Sermons on rest in christ: showing 496-510 of 186,757

Let God Arise

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 26, 2020

Resting in God’s ability to fight your battles shows the accuser the strength of your faith! The strength of your faith stems from the amount of trust you place in Gods hands! Knowing you can be thankful for God’s ability to act in each and every situation you may face is POWERFUL!

Let God Arise Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 68:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

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

Are You A People Pleaser Or God Pleaser?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There are Christians who attempt to please people and eventually got it all wrong.

  Paul said in (Gal.1:10) "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ” Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Christ’s Reign PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the profound meaning and implications of Christ's reign, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:25, focusing on its necessity, symbolism, and impact.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into a powerful message from the heart of 1 Corinthians. We're going to explore the profound meaning and far-reaching implications of one of the most foundational truths of Christianity - Christ's reign. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25

Topics: Christ, Reigning King

Chill Out And Breathe Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

Busyness and productivity are values that seem to be held high in our culture. In fact, these values are looked on quite favorably in the church. We often live as though busyness is next to Godliness. Dr. J. Grant Howard describes our culture this way, “Some people can’t say no. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Terms And Conditions: Take A Break Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 11, 2018

This message takes a look at honouring the Sabbath to find Delight in the Lord

If you follow me on Facebook, that’s assuming that you’ve read the terms and conditions for Facebook and agreed to them, then you might have seen some of my posts from the Babylonian Bee, which is a Christian Satire site, recently this one struck me as fitting. BOSTON, MA—Local man Justin Fuller ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

The Fourth Commandment Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Fourth Commandment

A. INTRODUCTION FOURTH COMMANDMENT “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8

Denomination: Baptist

Green Pastures And Still Waters Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2018

Water keeps us alive, refreshes and cleanses

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES 1. Why do sheep lie down? a. Natural. Standing people naturally want to lie down. b. Tired. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Fatigue

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2018

This sermon is part of our spiritual first aid series and looks at the problem of spiritual fatigue.

Spiritual First Aid Fighting Fatigue Ever wanted to just quit? There’s not a person alive that hasn’t felt like that. It’s where the circumstances and situations of life overwhelm us and all we want to do is to back away, check out, and vanish. It’s where we want to quit on everyone, even the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Foursquare

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

What To Do On Sunday

Contributed by David Zachrich on May 22, 2024

When the Children of Israel had completed the long, arduous journey from Egypt into the Promised Land, Moses gathered them together to review the principles of faith and life that God had given, including taking time to rest and worship.

Friends in Christ, When the Children of Israel had completed the long, arduous journey from Egypt into the Promised Land, Moses gathered them together to review the principles of faith and life that God had given him when he went up Mount Sinai to receive the Law. Moses concluded his presentation ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Mark 2:27

Denomination: Lutheran

Take My Yoke Upon You

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jan 4, 2011

Its Gods desire that our soul has rest.

Matthew 11:29 The same pain that Jesus felt are you willing to feel it if that’s what he wants? Trials will make you stronger if you go through them; I’m not talking about surviving them; I’m talking about going through them with his faith alive and active. When we go through trials with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Might Need To Learn How To Rest In God Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 7, 2020

Jesus tells us in the New Testament in Matthew 11:28 (NIV) 28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. And some of us, although God has promised us rest, are not resting

Introduction When Anne and I were much younger, we use to fly a lot. And I was always amazed as I looked about the plane’s cabin at the number of people who could sleep while the plane was in the air. No matter how much I tried to go to sleep on a plane, I just couldn’t. Anne could, I couldn’t. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist