Sermon Illustrations about Rest
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Congregational Vacation
As he bids their train good-bye: Sure it cost more, but Pastor Mel enjoyed staying home while sending the CONGREGATION on vacation.
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First-Time Preaching
As a first-year seminarian, I was invited to preach at a local church--only my second time in the pulpit. I was extremely nervous when the big day arrived. ...
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The Dangers of Hurrying
Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but ...
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Even Jesus Needed Rest
When Jesus felt overwhelmed he said to his disciples, "Come away for awhile and rest."
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The Christian's Bed Is Smooth
I once heard the testimony of a woman who said she knew she was a Christian now by looking at her bed. When asked why, she said, "Before, when I ...
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The Easy Yoke
I have often heard sermons on (Matthew 11), (Matthew 11:28) or (Matthew 11:29), but seldom has the sermon given equal weight to both verses. The reason? ...
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Wrong Role Model
A minister friend of mine was concerned when two of his three sons began to stutter. He made an appointment for them to see a speech therapist (who was ...
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A Christian's Time Off
Where did we come up with this concept of "spare time," anyway? Is there any time for which we aren't accountable to God? Is there any time ...
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Bearing Another's Burden
In the Philippines I heard a local pastor use the following parable to illustrate Christ's offer of rest (Matthew 11:28) and the response of people ...
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When Busy Is Too Busy
We need to scrutinize the rush of our activities, because even venerable exertions may be keeping us from becoming and doing what God wants. A packed ...
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