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Synonyms: be quick, hurry up, move quickly, go fast, hasten, make haste, speed, speed up, lose no time, press on, push on, run, dash, rush, hurtle, dart, race, fly, flash, shoot, streak, bolt, bound, blast, charge, chase, career, scurry, scramble, scamper, scuttle, sprint, gallop, go hell for leather, go like lightning, hustle, push (on), urge (on), drive on, spur on, goad, prod, haste, flurry, bustle, confusion, commotion, hubbub, urgency, agitation, turmoil

Antonyms: move slowly, slow down, calmness

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1. Inevitable Delays

Matthew 25:1-13

Illustration

William R. Ellis

... frustration that arises when extended delays keep us from getting where ... , grocery store or movie theater, delays happen; if they last long ... wait will end these inevitable delays are bearable. We can endure ... want to do. Sometimes the delay is so long that we ... that this isn't a delay we are facing, it is ...

2. The Danger of Delay

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... one gull which seemed to delay and wondered when it would ... would escape. But it had delayed too long so that its ... observed, "Oh, the danger of delay!"

3. Delayed Baggage

Eph 4:26

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Lewis M. Andrews, Ph.D.

... on the spot for the delay in my departure. Next day ...

4. When All You've Known is the Wulitzer

Illustration

John Killinger

... the institution, the greater the delay; but truth will eventually work ...

5. No Higher Duty

Matt 10:24-39

Illustration

J. Burton Williams

... meditative and prayerful. Nouwen was delayed and was late getting to ...

6. Making Your Mark

Mt 23:1-12

Illustration

King Duncan

... the criminal to appear without delay before the Elders to receive ...

7. Christmas Is about Finding

John 1:1-18

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... with the waiter about its delay in coming. Taken aback by ...

8. The Larger Perspective

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Editor James S. Hewett

... be averted, or even long delayed. When this man heard the ...

9. One Wound At a Time

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King Duncan

... ready, so as not to delay for a moment.’”

10. Campground Commode

Illustration

King Duncan

... : I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but ...

11. It Takes Time for Truth to be Accepted

Matthew 11:1-19

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... ." Just as there was a delay in some states ratifying an ... , so there is often a delay accepting the presence God's ...

12. The Collateral Damage of Our Attitudes

Luke 16:19-31

Illustration

Brett Blair

... Schwarzenegger movie "Collateral Damage" was delayed in it's opening. It ...

13. Hope That Did Not Disappoint

Luke 7:11-17; 18:1-8

Illustration

Theodore F. Schneider

... that hope's fulfillment is delayed. The air terminal was a ...

14. A Unifying Force

Mt 21:1-11

Illustration

King Duncan

... for Union Station, and was delayed by the funeral procession. He ...

15. Waiting - Sermon Starter

John 1:1-18

Illustration

Brett Blair

... immediate gratification. The idea of delayed satisfaction is a stranger to ...

16. Sorry, Wrong Plane

John 6:24-25

Illustration

Staff

... Hobby Airport, a flight was delayed due to a mechanical problem ...

17. Thankfulness Can Be a Matter of Perspective

Matthew 6:25-34; John 6:25-35

Illustration

... seat recently, only to lament delays caused by weather, extra fees ...

18. God Moves in Mysterious Ways

John 16:12-15

Illustration

Larry Powell

... the bother. Angered by the delay and anxious to get on ...

19. “Not Responsible for…”

Matthew 4:1-11

Illustration

David E. Leininger

... takes no responsibility for any delays or missed connections, and if ...

20. Taking Our Penalty

John 14:1-14

Illustration

Adrian Dieleman

... goalie got a penalty for "delay of game." A penalty in ...

21. Chisholm's Laws of Frustration

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Staff

... laws of frustration, mishap, and delay 1st law of human interaction ...

22. Satan's Strategy Session

Illustration

Michael P. Green

... . Help them make excuses for delaying their decision. Tell them there ...

23. Christianity and Patriotism

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... device to be prepared without delay with a motto expressing in ...

24. The Wounds of God

Illustration

John Dickson

... the audience for questions. Without delay a man in his mid ...

25. God Moves Slowly

John 11:6

Illustration

Jon L. Joyce

... of little mortals. Perhaps he delays an answer to our prayer ...

26. Your Life Is Required of You in the Hymns

Luke 12:13-21

Illustration

Richard Patt

... not, O sinner draw near ... delay not, delay not, the hour is at ...

27. The Time for Practice Is Now

Illustration

... , 'Why?' many times during the delays in Midian and in the ... Himself experienced the discipline of delay in His silent years before ... through the blessed discipline of delay.

28. The Flight to Dallas

Illustration

Ted Ballenger

... 100 to Dallas will be delayed 20 minutes due to maintenance ... 220 to Seattle will be delayed. Your aircraft needs an oil ...

29. The Missionary Exam

Illustration

Brian L. Harbour

... explanation about his five hour delay, the examiner said, "Let's ... and did not question my delay. Finally, I tried his humility ...

30. A Sad Misunderstanding of Time

Illustration

Thomas Long

... had received similar requests for delay, indeed, that he had just ...

31. Heavenly Service

Luke 12:32-40

Illustration

Keith Wagner

... his return to God be delayed. "A neighbor of mine is ...

32. A Class Act

Illustration

John Berendt

... the South Pole. Rather than delay the others in their desperate ...

33. First Christian Church of Botswana

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... communion set from England was delayed in the mail; but on ...

34. Catching a Flight to Heaven

Illustration

... providentially escaped death. An unexpected delay in New York kept him ...

35. Net Faith

Illustration

Richard Baxter

... no solution to the costly delays. Finally, someone suggested a gigantic ...

36. What a Hug Can Do

Illustration

Dean Walley

... . So stretch those arms without delay And give someone a hug ...

37. Seek a Professional

Illustration

... to call on Mackenzie without delay. Fearing some development in the ...

38. Inauthentic Scott

Illustration

... morning a serious railroad accident delayed the passenger trains and shunted ...

39. A List of Murphy's Laws

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Staff

... pretty well. Checks are always delayed in the mail. Bills arrive ...

40. Tally the Votes

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Staff

... turned it down. "Filibustering and delay in the tabulation of votes ...

41. Conditioned

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... steps back. Because of unforeseen delays the construction took three years ...

42. Truth and Error

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

There has long been debate as to which is the speedier, truth or error; which spreads faster, false report or denial. Some have maintained that truth has sturdier and surer wings. Others contend that fiction and careless rumor find more willing tongues to speed them on their way. Long ago, Tacitus, the Roman historian, gave his judgment in these words: "Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay: falsehood by haste and uncertainty."

43. Your Life Is Required of You in the Hymns

Luke 12:13-21

Illustration

Richard Patt

... not, O sinner draw near ... delay not, delay not, the hour is at ...

44. SCULPTOR

Judges 3:26

Illustration

Stephen Stewart

... :26 - "Ehud escaped while they delayed, and passed beyond the sculptored ...

45. Late Bloomers

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Illustration

William G. Carter

... ." That is, he had a delayed response. He was a late ...

46. The Wrong Number but the Right Time

Luke 7:36-8:3

Illustration

Larry Powell

... Christ or if you are delaying your commitment until circumstances are ...

47. A New Perspective

Illustration

Staff

... of the afternoon, causing long delays in flights from across the ...

48. Set the Sail

Illustration

Warren Wiersbe

... to China, his vessel was delayed near New Guinea because the ...

49. A Feathered Masterpiece

Illustration

... asked the reason for the delay, the artist showed him armloads ...

50. Pocket Warning

Illustration

Staff

... said, "Only a few minutes' delay cost him his life, his ...

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Antonyms: move slowly, slow down, calmness

Showing all results

1. Inevitable Delays

Matthew 25:1-13

Illustration

William R. Ellis

2. The Danger of Delay

Illustration

... one gull which seemed to delay and wondered when it would ... would escape. But it had delayed too long so that its ... observed, "Oh, the danger of delay!"

3. Delayed Baggage

Eph 4:26

Illustration

Lewis M. Andrews, Ph.D.

... on the spot for the delay in my departure. Next day ...

4. When All You've Known is the Wulitzer

Illustration

John Killinger

... the institution, the greater the delay; but truth will eventually work ...

5. No Higher Duty

Matt 10:24-39

Illustration

J. Burton Williams

... meditative and prayerful. Nouwen was delayed and was late getting to ...

6. Making Your Mark

Mt 23:1-12

Illustration

King Duncan

... the criminal to appear without delay before the Elders to receive ...

7. Christmas Is about Finding

John 1:1-18

Illustration

... with the waiter about its delay in coming. Taken aback by ...

8. The Larger Perspective

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... be averted, or even long delayed. When this man heard the ...

9. One Wound At a Time

Illustration

King Duncan

... ready, so as not to delay for a moment.’”

10. Campground Commode

Illustration

King Duncan

... : I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but ...

11. It Takes Time for Truth to be Accepted

Matthew 11:1-19

Illustration

... ." Just as there was a delay in some states ratifying an ... , so there is often a delay accepting the presence God's ...

12. The Collateral Damage of Our Attitudes

Luke 16:19-31

Illustration

Brett Blair

... Schwarzenegger movie "Collateral Damage" was delayed in it's opening. It ...

13. Hope That Did Not Disappoint

Luke 7:11-17; 18:1-8

Illustration

Theodore F. Schneider

... that hope's fulfillment is delayed. The air terminal was a ...

14. A Unifying Force

Mt 21:1-11

Illustration

King Duncan

... for Union Station, and was delayed by the funeral procession. He ...

15. Waiting - Sermon Starter

John 1:1-18

Illustration

Brett Blair

... immediate gratification. The idea of delayed satisfaction is a stranger to ...

16. Sorry, Wrong Plane

John 6:24-25

Illustration

Staff

... Hobby Airport, a flight was delayed due to a mechanical problem ...

17. Thankfulness Can Be a Matter of Perspective

Matthew 6:25-34; John 6:25-35

Illustration

... seat recently, only to lament delays caused by weather, extra fees ...

18. God Moves in Mysterious Ways

John 16:12-15

Illustration

Larry Powell

... the bother. Angered by the delay and anxious to get on ...

19. “Not Responsible for…”

Matthew 4:1-11

Illustration

David E. Leininger

... takes no responsibility for any delays or missed connections, and if ...

20. Taking Our Penalty

John 14:1-14

Illustration

Adrian Dieleman

... goalie got a penalty for "delay of game." A penalty in ...

21. Chisholm's Laws of Frustration

Illustration

Staff

... laws of frustration, mishap, and delay 1st law of human interaction ...

22. Satan's Strategy Session

Illustration

Michael P. Green

... . Help them make excuses for delaying their decision. Tell them there ...

23. Christianity and Patriotism

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... device to be prepared without delay with a motto expressing in ...

24. The Wounds of God

Illustration

John Dickson

... the audience for questions. Without delay a man in his mid ...

25. God Moves Slowly

John 11:6

Illustration

Jon L. Joyce

... of little mortals. Perhaps he delays an answer to our prayer ...

26. Your Life Is Required of You in the Hymns

Luke 12:13-21

Illustration

Richard Patt

... not, O sinner draw near ... delay not, delay not, the hour is at ...

27. The Time for Practice Is Now

Illustration

... , 'Why?' many times during the delays in Midian and in the ... Himself experienced the discipline of delay in His silent years before ... through the blessed discipline of delay.

28. The Flight to Dallas

Illustration

Ted Ballenger

... 100 to Dallas will be delayed 20 minutes due to maintenance ... 220 to Seattle will be delayed. Your aircraft needs an oil ...

29. The Missionary Exam

Illustration

Brian L. Harbour

... explanation about his five hour delay, the examiner said, "Let's ... and did not question my delay. Finally, I tried his humility ...

30. A Sad Misunderstanding of Time

Illustration

Thomas Long

... had received similar requests for delay, indeed, that he had just ...

31. Heavenly Service

Luke 12:32-40

Illustration

Keith Wagner

... his return to God be delayed. "A neighbor of mine is ...

32. A Class Act

Illustration

John Berendt

... the South Pole. Rather than delay the others in their desperate ...

33. First Christian Church of Botswana

Illustration

... communion set from England was delayed in the mail; but on ...

34. Catching a Flight to Heaven

Illustration

... providentially escaped death. An unexpected delay in New York kept him ...

35. Net Faith

Illustration

Richard Baxter

... no solution to the costly delays. Finally, someone suggested a gigantic ...

36. What a Hug Can Do

Illustration

Dean Walley

... . So stretch those arms without delay And give someone a hug ...

37. Seek a Professional

Illustration

... to call on Mackenzie without delay. Fearing some development in the ...

38. Inauthentic Scott

Illustration

... morning a serious railroad accident delayed the passenger trains and shunted ...

39. A List of Murphy's Laws

Illustration

Staff

... pretty well. Checks are always delayed in the mail. Bills arrive ...

40. Tally the Votes

Illustration

Staff

... turned it down. "Filibustering and delay in the tabulation of votes ...

41. Conditioned

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... steps back. Because of unforeseen delays the construction took three years ...

42. Truth and Error

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

43. Your Life Is Required of You in the Hymns

Luke 12:13-21

Illustration

Richard Patt

... not, O sinner draw near ... delay not, delay not, the hour is at ...

44. SCULPTOR

Judges 3:26

Illustration

Stephen Stewart

... :26 - "Ehud escaped while they delayed, and passed beyond the sculptored ...

45. Late Bloomers

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Illustration

William G. Carter

... ." That is, he had a delayed response. He was a late ...

46. The Wrong Number but the Right Time

Luke 7:36-8:3

Illustration

Larry Powell

... Christ or if you are delaying your commitment until circumstances are ...

47. A New Perspective

Illustration

Staff

... of the afternoon, causing long delays in flights from across the ...

48. Set the Sail

Illustration

Warren Wiersbe

... to China, his vessel was delayed near New Guinea because the ...

49. A Feathered Masterpiece

Illustration

... asked the reason for the delay, the artist showed him armloads ...

50. Pocket Warning

Illustration

Staff

... said, "Only a few minutes' delay cost him his life, his ...

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