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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Sermon
Thomas Slavens
... go hence was come, many accompanied him to the riverside, into which as he went he said, “Death, where is thy sting?” And as he went down deeper he said, “Grave, where is thy victory?” So he passed over, and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side.8 Prayer O God, in whose salvation we are glad and rejoice, on this Easter, we thank You for the victory of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, over sin and death. We thank You for his mighty Resurrection and for the hope and the assurance granted ...
77. Like All the Others
Luke 20:27-38
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Brett Blair
... matter how bad things were in France, Charles would always make time for he and his wife to have time with their daughter. Almost every night after they had put her to bed, Evonne would ask, "Charles, why couldn't she have been like the others?" As predicted, the little girl died in her youth. There was a private graveside service. After the priest had pronounced the benediction, everyone began to leave, everyone except Evonne. Charles went back to her and said, "Come, Evonne. Did you not hear the blessing ...
78. Turn Your Other Cheek
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John Thomas Randolph
... been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth; But I say unto you, that ye resist not evil: But whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also." "Now," Rickey said softly to Robinson, "can you do it? You will have to promise that for the first three years in baseball, you will turn your other cheek. I know you are naturally combative. But for three years - three years - you will have to do it the only way it can be done. Three years - can you do it?" Robinson was a devout ...
Sermon
Maurice A. Fetty
... that for years I have tried my hand at fishing, but the Izaak Walton League would be sure to look the other way if I applied for membership. To be sure, growing up in Wisconsin I did try my luck at some of ... Yes, Jesus calls us to discipleship -- thinking, learning discipleship accompanied by devotion and energy. II. If some of Jesus' disciples have tended to be fanatics, others have tended to be academics. I must confess that I have a definite sympathy for this kind of discipleship. My world has long been the ...
80. What Is Your Other Plan?
Acts 2:1-41
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James W. Moore
... answers, “I have left behind eleven faithful disciples and a handful of men and women who have faithfully followed me. They will declare My message and express My love. These faithful people will build My church.” “But,” responds Michael, “What if these people fail? What then is Your other plan?” And Jesus answers, “I have no other plan!” Jesus is counting on you and you and you and me. But the good news is, we are not alone. The Holy Spirit is here to melt us, mold us, fill us, and use us.
81. The Others Point of View
Mark 7:1-23
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Staff
... to delegate authority 17% Arrogance 17% Arbitrariness 19% Lack of frankness and sincerity 24% Lack of leadership 34% Failure to size up employees correctly 36% Failure to show appreciation or give credit 68% Failure to see the other person's point of view The fault cited most often, as the survey shows, was failure to see the other person's point of view. Leaders have a great responsibility to listen and understand those they lead. It was mentioned nearly twice as often as appreciation or giving credit.
82. "Others"
Mark 10:35-45
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King Duncan
... join William Booth's Army. At first General Booth accepted his services reluctantly and grudgingly. Booth said to Brengle, "You've been your own boss too long." So in order to instill humility in Brengle, he made him work by cleaning the boots of other trainees. Discouraged, Brengle said to himself, "Have I followed my own fancy across the Atlantic in order to black boots?" Then, as in a vision, he saw Jesus bending over the feet of rough, uneducated fishermen. "Lord," he whispered, "you washed their feet ...
83. But If He Strikes the Other Cheek…
Matthew 5:38-42
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Richard Niell Donovan
A fine Christian man, was struggling with this text. He didn't like the "turn the other cheek" idea very much. He finally resolved it! He said, "If someone strikes me on one cheek, I will turn the other. But if he strikes me on that cheek, watch out!"
84. We Help Each Other
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Calvin Miller
... pulled him back up the cable and saved his life and Edmund Hillary lived to tell a great story because of the unknoen Norgay. When someone asked Norgay why he didn't make more of it, why he didn't brag about it, he said, "We mountain climbers help each other." What a great model this is. We Christians have no need to be well known heroes. It is time we touched people and say very simply, "We Christians help each ...
85. Others Better Qualified?
Matthew 16:13-20
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Frank Lyman
... him most likely to be a history teacher in the future. Strangely enough, they voted his brother, Edgar Eisenhower, as most likely to be elected President of the United States. The other disciples were probably surprised when Jesus named Simon "Rocky Johnson" and declared that "upon this rock I will build my church." Surely there were others who were better qualified and less likely to embarrass the Lord. The disciples simply did not yet know the power of Christ's grace. And that same grace is still your ...
86. As Good As Any Other
Humor Illustration
... War II, Roosevelt and Churchill were trying to get Stalin to agree to some proposed strategy. When Stalin gave his reason, or excuse, for not agreeing with them, they said, "That is no reason for your refusal!" Stalin replied with a story of two Arabs: One Arab asked the other to lend him his rope. The latter replied, "I can't. I need it to tie my camel." The first Arab reminded his companion that he didn't own a camel. To which the companion replied, "I know that, but when you don't want to lend your rope ...
Sermon
Tony Everett
... clear, mail to arrive, workweeks to end, sermons to conclude, the weather to change. So, what do you do while you are waiting? Some folks fuss and fume, staring at their watches impatiently. Some bring something to read. Some worry about anything and everything. Others do absolutely nothing at all. What is waiting like for you? What is it like when you are unable to control the unexpected and unwanted delays in your busy life? What goes through your mind when you discover that you are powerless to restore ...
Understanding Series
John Goldingay
... is going back on the commitment to the descendants of Abraham. At its center, the community continues to be ethnically based. A confessing community has not replaced it, as Westermann suggests (Isaiah 40–66, p. 314). But Yahweh is also fulfilling that other implicit commitment to restore blessing to all peoples through their association with the descendants of Abraham. This welcoming of foreigners is also a response to Solomon’s prayer at the original dedication of this house of God (1 Kgs. 8:41–43 ...
One Volume
Gary M. Burge
... 28. The two Levitical groups responsible for the treasuries hailed from the line of Gershon (26:21–22) and Kohath (26:23–28). Two types of treasuries are defined here (26:20), the first relating to the house of God, and the other to dedicated gifts. The latter contains plunder dedicated to the temple from military victories (vv. 26–28). Not only Levitical treasurers but also Levitical administrators were commissioned by David according to 26:29–32. These administrators, drawn from the Levitical clan ...
90. Judging Others
Luke 6:37-42
Understanding Series
Craig A. Evans
... and Matthew. Thus, we may say that Luke 6:12–49 is based on material taken from Mark and from the sayings source. 6:37-42 In vv. 37–42 Jesus warns his disciples to take care in the way that they evaluate other people. The command not to judge others refers to fault-finding and criticism, but it should not be understood as prohibiting constructive criticism and assistance, as is verified by the humorous exaggeration concerning the speck and the plank (vv. 41–42). The sayings in vv. 39–40 refer to the ...
91. Others Join David at Hebron
1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Understanding Series
Louis C. Jonker
... , p. 321). 12:8–18 First Chronicles 12:8 now moves the scene to David’s stronghold in the desert. First Chronicles 12:8–15 indicates those Gadites who defected to David to pledge their support for him. First Chronicles 12:16–18 then deals with other Benjaminites and some men from Judah, who also came to David at the “stronghold.” This scene again emphasizes the divine support for David in a dramatic way. David challenged these men, demanding to know why they came: If you have come to me in peace ...
92. Your Gifts To Each Other
Ephesians 4:17--5:21
Sermon
Ronald K. Brooks
... . Ephesians 5:33 says, "Husbands love your wives as yourself, and wives respect your husbands." Give to one another the gift of respect. Respect one another's opinions. Honor one another's emotional highs and lows. Support one another. Encourage each other. Cherish one another's company and above all love one another as you love yourself. Give these gifts to one another daily and your marriage will be blessed. Amen. Ronald K. Brooks is pastor of the Lawrence United Methodist Church, Lawrence, Michigan ...
Children's Sermon
Wesley T. Runk
... sure a beautiful way to start the day, isn't it? When you sing songs, your heart is happy and light, and when you are happy and light, it makes the people you meet happy and light. Of course, the main reason that Paul told the people to greet each other this way was so that they could praise God and thank God for his love and the wonderful friendships that God made for people in the Church. Some of the best friends you will have will be people that you meet in church. By thanking God and saying hello to ...
Bulletin Aid
James Wilson
... s people, whom Christ died to save. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You are so magnificent and mighty, yet You have chosen to love and cherish even those who are the least in the eyes of the world. Help us to love and accept others as You do, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, even though we have heard of Your accepting love, we have been tempted to believe, in our most private thoughts, that we really are more special to You than perhaps those who are in some way ...
Drama
Dallas A. Brauninger
... pews.) Key: 1-8 = speakers 1: Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 2: The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet"; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, "Love your neighbor as yourself." 3: Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. 4: Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from ...
Drama
Robert F. Scott
... , but when I hold him, I feel as if I'm holding the whole world in my arms -the sky and the sea and the green earth and all the angels of Heaven. “If only she knew what I know now -for how could she hold him? It’s the other way around. He was holding her -and holding you and me -and all the world -in his saving hands! But that's ahead of my tale. The three came back and told us what they'd found: an everyday scene of a mother and a baby -but different -with a ...
Bulletin Aid
Carl Hoefler
Call to Worship Pastor: We come in response to the good news of Christ who gave himself for our sins. People: To God be the glory for the gift of his Son! Pastor: We are called to be faithful to that good news: for there is no other gospel apart from the grace of Christ. People: We give our devotion to Christ, our only source of salvation. Collect O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: You have expressed your love to us through the good news of your Son, our Savior! Strengthen us with faithfulness, ...
98. A View From the Other Window
Genesis 6:1-8:22
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... first available glimpse of blue. Up - in the direction of hope. Up - to God. From our point of living, we look out through various windows. Sometimes we must look down into the murky depths. Sometimes we must look out into the frightful storm. But always we need that other window, the one on top, the one from which we can look up to God. Today it is through this window we look. In many times and circumstances we must of necessity look upon scenes that are dismal and dark. But in the worship of God we look ...
99. The Other Voice
Psalm 85:1-13
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... . We could hear some of them if we brought in a dozen or so radios, half a dozen TVs and several CBs, and if we tuned all these to various wavelengths and channels. By means of these instruments, we could hear what is inaudible now. But there is also that other voice. It is all around us here, and within us too. You cannot normally pick it up on radio or tune it in on TV or CD. The tuning mechanism is within you. And this tuning is not anything so simple as the flip of a switch or turning of ...
Children's Sermon
Wesley T. Runk
... to send to boys and girls who are hungry. Do you know what? I think that if everyone was as generous as you, we could feed thousands of hungry people every year. All we need is love - which God gives us plenty of - and a desire to share it with others. Now I'm going to ask you to bring up your food, and we'll put it in the box to send to the hungry children.
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