Sermons on Rest In The Care Of God:

Ruth Resting (In The Will Of God) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

Ruth has given up everything from her pagan past and has cast herself completely on the God of Israel. She is truly, in the words of verse 11, a “woman of noble character.”

“Pain is inevitable; misery is optional.” We learn from the Book of Ruth how to overcome bitterness and emptiness through a steadfast faith. Ruth chose a pathway that changed her life and the course of history. We’re not sure how much time has transpired between chapters 2 & ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

They Shall Not Enter Gods Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2013

To show that we live a lifestyle of faith receiving GOD's Grace and we don't work anymore to receive it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you enter GOD's rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live a lifestyle of faith receiving GOD's Grace and we don't work anymore to receive it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:11 (Amplified Bible) 3:11 Accordingly, I swore in My wrath and indignation, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Shall Not Enter Gods Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we live a lifestyle of faith receiving GOD's Grace and we don't work anymore to receive it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you enter GOD's rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live a lifestyle of faith receiving GOD's Grace and we don't work anymore to receive it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:11 (Amplified Bible) 3:11 Accordingly, I swore in My wrath and indignation, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rest Assured, God Is As Work Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the eighth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message looks at how everything is under God's control.

Introduction: A little girl who was riding along on her bike when she bumped her head on the low hanging branch of a tree. She ran into the house hollering, "Mom! Mom, Joey hurt me!" Mom looked up from what she was doing and said, "Sissy, Joey didn’t hurt you. Joey’s not even here. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Rest Only In God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2021

The Christian faith, after all, is deeply personal. When we abide in Christ, we rest in God.

OUR REST ONLY IN GOD. Psalm 84:1-4. At the end of the celebration of Passover, in Jewish homes scattered throughout the world, the parting toast is, ‘Next year in Jerusalem!’ The sentiment echoes a common consciousness, a restlessness if you will, which is forever drawing God’s people back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Resting Place For The Ark Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2015

True prayer is based in the covenant and promises of God, which He has given us in Christ Jesus.

A RESTING PLACE FOR THE ARK OF GOD. Psalm 132. King David, ‘the man after God’s own heart’ (Acts 13:22), wanted to bring the ark-of-the-covenant up to Jerusalem. ‘We consulted it not in the days of Saul,’ he reasonably reasoned (1 Chronicles 13:3). However, even our best intentions fall short ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Rest In The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024

We can experience God’s presence outside of us, and within us. God isn’t far off. He’s so close we can hardly imagine it. Many feel God is far off. They wonder… Can you really experience God? Can you really sense God’s presence? Can you really know God deeply? The answer to those 3 questions is yes.

Does God seem far away? Many feel God is far off. They wonder… Can you really experience God? Can you really sense God’s presence? Can you really know God deeply? The answer to those 3 questions is yes. We we can experience God’s presence outside of us, and within us. God isn’t far off. He’s so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Psalm 16:11, Exodus 33:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Finding Rest In God Alone Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 62 explores how true rest and security come from placing our trust in God alone, as He is our unshakeable rock, powerful enough to save and merciful enough to desire it.

Introduction ?My friends, we live in a world that is loud, demanding, and often overwhelming. It feels like we are constantly being pulled in a dozen different directions, told to find our value in what we achieve, our security in what we own, and our peace in what others think of us. But how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rest Day

Contributed by Donato Solano on Nov 11, 2006

The reason why too many of workers (even Christian) today are under stress and always feel that they need to perform more is because they do not rest with God.

INTRODUCTION “Work, work and work until you drop dead.” I. GOD AS A WORKER RESTED ON THE SABBATH DAY, Exodus 20:11 A. Completed His works in six days Jesus said to the Pharisees in John 5:17 that God the Father is always at work. This means that His being a worker does not change. But on that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Care 102 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2023

The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls.

Review Soul Care 101: Soul Care: 101 Thesis: The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls. Your soul is your inner life which manages your will, mind and body and impacts your spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-11, Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Trust In God's Protecting Care

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

Like Joseph, the foster father of our Lord Jesus, may we trust in God’s protecting care...with a faith like Joseph’s that listens...with a faith like Joseph’s that obeys.

A boy was given a part in the Christmas program at his church. He was asked to play the part of Joseph—the foster father of Jesus. The day before Christmas Eve, when the children were suppose to have their program, the boy became sick. His mother was very concerned about him missing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

24:13 God Cares Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 23, 2007

The first part of the Lords prayer deals with our obedience and physical needs

How’s your prayer life? What I mean is how are your prayer habits? Do you pray much? After all Jesus said, when you pray. now he seemed pretty definite at this point, he didn’t say, if you pray, instead he said when you pray. He seemed pretty convinced that Christians would pray. And he said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Yoke That Gives Us Rest

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 15, 2020

When we understand what Jesus meant when He said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” then we will be able to access the peace and quietness that comes with knowing that we are not battling the things in life by ourselves.

We’re going to begin with a poem that I’m sure you have either heard or heard of it. It’s Footprints In the Sand by Mary Stevenson “After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand…. I noticed that at many times along the path of life, especially at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Kings 19:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2013

God’s rest is based on three things: 1) Personal faith (Hebrews 4:2–3), 2) Sovereign decree (Hebrews 4:5–6), and 3) Immediate action (Hebrews 4:7).

One of the most difficult times to be working is when many other people have the day off. For people in the general or emergency services, there are social or critical services that people avail themselves of, even on holidays. Although it can often mean earning a higher wage, it also can have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2-7

Denomination: Other