Sermons on Our True Rest:

The Joy Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

True strength comes not from our own efforts, but from receiving and resting in the deep, sustaining joy that Jesus freely gives to us.

Some weeks feel like a treadmill stuck on high speed. Emails multiply, news headlines weigh heavy, and the to-do list seems to lengthen while our energy shortens. Maybe your smile has been performing overtime while your heart has been running on empty. Friend, you’re not alone. And you’re not left ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Topics: Joy

The Citizen Of Zion: A Portrait Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 24, 2025

This sermon poses the question of who can dwell in God's presence, describes the perfect moral character required, and reveals that Jesus Christ is the only one who fulfills this standard, making Him our only way to be welcomed by God.

Introduction: The Question of Proximity My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is a deep and universal longing planted in the human heart. It is the longing for a true home. Not just a house with a roof and walls, but a place of perfect belonging, of safety, of stability, and of peace. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following In His Steps.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2019

Following in his steps – 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 21-25 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: Jesus is our Example in Life (vs 21-23) SECOND: Jesus is our Substitute in Death (vs 24) THIRD: Jesus is our Guardian Shepherd in Heaven (vs 25) SERMON BODY Ill: • C.S. Lewis was once asked, “Why do Christians suffer?” • He answered, “Why not? They are the only ones who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

Who Is A True Disciple Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

We will begin our study of the Sermon Jesus delivered, call the “Sermon on the Mount”, why is it called the sermon on the Mount, well because he delivered it while standing on a Mountain side. We also need to understand tonight that Jesus’ main target aud

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part I of 2 Who is a true Disciple? Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Today we are going to look at what is commonly referred to as the Beatitudes. Another way of describing them is “The keys to receiving God’s approval” Are you having difficulty experiencing the approval of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Reminder Of Our True Citizenship, And The Hope It Entails (Phl. 3:20-21) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 5, 2019

A Christian is assured that his real home is in heaven and that he is only temporally related to this world, its governments, and its problems. Christians will one day experience all the special privileges of our heavenly citizenship because we belong to Christ.

Date: 4/4/19 Lesson # 27 Title: A REMINDER OF OUR TRUE CITIZENSHIP, AND THE HOPE IT ENTAILS (Phl. 3:20-21) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 3:20-21, NIV) 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen, Loved, And United: Embracing Our True Identity In Christ. Ephesians 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 5, 2024

A message of hope reminding us about our life with Christ as the center. Seeing who we are in life.

Stand with me and lift your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn to be what it says I can be. The indestructible, never ending, living Word of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the same. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015

The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Open Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 17, 2022

Just a few verses and his physical blindness is gone. But then Jesus takes the rest of the chapter (41 verses) to do something even more important – to heal his spiritual blindness, to help him to truly see God for the first time

He Came To Open Our Eyes The Coming Of Christ What Jesus Came To Do – week 4 FOR – the last several few weeks we’ve been talking about what Jesus came to do. FRIENDS – 2000 years ago, God the Son – left all the glories of heaven, put on human flesh – and walked this earth… I love how the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day The Holy Spirit Came Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

“The Day the Holy Spirit Came” Acts 2: 1-4 D. L. Moody once said, “I believe firmly that the moment our hearts are emptied of pride and selfishness and ambition and everything that is contrary to God’s law, the Holy Spirit will fill every corner of our hearts. But if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Look Of Love--True, Unselfish Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2021

He saw her as a person, a human being with infinite human dignity. Isn’t that the same look of love He has given us all during our life?

Monday of the 5th week in Lent There are two common principles possible for human society. By birth into our fallen state, we are born into a kind of fraternity of failure. Our brotherhood is a society of sin. That is one thing we can say unequivocally about every one of us above the age of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Catholic

Come To Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022

This sermon focuses on the reality that many people live in a state of constant exhaustion (in mind, body, and spirit), and in the midst of that exhaustion what it looks like to Come to Jesus in order to experience true rest.

It feels like we really never got to celebrate summer. There are a few students here today. The students who had to start school a few weeks ago are probably already starting to begin to feel a little bit of stress and strain from the heavy curriculum that they took on or the heavy course load ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

What would relationships in our church look like if we truly loved each other? Since God loves us unconditionally, we can and must love each other, including those affected by abortion.

January 19, 2003 Sanctity of Life Sunday Scripture Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Speaker: Brian Bill Series Overview Love One Another Do you remember what you were doing 30 years ago? Let me see if I can refresh your memory. Notre Dame topped the college football rankings with a perfect 11-0 season. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Satan's Worst Nightmare Has Come True!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2003

Jesus casts demons out of our lives.

Mark 1:21-28 “Satan’s Worst Nightmare Has Come True!” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The Bible teaches us that Satan was the most exalted angel in all of heaven… …that God had created him to rule as the highest of all created beings. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Passover: A Festival Of Freedom

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 21, 2021

Today's Message looks at the Feast of Passover through one of its names, "A Festival of Freedom." Here we will learn about God’s true freedom and rest through God's Passover, the Messiah Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Passover: A Festival of Freedom Exodus 12 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4a0lT_1Zgs As I was putting together this message, I became somewhat confused, and for all of you who know me, you know that this is a constant state that I find myself in. Yet, this was somewhat more than that, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Rest For Your Soul (Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 26, 2020

We live in the world of Covid-19. We are laden with many yokes throughout the day and night and throughout our life with one or the other, again and again.

Reflection Rest for your Soul We live in the world of Covid-19. We live in the world of digital pandemic. We live in the world of economic crisis. We live in the world of environmental degradation. We live in the world of dishonest political power. We live in the world of religious ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10, Psalm 145:1, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:11-13, Matthew 11:25-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other