Sermons on Rest And Renewal:

Sabbath Rest, Offerings, And Worship

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 21, 2019

Sabbath Rest, Offerings, and worship!

Please open your Bibles to Exodus 35…. We have noted that God was teaching the Israelites how to live by giving them instructions. God revealed Himself through Moses and through miracles in the dessert as the Hebrews traveled toward the Land of milk and honey promised by God. You know, we have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Full Rest Present And Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 26, 2019

God desires for every person to have His rest!

Let us start with this question: Does God rest?? How do we know?? But does God really need rest?? Because God is God, He is rest! Now, let’s answer this question; If God is already rest, why did He create humans (who He already knew were going to sin against Him)?? Here’s the bottom line, which I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Offers Real Rest

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 29, 2012

Jesus Offers Real Rest 1) To hardworking disciples; 2) To clueless crowds

A favorite topic of conversation at this time of year is vacation plans. I think I can tell you what most of my friends from the gym are doing for their summer holidays. One is going to Hawaii. Another ran a mountain race over the Crow’s Nest Pass. Another drove twenty plus hours to the B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Ruth Resting (In The Will Of God) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

Ruth has given up everything from her pagan past and has cast herself completely on the God of Israel. She is truly, in the words of verse 11, a “woman of noble character.”

“Pain is inevitable; misery is optional.” We learn from the Book of Ruth how to overcome bitterness and emptiness through a steadfast faith. Ruth chose a pathway that changed her life and the course of history. We’re not sure how much time has transpired between chapters 2 & ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The People Rested On The Words Of The King

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Mar 11, 2010

Rested on the words of God

THE PEOPLE RESTED ON THE WORDS OF THE KING 2 Chron 32:1-23 1 After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself. 2 And when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian's Rest

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2020

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30.

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30. “But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Yoke That Gives Us Rest

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 15, 2020

When we understand what Jesus meant when He said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” then we will be able to access the peace and quietness that comes with knowing that we are not battling the things in life by ourselves.

We’re going to begin with a poem that I’m sure you have either heard or heard of it. It’s Footprints In the Sand by Mary Stevenson “After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand…. I noticed that at many times along the path of life, especially at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Kings 19:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 5:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Rest Assured, God Is As Work Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the eighth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message looks at how everything is under God's control.

Introduction: A little girl who was riding along on her bike when she bumped her head on the low hanging branch of a tree. She ran into the house hollering, "Mom! Mom, Joey hurt me!" Mom looked up from what she was doing and said, "Sissy, Joey didn’t hurt you. Joey’s not even here. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In Christ = Sabbath Rest Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 1, 2019

What does it mean to have faith in Christ?

Please open your Bibles to Hebrews Chapter 4….. We will read again today “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Rest Only In God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2021

The Christian faith, after all, is deeply personal. When we abide in Christ, we rest in God.

OUR REST ONLY IN GOD. Psalm 84:1-4. At the end of the celebration of Passover, in Jewish homes scattered throughout the world, the parting toast is, ‘Next year in Jerusalem!’ The sentiment echoes a common consciousness, a restlessness if you will, which is forever drawing God’s people back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Rest In His Peace

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 28, 2023

On that first Easter a lot of things happened on that day, but it wasn't until after the resurrection that Jesus could finally say Peace be unto you.

We Rest in His Peace Isaiah 53:5-7 | John 20:19-21 (5) But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. (6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-7, John 20:19-21

I Will Give You Rest

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 10, 2022

Not the people around you or with you but it is only the presence of God that would give you rest.

I will give you Rest Psalm 116:7”Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.” Early one morning while I was reading the Bible , this scripture spoke to me really deep! Really deep! You got to actually read the entire chapter to understand the feelings of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rest You Need Is In Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness, Jesus, and God's promises, and avoid hardening our hearts to His voice, as we are encouraged to support each other in maintaining our faith.

Good morning, church family! We’re diving deep into Hebrews 3:7-15 today, exploring the unfailing faithfulness of our God, the absolute necessity of trusting in Jesus, and the peace that comes from resting in God's promises. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Faith never knows where it is being led, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-15

Topics: Trusting God

Finding Rest In God Alone Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 62 explores how true rest and security come from placing our trust in God alone, as He is our unshakeable rock, powerful enough to save and merciful enough to desire it.

Introduction ?My friends, we live in a world that is loud, demanding, and often overwhelming. It feels like we are constantly being pulled in a dozen different directions, told to find our value in what we achieve, our security in what we own, and our peace in what others think of us. But how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist