Sermons on Come Find Rest:

Presentation And Dedication Of New Home

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

A short devotional and prayer for a Home Dedication and Presentation Ceremony for Habitat for Humanity.

PRESENTATION OF HOMES Today, we are gathered to celebrate the hard work and gifts of love and sacrifice for the construction and placement of these homes. The very land that we stand upon has been ordained by God for the purpose which we are here to celebrate today. The hands, sweat and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Three Gifts That You Will Never Return”

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 31, 2007

This is a salvation message that shows you three gifts that you will never return...

“THREE GIFTS THAT YOU WILL NEVER RETURN” Text: Matthew 2:1-11 James 1:17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Our Text indicates that the wise men are presenting their gifts to the “Gift of all Gifts”. John 3:16 teaches us this… During the Christmas season, we emphasize the giving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Revisiting The Basics Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jan 14, 2008

Spiritual blessings are the result of a life in Chris

Paul wrote the letter to the church and the faithful believers at Ephesus sometime after his third missionary journey during which he spent three years teaching and nurturing them in the things of God. Many believe wrote it from a Roman prison. Ephesus was a major Roman city in the area called Asia ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can't Have My Blessing Devil!!

Contributed by Keenan Darnell on Jan 15, 2008

Everyday our fellow christians lose out on the blessings of God simply by giving up. A blessing is truly worth fighting for no matter how big or small.

Text Exodus 1 7-19B Here we are in a familiar portion of scripture, the children of Israel are still enslaved by Egypt. A new King is set forth in Egypt by the name of Pharoah, who might I add does not know Joseph ( Joseph died 144 years before Isreal left Egypt, or 64 years before Moses was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:7-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Attitude For Altitude

Contributed by John Price on Feb 13, 2007

This sermon is intended to show how the correct attitude will cause us to excel in the plan of God for our lives.

Attitude for Altitude By Pastor John Price Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Isaiah 40:30-31 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, 31 But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Romans Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 14, 2007

Outline of the Study of Romans

Romans 3 Paul presents six questions and answers them for his readers. I. FIRST QUESTION AND ANSWER (3:1-2) A. Question (3:1): What are the advanges of being a Jew or of being circumcised? B. Answer (3:2): The most important advantage is that Israel has been entrusted with the Word of God. II. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31, Romans 3:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Tug Of War In The Church

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The word encourages us to not only think about ourselves but to consider others in our dicisions. Not only be inward but also outward focused.

Is there a tug of war in the church? Rev. Jose Gomez Sr. Play Audio *Phillipians 2:1-4 "If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reverant, Yet Relevant

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

This message to a group of leaders and teachers exhorts us to reach out to the seeker without throwing out theology.

Reverent, Yet Relevant Text: Luke 14:16-23 I read that the average person is bombarded by 3000 advertisements everyday. From TV to radio and magazines to billboards, that’s probably a good estimate. All of that got me to thinking about the church and how we share the good news of Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Seeing Through The Fire

Contributed by Phillip Day on Mar 9, 2007

Peter tells how a Christian should view trials.

Seeing Through the Fire 1 Peter 4:12-16 I. The Probability of Trials (v. 12) a. The refining fire (Job 23:10; 1 Peter 1:7) b. The persecuting fire (John 15:18-21) II. The Praise in Trials (v. 13-14) a. Fellowship with Christ (v. 13; 2 Corinthians 1:5; Philippians 3:10) b. Glory in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Consolation Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Mar 14, 2007

#9 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Churches Should Grow

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007

here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Earnest Prayer Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

The power of earnest prayer is amazing. We should not be surprised when God moves.

The Power of Earnest Prayer Acts 12:1-16 Acts 13:1-12 Intro Acts 12-13 offers interesting glimpses of two congregations at prayer. The Jerusalem church is described in Acts 12 and the Antioch church in Acts 13. These chapters show the relationship between prayer and come crucial concerns in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Picture Perfect

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Picture of what Jesus wants us to be

Picture Perfect Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;     your works are wonderful,     I know that full well. “Picture Perfect” Get “crossed” in God’s love John 3:16-17 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans 1 To 8 Summary Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Summary plus questions on ending of Romans 8

Chapter 1- Paul’s declaration of faith and desire to come to Rome, followed by his explanation of the world’s rebellion against God, who clearly exists from looking at creation Chapter 2- God is right to judge everyone as we all know from our consciences and when we condemn others. The Jews are as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Revelations Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 19, 2008

Son of God, Son of Man, Son of David, Son of Promise

Intro: Jesus Christ revealed Himself to us in four distinct roles while living 33 years in this world. He was the Son of God, deity, divine, holy, Alpha and Omega. He was Son of Man, He came in the flesh, He was tempted in every way like us, yet without sin. Son of David-He would be the one to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God