Sermons on Resting In God:

The Word Cuts Both Ways: An Exposition Of Hebrews 4:11-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 8, 2021

Jesus wants us to enter into His rest.

The Word Cuts Both Ways Hebrews 4:11-16 The passage we are studying this morning is often cut out from the Book of Hebrews and preached by itself. This isn’t improper as it adds to our understanding of the power and discernment of the Word of God. We tend to equate “Word of God” with the Bible as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Alice Has Been Given A Glorious Resting Place

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Funeral Sermon of one who has died in the Lord

ROMANS 3:22b-24 "There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." Alice Has Been Given A Glorious Resting Place. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Making The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Now whether you are young or old, six or sixty, healthy and wealthy, or puny and poor, you can make the rest of your life the best of your life.

Acts 2:1-4 (A great start) There is an old saying that, "You are never too old to learn." Sure enough, this is one lesson that you're never too old to learn: "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”(Psa. 90:12) Now, what that means is this: "Teach us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand Of God Upon Your Journey Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 3, 2026

A revelation of divine guidance, protection, provision, and favour released when God’s hand rests upon a person’s journey.

THE HAND OF GOD UPON YOUR JOURNEY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezra 8:22 Key Verse: “The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek Him; but His power and His wrath is against all them that forsake Him.” — Ezra 8:22 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:7-8; Exodus 33:14-15; Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"And They Rest Not Day And Night..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 24, 2005

The length of a conversation don’t tell nothin’ about the size of the intellect. Just because someone says so doesn’t make it so. That’s why when it comes to Angels let examine the facts together!

Introduction Not everyone believes in Angels. In Jesus’ day the Sadducees denied their existence, that’s why they were sad-u-see (Acts 23:8). Not only do I believe in them but like you have had personal encounters with them. Of course, I may not see them visibly, however, they are there hard at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

“from Stressed To Blessed” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 13, 2014

Our walk with and reliance on God can make a positive difference in our physical health.

When you’re under stress, your blood pressure rises, pulse quickens, and adrenalin shoots through your body. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. If you’re about to get hit by a truck, your stress response says, “Get out of the way!” That’s good. But when stress ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 20, 2020

God wants our hearts to be at rest and established by His grace toward us! That’s where and when we find inner peace! It’s not about what you can do, it never has been about what you can do...

Illustration by Alan Tison Children have a way of controlling our life do they not – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, John 14:27, Hebrews 13:9, John 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Securing Divine Help Through Total Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2026

Divine help is fully released when a believer abandons self-reliance and rests completely on God.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH TOTAL DEPENDENCE ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Key Verse: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by James Thomas on May 2, 2008

In times of doubt or uncertainty we will find strength in knowing God can and will work it out. When we have tried all that we can do we must trust God to do the rest

House of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker Road Saint Louis Mo. 63138 Pastor James A. Thomas Jr. Anniversary Sermon April 20, 2008 God will make a way Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. First I would like to applaud the commitment of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Big Plan

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

God has a huge plan for the world, and He makes it very clear. Nebuchadnezzars terrifying dream is interpreted by Daniel for Nebuchadnezzar as well as the rest of us to see. God's gracious revelation is all around us!

Passage: Daniel 2:24-49 Intro: Up to this point, we have seen God working thru Daniel and his friends in the life of Nebuchadnezzar. 1. king of Babylon, hugely powerful 2. and last week we saw how God had given him a dream that upset him. 3. how that dream had been used to reveal the liars in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-49

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Come To Me- Lord's Supper Service

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 26, 2016

2nd quarter Lord's supper service

Lord’s Supper service “And you will find rest” Today is our quarterly Lord’s Supper service As most of you know We take the Lord’s Supper very serious It is a time to take a look at ourselves Our lives It is a time to take a look at our commitment to Christ And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Back

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 1, 2011

To share that we will only find real rest in Jesus and it’s time we fall back into His arms.

Today is Fall Back Day, the day that comes once a year in which we change our clocks back one hour to our Standard Time,(hence the name, Fall Back). Fall Back Day is one of the Most Awaited Days of Year. Nobody in their right mind ever looks forward to Spring Forward Day but for most people who go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:27-30

Denomination: Other

I Will Be Confident Series

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

There are going to be battles in our life that may seem unwinnable. Wars that may seem lost. Struggles that seem insurmountable. But in God we can find our confidence to push through. In God we can find rest. In God we can find deliverance. In God we can find our salvation.

Text: Psalm 27 You know when I was a kid I struggled with confidence. Even today at time I struggle with my confidence. But when I was a kid that lack of confidence created this fear in me. I always feared that I would do something wrong or that what I did wasn’t going to be good enough. No one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Calling?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2010

Have you failed or fallen in ministry? God wants you to review, renew and rest in your calling.

WHAT IS YOUR CALLING? Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local race. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Sees Over The Horizon

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

CONTRAST BETWEEN WHAT WE SAY AND WHAT GOD SAYS. FOR EXAMPLE: We say: I am too tired.E God says: I will give you rest.E(Mat 11:28 KJV) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and lear

GOD SEES OVER THE HORIZON The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed fervently for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but no hope in sight. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27