Sermons on rest of the story:

Embrace Productive Rest Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To redeem our time like Jesus, we must embrace the God-designed rhythms of rest that are surprisingly productive for our goals and our souls.

You know how we're always on the go, right? School, homework, sports, clubs, chores, friends, family... it's like we're always running a marathon. But have you ever noticed how Jesus, in the Bible, was always taking time to chill out? Let's look at Mark 6:30-32. The disciples were super busy, just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32, Mark 3:1-4

Topics: Work-Life Balance, Mindful Relaxation, Efficient Breaks, Restorative Sleep

Experiencing The Rest Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2025

Jesus knew that the hypocrites in the crowd would accuse Him of playing God. So Our Lord asks, “what is easier for me to say, ‘your sins are forgiven’ or ‘arise and walk.’”

Friday of the First Week in Course 2025 Psalm 29 is prescribed for all of us clerics as the first prayer of the Divine Office. It’s a very short history of the Israelites. It begins “come ring out our joy to the Lord; hail the Rock who saves us. Let us come before Him giving thanks; with songs let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Psalm 78:3-8, Hebrews 4:1-5, Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Catholic

Rest On Every Side Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Rest is not merely the absence of work, but the presence of peace, security, and fulfilment in God.

Title: REST ON EVERY SIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 7:1 "After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him, he said to Nathan the prophet, 'Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1, Psalm 23:1-2, Exodus 33:14, Matthew 11:28-29, Hebrews 4:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rest, Response, Resources

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 22, 2024

Ministry is simple and yet complex. We need to know the 3 Rs.

Rest Mark 6:30 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Say Yes To Rest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the concept of spiritual rest in Christ, understanding its nature, and how to live from a place of rest in our daily lives.

Hey there, family! It's such a blessing to be here with you all today. I can almost feel the anticipation in the air as we get ready to get into God's Word together. Now, I don't know about you, but I've been really feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders lately. It's been one of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Rest, Christ

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: Independent/Bible

Paul's Story Can Become Your Story

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 19, 2007

Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story.

Paul’s Story Can Become Your Story -Journey to the Cross and Beyond- Acts 9:1-6 Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story. There are some words that when you hear them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

An Outreach-Centered People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2015

The second part of our vision and mission is to be a people reaching out to others.

1. We have begun a short series on the Vision and Mission of this congregation a. Vision -- Where we are going/what we are to become -- destination b. Mission -- how to get there c. First Aspect of our Vision and Mission -- To be a God-Led People 2. Second Aspect -- to be an Outreach-Centered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

History Is God's Story-Part-1. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 17, 2016

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Read the Scripture: John 1:1-4, 14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebellion Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible.

So hey there, good to see you and to have you with us. If you are a new friend here for the first time this weekend (or an online friend tuning in right now) as always we want to give a special shout out to you and let you know that you are always safe and welcome here regardless of how your story ...read more

Lessons From Noah's Ark

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 5, 2019

This sermon looks at the story of Noah's Ark, but takes us into a deeper level, by understanding the types and biblical numerology. By doing so we gain an awe of the depth of God's Word. in it's finished form. It contrasts the rest of God as opposed to the work of man.

ASCENDING TO THE HEAVENS Genesis 5:29 And he called his name Noah, saying, “This one will comfort us concerning our work and the toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD has cursed.” Noah = nuah, which means to cease or to rest. Hebrews 4:1-13 Therefore, since a promise remains ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:29, Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unforced Rhythms Of Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to recognize their need for spiritual rest, accept Christ's invitation to rest, and find renewal in His grace amidst life's demands.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of our Lord, to open the Word of God together, and to find in its pages the nourishment our souls so desperately crave. We live in a world that often leaves us weary and burdened, a world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Topics: Rest

Purpose Of The Creation Story

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2018

Is Genesis theistic evolution, day-age theory, a gap, literal 6 days, a polemic, an allegory, majestic prose, intelligent design or something else? If Christians can’t agree on the timing of creation, can we agree on the purposes of the creation story?

Prelude Berasheet bara' Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. What are the secrets behind the creation stories in Genesis? Is Genesis literal, allegory, or majestic prose? What are the forgotten purposes of the creation stories? Purpose: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Monologue: The Story Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 29, 2009

This sermon is told in story fashion and chronicles events from before time into eternity.

This is a simple outline that I use as a guide to talk through each section. A well versed memory of these areas and chapters is necessary to deliver this monolgue from memory. This outline is an over view of each of the chapters I will present and is meant to start the discussion on each area. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Day Story

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 31, 2004

How would it feel to sacrifice your own son? What kind of faith did Abraham have?

A FATHER’S DAY STORY The man was already tired after walking only a few hours. He knew that it was going to be a long and very weary journey. As he gazed ahead he did not notice much of what was going on about him. He was concentrating on what was in the distance. As they traveled he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-15

Denomination: Adventist