Sermons on Productive Rest:

Church - Resting Place Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Many come to Church for rest but involved in the politics and administration they have lost their blessings

“Restless in Resting Place” By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan “Pay attention to me and answer me I am troubled and upset” (Psalm 55:2). Psalmist David says this heartbreaking Prayer to the Lord. He admits in the presence of the Lord that his Heart is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:2

Denomination: Methodist

Come Rest A While

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we need to take time in our schedules for what is really important

Mark 6:30-34 In today's Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to do something unusual. And, I believe, he often tells us to do the same thing. What he said was: The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:7-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Our Rest Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS Jesus Our Rest Hebrews 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION -Many summers back my friend Joel and I decided to hike 2 of the highest mountains in Oregon…in one trip. -We drove all the way over to the Wallowa Mountains, and started our rugged journey by…cheating. -There is tram that you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bread, Water And Rest

Contributed by Steve Anderson on Dec 18, 2014

Funeral sermon for a 16-year old who took his life by suicide at 3 AM by gunshot. It is based on what God provided Elijah when he wanted to die. Its intent is to offer the equivalent of bread, water and rest to the grieving, especially peers and family.

Background (1 Kings 18): 450 idol prophets; 2 altars, 1 fire; Elijah stood up to 450 prophets of Baal but ran for his life when one woman threatened him (1 Kings 19:3-8). Elijah wanted to die, he had poured out his life for God and felt it had no impact. He was tired and in despair, depressed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story: Peace!

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 13, 2019

Jesus Can Offer Peace The World Cannot Give!

Introduction: The word “peace” only occurs five times in the Gospel of John. Two times before the resurrection of Jesus and three times after the resurrection of Jesus. I find it incredibly interesting that there are 88 occurrences of this word in the NT. The only NT book that does NOT contain ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

And You Will Find Rest

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Are you tired of being tired? Find a new way of being tired

Illustration In 2014 I took a 3 month Sabbatical. One of things I did was something I had wanted to do for a long time. Guess what that was? - a Triathlon Triathlons are pretty hard Standard or Olympic Triathlon—1.5 kilometer (0.93 mile) swim / 40km (25 mi) bike / 10 km (6.2 mi) run Sprint ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Resting In His Presence

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019

In the midst of anxiety and turmoil, the Lord desires for us to find rest in Him and through Him

Resting in His Presence Mark chapter 4:35-41 Prayer- Father today would you allow us to have rest in your presence. In the midst of anxiety and turmoil, would you allow us calmness maybe even in a storm. Allow us to sense that we are safely in your hands and your protection. I pray today that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Live, Hope And Rest

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019

We should not be concerned about the future.

Live, Hope and Rest Luke 21: 5 - 19 Intro: Two gas company employees were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the street and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, that was a woman looking out her kitchen window watching the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Rest Is Blessed

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 6, 2018

A topical sermon contrasting God's rest in Genesis with the "spiritual rest" we find in Christ. Jesus IS our Rest...

*Our Rest Is Blessed Ge 2:1 ¶ Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested (shabbat) on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified ...read more

Denomination: *other

Rest For Your Soul

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018

An exposition on one of the glorious promises found in Matthew 11:28-30. Read and be blessed! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. We live in a stress-filled world. There is stress at home, stress at workplace, stress in business, stress in ministry, stress everywhere. Last night, I was reading an article in Economic Times (dated: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Cut Above The Rest

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 22: 1 – 33

Leviticus 22: 1 – 33 A cut above the rest 22 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they do not profane My holy name by what they dedicate to Me: I am the LORD. 3 Say to them: ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Elim: The Place Of Rest

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 13, 2020

When we let go of bitterness, God leads us to a place of emotional healing, rest and refreshment.

ELIM: THE PLACE OF REST "22 So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Psalm 63:1-5, Revelation 14:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Rested Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 15, 2018

A look at how Jesus rested on the Saturday of Holy Week. It was the Sabbath day and He was able to rest because He had finished His work well.

Well-Earned Rest: Some of the best rest comes from finished work completed well. - Most of us have had that moment: you’ve been working hard all day on a project – maybe you’re painting a bedroom. It’s long needed work and today was the day. It took the better part of your Saturday, but as you ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Rest Stops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22 The danger of rest stops 24 Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, “Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi.” 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel, and went to seek David and his men ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Commandment Of Sabbath Rest Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 17, 2018

Sometimes we are so busy we simply do not find the time to slow down, pause, or stop long enough to rest and listen to God. Yet, since time began, God has offered us all the opportunity to rest.

We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month we are thinking about ‘Hope in the calming presence of God’ or to put it another way, knowing how to rest and relax in God. The question I want to address this evening is "Do we understand what it means to rest in God?" We live in a fast ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Matthew 11:28-29, Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal