Rest - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org Helping people become Fully Alive in Christ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:26:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://liferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-cross-100x100.jpg Rest - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org 32 32 Out of the Whirlwind – Week 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/out-of-the-whirlwind-week-12/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:23:47 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5123 Job is a challenging book. He experienced suffering for no apparent reason (⁠Job 1:8-22⁠), though his friends are certain that he must have done something to deserve it (⁠Job 2:1-12⁠). In the end, God’s response is to remind him of the power, knowledge and sovereignty of God himself. But we are left without a satisfying reason for suffering and questions of justice. This is exactly how we experience much of suffering. Many questions are left. Job understands we are to […]

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]]> Job is a challenging book. He experienced suffering for no apparent reason (⁠Job 1:8-22⁠), though his friends are certain that he must have done something to deserve it (⁠Job 2:1-12⁠). In the end, God’s response is to remind him of the power, knowledge and sovereignty of God himself. But we are left without a satisfying reason for suffering and questions of justice. This is exactly how we experience much of suffering. Many questions are left. Job understands we are to trust and rest in knowing God is good and all-powerful. This is the lesson for us as well, for we know that God works all things for good according to His purpose (⁠Romans 8:28⁠).

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]]> Following Jesus – Week 8 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-8/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:11:24 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4990 When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent some of his disciples to ask Jesus if he truly was the Messiah (⁠Matt 11:1-11⁠). Jesus honored John — then He pointed to the signs that were prophesied in Isaiah. Jesus has grace for those who wrestle with doubt. He knows that there will be a day where faith becomes sight, hope is fulfilled, and love is eternal (⁠1 Cor 13:12-13⁠). Then, there will be no doubt. But, while we are […]

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]]> When John the Baptist was in prison, he sent some of his disciples to ask Jesus if he truly was the Messiah (⁠Matt 11:1-11⁠). Jesus honored John — then He pointed to the signs that were prophesied in Isaiah. Jesus has grace for those who wrestle with doubt. He knows that there will be a day where faith becomes sight, hope is fulfilled, and love is eternal (⁠1 Cor 13:12-13⁠). Then, there will be no doubt. But, while we are here on earth, we need to be active in faith as to not drift or become discouraged. Jesus warns, don’t become complacent (⁠Matt 11:16-24⁠). He knows it is a hard task to be human, and He welcomes the weary, offering rest for your souls (⁠Matt 11:25-30⁠).

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]]> Walk Wisely – Week 5 https://liferoads.org/sermons/walk-wisely-week-5/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 02:27:51 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4921 The way we think about work is broken. We often see it as a necessary evil, but scripture presents a different way to think about it (⁠Colossians 3:23-24⁠). Though it is imperfect, there is goodness in work, and we should be wise about how we think about and how we engage in work (⁠Proverb 12:11⁠)(⁠Proverb 22:29⁠). God created us to work (⁠Genesis 2:15⁠), but it has been corrupted in the fall. We can still find meaning and joy in working […]

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]]> The way we think about work is broken. We often see it as a necessary evil, but scripture presents a different way to think about it (⁠Colossians 3:23-24⁠). Though it is imperfect, there is goodness in work, and we should be wise about how we think about and how we engage in work (⁠Proverb 12:11⁠)(⁠Proverb 22:29⁠). God created us to work (⁠Genesis 2:15⁠), but it has been corrupted in the fall. We can still find meaning and joy in working diligently (⁠Proverb 13:4⁠). Offer our labor to the Lord (⁠Colossians 3:23-24⁠). One of the important parts of that is to honor the rhythm of work and rest (⁠Proverb 23:4⁠)(⁠Proverb 15:19⁠).

Recognize that Jesus spent most of His adult life as a craftsman. In our times of labor, it may help to think of Christ joyously serving and honoring in his vocation of carpentry. (⁠Psalm 90:17⁠)

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]]> 24/6 The Rest of God – Pt. 3 https://liferoads.org/sermons/24-6-the-rest-of-god-pt-3/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 01:53:36 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=2828 If anyone could justify not resting, it would be Jesus. He had three years to start a movement that would change the world. But He still chose to rest. We should follow His example.

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]]> Mark 2:23-28

Hebrews 4:9-10

Matthew 11:28-29

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]]> 24/6 The Rest of God – Pt. 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/24-6-the-rest-of-god-pt-2/ Sun, 16 Sep 2018 22:16:04 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=2821 Creating a rhythm between work and rest is important. However, we must be sure that we do not confuse "rest" with "leisure." We can be just as out of balance by not working enough as we can by not resting enough. Sometimes the challenge is trusting God with our rest during the time of harvest.

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]]> Exodus 34:21

Colossians 3:23-24

Matthew 11:28-30

  1. We can be out of balance with our work in one of two ways:
    1. Not working enough
    2. Not resting enough
  2. We should strive for a work/rest rhythm more than a balance
  3. Resting is an act of faith

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]]> 24/6 The Rest of God – Pt.1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/24-6-the-rest-of-god-pt-1/ Sun, 09 Sep 2018 16:11:20 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=2817 Our culture is 24/7 pace; it doesn't work. We are designed to have margin. Declare freedom from this slavery and bring the Sabbath into your life and make it a day of joy. Be still and know that I am God.

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]]> Exodus 20:8-11

Deuteronomy 5:15

Psalm 46

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