Sermons on Rest And Renewal:

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2021

Just like a good shepherd who leads his sheep to rest, God will give us rest and provide for us.

INTRODUCTION • What picture comes to mind when you think of rest? • Maybe it's a beach, a hammock by a cabin in the woods, or lying in a meadow next to a bubbling brook. • No matter the scene, we have pictures and images that help us imagine what rest looks like. • People are desperate to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Out Of A Slump Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 14, 2005

In this message I will share what God taught me in the midst of a recent slump, if you are in one I pray it helps. It helped alot of people at Central (I Am Jesus 22).

Breaking Out Of A Slump I Am Jesus – part 22 HEY – are there any sports fan out there? OKAY – on a count of three just shout out your favorite sport…. NOW – my favorite sport to watch is the NFL. AND – let me tell you, I can’t wait for the season to kick off again. This year Anthony & I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In Work

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2018

A short devotional about renewing our joy in the work we do as if seeing it from God's point of view.

You’ve probably worked with a guy like Bill. You’re working away when you hear him say out loud, “Just trying to make it to Friday.” Outside his cubicle, co-workers laugh. It was Monday . . . and he was already looking forward to Friday. Isn’t that how it goes? Sometimes we just need to get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

May Day Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 30, 2024

If you want to enjoy more, if you want to live long, if you want to be blessed in everything and every place then work only for six days. Close your office on Sunday. Retreat on that day. Change your course of action for a day. Enjoy May Day, Amen.

Labor Day Exodus 20:9-10: “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

I Shall Not Want” Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 17, 2025

Sometimes God doesn’t ask you to rest— He makes you.

SERMON 1: “I Shall Not Want” Series: The Shepherd’s Promise Key Verse: Psalm 23:1 (KJV) — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” ? INTRODUCTION: Let me slow this down and walk you into something the Lord revealed to me... I was praying—and I don’t mean a cute prayer. I mean a tired, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Wait Here PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing patience, perseverance, and persistence as spiritual disciplines to deepen our faith and align ourselves with God's will.

Welcome, beloved friends, to another day of divine discourse, another opportunity to gather under the banner of the Most High, to share in the nourishment of His Word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in a topic that, I believe, is vital for our spiritual growth and maturity. These are not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4, Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Waiting, Trust, Renewal

Living The New Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

26th in the Ephesians Series dealing with living differently as a new creature.

Ephesians Series #26 “Living the New Life” Ephesians 4:20-24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 4:1-16 B. Walk in Newness of life 4:17-24 Paul emphatically and authoritatively issued a prohibition to this newly created community. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Strength For The Week

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jun 21, 2025

When we’re tired, God offers not just comfort but renewal—a power exchange when we place our hope in Him. I used this for Sunday Night but it would go well on Sunday morning.

Isaiah 40:28–31 (NIV) 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wilderness Joy

Contributed by Peter Ghalayini on Feb 29, 2016

Time in the wilderness of life doesn't have to be bad news. It may be a time of spiritual renewal

The wilderness is indeed a strange place. It’s a place we feel we need to avoid. And how many of us have been there and not enjoyed it? That feeling in our Christian walk that we are lost and alone. The wilderness experience is a place we feel we need to get out of when we are there. We feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

6 Pentecost, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 11, 2003

We learn from Jesus that life is a balance involving, among other things, rest and compassionate servanthood.

Sermon for 6 Pent Yr B, 20/07/2003 Based on Mk 30-34, 53-56 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson According to Bill Heider, “The only thing wrong with being retired is that you never get a day off.” I know in my conversations with some of you, you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Road To Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

All of us have fallen, and our fall is not something in the past. It is something very much present right now. It is personal for each one of us. All of us come to a point when we want that which will be harmful to us.

Opening illustration: A few years ago, a story in a National American Magazine described a couple who “adopted” two wolf puppies. They discovered the wolves, while making a movie about the caribou in Alaska. They took them to their home, raised them, gave them the kindest treatment, and for a while ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023

Grace does not free us FROM the Sabbath, grace frees us FOR the Sabbath.

“I can be just as good a Christian without going to church,” said my friend Connie. “Besides, that’s the only day I get to sleep in. Isn’t it supposed to be a day of rest?” “That’s right,” said Walter. “Going to church just takes too big a bite out of my week. It’s just not realistic to expect ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Gives You Rest On Every Side Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 23, 2025

God provides comprehensive peace, protection, and supernatural rest on every side of your life—spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially.

THE GOD WHO GIVES YOU REST ON EVERY SIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 4:20-25 Key Verse: “And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judah's Revival Under Josiah

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jul 23, 2009

This sermon examines the life of King Josiah and the events that led him and the nation of Judah to experience a Spiritual Revival.

Title: Judah’s Revival under Josiah Text: 2 Chronicles 34:1-7, 8, 14-21, 23-28 Date: 7/19/2009 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: During the month of July we have been having a series of Revival services on Wednesday nights. I hope you are enjoying these services as much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

It's Spring Again

Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Mar 25, 2024

What can we do in order for God's blessings to spring anew in our lives?

Introduction: This is the first week of Spring - Spring is a time synonymous with new life…with renewal…and with new life - Seeds which had laid dormant in the ground during the difficult months of winter, begin to germinate in new beautiful flowers and plants… - Animals give birth during Spring, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Apostolic