Sermons on Christ Our Spiritual Rest:

Labor Day Rest

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 30, 2012

Only in Jesus can we find true rest. He says Come to me, I will Carry your burdens, all you have to do is Commit yourself to my yoke.

Labor Day Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Start sermon time with you tube video of the seven dwarfs singing Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho; it’s off to Work We Go. Intro: I love that song, don’t you? Grumpy was always my favorite dwarf. We have changed that song just a little bit over the years haven’t we? We now sing I Owe, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 30, 2003

Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him.

Our Peace Ephesians 2:11-22 Focus: Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him. Function: To encourage a church with the message of reconciliation in Jesus, vertically (with God) and horizontally (with fellow mankind. “Something there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 3:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 6, 2009

We begin this series on emotionally healthy spirituality by examining what UNhealthy emotional spirituality looks like in relation to being a new creation in Christ.

Back To School Emotionally UNhealthy Spirituality 2 Corinthians 5:17 September 27, 2009 This new series is entitled, “Back to School.” It is back to school because of the time of year but also because we are going to examine emotionally healthy spirituality. We are going to look at the connection ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Foolish Spiritual People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 28, 2018

Spiritual Discernment, Worldly Wisdom, The Mind of Christ

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Foolish Spiritual People April 8, 2018 1 Corinthians 2:14 (p. 794) Introduction: I’ve shared this with you often, but once again I would remind you that “Jesus didn’t die on the cross and rise again so good people could be better…He did this so dead ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Spiritually Mature Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 11, 2015

Are there any common goals for all believers, and for the church? There is one all encompassing goal for every believer and for every church. It is to become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 16 Becoming Spiritually Mature Ephesians 4:13-16 . . . until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Learning To Abide (Rest) In Christ (Matthew 11:28-30) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 14, 2007

Many of us face many pressures on a day to day basis. We are often expected to find a satisfactory balance in making time for friends, family, ministry, job & ourselves. It is easy to become frustrated and exhausted. How can we learn to experience the res

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Pentecost: Experience The Rest

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Inspiration for those who want a life changing encounter/experience with the Almighty.

ILLUSTRATION: My grandfather Ken is sitting with us in the church today. For years, he’s been involved in one form of ministry or another at several churches. One day, he waited at the altar in a church to pray with anyone who needed prayer when a little boy came forward. The young man asked for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Table And Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011

Christ is really present at the Table, and this Real Presence infuses us with his power, so that we may become what he calls us to be.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 5, 2011 THE TABLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Isaac Butterworth John 6:53-59 (NIV) 53 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Diet & Exercise: A Spiritual Perspective ~ Part Ii Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 22, 2005

A sermon in 2 parts - how to keep the Body of Christ fit and healthy - applying spiritual lessons from our need for diet and exercise.

DIET & EXERCISE: A Spiritual Perspective ~ Part II 1. Someone once said: “I don’t exercise at all. If God had wanted me to touch my toes He would have put them up higher on my body.” • My gym teacher told me to touch my toes. I said, "I don’t have that kind of relationship with my feet. Can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Seek, Rest, And Triumph

Contributed by Richard Bell on Apr 23, 2001

When you will earnestly seek the face of God, He will give you rest and triumph over adversity.

SEEK, REST, AND TRIUMPH 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 INTRODUCTION: During the reigns of Rehoboam and Abijah, the true worship of God in Judah declined. Idolatry increased. Whenever the true worship of God decreases, other things come to fill that vaccum. During that time various places for idol worship ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exploring The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 28, 2004

The Great Blessing Of Being United With Christ!

“United We Stand!” Exploring The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ! Introduction: 1. IE: Several Months Now - If You Drive Down Main Street In Greenfield, Met With Patriotic Banners - Red, White & Blue - Phrase: “United We Stand!” - Set Up To Show Support For Our Nation & Our Troops, Fighting For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ Is Our Greatest Gain

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Lent 5(C) - Knowing Christ is our greatest gain. It means we leave behind sinful pasts and we press on toward God’s goal.

KNOWING CHRIST IS OUR GREATEST GAIN (Outline) March 29, 2009 -- LENT 5 -- Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: Our world makes many promises of “great gain”. Recently those grand promises of great gain have become great losses. Such are the empty promises of a sinful world. Not so with the God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Without Christ

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2013

I believe that we all understand that along with the rest of the world, we were once WITHOUT CHRIST. There’s no way I can describe for you the great misery that lies in those two words.

4-9-04 Title: WITHOUT CHRIST Text: “WITHOUT CHRIST." (Ephesians 2:12) Introduction: I want to use two words from Ephesians 2:12 and that will be our text. The verse says, “That at that time ye were WITHOUT CHRIST, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Ingredients

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

We all have had the similar experience of having our taste buds seduced by a delicious meal.

But the moment we took one bite of that delicious food, we immediately knew that one of the main components that would have made this dish taste so good, such as salt or pepper, was missing. There are some ingredients that can be left out of a dish or a drink, and no harm is done, but then there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Grow Weary!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2023

A final message on finding rest in Christ.

Weary Workers Galatians 6:1-2, 9-10 October 1, 2023 Do you have some people in your lives whom you admire? Take a moment and think about those people. Consider why you admire them. The standard they’ve set for you and how you can attain that. There are some people you know can call at 2 AM and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist