Sermons on Come Find Rest:

"o Come, O Come, Emmanuel" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 16, 2018

I have always wanted to so an Advent series based on traditional Christmas carols/hymns. We've gotten so used to them that I think we miss the depth of the theology contained within in them. One of the most ancient is the beautiful hymn that contains the ancient names of Jesus.

I love the way that Pastor and author Robert J. Morgan describes hymns: “Hymns help us praise God. They’re shafts of brilliant sunlight through the clouds. They provide an almost mystical connection with the endless anthems of praise raising at this very moment before the heavenly throne. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 11:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Come Away With Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 21, 2012

Sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

Mark 6: 30 – 34 / Come Away With Me Intro: One day Jack, a woodsman challenged Rex, his friend, to an all-day tree chopping contest. Jack worked very hard, stopping only for a brief lunch break; while Rex had a leisurely lunch and took several breaks during the day. At the end of the day, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

When trouble comes we can respond as Asaph responded by relying on God’s sustaining grace to get us though anything.

When Trouble Comes Psalm 73 Intro: This is a Psalm of Asaph. -He declares the goodness of God. Vs. 1 -Asaph’s concern -BUT…as for me. 1. I am falling…vs 2 2.Because it seems the wicked are prospering. Vs 3-16 3.Then I went to God. Vs 17 4.The reality of the wicked. Vs 18-20 5.Asaph’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

When we all get in trouble we start to look for a way to get out of trouble. But where we look for help makes a big difference.

Illus: That reminds me of two Canadians, Elmer and Huey that live in Newfoundland. They were walking down the street in New York looking for a way to make some easy money. They only had $350 between them and when it was gone they would be broke and on the streets. They saw a sign on a store ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2019

When trouble strikes, whether it be through natural calamity or human conflict, the psalmist reminds us to slow down, stay calm, and lean on God. He will get us through.

Psalm 46:1-11 When Trouble Comes Trouble comes to everyone at some point. No one escapes it. If you’re not having a bad day today, you will one day. And what will you do then? Will you fall apart? Will you give up on God? On the world? On yourself? The psalm writers, these sons of Korah, speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Relationship And Rest : Genesis Chapter 2 - By Pst Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 12, 2025

When we understand these truths, we begin to see that fulfillment does not come from possessions or achievements but from communion with the One who gave us life. Just as God breathed life into Adam, He desires to breathe new life into every believer today.

The God of Relationship and Rest - Scripture Focus: Genesis Chapter 2 Introduction Genesis chapter 2 draws us closer to the heart of God. While chapter 1 focuses on the creation of the universe in its grandeur and order, chapter 2 reveals the intimate nature of God’s relationship with mankind. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peace Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 17, 2015

Find guidance and gladness, relief and rest, when you let Christ reign in your life.

In 2001, the Richards family of Canberra, Australia, set the Guinness World Record for the most holiday lights ever on a private residence – 331,038 bulbs, to be exact. It was a record that stood for more than a decade. Then, in 2012, Tim Gay and his family from LaGrangeville, New York, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Come Unto Me

Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 24, 2002

This message explains how we should come to Jesus.

Come Unto Me Sunday, November 24, 2002 (PM) Text: Proverbs 13:15; Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction: Often times in our walk with God we become tired, burdened down and heavy laden. But we must remember that in our walk with Jesus when these times come, and they will come, that turning our back on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come And Have Breakfast

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 22, 2008

The invitation to breakfast intends to take us beyond the surface picture of an hour at a fireside having fishcakes and tea.

From time to time, Glenys says something to me that is sweet to hear and extremely powerful. These words arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that does not pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Zion's Coming Salvation

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016

Isaiah 62:6-12 shows us that God's goal is for people all over the world to enter into his joy.

Scripture Today is Sunday, December 25. It is the day in which we particularly remember the birth of Jesus Christ. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” Isaiah ministered to a people who had drifted away ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Invitations Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 28, 2019

Why we need Christ in our life every day.

THE INVITATIONS OF CHRIST Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christian Cyril on Oct 26, 2021

This is a sermon explaining what the Sabbath Is... How we arrived at the Sabbath and to what extent it became an experience for a believer in-Christ

Strong emphasis has been made by various theologians and infact several believers on this topic. Some dare say that grace has misdirected many of the true part God has chosen us to follow. Strangely, many have eventually went back to the "Self interpreted concept of Scriptural instructions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Take My Yoke Upon You

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jan 4, 2011

Its Gods desire that our soul has rest.

Matthew 11:29 The same pain that Jesus felt are you willing to feel it if that’s what he wants? Trials will make you stronger if you go through them; I’m not talking about surviving them; I’m talking about going through them with his faith alive and active. When we go through trials with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come In From The Storm

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 2, 2009

Where do turn to when the storms of life threaten your very existence?

Come In From the Storm Father James Cloud St. Mark 4:39 “And He arose, and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, "Peace, be still." And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Last night was a noisy evening. The thunderstorms rolled in from the east and towards us to the south. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Anglican

Exodus Part 5 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 8, 2024

re: the 3 parts of the law (judgements, statutes, ordinances), on Mt. Sinai, God's plan for His people, takes place over a month+ notes by biblegateway.com

Ordinances for the People 21 “Now these are the ordinances which you are to set before them: 2 “If you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve for six years; but on the seventh he shall go out as a free man without payment. 3 If he comes [a]alone, he shall go out [b]alone; if he is the husband of a ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard