Sermons on Productive Rest:

A "persian Flaw": How Peter (And The Rest Of Us) Need To Learn To Forgive Ourselves

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Aug 29, 2024

Looking at the example of Peter and his denial of Jesus, this sermon's ultimate message is that God has long since already forgiven us of our mistakes, so now it's time that we forgive ourselves.

When I was conversing with colleagues earlier this week about the theme of today’s service, I was reminded of an idiom that we have in the English language: for something to be a “Persian flaw”. Have any of you heard this idiom before? Right… okay. A couple of you. It’s one that isn’t as common ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35, John 21:15-22

To Be Blessed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

God favors those that choose to walk in the light, He blesses those who delight in His word and meditate on its wisdom with a world-resistant faith that is fruitful and productive.

To Be Blessed 09/20/09 AM Text: Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: May I ask a question that is almost rhetorical? How many gathered here this morning do NOT want to be blessed by God? It’s really a bit of a silly question isn’t it? I mean the reason we are all here today is partially because we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chosen For God's Glory

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008

Sermon Objective: Teach how those called by God can honor/glorify God through the rest of their lives and ministries.

Good evening, I want to honor God tonight for the privilege He has given me to open the Scriptures and to declare to you how every follower of Jesus Christ, especially those of you who are participating in this Commencement Exercise, honor, glorify, and please God with your lives and ministries – ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Same Old Same Old - Our Faithful God

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 4, 2010

Many things change, but our faithful God never changes, and we can rest in His faithfulness.

The Same Old Same Old TCF Sermon Text January 3, 2010 Things change, don�t they? Things about our life, our looks, our love, our work, our living circumstances. For some of us, 2010 begins looking much different than life looked when we began 2009. Some of us have more children. All of us ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Faith / Dead Faith

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 21, 2007

The Bible speaks of a faith that is dead and living faith that empowers the Christian life. This study examines the scriptures that teach about faith and explain how that faith is not the product of man’s efforts, but the gift of God.

Living Faith / Dead Faith Over the last several months I have been praying for God to reveal more about faith to me. As I study the scriptures, I realized that there is much I have yet to understand. This study is the result of a lot of seeking and praying. While I believe that God has answered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

Because Christ Is Risen…!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 2, 2014

The pivotal truth on which our faith, life and beliefs rest, is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! We can rest with assurance, live in hope and work in expectation because Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!

Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plan For Genuine Human Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 4, 2015

Psalms 1 provides for us God's plan to experience a Genuine Human Life. 1. Being a progressive learner. 2. Being a productive and prosper person 3. Knowing how to finish strong

Scripture: Psalms 1 and Genesis 1:26-28 Theme: God's Plan for Genuine Human Life INTRO: Good morning and God's richest blessings! What a wonderful Lord's day! What a great time to live and experience the joy of God's Love, Mercy and Holy Spirit in our worship and in our lives. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Displeased With This Generation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2013

To show that we need to grow more in our relationship/experiential knowledge of the LORD JESUS and grow in our relationship with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know and have relationship with JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to grow more in our relationship/experiential knowledge of the LORD JESUS and grow in our relationship with Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:10 (Amplified Bible) 3:10 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Wrestle Just Nestle! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 18, 2014

Don’t Wrestle Just Nestle! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Lord Can Be Trusted (vs 1-11). (2). The Lord Understands Your Situation (vs 12-20). (3). The Lord Blesses His People (vs 21-31). (4). The Lord Judges The Wicked (vs 32-40) SERMON BODY: ill • I would guess that we are all familiar with the Dutch Christian Corrie ten ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

Thriving In The Days Ahead

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

Psalm 84 gives us revelation of how to thrive in the days ahead regardless of what world leaders do; regardless of what the stock market does; regardless of what decisions the government may make. No good thing will He withhold from those who walk upright

Thriving in the Days Ahead
 (08-30-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) What kind of person will thrive in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

What Christ Offers

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2014

The many things Christ offers us who will come to him.

What Christ Offers Rev.14 : 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. 1. Rest Matt.11: 28 Come unto me, all ye that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Baptist

When A Miracle Makes You Mad Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Today, I want to tell the story… the story of three people – Jesus, the miracle-worker, the religious leaders, and a diseased man. And you’ll see two emotional reactions for us and we’ll see two life lessons. Along with way, I’ll even share with you one of Grimm’s fairy tales.

When people talk about miracles, they typically think of healing miracles. One day the tumor is there; the next day, it’s no longer. Someone prays for a blind man and he regains his sight. Miracles are supernatural events that offer hope and healing to people in need. We started a series on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6, John 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Want

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 4, 2020

The abundant life we have in Jesus calms our anxieties and allows us to live in freedom and generosity

May 3, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; John 10:1-10 I Shall Not Want Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Life. And abundant life, no ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessing Of Being In God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

The presence of God is the most valuable treasure a believer can carry. It is not just a spiritual experience but a divine atmosphere where transformation, revelation, and manifestation take place.

THE BLESSING OF BEING IN GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 16:11 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14, Psalm 91:1-2, Acts 3:19, Isaiah 64:1-3, John 15:4-5 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most valuable treasure a believer can carry. It is not just a spiritual experience ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Exodus 33:14, Psalm 91:1-2, Acts 3:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

August: My Month Of Victory Without A Fight

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

Victory is the heritage of every child of God, but there are dimensions of victory where you don’t have to lift a finger in battle—God fights for you.

AUGUST: MY MONTH OF VICTORY WITHOUT A FIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 20:17 (KJV) "Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God