Sermons on Restfulness:

Organizing Our Priorities

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The main thing is to keep the Main Thing the main thing.

Organizing Our Priorities: Hebrews 3:1-4:11 Introduction: A good friend and mentor of mine has always said, “The main thing is to keep the Main Thing the main thing. The Main Thing being Jesus Christ. It is easy for us to get side tracked and focus on all types of things in life, such as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Benefits Of Meditation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2018

There is a link between mediation and attentional functions and cognitive flexibility instead of giving an automatic response. Often we best represent the presence of Christ not just in moments of scheduled ministry.

16B In the Catholic Church, an officiating priest or deacon says, "The Lord be with you" and the congregation responds by saying, "And with thy spirit." However, an older, recently outdated, response from the congregation used to be, “And also with you". So there was a Catholic priest who always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

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

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

Compassion In Action: Reflecting On Modern Applications Of Jesus’ Example Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 8, 2024

Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment?

Compassion in Action: Reflecting on Modern Applications of Jesus’ Example Intro: Is Jesus a strict disciplinarian, or is he a compassionate leader who adapts to the needs of the moment? Scripture Mark 6:30-34. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The dual image of Jesus as depicted in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Other

Pagtagumpayan Ang Kasalukuyang Mga Hamon Sa Pamamagitan Ng Pagsunod Sa Salita Ni Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 8, 2024

Sa ating pagsisikap na gumawa ng pagbabago, maging sa ating mga personal na buhay, propesyonal na pagsisikap, o espirituwal na paglalakbay, hindi maiiwasang makatagpo tayo ng mga problema at kabiguan.

Pagtagumpayan ang Kasalukuyang mga Hamon sa pamamagitan ng Pagsunod sa Salita ni Jesus Intro: Sa ating pagsisikap na gumawa ng pagbabago, maging sa ating mga personal na buhay, propesyonal na pagsisikap, o espirituwal na paglalakbay, hindi maiiwasang makatagpo tayo ng mga problema at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Other

Determining How To Interpret The Law

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 16, 2024

In Luke 6:1-11 is the challenge to Jesus about his interpretation of the Sabbath rules. What can you do or not due on the Sabbath?

Determining How to Interpret the Law Luke 6:1-11 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 6:1 Now it happened that He was passing through some grainfields on a Sabbath; and His disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating the grain. 2 But some of the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Balance Between Renewing And Doing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 22, 2024

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 16

July 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The Balance between Renewing and Doing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We Americans have a love affair with being busy. When asked, “How are you?” a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Sovereignty And Creation

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

The way we understand God’s sovereignty will impact the way we understand God’s plan of salvation, the way we view evangelism, our own sense of identity and sense of security, our prayer life, our decision-making processes, moral responsibilities and spiritual growth

As we enter into the months of July and August, we will be pausing our Genesis series and taking time to study systematic theology. We know that the foundation of our faith is the Person and work of Jesus Christ. He is the rock of our salvation (Ps 62:1) and chief cornerstone (Isa 28:16–17; 1 Pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Father’s House

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jun 9, 2023

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

My Father’s House This is what Jesus is talking about in John chapter 14. Verses 1 through 6. John 14:1-6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, Be Still

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 18, 2024

A storm arose on the sea and the disciples thought they were going to die. In the storms of life, Jesus speaks into our circumstances. He is working to either calm the storm or quiet our heart. When we trust in Him, we find peace.

Allow me to begin our sermon with an illustration. “Horatio Spafford was a Chicago lawyer and friend of evangelist Dwight L. Moody. In 1873, to visit Moody’s preaching campaign in England, he planned a trip for his family to Europe, and sent his wife Anna and daughters on ahead. But the ship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Walking By Faith Part 3 "fear, Faith And Rest" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 18, 2023

This sermon explores how our faith is the key to vanquishing fear in our lives and entering into blessed peace.

Fear, Faith & Rest The title of my sermon this morning is Fear, Faith and Rest. It’s the last message in our series of sermons dealing with the all—important topic of faith. In our first sermon, “Walking by Faith, I dealt with what I believe are the 5 primary reasons we should strive to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:17-19, Hebrews 4:1-11, Romans 15:4, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

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