Sermons about Invitation To Rest

Parable Of The Great Supper.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 24, 2023

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It is not only an invitation, but also a command.

PARABLE OF THE GREAT SUPPER. Luke 14:15-24. LUKE 14:15. “Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God,” remarked one of the guests sitting at table with Jesus. How sincere the remark was we may only conjecture: but it is, on the surface, a true enough sentiment. But it is one thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Still And Know: Finding Peace In God Psalm 46:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 20, 2024

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Today we dive into the beautiful words of Psalm 46:10, which invites us to experience the transformative power of stillness and trust in God's presence. In a world filled with noise and chaos, let us discover the profound peace that comes from resting in the Lord.

Be Still and Know: Finding Peace in God Psalm 46:10 Introduction: Today we dive into the beautiful words of Psalm 46:10, which invites us to experience the transformative power of stillness and trust in God's presence. In a world filled with noise and chaos, let us discover the profound peace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 62:5-6, Psalm 115:1, Psalm 37:7, Isaiah 30:15, Isaiah 46:10, Revelation 5:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bread & Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2009

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When life gets overwhelming and Christ asks you to do the impossible, trust Him for rest, trust Him for resources, and trust Him for reassurance even in the midst of your storm.

Bread & Water (Mark 6:30-56) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

(3 Of 4) Reunion: Now And Then Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

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The Sabbath anchors rest in Christ now, anticipates reunion at His coming, and proclaims God’s everlasting love as the universe’s theme.

Let’s start with something I’ve noticed: for some reason, I must have a sign on my back that says, “Talk religion with me.” The other day I sat next to a fella in a little restaurant in town. We ordered our food, and before long he started telling me about his “spiritual journey.” He said he was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Hebrews 4:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Genesis 1:2-3, Mark 2:27-28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Time Out Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

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On keeping the Sabbath, recognizing it as a gift from God, a temporary lifting of the curse of labor and economic utilitarianism.

Before I became a Christian I got into a lot of New Age stuff, from Tarot to numerology. I didn’t spend a lot of time on numerology, I didn’t really start enjoying numbers until I got my computer, but I did find out that my personal number was seven. I don’t remember exactly how the formula goes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing Christ: Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

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First of two sermons on knowing Christ personally and intimately (as lamb, Lord, and Life)

Knowing Christ Ephesians 1:17 CHCC: November 22, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today I have the opportunity to preach anything I want. So I decided … why waste that opportunity --- If I can talk about whatever I want, I’ll talk about the most important thing in the universe – knowing Christ. There is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Same Old Story!!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 16, 2009

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The story of Christmas has always been the same old story, but it has new meanings, every year!

Introduction: “They were too busy. The day was upon them. The day’s bread had to be made. The morning’s chores had to be done. There was too much to do to imagine that the impossible had occurred. God had entered the world as a baby. Yet, were someone to chance upon the sheep stable on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Day Off Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 16, 2008

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This is fourth sermon in The Ten Commandment series and encourages people to take a day off even in today’s busy world.

TAKE A DAY OFF Well here we are. This is the fourth week in the sermon series about the Ten Commandments and I have good news for you. There is only one sermon left after this one. I know that some of you are counting right now. In your heads you’ve already figured out that we’ve only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: *other

Whenever You Are Afraid...

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 29, 2011

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1. Reflect on why you are in the storm (vs. 35-36). 2. Remember what Jesus has said (vs. 35). 3. Rush to the Lord for help (vs. 37-38). 4. Rest in the Lord (vs. 39-40). 5. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 41).

Whenever You Are Afraid... Mark 4:35-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - October 17, 2010 *One of the words that best describes people today is “fear.” -- People are afraid. *I was a kid growing up in Florida during the Cuban Missile crisis. We school kids were taught to “duck ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010

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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

Over Load

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010

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This Sermon is for labor day weekend .

Over Load Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 11:28-29 (King James Version) 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The "I Wills Of Christ"

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2011

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There is something great about knowing what Christ will do for us, or has done for us!

1. I Will Give My Flesh John 6:51-I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” Bread has a smell, a taste, a texture, it fills, it has a life ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Back

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 1, 2011

based on 36 ratings

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To share that we will only find real rest in Jesus and it’s time we fall back into His arms.

Today is Fall Back Day, the day that comes once a year in which we change our clocks back one hour to our Standard Time,(hence the name, Fall Back). Fall Back Day is one of the Most Awaited Days of Year. Nobody in their right mind ever looks forward to Spring Forward Day but for most people who go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:27-30

Denomination: Other

Advent: Slow Down! Sharpen Your Axe.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2010

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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

Singing In The Rain!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 19, 2018

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If were ever truly going to be able to sing, we’re going to have to let God worry about the rain...and “SING!” focusing only on GOD’S amazing ability to stop the RAIN!!

1 Samuel 21:10-15 NKJ 10 Then David arose and fled that day from before Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. 11 And the servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing of him to one another in dances, saying: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:10-15, Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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