Sermons on Productive Rest:

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017

Big Idea: You can gain a life of rest when you give God the rest of your life.

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed Matthew 11:28-30 Do you sometimes feel that life happens too fast and that you are always in a hurry? Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands and pressures of life? Do you feel exhausted? Have you lost your sense of excitement about living every day? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A People Pleaser Or God Pleaser?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There are Christians who attempt to please people and eventually got it all wrong.

  Paul said in (Gal.1:10) "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ” Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 91: Find Rest In The Shadow Of The Almighty. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2021

The first thing I want to share with you is about sleeping in the back of the boat. That is what Jesus did in the well-known passage of Mark 4:25-41. But listen to Psalms 91 first to hear how God invites us to rest in Him.

Home Lessons 9/4/2016 Tom Lowe Find Rest in the Shadow of the Almighty. Text: Psalm 91:1-7; Mark 4:35-41 The first thing I want to share with you is about sleeping in the back of the boat. That is what Jesus did in the well-known passage of Mark 4:25-41. But listen to Psalms 91 first to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd And His Sheep (2) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021

The good Shepherd is the Prince of Peace. The obedient sheep rest secure in the presence of the good Shepherd.

TEXT: Psalms 23:2 (NLT) He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. The Good Shepherd is the Prince of Peace "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters" (Ps 23:2). The good Shepherd is also known as the Prince of Peace. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let God Arise

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 26, 2020

Resting in God’s ability to fight your battles shows the accuser the strength of your faith! The strength of your faith stems from the amount of trust you place in Gods hands! Knowing you can be thankful for God’s ability to act in each and every situation you may face is POWERFUL!

Let God Arise Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 68:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Might Need To Learn How To Rest In God Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 7, 2020

Jesus tells us in the New Testament in Matthew 11:28 (NIV) 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. And some of us, although God has promised us rest, are not resting

Introduction When Anne and I were much younger, we use to fly a lot. And I was always amazed as I looked about the plane’s cabin at the number of people who could sleep while the plane was in the air. No matter how much I tried to go to sleep on a plane, I just couldn’t. Anne could, I couldn’t. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitations Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 28, 2019

Why we need Christ in our life every day.

THE INVITATIONS OF CHRIST Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Today! Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021

Their Rebellion, His Rest and Our Response

On October 8, 1871, D.L. Moody was preaching to the largest crowd he had ever faced. He preached a sermon entitled, “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called the Christ?” From Matthew 27:22. He finished with these words: “I wish you would take this text home with you and turn it over in your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Most Important Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 23, 2022

Jesus shows us that the law should encourage us to treat others well.

What is most important? Jeffery Anselmi / General Criticizing Jesus: The Words of Jesus / Sabbath-breaking Man; Love / Mark 2:23–3:6 Jesus shows us that the law should encourage us to treat others well. INTRODUCTION • Have you ever got so caught up in procedures and rules that you lost sight of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Day Off Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

As Christian we ought to have it clear in our minds that we are no longer under the law with all of its Sabbath regulations. If we were, we are all storing up the wrath of God for the day of judgment.

I had the unique opportunity to talk deeply about biblical matters with a wealthy orthodox Jew. Among other things we talked about the Sabbath. He was a very conscientious Jew who knew his Bible quite well, and so I asked him how he reconciled operating a business on Saturday when the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Creating A Refuge Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Claiming new spiritual territory is difficult. All who seek to follow Jesus in faithful obedience while walking in hostile territory need a place of refuge. It’s up to the body of Christ to create that safe haven for both ourselves and others.

Conquering the land, or claiming new spiritual territory, involves grueling spiritual labor. We will encounter resistance, or even minor persecution, when sharing the message of salvation in Jesus Christ; and we can grow weary if we do not have times of refreshing. We’ve got to find a safe haven ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Peace... Trade Ashes For Beauty

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 22, 2023

This is a study on Divine Peace and rest. Why not trade those ashes for beauty? Divine peace is a gift Jesus gives.

TRADE ASHES FOR BEAUTY? WORRY LESS, PRAY MORE.! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson) I HAVE A 1,000 PIECE PUZZLE. Before service I give each person a piece of the puzzle. I have a table up front and give the crowd 3 minutes to lay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, John 14:1, John 14:27, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dios Le DarÁ Descanso Por Todos Lados

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 13, 2022

Te mereces descanso por todos lados. Te mereces una vida pacífica. Reclama esta promesa del Dios que guarda el pacto (Deuteronomio 7:9).

DIOS LE DARÁ DESCANSO POR TODOS LADOS Y el reino de Josafat estaba en paz, porque su Dios le había dado descanso por todas partes” (2 Crónicas 20:30). El descanso es una bendición prometida a todo hijo de Dios (1 Reyes 8:56), pero tendemos a perder este beneficio cuando los ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christian Cyril on Oct 26, 2021

This is a sermon explaining what the Sabbath Is... How we arrived at the Sabbath and to what extent it became an experience for a believer in-Christ

Strong emphasis has been made by various theologians and infact several believers on this topic. Some dare say that grace has misdirected many of the true part God has chosen us to follow. Strangely, many have eventually went back to the "Self interpreted concept of Scriptural instructions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28