Sermons on Rest In The Lord:

Can You Truly Say That Jesus Is The Lord Of Your Life?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 4, 2014

Why did Jesus really take Peter, James and John the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was something that He could only teach in that place and they remember it the rest of their lives.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and Holy Trinity in Ayr, Scotland on the 2nd March 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Why did Jesus really take Peter, James and John the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 17:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal

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

Don't Grow Weary!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2023

A final message on finding rest in Christ.

Weary Workers Galatians 6:1-2, 9-10 October 1, 2023 Do you have some people in your lives whom you admire? Take a moment and think about those people. Consider why you admire them. The standard they’ve set for you and how you can attain that. There are some people you know can call at 2 AM and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering To The Lord

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 7, 2023

How do we minister to the Lord? What does that even mean? In this message, we are going to find out together what ministering to the Lord really is and how to do that in order to remain in the presence of our God.

Our theme verse for this message is 1 John 4:19 LEB 19 We love, because he first loved us. Where Is The Lord? We live in a time where many are far from the Lord. And many say that God doesn’t answer. Where is the manifestation of the power of God? But Jesus prayed that we would be one in them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building For The Lord Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Nov 12, 2024

God chooses those who should build for him hence you should count yourself privileged if you find yourself approved to build for him. For king David, it was a no no but King Solomon, it was an express approval even before birth. Our God is sovereign.

An event has happened again in my ministerial life that made me to put this piece down as a source of assurance and encouragement for every believer to know that God's plan supercedes every man's plan no matter what. For over 30 years of my ministerial life and by the grace of God, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Irrevocable Invitation

Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Sep 24, 2023

THERE IS AN INVITATION, WHEN IT IS EXTENDED, WILL NEVER BE RESCINDED OR REVOKED.

At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Apostolic

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

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

What are we to do with the Old Testament?

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement that is at the start of Mark’s gospel, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. And with that great announcement, the battle-lines were drawn, not ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Laboring For The Lord

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 5, 2015

Unless our labor is for the Lord our lives will be empty.

Laboring for the Lord Psalm 127 Rev. Brian Bill September 5-6, 2015 With six NBA titles, five MVPs, ten scoring titles, 14 All-Star appearances, and many stellar last-second shots, Michael Jordan’s legacy on the basketball court is unmatched. According to a post by Matt Smethurst called Do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances.

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances. Intro.: Please turn to Psalm 107. I. LOOKING AT THE TEXT. < Pausing to make comments > A. After Verse 3. 1. This entire psalm is "compressed" in these first three verses; The rest of the psalm "unwraps" the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

The Lord's Provision Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 2, 2010

Jesus understood the needs of His disciples before they knew they had a problem. He was preparing them for the trying days He knew were ahead. He was making provision for them so that they could continue to live victorious lives.

The Lord’s Provision Acts 1:1-11 Series Introduction The Early Church turned its world upside down for Christ. It spread the good news of Jesus in the face of extremely hostile conditions. And the church made an impression on its world. Some of the messages I want to share with you over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2011

A study of the book of Luke chapter 6 verses 1 through 5

Luke 6: 1 -5 The Lord’s Day 1 Now it happened on the second Sabbath after the first that He went through the grainfields. And His disciples plucked the heads of grain and ate them, rubbing them in their hands. 2 And some of the Pharisees said to them, “Why are you doing what is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ministering To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

When they ministered to the Lord and fasted the Lord spake

Ephesians 6:10 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Lord And The Lost

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 29, 2012

A sermon comparing the attitudes of the lost towards the Lord as opposed to their attitudes today towards the church.

“The Lord and the Lost” Luke 15:1-7 Scripture Reading Luke 15:1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist