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Bread And Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2013

When life gets overwhelming, trust Jesus to provide rest, resources, and reassurance.

Once there was a turkey farmer who was always trying to perfect a way to breed a better turkey. All the members of his family enjoyed turkey legs, and there was never enough for everyone. But after several frustrating attempts, the farmer told his friends at the general store, “Well I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Come To Jesus

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 24, 2020

This message is about linking ourselves to Jesus - taking on His "yoke" which is easier than carrying our own.

Come To Jesus Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30; 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 I want to share a couple of songs with you that I learned as a child growing up in a small country church in middle Tennessee. At the close of the services we would give the invitation for discipleship for those in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come To Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022

This sermon focuses on the reality that many people live in a state of constant exhaustion (in mind, body, and spirit), and in the midst of that exhaustion what it looks like to Come to Jesus in order to experience true rest.

It feels like we really never got to celebrate summer. There are a few students here today. The students who had to start school a few weeks ago are probably already starting to begin to feel a little bit of stress and strain from the heavy curriculum that they took on or the heavy course load ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Deliverance In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010

Jesus has power over the wind, the waves, and the storms of life.

Deliverance in the Storms of Life Given at Living Water Evangelical Church December 2008 Main Text: Matthew 8:23-27   Matthew 8:23-27 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Between

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2016

The Church meditates on the resting of Christ in the grave on Holy Saturday.

Homily for Holy Saturday 2016 Our celebration of Tenebrae today puts us back into the second day, the day after Jesus’s death, Jesus’s one sacrifice on the Day that Changed the World. It is a day of reflection. The tabernacle in this chapel is empty. The Blessed Sacrament has been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

"And What About Women In Leadership?"

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Mar 25, 2003

Women are not second class citezens; they’re subject to God’s Word like the rest of us.

Women have never been second class citizens in the Church. They have been honored for their gifts of ministry and served along with men in the early Church and right up to the present. There is some confusion as to the positions women may hold within the Church that have opened the door to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Settlement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025

Spiritual settlement is God’s promise of rest, stability, and fulfilment after a season of waiting, suffering, or warfare.

SPIRITUAL SETTLEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 Key Verse: “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” — 1 Peter 5:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strike The Tent: When The Righteous Go Home

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 10, 2021

Life is temporary, no matter how many years one may dwell in this present world. The men, women, and children who die in Christ leave this troubled enter into the joy of for heaven and the presence of the LORD. Scripture tells of what they will gain as they take in their first glimpse of glory.

The censors engaged in the "cancel culture" movement have taken it upon themselves to rid this nation of any memory of those who lived before us because they were either' oppressors", or "fascists", or had engaged in "white privilege", or some other reason ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Peter 1:13-15, Psalm 116:15, Philippians 1:21, Luke 23:39-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B--Letting Your Soul Catch Up.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2024

“Would the person who brought Senator X into this room as their personal guest please take him out?"

In the deep jungles of Africa a traveler was making a long trek. He had hired some local people to help carry some of his camp gear. The first day they made good time and they went very far, much farther than he anticipated. This traveler had high hopes that the journey could be completed quicker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Finished Work Of Creation Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 6, 2023

35 verses give us a complete insight into the mind of God as author, creator, sovereign, all-powerful, and later even as redeemer. In these verses we can see Him and all that He is, and choose to worship Him in His glory!

Alpha and Omega, Part 6 God’s finished work of Creation Genesis 1:26 – 2:4 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 121:4, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 20: How To Have God's Peace In Horrible Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2025

1. Rush to the Lord for refuge (vs. 1-3, 5). 2. Rejoice in the Lord (vs. 4). 3. Roll your cares on to the Lord (vs. 5). 4. Receive the Lord's righteousness (vs. 5-6). 5. Rest in the Lord (vs. 7-11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 20: How to Have God's Peace in Horrible Times Psalm 37:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - November 7, 2012) (Revised March 27, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Your Own Hands Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 30, 2011

How we connect with God and the rest of creation through the works of our own hands.

RECONNECTING SERIES - Message #6 Reconnecting Through Work 11-27-11 SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 1:20-31, 2:15-17 20 And God said, "Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens." 21 So God created the great sea creatures ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: *other

Walking Differently Because Of Our Calling Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

We are called of God and because of that calling we walk differently than the rest of the world.

Introduction This morning we talked about God’s expectation for us to WALK WORTHY OF OUR CALLING. Through the writings of Paul to the church at Ephesus we are given a glimpse of how part of that calling is walking in unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ; and the exercise of our ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advent: Slow Down! Sharpen Your Axe.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2010

A short talk for the start of the busy Advent season. This talk uses one of may favourite stories to encourage people to rest, stop, slow down in the midst of a busy time to rest.

Jesus said, “Come with me … to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). One of my favourite stories is about the world wood chopping competition. Now the champion was a bit older than he used to be – well, who isn’t – but he was still the champion. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: Anglican

The Promise Of Heaven Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The promise of heaven is eternal rest and freedom from all the sin, death, and destruction that permeates life. It's where weary travelers find everlasting rest and peace at the faithful feet of Jesus.

Today, we're gonna talk about the promise of heaven. That's that awesome place we get to go to when we believe in Jesus. But first, let me show you something cool. Object Lesson: Bring out a heavy backpack filled with rocks or books. Ask for a volunteer to wear it and walk around. See this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:6-13, Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Eternal Rest, Heaven's Promise, Afterlife, Spiritual Peace