SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Productive Rest:

showing 2,926-2,940 of 80,210
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Dollars And Jesus Sense Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 31, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,383 views

    Jesus teaches us about money/stewardship. A great formula for being a good steward is to: 1. Gain all we can 2. Save all we can 3. Invest in the lives of others all that we can (Adapted from John Wesley's Sermon on Money)

    Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 ; Ephesians 4:28; Psalm 79:1-9 Theme: Stewardship Title: Dollars and Jesus Sense Jesus teaches us about money/stewardship. A great formula for being a good steward is to: 1. Gain all we can 2. Save all we can 3. Invest in the lives of others all that we can ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Turning Religious Reluctance-13

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2019
     | 2,464 views

    13 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIII—John 4:1-42(:21-27, 31-38) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: One of my uncles confessed to me that when he was a much younger man, he once tried to see how much oil was in his oil can by striking a match & holding it just inside the spout of the can so it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A Wise Builder

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,195 views

    Building by the power of the Spirit as guided by His word, His will and His ways. Paul built by the power of the Spirit of God. He wrote, "When I came to you I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and powe

    Paul, the apostle, once wrote, "By the grace of God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder...but each one should be careful how he builds." (I Cor. 3:10) We all know builders whose work stands the test of time. Also, we probably know many more builders whose work does not stand up ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Wedding Message

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 1,354 ratings
     | 178,423 views

    Some practical advice in a wedding message.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This message has been adapted from the comments of others. I hope that it might provide you with some ideas, too.) __________, __________, in just a few minutes you will publicly express your love, & pledge yourselves to each other ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Joyful Stress

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    Dealing with stress in a godly way

    JOYFUL STRESS PHILIPPIANS 1:18-30 (Based on a Sermon from Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, 2003) INTRODUCTION… USA Today Poll about Stress, Jan 24, 2002 How often do you experience stress in your daily life? 42% = Frequently 38% = Sometimes 18% = Rarely 2% = Never ILLUSTRATION… from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Qualifications Of New Testament Priests

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,319 views

    To Live before God as a new testament priest there are some qualifications that must be met.

    1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: You were not saved simply because you were lost, or just so you could go to heaven. You were ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Belief Is More Than Good History

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,569 views

    . Belief is defined as, “a personal relationship established by trust.” When applied specifically to Christ, we are talking about that moment when Christ became more than a historical figure.

    BELIEF IS MORE THAN GOOD HISTORY 1 John 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Nearly everyone has made makes, or will make a claim to believe in God. There is a saying that says, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” People’s beliefs and ideas differ. Quickly think across the world at the different beliefs and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Day Of Pentecost And Its Relevance Today

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    A simple exposition of Acts chapter 2

    AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY. Acts 2 I. AN AGREEABLE POSITION 1. THE PERIOD WAS COMPLETE v. 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come* [AV] The Day of Pentecost – a Feast Day – a Feast of Praise. 50 days from the Feast of First Fruits The Feast of First Fruits fell on the Day of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Your Future Is In Your Mouth

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,625 views

    Using Your words To Change Your Life

    Your Future Is In Your Mouth (Your Wealth, Your Health and Your Life) Your present condition is a product of your words – Ps. 39:1; 41:12; Matt. 12:34ff. It was practically created by the things you’ve been saying. Studying Jos. 1:8 and Matt. 6:31; we can conclude that;  Our words produce ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    How Great Is Our God Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,957 views

    As in many other places in the Bible, Isaiah 40 gives us a glimpse into God's greatness. He is strong as iron and tender as a shepherd (10-11). Adjectives like enormous and wise fall so short when we consider His creation and counsel (12-13). Not only tha

    It's not a question, it's a statement. I probably should add an exclamation point: How Great is Our God! As in many other places in the Bible, Isaiah 40 gives us a glimpse into God's greatness. He is strong as iron and tender as a shepherd (10-11). Adjectives like enormous and wise fall so short ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Solving The Fundamental Human Problem Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2018
     | 2,102 views

    The fundamental problem of humanity never hits the headlines, never comes as a blast e-mail to our computers. But we know what it is.

    Psalm 51 What is the fundamental human problem? We can’t get the answer from commentators or the mainstream media, or even most of the alternate media. The fundamental human problem is not poverty, or migration, or nuclear weapons or climate change. Those may be difficulties that rise to the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Harold Jenkerson avatar

    Eight Stages Of Biblical Revelation Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 18, 2016
     | 6,305 views

    There are seven periods of time in biblical history where God revealed something relating to an understanding of the individual. Each revelation builds upon the previous revelations. The terminology in each revelation remains consistent and precise.

    2. Stages of Biblical Revelation “Jesus said, ‘Flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father in heaven’ ” (Mat 16:17). Paul wrote, “We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery … God has revealed them to us through His Spirit” (1 Cor ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012
     | 5,576 views

    A Life lived in the Spirit will produce fruit.

    Fruit of the Spirit February 24, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: A Life lived in the Spirit will produce fruit. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:22-25 Introduction: Errol Flynn’s mansion. It’s one thing to overcome the flesh & not do evil things, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,203 views

    Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also

    We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God. 1 Peter 2: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You A Sower Of Discord

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 28, 2020
     | 3,190 views

    God has called us to unity, but too many thinking they are sowing in His fields are actually tearing up the field causing malnutrition in the Body because there is no fruitful harvest only wasted seed.

    These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist