Sermons on Our True Rest:

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 19, 2014

How do we know that God is serious when He gives us all these promises? In the first chapter of Ephesians alone we have seen a multitude of blessings which God has said He has already given us. How do we know it's really true?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 3 Sealed By The Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 13. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation - having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14. who is given as a pledge of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Living Hope

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 19, 2006

Our Living Hope In this Easter message Dave looks at the resurrection and the hope it brings, concluding the hope associated with Easter is only real if the resurrection if real. If the resurrection is mythical, then so is Easter hope.

Our Living Hope Easter, April 16, 2006 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Jeremiah 29:11 (GW) 11 I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. Easter is a day of hope. It’s a day where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Building Great - The Foundations Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 14, 2015

First sermon in a series called Building great. Borrows heavily from Jon Byler at the centre.

. It really doesn’t matter who you are God has called you to build something great. Paul in our reading says::” you are God’s building.” It becomes great when you co-operate with God in building what he calls you to build out of your life. One day, after work on his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is Our Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 25, 2005

PENTECOST 10(B) - The LORD is our righteousness: our Lord who preserves his flock and our Lord who provides righteousness.

THE LORD (IS) OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS Jeremiah 23:1-6 - July 24, 2005 - Pentecost 10 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today, you and I celebrate God’s gift of grace to each one of us. It is by God’s gift of grace that we have come to faith. It is only by God’s gift of grace, which ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

He Alone.."Is The One True God"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 19, 2015

No one…Should ever under estimate the craftiness of the accuser when we see what's happening around the world today. So much of the accuser running too and fro masked in the name of religion..when do stand up and say "Enough is Enough?" How about Now?

He Alone.."Is The One True God" John 10:10-11 NKJ 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. We live in a day and age where the accuser..is pulling out all the stops He has never wavered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ: Our Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Mar 29, 2006

Seals with eternal security of believer

Hebrews 6 Christ: Our Ebenezer Dickerson Road Baptist Church 3/26/06 a.m. Ebenezer : Hebrew word with two meanings: (1) stone of help,(2) A city of the Philistines;1Samuel 4: 1-10, 5:1, 7:10-12. The church houses a mixed bag. Like a box of assorted ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams Don't Just Come True

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 13, 2008

God given dreams take a partnership to MAKE them come true

Dreams Don’t JUST Come True Gen 37:1-11 Jan 13, 2008 I’ve heard it said that we dream every night – we just don’t always remember dreaming. Dreams can be a powerful thing. Lots of people have made great discoveries in their dreams: The modern sewing machine was first envisioned in a dream – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Our God Is Greater

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2019

John declared that the God within us is greater than the god of this world. Paul revealed that if God was for us, who or what could possibly come against us? These two statements reveal attributes of God that complement each other, and provide comfort and assurance for believers.

Our God is Greater 1 John 4:4; Romans 8:31 Today I would like to conclude the series dealing with profound statements in the Bible by actually considering two statements from different Apostles. These two statements are personal favorites, having brought much comfort to my life over the years. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Unforced Rhythm Of Strength

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025

This sermon contrasts the world's frantic and exhausting path to strength with God's divine invitation to find salvation and power through the "unforced rhythm" of returning to and resting in Him.

Introduction: The Tyranny of the Urgent I want you to picture a scene. It's late at night. A student sits hunched over a desk, surrounded by textbooks and empty coffee mugs. Their eyes are gritty with exhaustion, their mind a frantic buzz of facts and figures. Fear of failure is a physical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Transcends The Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

Jesus offers true rest and mercy, reminding us that God’s compassion outweighs rigid rules and that Sabbath is a gift meant to restore weary souls.

Good morning, dear friends. Some weeks feel like a blur of alarms, appointments, and a to-do list that never seems to take a breath. Yet here you are—hungry for more than hurry, ready for more than noise. Your soul is smart; it knows when it’s thirsty. It senses a Sabbath-shaped space that work ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Topics: Sonship, Sabbath, Lordship

Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025

JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes 5:2, James 4:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today, If You Will Hear His Voice: An Exposition Of Psalm 95

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 3, 2020

This is one of the most troubling of all the Psalms. What does it teach us?

Today, if You Will Hear His Voice: An Exposition of Psalm 95 The Book of Psalms is considered to be the Hebrew hymnal. Actually, there are five separate collections of them. There are different psalms for different occasions. For example, we have the 100th Psalm which is a joyous song of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iv: The Lord God Our Intervener Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish their remembrance of prayers which never fell on deaf ears but got the attention of Father God who intervened in life's situations to turn negatives into positives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR INTERVENER A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves. Each of three passersby had opportunity to intervene in his situation, but only one did. The first was too proud and unwilling ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

She Keeps Her First Sabbath In Eighteen Years

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 11, 2022

The command to keep Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments. so how is it properly kept?

She Keeps her first Sabbath in Eighteen Years Luke 13:10-17 Notice that the LORD not only states keeping the Sabbath, but He also provides the rationale for keeping it. The LORD Himself rested from His work on the Seventh Day after creating the heavens and the earth. We don’t know exactly how He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Religion James 1:26-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 31, 2021

James 1:26 speaks of "true religion." We know about caring for orphans and widows, but what about the other part?

James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27