Sermons on Land Of Rest:

The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

We were not called, chosen, and anointed by God to HOLD THE FORT till Jesus comes, But to Posses the land (The violent take it by force) Faith is a violent force.

1Ti.6: 12 The bible is our training manual for strategic warfare. (It was written from a military perspective.) Exo.15: 3 The Lord is a man of war, The Lord of hosts is his name. 2Sam.22: 35 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. 22:40 For thou hast girded me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Barrel A Bottle And A Burden

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 13, 2004

NOTICE THREE THINGS: I. A THIRSTY PROPHET Vs. 7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.

A BARREL A BOTTLE AND A BURDEN BRO. JIM KEELING 4-7-04 1 KINGS 17:1-24 NOTICE THREE THINGS: I. A THIRSTY PROPHET Vs. 7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. GOD HAD PROMISED TO SUSTAIN HIM! II. A NEEDY WIDOW Vs.10 So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Story 19 An Altar-Ed State

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 11, 2014

When the Jews returned from captivity the first item rebuilt was the altar. They renewed their worship of God as he took the initiative to restore them to their place in His Land.

1. CHANGING YOUR MIND Little Sarah was at her first wedding and gaped at the entire ceremony. When it was over, she asked her mother, "Why did the lady change her mind?" Her mother asked, "What do you mean?" "Well, she went down the aisle with one man, and came back with another one." Changing ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enemy Is Left As A Test Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2018

Because Israel persisted in disobedience, God decided to allow the nations to remain in the land as the means to chastise His people, and to test Israel and to train succeeding generations for war.

Chapter 11 Enemy Is Left as a Test [Judges 2.20–3.4] Scripture 20 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice; 21 I also will not henceforth ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration And Renewal

Contributed by John Tristan Jayme on Oct 30, 2022

... They had seen His hand of judgment upon them when He took them from their promised land and made them captive in Babylon. They lost it.

Thoughts: In the passages from Ezekiel (36: 24-26). God is talking to the people of Israel. The Israelites knew God; they experienced His faithfulness; they knew that they were His chosen people. They had seen His hand of judgment upon them when He took them from their promised land and made ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Sinners Suffering For The Sins Of The Saints

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2024

The saints of God hold back the judgement of God by their righteous presence in the land. But if the righteous cease to be godly, what can delay God's righteous judgement?

“Behold, the LORD is coming out of his place, and will come down and tread upon the high places of the earth. And the mountains will melt under him, and the valleys will split open, like wax before the fire, like waters poured down a steep place. All this is for the transgression of Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Season To See God Face To Face On A Daily Basis

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 2, 2025

We are in a season where God is raising up a large number of people all over the land who can see God face to face on a daily basis.

So the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Exodus 33:11 We are in a season where God is raising up a large number of people all over the land who can see God face to face on a daily basis. Before the end times, God is giving this opportunity to behold God's face on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11

Peter - A Fisherman's Tale Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God?

Video Transition: Jesus and Peter changing the world video! “A Fisherman’s Tale” - Peter Thesis: What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God? In other words doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Verge Of A Miracle SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Don't give up when you're on the brink of your miracle. One more step could land you in the midst of your promised blessing.

You are about to enter the greatest season of your life. God is about to move in your family, business, church, finances, and in your own personal life in a greater way than you have ever experienced before. You probably already know that something big and powerful is about to happen, even though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:12

Topics: Faith

Life After Death: Heaven

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015

2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship The Lamb

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2025

A study of Abraham as he worshipped the Lord God in the Land of Moriah. What we learn of worship as we consider Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac.

“After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, ‘Abraham!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ He said, ‘Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.’ So Abraham rose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Want Forgiveness And Healing? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

God will hear our prayers, forgive our sins, heal our land, but we must humble ourselves, pray and seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways.

Opening Illustration: During the Revolutionary war, Colonel Rall, A Hessian (German) commander at Trenton, New Jersey, was playing cards when a courier brought a message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. It was Christmas Day evening 1776. Rall put the letter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Elim Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2023

God leads his people according to his design and tests the hearts of the people to know their commitment during the times of tribulations and sufferings. There is a great light to those who walk on the land of darkness.

Text: Exodus 15:27 Theme: Elim INTRODUCTION to ELIM Elim was the next stage for Marah. ‘Elim’ means ‘large trees.’ According to Exodus 15:23, 16:1, and Numbers 33:9-11, Elim is described as being between Marah and the Wilderness of Sin, near the eastern shore of the Red Sea. It was possibly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:27

Denomination: Methodist

The Path To Freedom

Contributed by Thomas Showalter on Jul 3, 2008

Moses, our forefathers, and us have a lot in common. The starting point was bondage and we are heading toward the Promised Land. (This sermon is a draft, but wanted to get it on for others to consider)

The Path to Freedom Exodus 3: 1-11 America is a crazy place. Here’s what somebody wrote … “Only In America”: • Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. • Only in America do drug stores make the sick walk all the way in the back to get their prescriptions … ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Friends

Defeating Distrust Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 3, 2006

A spirit of distrust can rest upon the body of Christ: inside the church, between churches, across a city. This message explores a challenge to trust Joshua experienced.

Turn to Joshua 22. One chapter. One passage. One story. One point to the message. A few practical steps we can take. (Touched on the importance of finding the stories in the midst of dry texts: such as geneologies, territory boundaries, etc. For example, Joshua 22.) - Narrated/Story Told ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Wesleyan