Sermons on Promise Of Rest:

Offense Or Rest

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 13, 2024

Do we take offense or rest in Jesus? Let's find out in Matthew 11.

Can we find rest in Jesus in the midst of a troubled world? Did John the Baptist need rest from doubt? After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he left and began teaching and preaching in the towns. John was in prison when he heard what Christ was doing. So John sent some of his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Rested Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2021

Many times, in life we will not take time to rest because we feel a sense of guilt if we slow down and take some time to rest

INTRODUCTION • Do you ever need a break? • According to the September 13, 2019, article from Yahoo News, American workers working at least 50 hours per week feel burned out. • The article states the following: › "Americans working long hours are burning out. › Their health is suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest For The Weary Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the fact that the only hope of true rest is found in Jesus Christ.

REST FOR THE WEARY MARK 6:30-32 One man challenged another to an all-day wood chopping contest. The challenger worked very hard, stopping only for a brief lunch break. The other man had a leisurely lunch and took several breaks during the day. At the end of the day, the challenger was surprised ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Resting In The Lord Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 21, 2025

I am so encouraged to know that I do not walk alone, but we have so many others who walk with us like Barnabas.

“Resting In The LORD” Acts 9: 26-31 As we continue through our text we will need to back up just a couple verses so we understand where we are and what is happening. I am so encouraged to know that I do not walk alone, but we have so many others who walk with us like Barnabas. Saul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Deals with the verse in Mathew where it promises Christ return after the Gospel had been preached in the whole world

The Promise Mathew 24:14 Introduction A. I’m sure by now all you have that song in your head. I can not tell you how many times it has been in my head. But what does it all mean? B. It is just some catchy song that happen to be written by the AB Simpson person? C. It is just some catchy jingle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Promise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon explores the promise of peace given to all humanity through the birth of Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to share this love with others. Key

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters, I greet you with the love and peace that only our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ can provide. We are gathered here today in unity, bound by the unbreakable cord of faith, to delve into the rich tapestry of God's Word, to find comfort, guidance, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Topics: Peace, Promise

Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Shall Be At Peace Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Death, for the believer, is not the end but a transition into the eternal rest that God has promised. The righteous are called to rest, and in their rest, they experience the fullness of God’s peace.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL BE AT PEACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 57:2 (KJV) He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness. INTRODUCTION: In moments like this, we stand at the crossroads of grief and remembrance. While our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2021

God promised to send a Deliverer because of our sin. Jesus is that Deliverer. At Christmas we remember the evidence of God's mercy to broken humanity.

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. “He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, “You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?”’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, “You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 1, 2002

Sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, considers what’s important about prophecy

Before we start is there anyone who’s good at untangling things? I’ve got these Christmas lights and since it is the first Sunday of advent I was hoping to use them as an illustration. Here you work on these and we’ll get back to you in a little bit. (hand the volunteer a wad of hopelessly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Feb 5, 2019

There are those in the church who believe themselves to be saved, because of what they have done. Then there are those who believe themselves to be saved because of what God has done.

Warren Wiersbe once wrote, “We live by God’s promises.” This is an undeniable truth, that is present in all of our lives. As humans we are unique among all creation. In the beginning God gave mankind dominion over the earth and blessed mankind. He continues that blessing to this day as the earth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-23

Promises

Contributed by James Pridgen on Apr 9, 2022

In the year 2022 promise don’t mean a whole lot.

In the year 2022 promise don’t mean a whole lot. How many of us can trust the promises that are given to us? Wives I want to you think about the last time you asked you Husband to do something and he said yeah I will get to it. How many times do you ask him before you get annoyed and or do it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:15-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

And Now You Know The Rest Of The Story PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon reassures believers of Jesus' promise of eternal life, providing comfort and hope in times of uncertainty and fear.

Welcome, beloved congregation. It is a joy to be in your company today, to stand in this sacred space where we gather as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here today to seek comfort, guidance, and wisdom from the Word of God, our true north. We are here to find solace in the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Topics: Well-Known Passage, More

The Promise Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 5, 2023

Sermon from Joel showing how God is promising to fix what was destroyed in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve sinned

The Promise Holy Spirit Series CCCAG 8-13-23 -Scripture- Genesis 3:15, Joel 2 Introduction Spiritual Lethargy Starting of this morning with a question- How many people feel spiritually exhausted lately? Does your life seem like you are barely making it Sunday to Sunday to stay on track with your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 30, 2004

The Holy Spirit was given to 1. enable us to experience God. 2. to empower us to live for God. 3. to make us a part of a kingdom.

The sign next to the expressionless face said: “The Motionless Man: Make Him Laugh. Win $100.” So several people gave it all they had. For hours they pulled their faces into strange contortions, told jokes, made fun of him, did stunts — but nothing worked. He was totally unmoved and his face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 4, 2021

Hopelessness is the doorway to hope and Christ is our doorway to eternal hope. The promise of hope in the future is our hope in the present, amen?

How many of you have had the experience of praying to God and it seems like God is not listening or not answering your prayer? All of us, I would suspect. Sadly, I’ve seen that take people out of the faith. God didn’t answer their prayers so they either turned their back on God or concluded ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist