Sermons on Resting In The Spirit:

A Resting Place For The Ark Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2015

True prayer is based in the covenant and promises of God, which He has given us in Christ Jesus.

A RESTING PLACE FOR THE ARK OF GOD. Psalm 132. King David, ‘the man after God’s own heart’ (Acts 13:22), wanted to bring the ark-of-the-covenant up to Jerusalem. ‘We consulted it not in the days of Saul,’ he reasonably reasoned (1 Chronicles 13:3). However, even our best intentions fall short ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Our Haven Of Rest

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

JESUS: OUR HAVEN OF REST

Matt. 11:28-30 JESUS: OUR HAVEN OF REST 28 Come unto me, all ye that, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. I. v 28 THERE IS THE REST OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness

Pray, Trust, Vote, And Rest Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 4, 2024

As Election Day nears, Christians should do 4 things: Pray for peace and guidance, Trust God’s sovereignty like Daniel, Vote thoughtfully with biblical values, and Rest in God’s control, knowing He holds the future.

### ** Introduction** Video Ill.: Pray and Trust — Freebridge Media (Transcript of video:   Sometimes it’s difficult to see God in America. The principles on which we were founded Are no longer the principles by which we live. We have slowly forgotten Where our freedom came from. We have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:10, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

07 A God Of Rest And Redemption Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 25, 2025

Only Jesus gives the rest we long for and the redemption we need.

Palm Sunday is a day of paradox. Crowds shout “Hosanna!” but miss the King they’re praising. Palm branches wave in celebration of the freedom they hoped Jesus would bring, but He rides in on a donkey, not a war horse. The people longed for deliverance from Rome, but Jesus came to deliver their ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:1-55, Leviticus 26:1-46, Leviticus 27:1-34, Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Rest In God Alone Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 62 explores how true rest and security come from placing our trust in God alone, as He is our unshakeable rock, powerful enough to save and merciful enough to desire it.

Introduction ?My friends, we live in a world that is loud, demanding, and often overwhelming. It feels like we are constantly being pulled in a dozen different directions, told to find our value in what we achieve, our security in what we own, and our peace in what others think of us. But how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day, A Time To Rest

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 30, 2025

A sermon to adults on the importance of rest.

August 31, 2025 a.m. Psalm 23 This weekend we celebrate Labor Day. It became a Federal holiday on June 28, 1894, after President Grover Cleveland signed the bill into law. It is a holiday for the working men and women of America. I thought this was interesting. Americans work HARDER ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In God (Psalm 62)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 31, 2026

Do we rest in Jesus?

Where do we find true rest and refuge when we are attacked on all sides? How frail is our human life? Let’s look at Psalm 62. For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. (WEB) Where do we find true rest, in a day, in our wealth, in a world of sin, a political party, our defense forces, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learn To Sabbath

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 9, 2014

Work and overscheduling is something that can absolutely take every thought captive and every moment hostage... when that happens, we have a problem that needs a solution. Rest is God's solution for us.

SEVEN: LEARN TO SABBATH EXODUS 20:8-11 VIDEO: TOP 10 COUNTDOWN ILLUSTRATION…newsonrelevantscience.blogspot.com/2011/07/united-states-of-workaholics-10-telling.html The United States of Workaholics: 10 Telling Stats You Should Know #1 Thirty-four percent of American adults don't take their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Within, The Spirit Without

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 10, 2005

A sermon for The Day of Pentecost

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 "The Spirit Within, the Spirit Without"   "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Spirit Filled And Spirit Led

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jul 27, 2010

SPIRIT FILLED AND SPIRIT LED

SPIRIT FILLED AND SPIRIT LED 1. SPIRIT LED 7/4/2010 Rom 8:1 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (KJV) Rom 8:4-9 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 5, 2011

God's power rests in community prayer as the catalyst that sparks the supernatural movement of God.

INTRO Ever since moving to the valley, my eyes have been drawn to the mountains and the river. There’s days in the summer months when I ride my bike to Elizabeth Park, and gaze at the river’s powerful flow. It’s fascinating for me to watch the river at different stages. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost: The Glory Is Back

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

The glory of God, which was manifested among Moses and the Israelites and in the person of Jesus, now rests inside you and me.

I. Reminders of His glory “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: *other

Our Eternal Rest (Hebrews 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 21, 2024

Did the Sabbath rest and a land of rest, picture our true rest in Christ for all eternity? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 4.

Did the Sabbath rest and Israel’s rest from Egyptian slavery in the land of promise picture a better rest and a better promised land in eternity? Do we who have believed enter that rest? Why did a generation rest on the day of rest, but not enter the land of rest? Is there a rest that another ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God And The Spirit Of Man

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

We have to know the difference between the Spirit of God and when it is the emotional side of man.

THE SPIRIT OF GOD AND THE SPIRIT OF MAN JOB 33:4 INTRO: We need to understand the fact of how the Spirit of God works and when the spirit of man starts to functions together with Him. Not knowing that man has a spirit different from the Spirit of God and can function by itself may confuse us in ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Led And Spirit Fed

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 21, 2013

Walking in the Spirit is not as difficult as it seems - but it does require effort.

# #February 24, 2013 Troy First Assembly Text: Romans 8:1-17 – Focus on verse 14 Subject: the Holy Spirit Title – Spirit Fed and Spirit Led Pastor Darrell has told me that there is a real spirit of revival in this church and my message today is a message of encouragement for you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God