Sermons on Our True Rest:

The True Solution To Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2021

These are times that try our souls. When the secular parts of our world collapse under the weight of theft, fraud, lying and disrespect, violence solves nothing, and brings only more violence.

Baptism of the Lord Jesus 2021 Reading St. Mark’s account of the baptism of Jesus, which is the shortest of the three Gospel accounts, I am struck by the language used just before the Father’s voice is heard from heaven. We heard that Jesus “saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11, Genesis 8:11, 1 John 5:1-9, Isaiah 12:2-6, Isaiah 55:1-11, Acts 1:4-8, Isaiah 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

What Is True Worship? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 2, 2017

True worship is an encounter with the living God, experiencing God, Praising God, making an offering to God, expressing our love to God, reflecting our devotion to God and ascribing true worth to God.

Worship is the oldest practice in the history of mankind. There is no culture in the history which has not practiced some form of worship. We were created to worship and the essence of worship can be found in the first of the Ten Commandments: “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Godly Character Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008

Nurturing Godly character in our lives involves "taking off" old habits and "putting on" new ones.

True Godly Character Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 3:1–14 (This message is begun wearing dirty, torn or worn clothes ... shirt, scarf, shoes, socks, jewelry ... and in the middle changed into a nicer suit. This should be done in a quite non-provocative way, no pants or revealed skin in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Citizenship In Heaven

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 18, 2008

As followers of Jesus, our true citizenship is in heaven, not here on earth.

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Miss Watson attempts to persuade Huckleberry to behave by explaining to him the difference between heaven and hell. Huckleberry responds with the following observation: Now she had got a start, and she went on and told me all about the good place. She said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

"The Merit Of Our Mission”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

All of life is a preliminary to the dawning of that day of the Lord, when He shall come riding on the clouds to claim His own. This place is not our home. We are pilgrims passing through, and we shall not rest until we rest IN HIM.

Biblical Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 “Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness, and the work of faith with power; that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Godly Wisdom

Contributed by George Gabriel on Jun 28, 2003

Does our definitions of wisdom match what God wants from us? This outline illustrates how our definitions of wisdom are much more shortsighted than what God has to offer us

Get into 3 groups Group 1 define the word “wisdom” like it would be in the dictionary Group 2 define worldly wisdom Group 3 define Godly wisdom 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Group 1 What is wisdom? (write down definitions in column 1) Why do you think James lumped in understanding ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Obedience

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

A 3 piece recipe for true obedience.

Being Truly Obedient Micah 6:6-8 Being truly obedient is a 3 piece recipe. Each ingredient is unique and without them all obedience is incomplete. God is the designer of this obedience recipe, so you can rest assured that there are no flaws in it. Let’s take a look a the 3 key ingredients. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love's Joy Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

True love's joy is expressed in our #1 Excitement for Each Other, #2 Praise for Each Other and #3 Companionship With Each Other.

Intro • Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) was written by King Solomon & its name is taken from the first verse in the book, "Solomon's Finest Song." • 1 Kings 4:32 - "Solomon composed 3,000 proverbs, and his songs numbered 1,005." - of the 1,005, this is his finest • It is well ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Daily Everything

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

True prayer recognizes God as our Source for everything.

“Our Daily Everything” Matthew 6:11 April 5, 2009 Bill Hybels begins his book Too Busy Not to Pray with these words: “Prayer is an unnatural activity. From birth we have been learning the rules of self reliance and self sufficiency. Prayer flies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Abiding In The True Vine

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

We are nourished by His Word, and cultivate our relationship with Him through prayer.

John 15:1-17. ABIDING IN THE TRUE VINE. 1. The True Vine. John 15:1-8. In Psalm 80:8-16 Israel is poignantly portrayed as a vine which has spread throughout the whole land, only to be torn down, devoured, and burnt at the time of the Exile. The vineyard motif is again taken up in Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A True Friend Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

True friendship is based on love, because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. As we become friends with others, we recognize our need to develop our friendship with Christ because He’s the only one we

Becoming a True Friend As his UCLA football team suffered through a dismal season in the early 70s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure. Things got to be so bad that his friends even bailed on him. As he reflected on that tough year, Pepper said this, “My dog was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Finances And Rest Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

What's next, Lord? I think that's the question we need to ask ourselves regularly. What's next, Lord? What are you going to do in my life next?

What's next, Lord? I think that's the question we need to ask ourselves regularly. What's next, Lord? What are you going to do in my life next? But I think some people approach that kind of a statement with fear and trepidation. You've heard the statement: Don't pray for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:31-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spirituality For The Rest Of Us

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008

We seem to make the whole "knowing God" thing much harder than God ever did? Life is hard, knowing God is what makes sense out of life.

Spirituality For the Rest of Us 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Intro: Why should following Jesus Christ be so “hard”? If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone tell me: “Oh, Pastor Paul, it’s so haaarrrrdddd…” “Pastor, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 4, 2010

We have been called into the same transformational life of the first disciples.

The Rest of Your Life! Luke 5:1-11 Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Rest Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

What is spiritual rest?

1. What are the author’s warnings? Let us fear (v. 1); let us labor (v. 11), let us hold fast (v. 14), let us come boldly (v. 16). 2. How does the apostle indicate his concern that some have false assurance? Come short of the promise (v. 1). 3. What had been the trouble with the Israelites of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist