Sermons on Rest For Souls:

Theistic Evolution - Is It Biblical?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 30, 2001

This study examines the creation account in Genesis with the rest of scripture and compares this to Theistic Evolution (or the Gap Theory).

Theistic Evolution Is ‘Theistic Evolution’ consistent with scripture? Theistic evolution is the philosophy that God used evolution to create the world. Those who teach this claim that God started creation and then allowed natural processes to evolve us into what we are today. One thing that amazes ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"And What About Women In Leadership?"

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Mar 25, 2003

Women are not second class citezens; they’re subject to God’s Word like the rest of us.

Women have never been second class citizens in the Church. They have been honored for their gifts of ministry and served along with men in the early Church and right up to the present. There is some confusion as to the positions women may hold within the Church that have opened the door to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe In His Arms

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 4, 2013

Knowledge of the Bible would be a cushion for you to rest and relax and trust in His promises to keep you safe!

Cling on to God! 2 Timothy 1:7”For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. “ The strategy of the devil is this – to scare and confuse you! Beware! If I say I never fear or feel insecure then that would be a blatant lie, there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Can I Turn: When I Am Angry Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Sep 9, 2018

We are often engaged in "Anger Spells" and do not know where we should turn for remedy or rest.

Who among us has never been angry… How about a show of hands if this applies to you! I know I have… cause I’ve seen me do it! 99 men out of 100 have been seriously angry… The other one won't admit it! Have you noticed that other emotions seem to get in the act when you are angry? Come on… am I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:31-32, Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: *other

Make The Right Call Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 19, 2012

We all make judgment calls in life. But there is one that is far more important than all the rest.

“The Road to a Better Life: Make the Right Call!” Hebrews 9:11-28 There was once a program on TV in which the main character always received a newspaper one day in advance. That meant that what he read had actually not yet happened - he was reading the future. This put tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep On Keepin' On (Confirmation Sunday)

Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011

A sermon designed to inspire confirmation students and the rest of the church body to not stop learning but to keep on growing in Christ.

-welcome everyone to this wonderful Confirmation Sunday at NewSong. -it’s kind of fitting that right after Easter and our day of being Called to Celebrate we have something new to celebrate, young people who want to be a part of the Body of Christ. -there’s only one stipulation I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

At The Redeemer's Feet Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 3, 2016

Ruth found it necessary to rest at the feet of Boaz to be redeemed. We should do the same at the feet of Jesus.

There is a story about a student at Cambridge University in England who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student’s audacity. At this point the student read from the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Frequency

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Fathers Day message. What channel are you on? Are you on the same frequency as the rest of your family?

Sometimes, Fathers can do some stupid things and sometimes aren’t always on the same "frequency" of the rest in the family... ------------MEDIA CLIP OPENER OPTION---------------- SHOW MR. BEAN "Mind The Baby Mr. Bean" (2 min 35 sec) START: "Dirty Diaper" 14:00 END: 16:35 - After the man throws the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worrier Or Warrior Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016

Are you a worrier or a warrior? The choice is up to you. Choose wisely because it affects the rest of your life.

Title: Fear vs. Faith – 9 “Worrier or Warrior” Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Matthew 6:25-34, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens On The Mountain Does Not Stay On The Mountain

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021

Our experience with Jesus on the mountain top affects us and sustains us for the rest of our lives and minstry.

Title: What Happens on the Mountain Doesn’t Stay on the Mountain Text: Mark 9:2-9 Thesis: The most important turning point in our lives is when we only see Jesus. Introduction Robert Frost spoke of turning points when he wrote, The Road Not Taken. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Winners

Contributed by George Warner on Jul 9, 2021

One righteous person plus God is a unanimous majority / The Holy Invisible Ones outnumber the rest of us

In the Bible Saint Paul mentions an innumerable company of angels (Hebrews 12:22). And likewise Saint John, after experiencing a supernatural vision, describes numbers of angels that he saw. And the number of them was 10,000 times 10,000 and thousands of thousands (Revelation 5:11). There are some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11, Hebrews 12:22

Critical Intersections Of Life

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 27, 2023

This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life.

INTRODUCTION This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, forks, Stop signs, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Not that anyone here can relate to missing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Loving Your Enemies - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 25, 2023

If the rest of Jesus’s sermon is going to make sense, then we have to grasp this part and take it to heart. ‌

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing today with a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that probably challenges the believer more than any other section. I believe if the rest of Jesus’s sermon is going to make sense, then we have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Brethren

Spiritual Settlement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025

Spiritual settlement is God’s promise of rest, stability, and fulfilment after a season of waiting, suffering, or warfare.

SPIRITUAL SETTLEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 Key Verse: “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” — 1 Peter 5:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exodus 20:8-11 Remember The Sabbath

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024

Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. We examine God's purposes for Sabbath rest in the life of His people.

As we discussed over the last few weeks in the Ten Commandments, the first four deal with your relationship with God, and the last six deal with your relationship with others. If you get commandment number one right—love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength—you're ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational