Sermons on Restfulness:

Divine Completion Of God’s Creation Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 31, 2024

Rest is the completion of creation. Chapter 1 gives the overview of the entire six days of creation. Chapter 2 goes into detail about the most important creation, man.

Verses 1-3, God’s Work Completed and His Day of Rest. Sanctified means set apart. Exodus 20:9-11, the seventh day is the Lord’s sabbath, day of rest. The rest for us is body repair. Work & Rest is a Law of God: Psalm 128:1-3, Happiness depends upon work. John 9:4, Jesus worked. James 1:22, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Beside Still Waters Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

We live in a world that constantly craves more. The truth is, peace and satisfaction can’t be found in worldly pursuits, but Psalm 23 reminds us that the Lord is our Shepherd, and in Him, we find the rest, peace, and satisfaction our souls long for.

Beside Still Waters Psalm 23:2b Introduction: Illust: Article – “Baby Boomers – Then and Now Then: Getting out to a new, hip joint. Now: Getting a new hip joint. Then: Acid Rock Now: Acid Reflux Then: Being called into the principle’s office. Now: Storming into the principle’s office. Then: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Of The Martyrs Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 24, 2024

The Doctrine of Soul is very interesting and needed. We try to understand the creation of the soul, it’s relation to the physical body, and relation to God. We learned about its identity, eternity and everlasting capacity. Read further.

Text: Revelation 6:9-11 Theme: Cry of the Martyrs   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: This month we have dedicated to the Doctrine of Soul, understanding the creation of the soul, relation to the physical body, relation to God. We learned about its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

To Know And Be Known

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 21, 2025

Faith rests not in how well we know God, but in the miracle that He still knows, loves, and leads us.

1. The Restless Spring Bless Thou the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts that they may be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. I don’t know if it’s just me, but lately everyone I meet seems to be running on empty. Some say, “It’s the busiest season of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4, John 10:14-15, Acts 4:10-12, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Timothy 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Sleep In A Storm Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025

Based on King David's prayer during his darkest hour, this sermon on Psalm 3 provides a practical roadmap from overwhelming anxiety to the supernatural peace found in trusting God.

Title: How to Sleep in a Storm Text: Psalm 3 Introduction: There are nights when sleep refuses to come. You lie in the dark, but your mind is racing, replaying the worries of the day and rehearsing the anxieties of tomorrow. The problems feel like they are multiplying, and the voices of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Labour Day”

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 27, 2025

I would like to point out three (3) things about labour that the Lord spoke of:

“Labour Day” Matthew 11:28-29 8-31-2025 Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29, John 4:38, John 6:27

Denomination: Baptist

Free Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023

Grace does not free us FROM the Sabbath, grace frees us FOR the Sabbath.

“I can be just as good a Christian without going to church,” said my friend Connie. “Besides, that’s the only day I get to sleep in. Isn’t it supposed to be a day of rest?” “That’s right,” said Walter. “Going to church just takes too big a bite out of my week. It’s just not realistic to expect ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sabbath - Mark 2:28 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

This message will help you learn to truly enjoy God’s complete acceptance of you.

Mark 2:28 So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:28

The Wrath Of Christ - Mark 3:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 5, 2023

The Pharisees came with the purpose of getting evidence against Jesus. He went out of his way to make a scene to challenge their attitudes.

Mark 3:1 Again he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 They were watching him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. 3 Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.” 4 Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

My Presence Will Go With You

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 4, 2025

1. REST 2. RIGHTEOUSNESS 3. REFUGE 4. ROUTE 5. RIVERS 6. ROADBLOCKS 7. RELATIONSHIP

MY PRESENCE WILL GO WITH YOU 1. REST 2. RIGHTEOUSNESS 3. REFUGE 4. ROUTE 5. RIVERS 6. ROADBLOCKS 7. RELATIONSHIP ************************************* MY PRESENCE WILL GO WITH YOU 1. REST Exodus 33 : 12 - 17 12 Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

May Day Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 30, 2024

If you want to enjoy more, if you want to live long, if you want to be blessed in everything and every place then work only for six days. Close your office on Sunday. Retreat on that day. Change your course of action for a day. Enjoy May Day, Amen.

Labor Day Exodus 20:9-10: “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Life has its challenges and heavy burdens. Jesus invites us to lay our burdens down and rest in him.

Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” INTRODUCTION We are a sleep deprived nation. Doctors say that millions of people are not getting the necessary seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Most of us shake our head at such news because we can’t remember the last time we had eight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seventh Day

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008

I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it.

Genesis 2:1 – 3 I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it. Exodus 31:12 – 17 God said that they must keep His Sabbath because it is a sign. Then the Bible says that God was refreshed. Refreshed = ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ-Centered Life Sermon Iv: Enjoying God's Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

When it seems that the whole world is coming apart at the seams, mature Christians remain calm because they have learned to rest assured that the Lord in whom they trust is in control of their destiny.

TO ATTAIN GODLINESS IS TO GAIN CONTENTMENT IS TO ENJOY GOD’S GIFT OF REST Our focus today is on one of those values that many Christians may have lost sight of - rest! To rest is as Christlike as any other value taught in the Bible. Jesus extends to everyone His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Psalm 23 Part Iv "He Restores My Soul" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 4, 2011

We all desire rest for our souls but we always try to find that rest in the wrong place.

Psalm 23:3 “he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Everyone in this world has a soul but not everyone has the Holy Spirit of God living inside of them. Restore - to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3