Sermons on True Rest:

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

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

A True Friend Loves At All Times Part-1 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 4, 2013

A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (Proverbs 17:17NLT)

A True Friend loves at all Times Part-1 Open your Bibles to Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (NIV) A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (NLT) Did you know that the deepest need of the human heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True, (But Maybe Hidden) Meaning Of The Feeding Of The 5000.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 29, 2024

The true meaning of the feeding of the 5000 is rarely stated less acted on. We need to learn what this is, and how we can apply it to our lives. It takes a whole new mindset.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th July 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

True Disciples - Loving Your Neighbor - Judgment And Discernment - Matthew 7 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 3, 2025

Sermon on the Mount, part 2. JESUS Continues HIS Sermon on the Mount teaching on True Discipleship and gives us insight on Judgment and Discernment, when it comes to “loving our neighbor as yourself”.

2025.03.02.Sermon Notes. TRUE DISCIPLESHIP - MATTHEW 7 – THE WAY TO LIFE WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC BIG IDEA: JESUS Continues HIS Sermon on the Mount and Teaching on True Discipleship with insight on Judgment and Discernment, when it comes to “loving our neighbors”. SCRIPTURES: Matthew 7:1-29, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29, Matthew 22:36-40, John 8:7, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Mark 16:15-16, John 15:7-8, James 5:16, John 10:9, Luke 6:44-45, John 15:5-8, Luke 6:46, Proverbs 10:25, James 1:22, Numbers 32:23, Luke 11:28, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday Is The Son's Day Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 15, 2012

God wants us to rest in Him and devote ourselves to the Son's Day.

Sunday is the Son’s Day Exodus 20:8-11 Rev. Brian Bill 7/15/12 Would you like to have more hours in your day? More days in your week? More weeks in your year? More years in your life? If you could have more than 24, how many would you like? According to a survey in the UK, men would ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

16th Sunday After Pentecost. September 28th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2022

Year C, Proper 21.

Jeremiah 32:1-3, Jeremiah 32:6-15, Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 91:14-16, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7, Psalm 146, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31 A). A PLEDGE FOR A SURE FUTURE. Jeremiah 32:1-3a, Jeremiah 32:6-15. The wonderful words of hope which are found in Jeremiah 30-33 were spoken whilst Jeremiah was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-3, Jeremiah 32:6-15, Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 91:14-16, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hope” In Haggai And Zechariah: True, False, Postponed And Perilous Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Theme Paper in Haggai-Zechariah, tracing the appropriate applications of hope, despite the difficult realities of our circumstances. An excellent theme for redevelopment pastors to consider.

“Hope” in Haggai and Zechariah: True, False, Postponed and Perilous The Shawshank Redemption: Morgan Freeman tells fellow-inmate Tim Robbins, “Hope is a dangerous thing. Drive a man insane. It’s got no place here.” In a place like Yehud, with the Jews seeking to rebuild the temple amidst ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seventh Day

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008

I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it.

Genesis 2:1 – 3 I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it. Exodus 31:12 – 17 God said that they must keep His Sabbath because it is a sign. Then the Bible says that God was refreshed. Refreshed = ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making God's Power Personal Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s son, John Eisenhower, asked his father about the Bay of Pigs fiasco of then President, JFK. The former President reminded his son of D-Day, “I don’t run no bad invasions,” Ike said. If that is true of the former general and President, how much more for God?

This is a series designed to deepen your worship of God. The Bibles offers us three lenses to view God. The first lens, the Bible gives us various names of God including Yahweh (Lord), Elohim (God), and El Shaddai (God Almighty). The second lens, the Bible presents word pictures of God. You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Psalm 135:6, Psalm 115:3

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 Part Iv "He Restores My Soul" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 4, 2011

We all desire rest for our souls but we always try to find that rest in the wrong place.

Psalm 23:3 “he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Everyone in this world has a soul but not everyone has the Holy Spirit of God living inside of them. Restore - to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Encouragment To The American People Series

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 14, 2001

This is a word of encouragement and a prayer for America in this hour of trial

Dearly Beloved in Christ in America We are greatly shocked by the terrible tradegy that struck America. We are praying for you in this hour of need .The word of God says ’Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come To Me

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 2, 2008

The Gospel message today gives us the “Good News” that God loves us just the way we are when we are yoked to His death and resurrection.

Lectionary 14 A Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Some of you may have seen the joke that circulated this week on e-mail that tries to explain why Moses and the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years. The punch line of the e-mail read, “Even then, men would not stop for directions.” While ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Easy Yokes And Light Loads

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008

Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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