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Homily for Evan Cheung’s Memorial Service
Homily for Evan Cheung’s Memorial Service

Author’s Note: On Monday, June 5, 2023, Evan Cheung, a beloved student leader at our church, took his life by suicide. Evan’s parents, Andrew ...


Nothing can separate him and us from the love of God, that he is in a place of rest and peace, and that we have the hope of resurrection.


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Blessed to Rest
Blessed to Rest

Introduction

What if one of the most important things you could possibly do to live the blessed life, to have life in all fullness as Jesus promised, ...


God wants us to learn from the way he works, how to live.


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Practicing Grateful Rest
Practicing Grateful Rest

Introduction

As we come to the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we often think about what we are thankful for. We think about how the year has gone ...


Let us be grateful for God’s blessings and rest in God’s presence.


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Living in the Protective Custody of God
Living in the Protective Custody of God

Introduction

In the Believer's Bible Commentary, William MacDonald begins his comments on Psalm 91 by telling of a five-year-old boy who was dying of diphtheria ...


The Lord will protect the one who trusts in him.


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God Is at Work
God Is at Work

Introduction

Do you have any recurring dreams? When I was a student, and for many years after, I had a recurring dream: I am enrolled in a math or French ...


We work hard, but we sleep because God gives to us, his beloved, while we sleep; we invest, but we rest because God is at work while we rest.


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The Great Exchange
The Great Exchange

Introduction

The New York Times magazine ran an article that was simply called "Happiness 101." They want to get to the root of what really makes people ...


Jesus provides rest for all who are yoked to him.


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Through the Valley

Introduction

It was near the twilight of his life, and quite possibly he sat on one of the curvaceous slopes of the hills of Judea, looked out into one ...


When we are in the valley, God is preparing a blessing for us on the other side.


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God Is Worthy

Introduction: Every minute together

This past week I stood at a graveside with a small circle of people as we laid to rest one of the great saints of ...


Choosing the better way


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Keep the Sabbath
Keep the Sabbath

Introduction

Today we'll be looking mainly at Deuteronomy chapter 5, and we're reading verses 12 through 15. Hear the Word of the Lord:

Observe ...

God has a prescription for our frantic busyness: true rest in Jesus that leads to Sabbath joy.


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The Greatest Invitation Ever Made

Introduction

All of us enjoy receiving invitations—to a meal, a wedding, or a concert. Usually, when the invitation is printed on a little card, there ...


The way to find rest is to lose our burden at the cross and then allow Christ to put his yoke upon us instead.


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Rediscovering the Sabbath
Rediscovering the Sabbath

Introduction

While I was leading some pastor training in the Philippines, I broke the pastors up into small groups and had them share various things ...


How to honor God on our seventh day


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Keeping Stress From Becoming Distress

Introduction:

I want to talk about keeping stress from becoming distress. Not all stress is bad. We need a certain amount of stress in our lives in order ...


God can use even stress to teach us ways to grow stronger for others' sake.


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Reflections on Psalm 23

Introduction

When most people think of the Bible, they usually think of its numerous rules and restrictions—the "Thou shalts" and the "Thou shalt ...


Our Shepherd knows our every need and protects us in all ways.


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How To Avoid Burnout

Exodus 20:9-11

A study was done a few years ago by the army where they observed several soldiers in various conditions to determine at what stage these ...


God gave us the Sabbath to help us live lives that are more focused, more productive, and more centered on him.


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Through the Valley

It was near the twilight of his life, and quite possibly he sat on one of the curvaceous slopes of the hills of Judea, looked out into one of the valleys, ...


When we are in the valley, God is preparing a blessing for us on the other side.


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