Sermons on The Gospel Of Rest:

Kodak, Cookies And Christ

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 17, 2004

Confession of St. Peter: The Rock - Jesus - is Peter’s confession and our confession. In Christ - the Rock - our hopes and our eternity are secure.

Most our homes have a stash of pictures that catalog important events in the lives of our families. Some might have these pictures in photo albums or maybe they’re stashed in shoeboxes. Chances are that many of these pictures were taken using a Kodak camera and film. If we look on the back of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Sanctuary

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

“The wings of God are broad wings covering up all our needs, our sorrows, our sufferings. There comes a time when we may feel forsaken, but the Lord never leaves us very long at a time. When we cry out ‘Lord, undertake for me’ His answer comes on swift

Sanctuary Scripture: Ps 84 Text PS 84:3 “Yea the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even Thine altars O Lord of hosts.” Introduction Some time ago, the Moody Monthly carried an article entitled, “Seven Days Behind the Iron Curtain”, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Calls:

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003

Draw aside and spend time with the Lord. Offload your problems and see how he wonderfully provides

Binham 20-07-03 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from the record in St. Mark’s Gospel of the feeding of the five thousand. And this is the words of Jesus when he said to his disciples: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Anglican

The Blood Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 7 in a series on the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 7 “THE BLOOD OF THE COVENANT” Date: July 28, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Hebrews 9: 23-28 Leviticus 17:11 “For the life of the creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28, Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 8, 2007

This was for an Easter sunrise service.

Let’s start with some statistics. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John there are 89 chapters. There are 4 chapters devoted to the first 30 years of Jesus’ life, and that only in Matthew and Luke. There are 28 chapters devoted to the last week of Jesus’ life (from Palm Sunday through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Surprising The World Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the anxiety some people feel towards evangelism, questioning if faith-sharing should be anxiety-inducing, and referencing Michael Frost's book "Surprise the World" which suggests that not everyone should be expected to evangelize in the same way.

Why does the word ‘evangelism’ cause some people so much anxiety? Do you get images of door-knocking or approaching strangers in shopping malls? Does it make you feel like you’re being turned into a reluctant recruitment officer for the church? Should faith-sharing really be anxiety producing? In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Topics: Evangelism, Faith-Sharing, Anxiety

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

"Three Angels" Chapter 14 Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 2, 2010

Comments of chapter 14

“Revealing the Revelation” Chapter 14 February 7, 2010 Revelation 14 1Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. 2And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

How We Got Our Bible 101

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 14, 2013

The process by which we got our Bible is both complex and amazing. The Word of God is truly a wonderful thing and should be cherished.

Quote: "Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about." --Benjamin Lee Whorf (Hebrew Linguist, 1897-1941) The written Word: Hebrews 4:12 The Word of God is truly wonderful and beautiful. It is a life changing/giving force. Exodus 34:27 records God's words to Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do You Love America

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 18, 2022

There are many graves that we see gives us love for America.

WHY DO YOU LOVE AMERICA Love America or leave it Psalms 44:1-8 Because of my freedom of my faith. Ephesians 2:7That in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Come To Me

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 Laying our burdens on Jesus

7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 Matthew 11:25-30 "Come to Me" 25 ¶ At that time Jesus declared, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; 26 yea, Father, for such was thy gracious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Chains Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

Persecution could not stop Paul from getting the message out, in fact he used his chains to glorify God.

Paul’s Chains Philippians 1:12-18 Lat week we talked about Paul’s heart, today we are going to talk about Paul’s troubles. We’re going to see that people cannot stop the spread of the gospel through persecution. In fact God uses attempts to thwart his purpose to actually strengthen what He wants ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Resurrection’s Re-Creation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 7, 2012

Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose.

RESURRECTION’S RE-CREATION John 20:1-9; 19-23 Big Idea: Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose. NOTE: This service concluded with baptisms. 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Whole Persons, Whole Salvation

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 13, 2025

God created us as whole beings—body and breath, inseparable and precious. Sin fractured that wholeness, bringing death to the entire person. But Jesus, through His incarnation, death, and bodily resurrection, restores and guarantees our wholeness.

Introduction – Breathing In the First Morning Picture the very first morning on Earth. The sun has just risen over a brand-new world. The air is clean and full of promise. Then comes a breathtaking moment: “The Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 1:31, Acts 17:28, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Genesis 3:19, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 9:24, John 6:40, John 11:25, John 14:19, John 1:14, Romans 8:22, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 3:21, Colossians 3:3, Revelation 21:1-4, 1 John 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021

1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Living In Peace Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006

2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ