Sermons on Resting On Your Laurels:

Aaron: Seond Fiddle To Greatness Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 16, 2008

Everyone wants to be successful. It is very easy to have a good spirit when you are in first place. A type of humility may come rather freely when the laurels of victory are being worn, but real character is developed when a person is in second place or

Aaron: Second Fiddle to Greatness Exodus 4:14-16 Intro Everyone wants to be successful. It is very easy to have a good spirit when you are in first place. A type of humility may come rather freely when the laurels of victory are being worn, but real character is developed when a person is in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Background, Environment And Self

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

One's background, environment and self often act as objects of hindrance to people’s success and achievement, however, Jesus Christ is able to remove those objects of hindrance if one would surrender one’s life to Him

One Evangelist Adeola Adesomi of Christ Apostolic Church WOSEM, Manchester recently maintained in her exhortation to a group of conference delegates in Bergamo, Italy that background, environment and self often act as objects of hindrance to people’s success and achievements. In her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing But Jesus

Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008

A sermon focusing on the basis of our message, Jesus Christ

“Nothing But Jesus” I Cor 2 1-5 It is the first century a sunny day in Jerusalem, the “City of Peace” as its name implies, and you can hear the murmurs of ill contempt spreading through the fringes of the crowd as Stephen proclaims his message. Beginning with Abraham, describing his faith in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

My Salvation And My Honour Rest On God Psalm 62:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 3, 2024

Psalm 62:7 is a powerful verse from the Psalms that speaks to the heart of our faith and trust in God.

My Salvation and My Honour Rest on God Psalm 62:7 Introduction Today, we turn our attention to a powerful verse from the Psalms that speaks to the heart of our faith and trust in God. Psalm 62:7 says: Psalm 62:7 (NLT): "My victory and honour come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:7, Isaiah 12:2, 1 Peter 2:9, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Christmas Joy – Rediscovering It Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

Rediscovering Christmas Joy

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Christmas Joy -- Rediscovering it INTRODUCTION The Paradox of Our Time in History Michael McCartney Wrote in a Message entitled "the Joy of Christmas" The paradox of our time in history is that.... * We have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The God Of Relationship And Rest : Genesis Chapter 2 - By Pst Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 12, 2025

When we understand these truths, we begin to see that fulfillment does not come from possessions or achievements but from communion with the One who gave us life. Just as God breathed life into Adam, He desires to breathe new life into every believer today.

The God of Relationship and Rest - Scripture Focus: Genesis Chapter 2 Introduction Genesis chapter 2 draws us closer to the heart of God. While chapter 1 focuses on the creation of the universe in its grandeur and order, chapter 2 reveals the intimate nature of God’s relationship with mankind. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Total Commitment - Genesis 47:13-31 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Joseph managing Egypt as a type of Christ.

Today what I want to do is we're going to look at Genesis 47 from two different perspectives. If you're a young person here today, you should have a clipboard. Ten to fourteen years old, there's going to be a slide that will show up and when it does you're going to go out with Joan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ultimate Balance: Resting Faith In Christ & Taking Dutiful Action

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

In life there is often a balance we must seek after, finding good measures of various attitudes and actions to find a happy medium in life. The struggle to find this difficult balance can best be summed in the shortened version of the serenity prayer:

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works In life there is often a balance we must seek after, finding good measures of various attitudes and actions to find a happy medium in life. The struggle to find this difficult balance can best be summed in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Defending The Faith Sermon Ii: Christians Rest Their Case On The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times when the Christian Faith is attacked relentlessly by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians point to God's Works and Words to affirm God's Sovereignty, and to confirm our trust in Him as Lord of all.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- CHRISTIANS REST THEIR CASE ON THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD Sydney Lanier, famous Georgia poet who spent much of his time in the coastal area, penned a poem, “The Marshes of Glynn”, in which he opined, “As the marsh-hen quietly builds on the watery sod, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 111:7-10

Wash Away Your Sins

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

A sermon on forgiveness, that only can come by the blood of Jesus Christ.

(1) The Headlines on Jan 26th out of Jacksonville, FL read: "JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) -- When five dozen roses didn’t work, an estranged husband took out a full-page newspaper ad to ask his wife for forgiveness. "Please believe the words in my letter, they are true and from my heart," read the ad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-22

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is Not Looking For Know It All People Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 3, 2013

You will identify 2 types of rest, v.28 says: I will give you rest, In v.29 says: you will find rest. So there is a rest god gives you, and there is a rest you will find. v.30 god is saying here, my work my business is easy.

Jesus was explaining in this scripture as he taught the people something fundamental about the work of the ministry. The first thing he told them is: COME UNTO ME all ye that labour and are hearty laden, that is how we were all before we come to know Christ. We were laden with Sins, with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

“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

How To Win Over Worry

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 21, 2008

Let’s look into the Word of God to see how to win over worry.

How to Win Over Worry Matthew 6:25-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 18, 2007 *Tonight we are going to look into the Word of God to see how to win over worry. God wants you to have this victory in your life. We know that because three times in these verses Jesus says, “Do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

God - I'm Tired

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

I started a prayer this way the other day, and it inspired a message... It’s OK for us to be tired, it reminds us that we depend on him. HIS strength is perfect

27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God"? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Personal Invitation

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2010

This is a sermon series on the marraige- focus on the family and You. This is the second of a three week series.

A Personal Invitation Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal