Sermons on Resting:

Soaking In His Love

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon encourages folks to find their rest in His presence... that in His presence is fullness of joy!

Soaking in His Love May 27, 2001 1. Over the past few week’s we’ve been looking at Paul’s deep passion to know Jesus - I want to know Him… - One thing I do, forgetting what is behind… - 3:8 I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus 2. We’ve seen this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

What Jesus Said About God's Provision Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 16, 2009

Jesus said that if we get our priorities straight, God would handle the rest.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “His Provision” Michael Wiley January 18, 2009 Introduction: A great philosopher once said: Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Easy Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 27, 2008

This message explains how following Jesus can be easy and bring us peace and rest.

Living the Easy Life Part 2 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2008 We’re talking about following Jesus – about living our lives as his disciples – learning from him not how to live his life, but how to live our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

Getting our relationship with God right will mean the rest of our life becomes right

This whole passage is an exhortation - an encouragement that builds to the following verse in Philippians 4:1: "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved." Today I want to also encourage us - yes, to produce an emotional effect on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing For The Soul

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009

Rest, Tell God all about it, Rediscover God, Develop an Others Orientation.

Police officer Ricky Orlowski was on patrol about 5 pm March 11 when he noticed a minivan with Illinois plates parked on a secluded street near a church and a school. “It’s not a real normal place for someone to sit and hang out, Orlowski said. The officer pulled the vehicle over when he saw it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

A Model For Corporate Worship 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 14, 2007

Exposition of the rest of Nehemiah 8:1-12 about the crucial elements of corporate worship

Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: A Model for Corporate Worship 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Run through a host of how-to books about church models and such: Purpose-Driven Church, When God Builds a Church, Simple Church, Comeback Churches, Effective Evangelistic Churches, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sprinkle The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015

To show that JESUS's blood need to be sprinkled to the rest of the world and this can be done by constant prayer.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you sprinkling the blood of JESUS? Yes. I'm a priest of GOD. 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking Differently Because Of Our Calling Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

We are called of God and because of that calling we walk differently than the rest of the world.

Introduction This morning we talked about God’s expectation for us to WALK WORTHY OF OUR CALLING. Through the writings of Paul to the church at Ephesus we are given a glimpse of how part of that calling is walking in unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ; and the exercise of our ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introduction To - Ten Commandments Of Relationship Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 13, 2013

This is a brief introduction to the series on the Ten Commandments that I preached. It sets the tone for the rest of the messages

Many things have been written about the Ten Commandments. So why sermon? Mainly because of the need to go further than just the command. These writings were given by God to His people who really did not know Him or understand their relationship to Him. They did not yet know that God had a plan ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Your Own Hands Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 30, 2011

How we connect with God and the rest of creation through the works of our own hands.

RECONNECTING SERIES - Message #6 Reconnecting Through Work 11-27-11 SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 1:20-31, 2:15-17 20 And God said, "Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens." 21 So God created the great sea creatures ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: *other

God's Antidote To My Busyness

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 8, 2016

If Jesus is my shepherd I have peace when I rest in His presence

Last August, speaker and author Rory Vaden posted this on Twitter: Saying “I’m too busy” is the adult version of saying “The dog ate my homework” I think he may very well be right. And my guess is that every one of us in this room have been guilty of using that excuse at some time in our lives. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Giver Of Gifts - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 6, 2024

Our faith rests on the settled issues. “I am sure” and “I am certain”.

Church in the City – Chapter 12, Part 2 The Giver of Gifts November 3, 2024 1 Corinthians 12:7-10 NIV “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:10, John 14:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Son Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 7, 2025

Barnabas = "son of rest" A servant of the church in Jerusalem and a willing servant of the Lord.

“Son Of Encouragement” Acts 11:22-25 Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus. His real name was Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of encouragement,” because he loved to encourage others. Barnabas’ name appears 23 times in Acts, and 5 times in the letters of Paul. Barnabas = ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Time Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

The Sabbath remains holy and God’s enduring invitation to rest in His finished grace.

Introduction – A Change No One Voted On Some of the biggest changes in history happen so quietly that we only notice their results. Languages drift, customs morph, recipes evolve, and one day we realize the original flavor has vanished. That is how the Sabbath changed. It was not a decision of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:25, Revelation 14:6-7, Mark 2:27-28, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 58:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

07 Joy In Peace Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 27, 2025

Joy flourishes when we rest in God’s presence and experience His peace.

Have you ever watched video footage of a hurricane? The winds howl, rain pours in sheets, and everything in its path is shaken. But in the very center of the storm, there’s something incredible: the eye of the storm. While chaos swirls all around, the eye remains calm. The storm is still there. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible