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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1. Entrustment
John 17:6-19
Sermon
Robert Noblett
... . We all know people who have primary responsibility for a loved one. Their devotion to that loved one is in no way diminished by their need for release from those responsibilities; in fact, respite from those responsibilities maintains, and can improve, the quality of that devotion. How wonderful it is that there are programs and people to whom these care givers can temporarily entrust the care of that loved other. In this priestly prayer of Jesus, though, entrustment is elevated to its ultimate level ...
Understanding Series
James K. Bruckner
... ; Deut. 15:1–18). Jesus offered a radical interpretation of the Sabbath rest command when he declared that it was “made for man” (Mark 2:23–3:5; Matt. 12:1–13; Luke 6:1–10; see also John 9). The Lord healed on the Sabbath, giving rest and respite from disease, rather than following a strict observance of the gift as a law. The preacher in Hebrews 4:1–11 further broadened the hope of rest in God. 20:12 The fifth commandment is, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in ...
Understanding Series
J. Ramsey Michaels
... final assault” on Jerusalem and the unbelieving world. The assault takes place in two stages: the journey in chapter 11 from Bethany east of the Jordan to Bethany near Jerusalem, and the journey in chapter 12 from Ephraim near the desert (another place of respite, 11:54) to Bethany near Jerusalem a second time (12:1–11) and from there to Jerusalem itself. From 12:12 to the end of chapter 20, Jesus never leaves Jerusalem again, and all that happens there centers on his Passion. A certain continuity ...
4. The Death of Lazarus
John 11:1-16, John 11:17-37
Understanding Series
J. Ramsey Michaels
... final assault” on Jerusalem and the unbelieving world. The assault takes place in two stages: the journey in chapter 11 from Bethany east of the Jordan to Bethany near Jerusalem, and the journey in chapter 12 from Ephraim near the desert (another place of respite, 11:54) to Bethany near Jerusalem a second time (12:1–11) and from there to Jerusalem itself. From 12:12 to the end of chapter 20, Jesus never leaves Jerusalem again, and all that happens there centers on his Passion. A certain continuity ...
Sermon
Robert A. Hausman
... Sunday. The name came from the Latin form of the first word of the Introit for that day: "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice!" In a season which was known for its solemn preparation for Christmas, this Sunday was a little respite from seriousness. The color of the day changed from violet to rose and flowers were allowed on the altar. With the rise of liturgical renewal, Christians have stressed hope rather than repentance as the main theme of Advent, and many have turned to blue rather ...
Sermon
Glenn E. Ludwig
... life is in a state of confusion: personal relationships are at the straining point, job pressures seem more than we can bear, family and friends offer little support to the lonely, hurting person inside. And "peace" is what we need ƒ some respite from the frustrations, some solace from the pressures, some relief from the inner turmoils. But where does peace come from? Certainly not from the world. The prescription written in the world for peace is synthetic: alcohol, pills, increased leisure, all human ...
Sermon
John A. Stroman
... kill him." So Satan left God's presence anxious to carry out his scheme against Job. Satan inflicted Job with painful ulcers and scabs all over his body. The itching was so unbearable that he took pieces of broken pottery to scrape himself. He could not get any respite from his pain, and he finally went and sat on a ruubbish pile amid the ashes seeking relief. In his misery and pain his wife came to him and said, "After all that has happened to you are you going to continue in this foolish integrity? If you ...
8. Holy Believing
John 6:25-59
Sermon
Donald Macleod
... also the cessation of whatever yet we had hoped to be. But wouldn't living forever be equally undesireable? For it holds out endlessness and sameness, like Shakespeare's "Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow ..." Such would not be much even of a respite from sheer nothingness. On the other hand, however, who would want to play a harp throughout all time, or listen endlessly to "The Hallelujah Chorus"? It is obvious, on second thought, that such questions and thinking are colored and even determined by our ...
9. Proper 18
Mark 7:24-30, Mark 7:31-37, Proverbs 22:1-16, James 2:1-13
Sermon Aid
Russell F. Anderson
... whole law but fails in part of it, has become guilty of all of it." Thank God that mercy triumphs over judgment. Gospel: Mark 7:24-37 Jesus couldn't get away (v. 24). Apparently, Jesus was trying to get away from the incessant crowds for a time of respite when he went to the region of Tyre. Yet he couldn't get away; he couldn't remain incognito. A desperate woman came to him for help. Just today I read an article in the paper which reports how our electronic tools -- cellular phones, modems, faxes and the ...
Sermon
Gordon Pratt Baker
... himself called upon to exercise these insights in two widely different circumstances. II The first circumstance involved a boy. Accompanied by the Twelve Jesus had sailed from Capernaum for a "lonely place" on the eastern shore of Galilee seeking a much needed respite. The disciples had just returned from an extensive evangelistic mission on which he had sent them, and they were understandably weary. (Mark 6:7-13) At the same time the crowds were pressing the Master and his small band so persistently that ...
11. A Mother · A Canaanite Woman
Mt 15:21-28 · Mk 7:24-30
Sermon
Gordon Pratt Baker
... had sent to grill him on his teachings and practices. (Matthew 15:1-8) It had been a trying ordeal, and he desperately felt the need to get away for a while. So he had withdrawn to the relative safety of Tyre and Sidon seeking a respite. (Matthew 15:21) Quite understandably he did not want to do anything that might attract attention to his whereabouts lest his enemies track him down and put a violent end to his mission. As a result of all this Jesus was emotionally drained, as his disciples apparently ...
12. The Beauty Of Holiness
Psalm 96:1-13, Psalm 29:1-11
Illustration
Clement E. Lewis
... suggestive and satisfying phrase. It conveys the idea of "Holy Presence," and of being involved in spiritual goodness. My how human hearts long for that! In the midst of crassness, competitiveness, controversies, hostility, and uncertainty of conditions, we need that respite desperately. Symbolism, the historic sign of faith, serves to renew our sense of oneness with what has been generative before us, and proclaims that we too can be involved in the experience of personal inclusion. The building we refer ...
13. Proper 13
Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 49:1-20, Ecclesiastes 2:17-26, 2 Kings 13:10-25, Colossians 3:1-17
Sermon Aid
George Bass
... who has become the richest and wisest man of his time knows that he will die just as surely as the poorest of people and will leave all of his possessions to others. Only in the last few verses (2:24-26) of the reading does the Preacher find respite from his despair, because he has discovered that the person who believes that his/her work/career and possessions - one's quality of life, if you will - come from God as a gift; lives in "wisdom and knowledge and joy." The reading is mostly bad news, but there ...
Sermon
William J. Carl
... there are certain neighborhoods in every American city, you just don’t go into day or night, so there were regions where Jews didn’t travel and Tyre and Sidon was certainly one of them. Why was Jesus there? Perhaps he was looking for some respite from the crowds that had been growing steadily with each passing day. Perhaps he wanted some relief from the sanctimonious Pharisees who thought the whole world outside Judea was unclean and Jesus just needed some fresh air and some time to think and re-think ...
15. A Farewell Gift
John 14:15-31
Sermon
John M. Braaten
... . We have been so pampered that at the slightest pain, or provocation or indication of boredom we are urged to pop a pill, take a drink, buy this or that to overcome our discomfort. So we search our world with its glamorous promises for some ease, some respite -the peace of contentment. Now what is so bad about that? What is wrong with wanting to feel good? Life is hard, why not try to avoid its struggle? Why shouldn't we try to combat its boredom? Why not alleviate its pains? A seminary professor once ...
16. Holy Believing
John 6:25-59
Sermon
Donald Macleod
... also the cessation of whatever yet we had hoped to be. But wouldn't living forever be equally undesireable? For it holds out endlessness and sameness, like Shakespeare's "Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow ..." Such would not be much even of a respite from sheer nothingness. On the other hand, however, who would want to play a harp throughout all time, or listen endlessly to "The Hallelujah Chorus"? It is obvious, on second thought, that such questions and thinking are colored and even determined by our ...
Sermon
Helen Keller
... should devote the few remaining hours, but I am afraid that on the evening of that last day I should run away to the theatre, to a hilariously funny play, so that I might appreciate the overtones of comedy in the human spirit. At midnight my temporary respite from blindness would cease, and permanent night would close in on me again. Naturally in those three short days I should not have seen all I wanted to see. Only when darkness had again descended upon me should I realize how much I had left unseen. But ...
18. Christ Is King
John 12:12-19
Sermon
... the Seas. That the name reflects our lifestyle there will be no doubt. The sovereign lords we choose are those that dazzle us with glitter, that promise an adventure in the comfort culture with the finest cuisine, that appeal to status interests, that provide a respite in luxury from the stress of the daily grind. Paul Gerhardt’s hymn line is passé when he describes the Christ as he "who points the clouds their courses, whom winds and waves obey." And even some of our more contemporary lines, "Ruler of ...
19. Weightlifting
Matthew 11:25-30
Sermon
... it. What my friend had done was to let some of his burden go. His yoke had been planed by sharing some of the weight on his back. The load seemed more balanced. The rough places were not quite as abrasive as before. Some deeply gouged wounds were given a respite. When we finally said goodnight he also said, "I think I can sleep now ... I think I can rest." I did not tell my friend that what had just happened, his letting go of the burden, was what I think Jesus meant in part. Nor did I tell him that ...
20. Habakkuk
Habakkuk 3:1-19
Sermon
Warren Thomas Smith
... long, cold winter. Eagerly they awaited spring and new crops, but a frightful drought descended with late spring and early summer, burning fields brown, withering the corn, destroying vegetable gardens. Special prayers were offered, and a gentle rain finally offered respite. A ship also arrived with some supplies. It was then the first real Thanksgiving was observed, by order of Governor William Bradford, July 30, 1623. Thanksgiving, not in time of abundance, but of want. The saga of Thanksgiving continues ...
Sermon
Brett Blair
... the story took place. It was noonday at Sychar. The disciples went on into the village—we are told—to buy food. Someone has suggested that they were seeking out the stores that gave the clergy discount. Jesus stopped at the well on the outskirts for a brief respite from the sun’s blistering rays. When a woman of the village walked up Jesus addressed her: “Woman, give me a drink.” She was taken back that Jesus spoke to her for two reasons. First, men did not publicly speak to women. Two, she was a ...
22. Living Water for a Thirst Soul - Sermon Starter
John 4:1-42
Illustration
Brett Blair
... story took place. It was noonday at Sychar. The disciples went on into the village, we are told, to buy food. Someone has suggested that they were seeking out the stores that gave the clergy discount. Jesus stopped at the well on the outskirts for a brief respite from the sun's blistering rays. When a woman of the village walked up Jesus addressed her: "Woman, give me a drink." The rest of this sermons answers the following question in three points: How can we find living water for our thirsty souls? 1. She ...
23. When We Mourn
Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon
Jerry L. Schmalemberger
... she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow, And ne’re a word said she, But, oh, the things I learned from her When Sorrow walked with me! "Only such have joy and song: only they are in tune. Joy is not the opposite of pain, or in respite of pain, or despite pain: it is because of pain, and through pain. Joy is sorrow accepted in contrite love. The mourners thus enter life’s secret; others are barred at the door" (Interpreter’s Bible, Vol. VII, page 282). When we mourn, we can find out anew how many ...
24. Judgement Day Is Coming
Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:47-52
Sermon
Bill Bouknight
... refused God's mercies, those who were too self-satisfied to repent. John Wesley, our Methodist founder, pulled no punches in talking about judgment and hell. He referred to hell as banishment from God. He declared, “There is no company in hell, no respite from pain, no interval of relief, only uninterrupted night with uninterrupted misery. The term of the sentence is forever.” Prior to and during World War II, Jewish persons in Europe were told by the Nazis that if they boarded the trains provided for ...
25. Judgment Day is Coming (Adapted)
Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:47-52
Sermon
Bill Bouknight
... refused God's mercies, those who were too self-satisfied to repent. John Wesley, our Methodist founder, pulled no punches in talking about judgment and hell. He referred to hell as banishment from God. He declared, “There is no company in hell, no respite from pain, no interval of relief, only uninterrupted night with uninterrupted misery. The term of the sentence is forever.” Prior to and during World War II, Jewish persons in Europe were told by the Nazis that if they boarded the trains provided for ...
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