Sermons on Land Of Rest:

A "persian Flaw": How Peter (And The Rest Of Us) Need To Learn To Forgive Ourselves

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Aug 29, 2024

Looking at the example of Peter and his denial of Jesus, this sermon's ultimate message is that God has long since already forgiven us of our mistakes, so now it's time that we forgive ourselves.

When I was conversing with colleagues earlier this week about the theme of today’s service, I was reminded of an idiom that we have in the English language: for something to be a “Persian flaw”. Have any of you heard this idiom before? Right… okay. A couple of you. It’s one that isn’t as common ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35, John 21:15-22

Leaders, Legends & Losers Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 20, 2014

By the Israelite's failure to possess the land, we can learn valuable lessons in overcoming our enemies. This is the intro to the series.

Leaders, Legends & Losers Series: Leaders, Legends & Losers May 18, 2014 So today, I’m starting a summer series of messages on the book of Judges. I’ve always liked the book of Judges because of the classic bible characters and stories that you find in it. People like Gideon, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Moses Moment

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 11, 2023

Have you ever had someone intentionally and constantly getting on your nerves? What about having a group of people constantly pushing your buttons? If you have, this message is for you!

A Moses’ Moment Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13; Proverbs 29:11; Mark 11:12-17; Numbers 20:2-13 Ephesians 6:12-13 says the following; “(12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13, Numbers 20:2-13, Proverbs 29:11, Mark 11:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Turning Sword

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 16, 2001

As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the entrance of what the book of Hebrews called THE REST.

"The Turning Sword" Hebr 3:8 Gene 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Business Of Bethlehem's Baby

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 5, 2001

The baby born in Bethlehem had a business head on His shoulders along with all the rest He came to accomplish

WW120501 The business of Bethlehem’s baby John 8 Beginning: Have you ever heard someone say, “I keep my religion and my business separated.” Or, God has no business in my business. This could not be further from the truth. Some think faith in Jesus is esoteric, ivory towered, philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:17-23, Leviticus 25:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Hope For America

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Nov 10, 2001

Today we long for revival in our land. I’m convinced it must begin in the house of God.

IS THERE HOPE FOR AMERICA Psalm 33:12 2 Chron.7:14 intro: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Still Want It

Contributed by Tawaunna Jones on Oct 27, 2004

Joshua 14:6-13 Our text is dealing with the dividing of the land God promised to the children of Israel.

Do You Sill Want It! Minister Tawaunna L. Jones Our text is dealing with the dividing of the land God promised to the children of Israel. God promised it to them when they were still in bondage. God said “He would take them to a land that was flowing with milk and honey. It would have cities that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

E. T. Phone Home Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

God desires for us, as pilgrims in a strange land, to call out to Him and seek relationship through prayer.

In June of 1982 an amazing phenomenon swept across America. In the months prior to it release, one phrase was pounded into the minds of young and old alike: He is afraid. He is alone. He is 3 million light years from home. E.T. landed on theatre screens on June 11 and this Steven Spielberg ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If My People

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 30, 2009

Using our greatest weapon in order to defeat our greatest enemy and bring revival to our land.

If My People… 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. The sentence, as it continues, forms what is probably the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cut To The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2007

Before we can take the land, we will have to go through the pain and discomfort of spiritual preparation.

Cut to the Heart Text: Joshua 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Mean To Be Consecrated? Series

Contributed by Fred Waters on Jun 15, 2006

The Children of Israel stand on the edge of a new land, and a new experience. Can they be obedient? Can they trust God?

A Series of Sermons on Joshua 3&4 The Crossing of the Jordan by the Children of Israel. Series Overview Israel has been cleansed of the disobedience of the “Exodus generation” and is ready to move forward with God’s plan for His chosen nation. They are now to claim the Promised Land and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Holiness

Beware The Deceiver: The Gibeonite Deception

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 12 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message explores the incident with the Gibeonites and their deception of Joshua.

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ephraim Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 27, 2022

In the biblical account, following the completion of the conquest of Canaan by the Israelite Joshua, the land was allocated among the twelve tribes.

Ephraim Ephraim is the second son of Joseph and Asenath. The name Ephraim, then, means "fruitfulness." Asenath was an Egyptian woman whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph as a wife and the daughter of Potipherah, a priest of On. Ephraim was born in Egypt before the arrival of the children of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:50, Joshua 16:1-4, Joshua 17:15

Denomination: Baptist

Slight Thing For God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 3, 2020

That which was considered ‘dead’ God would resurrect and make water spring forth from barren land.

A slight thing for God 2 Kings 3:18 “This is but a slight thing in the sight of the LORD; He will also give the Moabites into your hand.” Wait a minute……God just knows how to get your attention, just when you think you have got everything planned meticulously, He would squash it so that you look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of Casual Christianity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 8, 2022

Flies don’t land on a hot stove. A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive.

What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation 2 & 3. • Ephesus – Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible