Sermons on Land Of Rest:

Doctor Of Spiritual Medicine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 10, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 4: 1 –16

Hebrews 4: 1 –16 Doctor Of Spiritual Medicine 1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Benefits Of Living For Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 11, 2016

Jesus told us that in order to be His disciple we would have to take up our cross and follow Him. It's easy to focus on the negative consequences of being a Christian, but we should also realize that there are awesome benefits in living for Jesus Christ.

BENEFITS OF LIVING FOR JESUS Acts 7:55-60 There is a price to pay for following Jesus. Jesus told us that “If any man would be my disciple he must take up his cross and follow Me.” In those days the cross indicated a huge price to pay. Many times, though, we look at the price that has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 7, 2017

This is the first message in our Summer Sermon Series called "Life is Better at the Beach". In this series we will be talking about relaxing and cooperating with God concerning His purpose for our lives.

I. Start your day right so you can finish well Lamentations 3:22-23 (AMP) 22  It is because of the Lord's mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. 23  They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 33:2, Colossians 3:15, 1 Samuel 16:7, John 13:3-5, Psalm 119:114, Psalm 46:10, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Corinthians 6:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cure For Wearisome Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 22, 2014

Jesus came so that we could step off the treadmill of "law" and into the glory of His Grace.

Law and Gospel: The Cure for Wearisome Religion Matthew 11:25-30 I have never cared to much for exercising on a treadmill: I think it may be my overwhelming desire to be practical, even with effort and exercise; I hate to walk in one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Them Down

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 5, 2015

Freedom is not found in discarding the yoke of Christ; it's found in losing our own burden. It's not found in discarding his authority; it's an amazing truth that freedom is found under the yoke of Christ.

Opening illustration: All of us enjoy receiving invitations—to a meal, a wedding, or a concert. Usually, when the invitation is printed on a little card, there are cryptic letters written at the bottom: RSVP. We know what those letters mean. They are an abbreviation of a French request to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living On The Cutting Edge Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 6, 2012

Why did the author of Herbews conclude a section on resting in the Lord with some words about God's Word?

“The Road to a Better Life: Living On the Cutting Edge” Heb. 4:1-13 It happens so often. I’ll sit back and turn on the news, largely because I want to catch the weather and sports reports. It’s not long before the weather report comes on, and the next thing I hear is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2020

Psalm 23:1-6 shows us the Lord's provision for his people.

Scripture On Sunday, March 22, 2020, we started having Virtual Fellowship Services using Zoom videoconferencing. On that Sunday, I said that I was going to suspend my series on “The Life of David” and begin a series of meditations that I called, “Hope in Troubled Times.” This is the last in that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn On The Power

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 31, 2020

Amazing events happen when you do that! When you lift up the name of Jesus and leave God in charge and believe God will supply the results, amazing things still happen!

Turn on the Power Today we celebrate Worship! We celebrate the act of having church! Today is Pentecost Sunday, today is church history! The day the Holy Spirit descended upon those who tarried and waited for the promise of the Holy Spirit to be fulfilled, is the beginning of the church as we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, Acts 2:12-18, Acts 10:1-6, Acts 10:24, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort For The Weary

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

Isaiah 40 is a chapter of comfort, offering hope and strength to those who are weary and burdened.

COMFORT FOR THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-3, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 23:1-3, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enjoying Inner Peace

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025

Inner peace is not the absence of challenges but the presence of God. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that stabilises the heart in seasons of uncertainty. When everything around you shakes, the peace of God becomes an anchor that holds you firm.

ENJOYING INNER PEACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 3:15, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 3:15, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Heart Problem

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 13, 2025

The writer of Hebrews explains the importance of faith, That the Children of Israel did not enter into the Promised Land because of a Heart Problem.

A Heart Problem Hebrews 3:7-19 Intro. This passage of Scripture is entirely based on the events of Numbers 13 The Children of Israel had crossed the read sea They had come to Kadesh-Barnea (Map) God told Moses to send in 12 men (one from each of the Tribes of Israel) to SPY out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19, Numbers 14:11, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Or Prey? (#18 In The Series)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2014

Daniel was a man of great integrity and character. He and his friends chose to stand with God even in a hostile land.

1. Integrity A man in the old west was being tried for stealing a horse. Stealing a horse was a hanging offense. It so happened that a man who had always tried to get the best of anyone in any situation had his horse stolen and the case was brought to trial. Now this man had never tried to do good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In The Dark - Mark 15:33-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

While Jesus was on the cross, darkness came upon the whole land for 3 hours. What happened in that darkness?

Mark 15:33 At the sixth hour darkness came upon the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Darkness God Has His Say We’re studying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34, Matthew 27:45-46, Luke 23:44-45

What Jesus Said About God's Provision Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 16, 2009

Jesus said that if we get our priorities straight, God would handle the rest.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “His Provision” Michael Wiley January 18, 2009 Introduction: A great philosopher once said: Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise Participation Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!

PromiseLand Pt. 2 - Promise Participation I. Introduction We have had a good vantage point to reflect on what has taken place in the incredible exodus of over a million slaves who had been in brutal bondage for over 400 years in Egypt. History allows us to see from the perspective of overview. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:6-10, Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal