Sermons on Spiritual Rest:

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example In Resisting Satan Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

Jesus didn’t just defeat temptation for Himself — He demonstrated how you can walk in victory. Armed with the Word. Filled with the Spirit. Anchored in your God-given identity. Temptation is inevitable — but defeat is not.

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example in Resisting Satan June 8, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 4:1-11 We’ve spent the last several months pulling back the veil on the enemy’s tactics — exposing his schemes, his snares, and his shadow games. Let’s be real: Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 9, 2014

Without a shield, we will falter on the battlefield. With the shield of faith we can ward off attacks. Don’t let your shield down; it receives the blows meant for you. Keep the faith!

“Above all, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one,” Ephesians 6:16. Some of our forward-deployed soldiers are using Exo-Shield body armor, comprised of a series of contoured, ergonomically designed armor plates for the upper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Congregational

The Storm Is Over

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 5, 2025

“The Storm Is Over” is a message of hope and restoration, declaring that every season of trouble, pain, and delay has come to an end, and a new season of peace and divine breakthrough has begun.

THE STORM IS OVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Psalm 107:28-30; Isaiah 43:2; Nahum 1:7; John 16:33; Acts 27:21-25 Key Verse: “And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” — Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Presence Of Ultimate Authority Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 5, 2019

The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019

The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019 Text: Luke 4:31-41 Intro I want to begin with a word… a topic. And give us each a second see what comes to mind. “Authority” When you think of authority… what comes to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

The goal of God is peace. He is the God of peace, and He sent the Prince of Peace to achieve that goal on the cross. Jesus did achieve it, and now in Him we are to be a people of peace.

I have a good number of books by Norman Vincent Peale, and almost every one of them has a chapter on peace. The reason is, Peale appeals to the masses and peace is a topic that has universal interest. Dante, centuries ago said, "I am seeking for that which every man seeks-Peace." Peace ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Fruit Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

People who do not grasp the theology of Christianity can easily grasp its love when they see it displayed in acts of kindness. Instead of thinking of kindness as a minor virtue, we need to exalt it to the level where the Bible puts it-a vital ingredient to being Christ like.

Allen Emery, one of Billy Graham's associates tells of his experience as a boy back in 1937. He was travelling on a train with his father. One of the porters had a limp and was obviously in pain. When they inquired about it, they learned he had an infected ingrown toenail. After breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Bewitching Hour PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

Relying on the Holy Spirit’s power, not our own efforts, keeps our focus on Christ and sustains us daily by God’s grace.

If you’ve ever started your morning with grand intentions and then tripped over your own shoelaces by lunch, you’re in good company. We set the coffee, open the calendar, whisper a prayer, and head out the door with a heart set on Jesus. Then the rush hits. Emails multiply. Expectations pile high. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Topics: Bewitching Hour, Spiritual Influence

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

Hard Questions That Jesus Asked

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 5, 2011

Life is filled with quesions, some simple, some hard. Jesus Christ asked hard questions, three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. They are: What do you see? What’s your opinion of Christ? What is worth losing your spiritual life?

Hard Questions that Jesus Asked Mark 8:13-38 Life is filled with questions. Many require a simple yeas or no. But some questions are hard questions and require some soul searching to answer truthfully. Jesus Christ asked hard questions three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon's House

Contributed by John Hunt on Oct 21, 2013

Building a church culture with the example of Solomon's House.

I want to talk with you today about building, because you see, we’re builders. From the time we’re born - we start building. You probably don't even realise what an expert and complex builder you are. (Simon does) As babies, we spend all our energy and effort building bodies and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You And The Holy Spirit, Part 1: No Shortcuts Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 10, 2014

Part 1 of 3 part on WHO the Holy Spirit is; WHEN He came; and His WORKS on earth in nonbelievers' & believers' lives. Part 1 places special emphasis on the baptism with the Holy Spirt and what it means, and the danger of looking for shortcuts to maturity.

You and the Holy Spirit, Part 1: No Shortcuts Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 9, 2014 There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 1:4-8 – “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Adultery With An Immoral Society Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 4, 2014

Proverbs 7 gives us a warning about an immoral women but we must warn the church about an immoral society.

We got a kitten this week. It is the most energetic, curious thing I have ever seen. As some of you know, our little Yorkie is almost blind now. It only took this kitten a couple of days to figure this out. She knows if she doesn’t move he can’t find her. So she lies real still until ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:6-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Maybe You Need To Grow Up

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

The end of the world is coming. Even if the end doesn't come in our lifetime, everyone dies at some point. This fact serves as a constant and urgent reminder that our goal as followers of Jesus is to go to heaven and we want to take as many others with us as we can.

As a church we talk a lot about spiritual growth. This is our mission statement "we exist to increase and mature God's people." This process of increasing and maturing is called Discipleship. It's a big Bible Word but it has a simple meaning. A disciple of Jesus is a follower or even more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Influences

Contributed by Richard Seim on Jan 7, 2019

We find ourselves influenced from so many directions. In this age of social media, there are a plethora of negative influences demanding our attention and agreement. What influences us is under our control to a large degree. Let see what God tells us about INFLUENCES in Psalm 1.

I. WE HAVE THE CHOICE OF SPIRITUAL EMPTINESS (1, 4-5). 1. We can choose the influence of ungodly people and/or things (1). 1) We can align ourselves with ungodly counsel (follow their advice). 2) We can pattern our conduct after ungodly examples. 3) We can strengthen our own ideas through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, John 14:15, John 15:10

In This War

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2017

From the lesson of the victory that was fought and won by Moses' hands being held up by the aid of others, we learn three things we must remember about this spiritual war.

In This War Introduction: I would like to leave you with a lesson this morning of what it will take to make this church victorious going forward. Having many members does not mean you have an effective church. Having an emotional experience does not mean that you have repented of your sin. In ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational