Sermons on Rest In Faith:

God's Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2017

Take one day off a week to gain perspective and be more productive.

Quick, do the math: A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? If you came up with 10 cents, you’re in good company. That’s the answer most people come to. It’s intuitive, appealing, but WRONG! Do the math. If the ball costs 0.10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

New Testament Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 15, 2013

To show that we are already at rest because GOD, thru JESUS CHRIST has conquered everything and even redeemed us from everything that can stop us from resting.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you resting today? Are you at rest today? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are already at rest because GOD, thru JESUS CHRIST has conquered everything and even redeemed us from everything that can stop us from resting. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:8 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rest Area. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2015

PEOPLE NEED REST, THE ONLY REST THAT ONLY JESUS CAN GIVE, THE ONLY TRUE REST THAT THEY CAN RECEIVE IS FROM HIM! THEY WON’T GET THIS KIND OF REST FROM A DAY OFF FROM WORK, OR FROM A VACATION

Psalm 37:4-7-Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. 6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. 7 Rest in the LORD, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

To Rest Take On Burdens Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010

God gives rest for our souls by living up to our purpose in life.

Series: It’s Backwards To Rest Take On Burdens Matthew 11:28-30 We use phrases everyday which do not mean what the literal words say. For instance if I say that I am all ears, I do not mean my entire body is made up of ears or that my ears are big enough that when you look at me that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Church - Resting Place Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Many come to Church for rest but involved in the politics and administration they have lost their blessings

“Restless in Resting Place” By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan “Pay attention to me and answer me I am troubled and upset” (Psalm 55:2). Psalmist David says this heartbreaking Prayer to the Lord. He admits in the presence of the Lord that his Heart is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:2

Denomination: Methodist

Come Rest A While

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

we need to take time in our schedules for what is really important

Mark 6:30-34 In today's Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to do something unusual. And, I believe, he often tells us to do the same thing. What he said was: The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:7-12

Denomination: Episcopal

And You Will Find Rest

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Are you tired of being tired? Find a new way of being tired

Illustration In 2014 I took a 3 month Sabbatical. One of things I did was something I had wanted to do for a long time. Guess what that was? - a Triathlon Triathlons are pretty hard Standard or Olympic Triathlon—1.5 kilometer (0.93 mile) swim / 40km (25 mi) bike / 10 km (6.2 mi) run Sprint ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Resting In His Presence

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019

In the midst of anxiety and turmoil, the Lord desires for us to find rest in Him and through Him

Resting in His Presence Mark chapter 4:35-41 Prayer- Father today would you allow us to have rest in your presence. In the midst of anxiety and turmoil, would you allow us calmness maybe even in a storm. Allow us to sense that we are safely in your hands and your protection. I pray today that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Nazarene

A Cut Above The Rest

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 22: 1 – 33

Leviticus 22: 1 – 33 A cut above the rest 22 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they do not profane My holy name by what they dedicate to Me: I am the LORD. 3 Say to them: ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Elim: The Place Of Rest

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 13, 2020

When we let go of bitterness, God leads us to a place of emotional healing, rest and refreshment.

ELIM: THE PLACE OF REST "22 So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Psalm 63:1-5, Revelation 14:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Rest Stops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22 The danger of rest stops 24 Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, “Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi.” 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel, and went to seek David and his men ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Come Rest A While Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 31, 2022

There are two dangers in Christian life. First, is the danger of excessive activity, work without rest. Second, is the danger of too much withdrawal. Jesus calls to balance it.

Mark 6:31-32 Come Rest a while He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a little while” —for there were many [people who were continually] coming and going, and they could not even find time to eat. (AMP) Joke: A husband checked into the hotel. Then he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon: Rest For The Weary Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 31, 2023

Jesus, our blessed Redeemer never became too weary of his labor of love. He ministered to mass crowds, taught the disciples at night, rose early in the morning for prayer, faced relentless opposition and never gave up. Jesus found a rhythm in ministry. He knew when to work, and when to rest.

Sermon: Rest For the Weary Scripture: Matt 11:25-28 “At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. 26 Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-28, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Rest (Joshua 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2025

Did Israel find true rest in the Sabbath or the land? Where is true rest? Let's begin in Joshua 11.

Did a Sabbath rest or a land of rest, finally give Israel true rest, or do both picture a blissful, eternal rest far greater than any worldly rest? Let’s begin in Joshua 11. After Israel’s initial conquests, did many other kings join forces against them? When Jabin, king of Hazor, heard of this, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Offer Of True Rest.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2023

The Sovereignty of God and human responsibility.

AN OFFER OF TRUE REST. Matthew 11:20-30. MATTHEW 11:20-24. Jesus pronounced terrible ‘Woes’ against those cities which had witnessed His mighty deeds and yet remained unrepentant. It would be worse for them in the day of judgment than for Tyre and Sidon, and even than Sodom: because if those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational