Sermons on Rest And Renewal:

A Compassionate Lord Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 13, 2017

As Jesus surveyed the multitude, He saw them as sheep without a shepherd. He saw their need and spoke many things to them. I am glad He is aware of our need and has compassion toward us.

A Compassionate Lord Mark 6: 30-34 As we continue through the sixth chapter of Mark, I realized we have discussed much in varied settings within this chapter. Jesus dealt with rejection in His hometown of Nazareth, the disciples were sent out to minister in pairs of two, and we read of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Roots Alive!

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

The premise of this sermon is that sometimes there is much more disappointment in our hearts than hope! Advent’s message through the Prophet Isaiah is that hope is hidden deep within us, safe and secure, and is ready to burst forth in renewed life.

Advent II- Hope It was just this word of hope the people desperately needed to hear--the words that Isaiah wrote about the dry-looking stump with a green shoot growing out of it. The Israelites felt hopeless, in despair. The words Isaiah wrote told of that despairing and proclaimed that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 24, 2007

All Christians can find renewed hope in times of disappointment by 1)keeping an eternal focus, 2)cast your anxiety upon the Lord, 3)be self-controlled and resist the devil, and 4)offer a sacrifice of praise.

If there is anything I’ve learned in my years working as a pastor it is that things don’t always go the way we think they should go. I’ve been witness to more tragic stories than I wish – and the truth is, life is hard. God has chosen to use people just like us to be his ambassadors on this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shout It From The Rooftops! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 21, 2008

Although the foundation for revival is a renewed, passionate relationship with Jesus, it’s not good enough to just stop there. God wants us to share the Good News about His love with the lost and dying world around us!

REVIVAL #6: SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS! (June 2008– Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) REVIEW REVIVAL: First few sessions: • Revival #1: Hunger and the Need for Revival – don’t be satisfied with church as usual • Revival #2: The Fullness of the Spirit – to be empowered to make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

Missed Step Or Out Of Step. Either Way It Brings You To Your Knees.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 20, 2015

Missed Step or Out of Step. Either way it brings you to your knees. This devotional thought is based on a real life story testimony and illustration of the HOLY SPIRIT conviction, teaching, renewing, refreshing and restoring. Perhaps it applies to you!

2015.11.20 Devotional Thought William Akehurst, HSWC Ephesians 3 with emphasis on vs 14. Missed Step or Out of Step. Either way it brings you to your knees. This is based on a real life story testimony and illustration of the HOLY SPIRIT conviction, teaching, renewing, refreshing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics - Communion Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Communion is another basic of the church. It is renewing the New Covenant within us every time we take it. It is proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes back. It is uniting with other Christians with one mind and one heart.

Back to the Basics - Communion ME When I was growing up most of you know I went to the Lutheran Church. For those who have been here I’ve talked about that several times. Of course there are many differences between the Lutheran Church and the Christian Church. Baptism is one of those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope From God's Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2013

Our psalmist in this section declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Even though our psalmist is afflicted & scorned by the arrogant, he is sustained by hope. For hope shines brightest in the darkness.

PSALM 119: 49-56 [The Ministry of The Word Series] HOPE FROM GOD'S WORD Our psalmist in this section [strophe] declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Because our God is unchanging, His Word does not change either. Therefore we can find hope from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing God's New Vision Post-Pandemic SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon aims to inspire us to seek and embrace God's new vision and renewed interest in His works. As we navigate the post-pandemic world, how can we welcome the new things God has in store for us?

In these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial for us to seek a fresh vision and renewed interest in God's plans. How can we embrace the new things that God wants to do in our lives? Isaiah 43:18-19 says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: Hope, Embracing Change

Reliving The Relevancy Of Palm Sunday!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Apr 4, 2021

Reliving the relevancy of the “Palm Sunday” will hopefully not only prick, but better yet, penetrate our hearts, and perhaps trigger a new season of repentance, spiritual renewal, and revival, within our lives by the transforming truths that lie latent within each picture.

We are turning today, to an event that is recorded in all four gospels. That would signal to us the importance of it. An event that marks the last week of Jesus’ earthly life, and event that you can see as I project the scripture passage on the screen the superscription placed upon it by the bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Strange Fire And The Sabbath Day

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 31, 2002

Is the fourth commandment of the decalogue still God’s revealed will for Christians today or is it the only one of God’s ten commandments that can be "erased"? No matter your denominational affiliation, this sermon is sure to have you flipping the pages

***Note to the reader: Although this sermon is in no way exhaustive in it’s scripture reference, it does I believe touch on some very thought provoking subject matter. Whether you are a minister of the Word or a serious bible student, I encourage you to study this message without the aid of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10, Luke 6:5, Matthew 12:8, Ezekiel 20:20, Isaiah 66:23, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Numbers 15:32, Exodus 35:2, John 8:32, Isaiah 58:13, John 14:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon # 32 - The Blessings Of Keeping The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 24, 2023

Is it important to keep the Sabbath day holy? Why did God give us this command, and how is it applicable for us today? God’s word has answers for all of these questions, and those who follow will be duly blessed.

God’s commandment on observing the Sabbath We read in Exodus 20:8–10,"Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy. You have six days in which to do your work, but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to me. On that day no one is to work..”(GNB) One of the Ten Commandments from the Lord as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10, Isaiah 58:13-14, John 5:16, John 5:5, John 5:8-11, Mark 2:27, Exodus 20:11, Deuteronomy 5:15, Mark 1:21-28, Mark 1:29-31, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 13:10-17, Luke 14:1-6, John 5:1-18, John 9:1-16, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Journeying With The Shepherd: Finding Peace And Provision In Psalm 23

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023

Today, we embark on a journey through one of the most beloved and comforting passages of the Bible, Psalm 23. In this timeless psalm, King David beautifully expresses his deep trust and reliance on God as his Shepherd.

I. The Shepherd's Provision (Psalm 23:1-3): David begins this psalm by declaring, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Here, David acknowledges God's provision and care for him. Just as a shepherd takes care of his sheep, our Heavenly Father lovingly tends to our needs. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Gives Us The Greatest Invitations! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 8, 2022

We will never receive a greater invitation. How should we respond? We must... 1. Come to Jesus Christ. 2. Serve together with our Savior. 3. Learn from our Lord. 4. Receive God's rest.

God Gives Us the Greatest Invitations! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews 3:7-19; Hebrews 4:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 8, 2022) MESSAGE: *Think about the greatest invitation you could ever receive. For many people it would be an invitation for the best seats at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 3:7-19, Hebrews 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The All You Can Eat Buffet

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

We treat the faith like an "all you can eat buffet." We take what we want, and leave the rest. But can we really ignore whole servings of the Word of God?

by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida September, 2000 When I was in college, there was a restaurant that we loved to go to. It was an all you could eat type of place, which explains why I look the way I look today. We would go and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Manage Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control

1. Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control. (I Pet. 5:7,8) 2. Every conflict situation has thc potential for making us bitter or better (Heb. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational