Sermons on The Rest Of God:

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

Rest For Your Soul - Psalm 23:1-2a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 2, 2025

Most people do not have a sheep/shepherd relationship with God. Do you? If so, you will never lack anything you need. But need for what?

A psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

"the Rest Of The Story" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

The great radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey died in 2009…. He was known for his writings and radio broadcasts that reached up to 24 million people a week.

“The Rest of the Story” John 4:27-42 The great radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey died in 2009…. He was known for his writings and radio broadcasts that reached up to 24 million people a week. Such a dynamic voice -– and one of the things that made him so popular was the way he could craft story to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Your Rest O My Soul

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 18, 2017

When you have none but God then you start exploring HIM. We got to learn to relax in the midst of chaos and say like David, 'return to your rest O my soul.

Rest Psalm 116:7”Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.” Early one morning while I was reading the Bible , this scripture spoke to me really deep! Really deep! You got to actually read the entire chapter to understand the feelings of the writer, who is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Possess Peace

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 29, 2021

Trust, rest, and depend on the power of God for peace.

I. Trust in the Presence of God 1. It makes a great difference in our lives as to who is in our presence. Depending on what stage of life we are in determines what people we need. a. As a young child we need our parents. Our mother, she is the one who can make all things right when we're ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me, Lord! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on May 17, 2018

David was betrayed, David needed rest, and David needed God to save him.

Help Me, Lord! Psalm 3:1-8 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to see our Great God as the Helper of His troubled people. - I watched a video on YouTube of a team of firemen and EMT’s who heard a cry for help from miles away. - When they found where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do What You Can And God Will Do The Rest : Do What Is Possible And God Will

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2012

The Lord wants us to do what we can and He will do the rest. When we do what is possible then God will do the impossible. When we give what we have then God can use it to perform miracles. The Lord does not ask to do what we cannot do .

DO WHAT YOU CAN AND GOD WILL DO THE REST : DO WHAT IS POSSIBLE AND GOD WILL DO WHAT IS IMPOSSIBLE OUTLINE THEY DID WHAT THEY COULD - EXAMPLES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT 1. MARY OF BETHANY POURED PRECIOUS OINTMENT ON JESUS . JESUS COMMENDED HER AND SAID SHE DID WHAT SHE COULD AND THAT IT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 20, 2012

Rest in God's faithfulness. We can only be faithful to the One who is truly faithful. Value faithfulness, not results. God looks for faithfulness. Therefore discover what God wants you to do and be faithful in little things.

Deut 7:9 “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.” Faithfulness is a continuous, unrelenting devotion to a faithful God. • Our faithfulness is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Only A Prayer Away Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES

BIG IDEA: FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES I. (:145-149) FERVENT PRAYER CRIES OUT TO GOD FOR AN ANSWER A. Fervent Prayer is Whole-Hearted Prayer "I cried with all my heart " B. Fervent Prayer is Directed to God "O Lord" "I cried ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Gives The Earth To Us (Joshua 10:29-11:23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 12, 2022

Joshua is systematically killing off the nephilim, so that God's people can inherit the land, and have true "rest."

If you walk up to a random Christian in church, and ask them what the book of Joshua is about, they will tell you it's about the conquest of the land God promised Israel. But consider this: we are almost through Joshua 10, and at this point in the book, Joshua has conquered three cities: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:29-43, Joshua 11:1-23, Deuteronomy 25:17-19, Hebrews 4:1-11

Free Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023

Grace does not free us FROM the Sabbath, grace frees us FOR the Sabbath.

“I can be just as good a Christian without going to church,” said my friend Connie. “Besides, that’s the only day I get to sleep in. Isn’t it supposed to be a day of rest?” “That’s right,” said Walter. “Going to church just takes too big a bite out of my week. It’s just not realistic to expect ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God The Creator Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2014

Genesis begins "In the beginning God..." What does that mean for us, and what does rest of the first chapter mean for our lives?

OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sqs5H5hao (It’s a video “Creation Calls” by Brian Doerksen. I immediately followed video with quote by Abraham Lincoln and then immediately began to read from the entire chapter of Genesis 1) Abraham Lincoln once said: “I never behold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our Christian calling to actively contribute to God's church, welcoming the weary, healing the broken-hearted, and providing rest for the troubled.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today in this sacred space, where we gather as a family in Christ, united in our pursuit of understanding and living out His truths. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a realization that will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Church

Ye Would Not

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 4, 2024

There is no rest in running from God when He opens His arms to you!

Isa 30:15 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. 16 But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Want” Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 17, 2025

Sometimes God doesn’t ask you to rest— He makes you.

SERMON 1: “I Shall Not Want” Series: The Shepherd’s Promise Key Verse: Psalm 23:1 (KJV) — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” ? INTRODUCTION: Let me slow this down and walk you into something the Lord revealed to me... I was praying—and I don’t mean a cute prayer. I mean a tired, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ