Sermons on Christlike Rest:

God Rested That Day Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

This is the entire sermon.

God rested that day. Genesis 1 – 3 Chapter 1: The dark quiet chaotic colossal expanse Most scientists and scholarly philosophers speculate that the universe began in what has come to be known as the Big Bang. However, there is another more realistic version of the creation of the earth and the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Pull Into The Rest Area Series

Contributed by David Slone on Aug 15, 2007

The second in a series of sermons based on popular street signs. Designed to be a fun series the encourages the body to hear and follow God’s leadership. Nice powerpoint available.

Series: Follow the Signs Title: Pull into the Rest Area Matthew 11:28-30 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) 28 "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

To Rest Take On Burdens Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010

God gives rest for our souls by living up to our purpose in life.

Series: It’s Backwards To Rest Take On Burdens Matthew 11:28-30 We use phrases everyday which do not mean what the literal words say. For instance if I say that I am all ears, I do not mean my entire body is made up of ears or that my ears are big enough that when you look at me that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Rest Of The Story: Mephibosheth Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 17, 2009

After receiving the grace of David, did Mephibosheth betray his benefactor? Some great lessons on grace and the believer.

The Rest of the Story: Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 16:1-4 David and Jonathan’s vow: 1 Samuel 20:14-17 - Jonathan said: 14 "And you shall not only show me the kindness of the LORD while I still live, that I may not die; 15 "but you shall not cut off your kindness from my house forever, no, not when the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Resting In Christ?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

We are going to learn tonight what is it that is keeping me from finding God’s rest?

Are You Resting in Christ? Pm Service April 5th 2009 Hebrews 3:8-19 Introduction I am sure that each one in this room looks forward to those times we think if everything goes as plan we might get some rest. There is so much we have to do that it seems that rest is hard to come by. It is not that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Rest Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God empowers our work by enabling our rest.

Scripture Introduction For those listening to a recording, it might help to know that our service this morning focused on the fourth commandment. Much debate about this law centers on the definition of the “work” in Exodus 20.10: “the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experiencing God's Rest Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 5 in Hebrews series

Experiencing God’s Rest Slide It is good to rest. Everyone here today, I am certain looks forward to rest at some point or another. Especially in today’s society, there is so much emphasis put on busyness and work, that it seems rest is hard to come by. We go to work and labor all day, we come ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Rest For God's People”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

God has promised a rest for His people

“REST FOR GOD’S PEOPLE” Hebrews 4:1-10 July 20, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God I am deeply indebted to Andrew Murray for his main points Introduction: Swindoll quote According to Charles Swindoll, “Two of the top prescribed medications in America are Valium and Tagamet. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Rest Of The Divine" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 13, 2008

Sermon 10 in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Finding Rest For The Soul

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 22, 2008

Jesus is rest for the soul

Rest For The Soul by Gerald Van Horn Text. Matthrew 11:28-30 What a great Word from the Lord. It is a comforting Word. Many are carrying a great load. They are battling with everything that is within them. Yet, they fail to find rest in their own strength and effort. Jesus says three things, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Rests On Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015

To show that the LORD rested His Presence in us and never to be removed again.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD resting on me? Yes. Deuteronomy 33:12 Deuteronomy 33:12 Of Benjamin he said: The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him; He covers him all the day long, and makes His dwelling between his shoulders. Proverbs 19:23 The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready..set..."Rest"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 20, 2015

We may not always realize it, or be ready to accept it...but when He tells us that He will do it... you better believe God always stands ready in every situation..to deliver us and to deliver his promises that he's made to us

Ready..Set..."Rest" When were young were taught growing up..about competition and about striving and doing our best... And we learned about playing sports and games… Were taught that everyone gets ready, everyone gets set to participate... and everyone exerts their self and tries their ...read more

Scripture: John 3:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest Area. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2015

PEOPLE NEED REST, THE ONLY REST THAT ONLY JESUS CAN GIVE, THE ONLY TRUE REST THAT THEY CAN RECEIVE IS FROM HIM! THEY WON’T GET THIS KIND OF REST FROM A DAY OFF FROM WORK, OR FROM A VACATION

Psalm 37:4-7-Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. 6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. 7 Rest in the LORD, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2017

Take one day off a week to gain perspective and be more productive.

Quick, do the math: A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? If you came up with 10 cents, you’re in good company. That’s the answer most people come to. It’s intuitive, appealing, but WRONG! Do the math. If the ball costs 0.10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Rest Is Blessed

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 6, 2018

A topical sermon contrasting God's rest in Genesis with the "spiritual rest" we find in Christ. Jesus IS our Rest...

*Our Rest Is Blessed Ge 2:1 ¶ Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested (shabbat) on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified ...read more

Denomination: *other