Sermons on Gods Rest:

You Need Some Rest Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 14, 2002

God models for us and charges us with living a life of balance - one that includes a practice of Sabbath Rest.

From the Very Start You Need Some Rest! We are in a Genesis series – An ancient text that speaks with amazing present-day relevance! - Marriage - Struggles in Marriage - Spiritual Jealousy - Selfishness - Trusting God when it really doesn’t make sense - Obeying God when everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sabbath: God's Memorial To His Creation - Creation Day 7 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 21, 2021

The seventh day is mentioned three times here in Genesis 2:1-3. The seventh day is unique; it has incomparable significance, indicated also by the fact that this is the first time the word “holy” is used in Scripture.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We’ve spent a considerable amount of time covering the creation narrative of Genesis. It is my belief that this a critical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 1:31, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 121:4, Exodus 31:7, Isaiah 59:2, Mark 2:27, Matthew 12:28, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Safeguarding Our Rest Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 12, 2012

Through the Third Commandment God shows his love for his people.

If you haven’t experienced it, you know someone who has: a flight delay. I’m not talking about a flight delayed for an hour or two because of bad weather; I’m talking about a flight that is delayed for eight hours or more because there is no crew available to work the shift. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Rest On Every Side Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Rest is not merely the absence of work, but the presence of peace, security, and fulfilment in God.

Title: REST ON EVERY SIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 7:1 "After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him, he said to Nathan the prophet, 'Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1, Psalm 23:1-2, Exodus 33:14, Matthew 11:28-29, Hebrews 4:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Need Rest

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Feb 22, 2026

Only God can provide enough security and comfort for us to rest.

We need rest (Psalm 23) One thing I have learned is that we are all broken We all have hurt, we all have problems These are really great scriptures to go to when life happens and we get overwhelmed 1) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want God is our shepherd, he is a great shepherd John 10: ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Will: The Rest Area Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

The Rest Area a most important signpost but often misapplied. An often-used phrase when some one is trying to determine God’s will. “ I have a peace about it”. We are going to investigate today and explore this.

Finding God’s will sign post rest area Sunday April 7th 2002 The Rest Area a most important signpost but often misapplied. An often-used phrase when some one is trying to determine God’s will. “ I have a peace about it”. We are going to investigate today and explore this. Symbolic of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Rest On The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2006

This sermon examines the request of the Pharisees and how they try to prevent the Resurrection on the Sabbath.

April 5, 2006 Troubling Times of the Passion The Next Day Matthew 27:62-66 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-66

Denomination: Lutheran

Take A Rest, Let God Work.

Contributed by Mark White on Aug 1, 2003

Free yourself of those things that would hinder God’s work in your life.

Take a rest and let the Lord work! Let’s close our eyes a moment. No peeking now! Let’s clear our minds of everything except Jesus. Leave all of our concerns… for just a few moments… to focus on Jesus. Let nothing else come between your thoughts of Jesus. Block out all other thoughts… except ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest In God's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2021

Rest in God’s power to care for you, to create order out of your chaos, and to make you into a new creation.

Shawne B. from Warsaw, Indiana, was talking to her son about all the wonderful things God had made. She would ask him questions like, “Who made the sun?” and “Who made the rain?” Then, one evening, she looked at the toys scattered on the floor and asked, “Who made this mess?” After thinking for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

True Faith Rests On The Character Of God. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Sep 1, 2022

Faith is tangible. It's more real than anything we Can see with the naked eye because it rests on the Character of Him Who can't lie.

If i looked out the window and saw the trees gently swaying or a ball on the lawn that had been lying still few minutes ago suddenly start rolling, there would be no doubt in my mind Something was moving them. No doubt that was a passing wind. I could describe the effects of the wind the swaying ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 6:18, John 14:14, 2 Timothy 1:12

Big Enough Resting Place For God

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 3, 2023

Though Abraham's tent appeared small on the outside, but his heart was a big enough place to host God and become a resting place for God.

In Genesis 18, God came and rested in Abraham's tent. Physically, it was merely a tent, but spiritually, Abraham's heart could be a big enough palace or mansion for God to rest in. God took rest in Abraham’s heart. Abraham’s heart was a big enough place to host God and serve as a resting ...read more

Resting In God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025

Resting in God's faithfulness means trusting in His unchanging character and His promises, regardless of our circumstances.

RESTING IN GOD'S FAITHFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 89:1-2 Hebrews 10:23 Numbers 23:19 Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 89:1-2, Hebrews 10:23, Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 36:5, 2 Timothy 2:13, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Completion Of God’s Creation Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 31, 2024

Rest is the completion of creation. Chapter 1 gives the overview of the entire six days of creation. Chapter 2 goes into detail about the most important creation, man.

Verses 1-3, God’s Work Completed and His Day of Rest. Sanctified means set apart. Exodus 20:9-11, the seventh day is the Lord’s sabbath, day of rest. The rest for us is body repair. Work & Rest is a Law of God: Psalm 128:1-3, Happiness depends upon work. John 9:4, Jesus worked. James 1:22, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-22

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

Who Occupied The Rest Room?

Contributed by Carmelo Orlando on Feb 21, 2024

Do you know that little room in which you are called to live intimately with Jesus? Are you sure there isn't someone else in your place? Find it out.

Judges 3:13 Eglon gathered the children of Ammon and Amalek around him, and went and smote Israel, and took possession of the city of palm trees. 14 So the children of Israel were servants of Eglon king of Moab eighteen years. 15 But the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:13-30, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal