, God encircles us with ...
One Volume
Gary M. Burge
... though by no means all (John 9), are the result of sin and that sin will need to be taken care of before healing can come. While James has focused on the role of the elders in healing, he makes clear in verse 16 that all believers can be active in the ministry of healing as we confess our sins to one another and pray for one another. As an encouragement to pray, James stresses the great effect of the prayer offered by a “righteous person” (5:16). By this James does not mean to confine effective prayer ...
97. When God Is Silent
John 11:1-16, John 11:17-37
Sermon
Bill Bouknight
... now I realize that God was preparing me to learn who the Holy Spirit is. At that time the Holy Spirit was all theory for me, with no practical reality. But then God taught me that the Holy Spirit is a real spiritual Person. But His power cannot be activated fully within the life of a Christian unless that person has a deep need and issues a continuing invitation. That is why St. Paul urged the Ephesians to "be filled with the Spirit." For the last 22 years, I have been inviting the Holy Spirit each day to ...
Sermon
David E. Leininger
... home: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints. — Philemon 1-7 Yes, flattery will get you ...
99. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Sermon
Leonard Sweet
... " and 2) "the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction" (v.3). Note that in verse 9 Paul differentiates this "lawless one" from Satan. They are not one and the same. But like the rebellious ones, this supremely lawless one will be actively working against God's law and grace. Paul's text also clearly defines this lawless one as an individual - not some amorphous, anti-Christian force or sentiment that will permeate our world. The personal nature of the descriptive actions in verse 4 gives ...
100. Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... an inner emotion" (Achtemeier, 278). Moses' command that the Israelites love God is therefore much more than an attitude - it is a call to action. God's love in action delivered the Hebrews from Egypt. Israel's love for God is also to be active - to be demonstrated through their obedience to God's commandments. Verses 17 and 18 describe the consequences that await Israel (or Judah under Josiah, or ourselves today) should they choose disobedience. The sin singled out by Moses' words is one of humanity's ...
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