Sermons on rest for weary saints:

Finding Rest

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007

In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sabbath Rest Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

What a wonderful promise of rest we have from our God and king, but what does that rest mean? How are we to understand the rest He offers?

Hebrews: Chapter 4 September 14, 2008 Sabbath Rest I started off this week worn out. From the very beginning I was drained. This was just one of those weeks were everything caught up with me at once. A little over a month ago we found out that my sister was pregnant. My wife and I were really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Soul Rest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 5, 2007

Finding and entering the promised place of rest in these sometimes overwhelmingly hectic times.

Dakota Community Church March 4, 2007 Soul Rest Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Introduction: We are now on the second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite

In Due Season: The Patience And Faith Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 22, 2018

It’s the peacemakers that will be called the Children of God. And we can have rest in the fact that God will take care of judgment, if we will take care of love.

CHAPTER 13 v. 1 and I saw a beast rising from the sea having ten horns and seven heads and on its horns ten crowns and on its heads names of blasphemy. v. 2 and the beast I saw was like a leopard, and its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s, and the dragon gave it its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 27, 2008

Often quoted and very familiar to even people who don’t follow Jesus’ "Come to me" passage. But do we really understand what Jesus means by it? This passage is full of cultural specific references that could easily be lost if we don’t understand the cultu

Memorial Day The Rest of the Story Matthew 11:25-30 May 25, 2008 Often quoted and very familiar to even people who don’t follow Jesus is His declaration, “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” This is an amazing passage with a whole host of applications that can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Rest Assured Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004

Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Rest In The Future!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 29, 2013

God from the beginning of time mandated/demonstrated that we all must rest in Him. We have to connect with Him to get energized! We also have to learn to rest in the future – placing our lives into the hands of the Lord.

`Rest in Our Scripture for this series - Isa. 40:29-31: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope (rest) in the Lord will renew their strength. They soar on wings like eagles; they will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest & Renew Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

One of the most well-known phrases in all of literature is: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” In order to do this we must: Focus on the relationship, rest in His provision, and sense His renewal.

March 26th Psalm 23:1-3 Rest & Renew Focus on the relationship “The Lord is my shepherd” v.1 “I am the good shepherd. I know My own sheep, and they know Me…The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” John 10:14, 11 Rest in His provision “there is nothing I lack” v.1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Rest Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2006

Sinners who find the rest which is promised through having Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, have the Lord’s rest because they have responded to the Holy Spirit’s convincing influence with a right heart of repentance.

Turn your Bibles to Matthew 11:28-30 Title: The Christian’s Rest Theme: Relief from Life’s Greatest Burdens Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest For June

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008

A funeral sermon for an 85 year old woman who had passed away due to a blood disorder, and had gradually lost a lot of her memory in her last month. I was at her bedside when she was called home, and her last moments served as a powerful witness to mysel

Some of you as you arrived here this morning may have already noticed the two hymns that were chosen for the congregation to sing are “Softly and Tenderly” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Although they appear in our newer hymnbook, With One Voice, they’re actually pretty old, familiar hymns. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Need For Rest Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series through the book of Exodus. The focus of this message is the purpose for the Sabbath Day and how it applies to the New Testament Church.

Exodus 23:10- The need for Rest In this passage God gives the nation of Israel more instruction on the Sabbath The Sabbath was instituted even before the law of God was given Gen 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19

God Rested Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2021

Many times, in life we will not take time to rest because we feel a sense of guilt if we slow down and take some time to rest

INTRODUCTION • Do you ever need a break? • According to the September 13, 2019, article from Yahoo News, American workers working at least 50 hours per week feel burned out. • The article states the following: › "Americans working long hours are burning out. › Their health is suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Rest

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

There is no excuse for being excessively busy.

Secrets of the Most Holy Place Series The Secret of Rest August 11, 2010 A ...each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.14 If any man's work which he has built on it remains, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Resting In The Lord Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002

Continuing in the area of resting in the Lord

RESTING IN THE LORD Psalm 37:7 Part 2 Introduction: Last week we picked up this Psalm and saw the promises of Our Great God. When I reflect on the promises of God, my heart has this song in its heart. "How Great Thou Art" Our God is great. He is great because He is not with our hands. He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: Rest

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that God wants us to rest ourselves from our labors on occasion.

-This morning, it’s ok to sleep during the sermon -Tomorrow is Labor Day -A day off from work for many filled with picnics, BBQ’s, shopping, recreation, telethons and other activities -Labor Day History -It’s whole purpose is to pay tribute to the contributions American workers have made for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan