Sermons on Rest For Weary Saints:

The Dragon’s War And The Saints’ Victory

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 10, 2025

Revelation 12 is a vision of cosmic conflict—Christ ascends victorious, Satan is cast down, and the Church finds herself the target of the Dragon’s wrath.

Revelation 12 paints a picture of cosmic war. We see the glory of the ascended Christ, the defeat of Satan, and the protection of God’s people. Yet in the midst of this vision comes a sobering truth: the Dragon, enraged, turns his wrath upon the Church. This is not merely an ancient vision; it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Exhortations To Be Patient & The Example Of Farmers Being Patient! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts Christians to understand that patience is an continual process and that the farmer provides a good example for us on being patient and he warns that we must not become guilty of the blame games when things get difficult.

INTRODUCTION #27 1. Open your bibles to James 5:7-9. 2. In this passage James gives the exhortation to be patient until the Lord returns. 3. James also gives the example of farmers being patient. 4. James also tells Christians that they must be patient with one another and not start blaming one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Phebe A Christian Example Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 13, 2011

In these two short verses we see a description of Phebe as well as what every christian should be.

Women of The New Testamanent Phebe "An Example" We have been looking at women of The New Testament over the past several weeks. Last week we considered two sisters, Martha & Mary. We learned from both sisters some important lessons. Martha was a worker, we need Martha’s in the church. We need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling, Will You Answer?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

There are times when we know something is important.

For example: - YOU KNOW WHEN the telephone rings at three in the morning, more than likely someone has an emergency. - YOU KNOW WHEN the sheriff’s department calls, it is important because more than likely your wife was caught speeding again! - YOU KNOW WHEN the boss calls, more than likely it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians 1 Of 12 (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

I would like to remind you that Paul is addressing this letter to young Christians.

The Thessalonian Christians made up a tremendous church but Paul knew that in order that they may stay that way there had to be some things brought to their attention. Such as, THEY HAD TO HAVE RESPECT FOR THE SERVANTS. As mentioned in a previous message, all churches are not able to pay large ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Refuge Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Claiming new spiritual territory is difficult. All who seek to follow Jesus in faithful obedience while walking in hostile territory need a place of refuge. It’s up to the body of Christ to create that safe haven for both ourselves and others.

Conquering the land, or claiming new spiritual territory, involves grueling spiritual labor. We will encounter resistance, or even minor persecution, when sharing the message of salvation in Jesus Christ; and we can grow weary if we do not have times of refreshing. We’ve got to find a safe haven ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Balance Between Renewing And Doing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 22, 2024

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 16

July 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The Balance between Renewing and Doing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We Americans have a love affair with being busy. When asked, “How are you?” a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Lutheran

You Have A Call

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This is the age of communication. Now we can communicate with people around the world with the cell phones that we carry with us every place we go.

No matter where you go, you see people talking on cell phones -- sometimes in some most unusual places. Illus: One man was leaving Minnesota for Colorado. He decided to make a stop at one of those rest areas on the side of the road. He said, “I went in the washroom. The first stall was taken so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017

Big Idea: You can gain a life of rest when you give God the rest of your life.

Finding Rest When You’re Fully Stressed Matthew 11:28-30 Do you sometimes feel that life happens too fast and that you are always in a hurry? Do you feel overwhelmed with the demands and pressures of life? Do you feel exhausted? Have you lost your sense of excitement about living every day? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Teaches To Go To A Quiet Place, Alone And Rest.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 5, 2014

Jesus teaches us the way of love, how to give grace to our neighbors, whether we like them or not. Jesus teaches us about faith and miracles and healing but Jesus also teaches us about the simple things in life like going to a quiet place, alone and rest.

Word Count: 2050 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Summary: Jesus teaches us the way of love, how to give grace to our neighbours, whether we like them or not. Jesus teaches us about faith and miracles and healing but Jesus also teaches us about the simple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Episcopal

Labor And Leisure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus went about doing good, but He also stopped and got rest so He could feel good Himself. That is balance living, and that is why the workaholic is out of God's will.

Charlemagne founded great schools of learning even though he could not read nor write. Eliza Peters, an English woman, could also not read or write, but when she died she left her money to buy books for a medical school so that others could advance their learning. You do not have to know how to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

It's All About Relationship

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

It's great to know tht this great God of ours, rather than invite us to unremitting labor to earn His favor, calls us to relationship that is restful.

Passage: Matthew 1:25-30 Intro: This is a fascinating little passage that is incredibly theological. 1. deals with the nature and exclusivity of Jesus, as well as the perplexing questions of election, clarity of revelation, and invitation. 2. I hope you will bear with me as I seek to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Come To Jesus For The Rest You Need Most

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 24, 2023

A message about giving our burdens to Jesus and coming to Him in faith

Children love to play and run around. They are invigorating to watch and they add zest and vigour to life. They love to wake up, run and play. Our eldest grandson Stevie is full of energy and joy and curiosity and a great willingness to engage in anything his parents, Elia and Stephen, plan to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sabbath: God's Memorial To His Creation - Creation Day 7 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 21, 2021

The seventh day is mentioned three times here in Genesis 2:1-3. The seventh day is unique; it has incomparable significance, indicated also by the fact that this is the first time the word “holy” is used in Scripture.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We’ve spent a considerable amount of time covering the creation narrative of Genesis. It is my belief that this a critical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 1:31, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 121:4, Exodus 31:7, Isaiah 59:2, Mark 2:27, Matthew 12:28, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Better Or Bitter?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 24, 2014

KING DAVID EXPRESSES HIS STRUGGLES WITH BITTERNESS.

BETTER OR BITTER? OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES KING DAVID’S DEEP DISTRESS OVER HIS LIFE ISSUES. HE USED HYPERBOLIC LANGUAGE TO EXPRESS HIS GRIEF. HYPERBOLE IS A FIGURE OF SPEECH USING EXAGGERATION TO MAKE A POINT. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 6:6 (NKJV) I AM WEARY WITH MY GROANING; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Baptist