Sermons on Our True Rest:

Choosing God's Path Over Ours SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Christianity is about making a choice. Do I choose to do things God's way, or mine? Do I choose to follow His wishes, or the wishes of others who disagree with Him? The Bible repeatedly tells us: 'Make a choice.'

Christianity is all about making a choice. It's a decision between following God's way or our own way, between pleasing Him or pleasing others who disagree with Him. The Bible repeatedly emphasizes the importance of making a choice. Let me share a lighthearted story to illustrate this point. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Topics: Christianity, Choices

Faith - God's Priority - Our Blessing

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003

Pentecost 19: Many things distract us from the blessings our faith point us toward. But Jesus says to rid ourselves of the things that can harm our faith.

When I first bought my car, it was a joy to keep it up. I washed and cleaned it several times a week. I didn’t like for Sofi or the kids to eat in it. I was careful to park it so that it wouldn’t be damaged by others opening their doors into it. Oil changes were religious experiences. Taking care ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-50

Denomination: Lutheran

How Far Away Is Heaven

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

As Paul Harvey use to say, NOW THE REST OF THE STORY.

How Far Away Is Heaven Mark 12:34 34 – And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the Kingdom of Heaven, and no man after that durst ask him any questions. Joel 3:14 14 –Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Spiritual Warfare” - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 15, 2011

Paul tells us that we do not wrestle with flesh and blood, but with spiritual wickedness. We are involved in a spiritual warfare.

Paul says our conflict is not with flesh and blood, but with powers of darkness (v. 12). (Read Text) 1. Our source of strength in waging this warfare - v. 10 Too many Christians today have enough faith to make them “decent” but not enough to make them “dynamic.” The reason is that we depend ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Banner Against Fear. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2025

My strength is in the LORD.

OUR BANNER AGAINST FEAR. Psalm 27:1-4, Psalm 27:13-14. It is a wonderful and profound statement: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” It is a challenging and liberating truth: “Of whom then shall I be afraid?” Yet we must be careful not to gloss over this personal message, nor to imagine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4, Psalm 27:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live For An Audience Of One: The Secret Life Of A True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2025

In the Christian life, there is only one audience that matters—our Heavenly Father. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us to live for the Audience of One. He warns us not to perform righteousness before others but to pursue a life that pleases God alone.

Go! And Live for an Audience of One: The Secret Life of a True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Introduction: Living for the Audience of One There’s an old story about a young violinist who practised day and night for years. One evening, he gave a recital in a packed concert hall. When he finished, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Samuel 16:7, Galatians 1:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 34:18, Philippians 4:6, James 5:16, Joel 2:12, Acts 13:2, Romans 8:15, John 4:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Our Faith Blind ? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 27, 2016

Conversion stories, answered prayers in the form of miracles, creation and the ongoing existence of the persecuted church; is all evidence that God exists!

IS OUR FAITH BLIND – PART 2 Atheists Question: Isn’t our faith in God blind. After all, what evidence is there that a God you cannot touch or see actually exists? We began by examining the veracity of the Bible (a personal love letter from God in which our history, intimate details ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Playing By The Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

the topic of spiritual disciplines doesn't excite many people. Yet if you've ever been worn out, ready to quit, they might just be for you.

“Connected: Playing by the Rules” Is. 30:15-22; Daniel 6:1-16; Matt. 11:28-30 If I had told you last Sunday that this morning we would focus on spiritual disciplines, I doubt I would have seen many of you doing cartwheels or standing and applauding. The concept just doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 24, 2025

The rhythms that God laid out for his people included a day of rest called the Sabbath. In Luke 6:1-11, Jesus has two confrontations with the Pharisees about what is allowed on the Sabbath.

Religious groups and churches have patterns or rhythms weekly worship monthly communion Liturgies Annual festivals or meals Muslims have the month of Ramadan where they fast during the day, give alms, and feast at night Hindus have Diwali and specific celebrations tied to their deities Jews have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Better Than Our Legends Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 23, 2012

“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son”

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR LEGENDS HEBREWS 1:1 – 2:4 BIG IDEA: “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son” SERMON PREFACE As I was studying this book I ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Rewards From Our Returning King Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 23, 2023

I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in whatever way can bring glory to God. In this Parable of the Mina, Jesus again reveals the wonderful gift of rewards that He has reserved for those who faithfully serve Him.

REWARDS FROM OUR RETURNING KING Please open your Bible to Luke 19 as we conclude our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “Rewards from Our Returning King.” Jesus gave two parables of what it would be like to stand before Him at His judgment seat. Last week, in the Parable of the Talents ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-11, Luke 19:10, Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sabbath Year And Year Of Jubilee

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2025

The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee speaks of freedom, restitution, forgiveness, rest, a second chance, and joy in Jesus Christ.

The Sabbath Year and Year of Jubilee Leviticus 25:1-24, Deuteronomy 25:1-18, Isaiah 61:1-3) 1. It doesn’t take long for people to develop a sense of entitlement. Let me illustrate. 2. A Jewish woman is walking on the beach with her little grandson. Suddenly a huge wave sweeps the boy out to sea. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:1-24, Deuteronomy 25:1-18, Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Chronicles 36:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Ready For The Arrival Of The King Of Kings?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 20, 2016

A good question that one. But truly are we and how can we be? The answer...

Are we ready for the Arrival of the KING OF THE KINGS Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. Revelation 22:12 SASB 771; It is well with my soul, Background . “This hymn was written after traumatic events in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12, Revelation 1:12-16, Isaiah 40:10-11, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sabbath? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 5, 2016

Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath!

We noted last week from Mark 2:1-17, Jesus Christ proclaimed He is God and the Only One who can save people from their sins. Jesus called on sinners, i.e. all people, to believe in Him and repent from sins. Do we all believe in Jesus Christ as God and Only Savior for our sins? Are we committed to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Gives Us Great Reasons To Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2018

Life gets hard, but God gives us great reasons to rejoice! 1. God gives us joyful reunions (vs. 21-26). 2. God gives us good results (vs. 25-26). 3. God lets us hear good reports (vs. 27). 4. God gives us rest (vs. 28).

God Gives Us Great Reasons to Rejoice! The Book of Acts - Part 48 Acts 14:21-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 13, 2014 *Church: There is a joy that belongs to us, because we belong to Jesus Christ. Yes, life gets hard, but God gives us great reasons to rejoice! And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist