1. There is heart-trouble. He denounced sin when He needed to and gave His life of His own accord, not because the Romans and the Sanhedrin forced Him to the cross (Matt. How then are men to come to Christ? Rest begins in personal contact with Christ. Christ gives rest from these.(W. Many churches will have a sermon today but will close with prayer and dismiss. It is difficult, and oftentimes the traveller must be carried by men, and, if not by men, by a rude cart. Because He is the appointed mediator — "All things are delivered unto me of My Father.". A. The next step is by prayer.III. As man He is absent; as God He is still present. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. (Stems and Twigs. )A word in season to the wearyE. We are said to come to God by hearing His Word, and receiving instruction from Him.V. Some weary themselves to work iniquity. f. How can you learn the truth about Jesus? conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy When I was in Palestine, a year ago, there was only one wheeled vehicle in the whole territory, and that had been brought there by the Russian Embassy. Not a brief season of relaxation, but a lasting state of peace and strength.II. refusing us rest.(E. Those who are engaged in a restless, uncertain pursuit after felicity in the present state.6. When they came to the words, "weary, and worn, and sad," she moaned, "That's me 1 That's me i What did He do? And yet, with all this, they did not obtain the peace for which their souls craved.(R. Lately we have received invitations to graduation parties and weddings. For this coming to Him is to deal with Him concerning the affairs of the soul of eternity.(W. Think what a stunning memorial it affords of the utter inability of … I suspect that there are many here this morning who already know this morning's passage by heart. b. I sometimes wonder if man was designed to live such a fast paced life as our modern society demands. Introduction: In this sermon on trusting God, Matthew 11:28-30 is the focus to teach that we can’t measure up on our own. When I was in Palestine, a year ago, there was only one wheeled vehicle in the whole territory, and that had been brought there by the Russian Embassy. The way and manner of coming to Christ. )Ways of coming to ChristMatthew Hole.Coming to Christ and believing, are in Scripture used to signify one and the same thing.I. And yet, with all this, they did not obtain the peace for which their souls craved.(R. The conscious greatness these few simple words indicate. Prophets Such as are endeavouring to erect an edifice of righteousness out of their own performances.4. One of the most beloved passages in the New Testament is Matthew 11:28-30. 3. THE SWEETEST TEXT IN THE BIBLE Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION There are always those around us who say we cannot know God, He doesn't really care for us, etc. Version. The truth is, God created us for work. 5. The invitation is condescending.2. "Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Samuel Rutherford. How is this city of a million and a quarter supplied with water? (R May. )Coming to ChristW. )Rest not found in mere ceremonial observancesR. (2) There is a restlessness of mere suspense. The menu. Jesus Brings Us Love --Matthew 11:28-30 I think I’ve shared all this with you in the past, but it bears repeating today. (Bishop Simpson. I that have the greatest power to give it, the greatest will to give it, the greatest right to give it, come, laden sinners, and I will give you rest. How then are men to come to Christ? Resume Prayer. How is this city of a million and a quarter supplied with water? Thus, you shall find peace of mind. Or, no sooner is the goal which we had thought a fixed one reached, than another starts up in the new distance, and Desire is still goading us on. THE PROMISE, "AND YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.". Browse Sermons on Matthew 11:28. a. I am faithfulness itself, and cannot lie, I will give you rest. It is the prerogative of Him who made the soul to give it rest. (Matthew Hole. How heavy does something have to be, to be too heavy? Pentateuch It will be obtained just in the degree in which the great lesson is learnt. Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! APPLICATION. Poetical Books Not only is there present satisfaction, but assured confidence in the future. We think that our culture and society has brought us much, but I sometimes wonder. This will not fire zeal. It is difficult, and oftentimes the traveller must be carried by men, and, if not by men, by a rude cart. The observances of Christianity were few and simple, neither occupying much time, nor incurring much expense. (Bishop Simpson. Some know they are sinners, but are not weary of sin. It is present — "Come " now, do not wait.3. A POSITIVE DESCRIPTION. d. Our way can often lead to a lot of misery and pain. He understands both persons on whose behalf He mediates.6. He is an indispensable mediator — "Neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son."(C. Go to China, and travel from place to place. Some have thought that by his reference to the yoke our Lord meant to indicate that the weary might yoke themselves to him, and that he and his tired disciple might walk under the same yoke - the greater part of the weight of which he would bear. What is it? The Son of God is inviting you to come unto Him. 3. "Greater love has no man than this, that a man will lay down his life for his friend." The load of a guilty conscience is fatiguing. a. The Old Testament As far as that goes they do not know what a car is, or 8 to 5, or rent or mortgages, banks or interest. Such as were laden with the burden of ceremonial obedience. Through a series of moral, practical endeavours to live the life which He has prescribed for us.(H. b. He is an indispensable mediator — "Neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son.". Historical Books Matthew 11:28-30 KJV Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. )Desire outruns faculty anal causes wearinessE. So sweet an invitation demands a spontaneous acceptance.4. Not to His bodily presence. It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, “We played the … meat in Newport church records this fact. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and … The kids can swim all day in the stream, and catch lizards. (1) Rest, that is, peace. To bear his yoke, nay, even to carry his cross, is to find rest. Luke-Acts Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Pentateuch Bertram. for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Mental burdens.3. (Matthew 11:28-30) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. THE GREATEST INVITATION (A FUNERAL SERMON) As we go through life, we receive many invitations. Men seek to come to Him speculatively. Men seek to come to Him speculatively. A. )The weary welcome to restThe Sunday at Home.A poor English girl, in Miss Leigh's home in Paris, ill in body and hopeless in spirit, was greatly affected by hearing some children singing, "I heard the voice of Jesus say." Such is the condition of every man. H. Spurgeon.1. The village on the hill top, the old wails, the spring down near the roost of the hill, the water carried by hand, the pitcher, the goat skin — just as it was in ancient times. Go out into the fields. He is an indispensable mediator — "Neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son."(C. THE CLAIMS OF JESUS CONCERNING HIMSELF IN THE TEXT. I'll show you how to take a real rest. A farther encouragement hereunto, from an inward sense and feeling of the promised rest.VI. The burden may not be removed, but Christ gives us such a temper that we are as happy with our burden as though we were without it. Jesus lived to please the Father. Such is the condition of every man. -------------------- (4) Rest, not leisure. Robertson. Poetical Books The burden of affliction; guilt — our corruptions. Jesus begins his words to the weary with the gracious invitation, "Come unto me." Some thoughts on today's scripture. c. He is the central point of history. Do you ever get weary or burdened? A Letter to the Deceased. Rees.1. Mental burdens.3. Such as are oppressed and burdened with a sense of guilt.3. 1. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (4) Rest, not leisure. His burden was to please the Father. W. Beecher.1. Christ is a well-furnished mediator — "All things are delivered unto Me." Not to His bodily presence. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Thank You that You give us true rest for our soul and perfect peace in our heart - and that in the midst of any storm Your peace that passes human understanding remains. III. Sermon 70 on Mt 11:28-30. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. (Thomas Brooks. II. This is a well-used tool of Satan. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. May be it would be easier to go to Jesus with one who has been before than to go to Him alone." He draws us by His side. WHO MAY OBTAIN THIS REST FROM HIM — "All that labour." Turn your eyes over to this light, and whence comes it, and how? Johannine Writings OUR LORD'S TENDER SOLICITUDE FOR THE HAPPINESS OF SUCH.1. It is an appropriate promise.4. (3)In looking to the mercy of God irrespective of Christ's propitiatory sacrifice.II. t 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me , u for I am gentle and humble in heart , and you will find rest for your souls . H. Spurgeon.1. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matt. (1) Rest, that is, peace. Do nothing else but come to Him.Arguments which the Saviour used: —1. 2. Johnson, M. A.Causes of weariness.1. This is a sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent based on Matthew 11:28-30 and the appropriate aria and chorus from the same passage in Handle’s MESSIAH. Mat Mt) There is no broken back or burdened frame carrying from some spring this water. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. A condition in which the powers of the soul are quickened, rendered alive to its capacities, duties, and privileges. Naturally, all are without Christ as to saving influence; as to a proper knowledge of Him, love to Him, confidence in Him, and union and communion with Him.II. Yes; but it is God working in the subjugation of nature to man's comfort. c. Man makes up rules, and regulations and declares that they are God's rules. Come to Christ because He is an inconceivably great mediator. It is certainly broad. The one who made the invitation is the Son of God. Come, saith Christ — that is, believe in Me, and I will give you rest; I will give you peace with God, and peace with conscience: I will turn your storm into an everlasting calm; I will give you such rest, that the world can neither give to you nor take from you. See on what easy terms we may find rest. He declared that He was meek and lowly in heart. The observances of Christianity were few and simple, neither occupying much time, nor incurring much expense. 4. -Happy will it be for your soul if that lesson is never forgotten.LinksMatthew 11:28 NIVMatthew 11:28 NLTMatthew 11:28 ESVMatthew 11:28 NASBMatthew 11:28 KJVMatthew 11:28 Bible AppsMatthew 11:28 ParallelMatthew 11:28 Biblia ParalelaMatthew 11:28 Chinese BibleMatthew 11:28 French BibleMatthew 11:28 German BibleMatthew 11:28 CommentariesBible Hub. Think what a testimony it bears to the lesson before you this day — the mighty lesson that there is no true rest for any one excepting in Christ. And this a great cause of fatigue; we cannot keep up with ourselves; one part of our nature lags behind another. (4) Rest, not leisure. G. Barrett.There are three sorts of trouble.1. There must still be labour, but it is not to be of that toilsome character that it once was. In their endeavours to obtain peace of conscience, in addition to attending every ordinary service of the church, they received the sacrament every Sunday, fasted every Wednesday and Friday, retired regularly every morning and evening for meditation and prayer; they wore the coarsest garments, partook of the coarsest fare, visited the sick, taught the ignorant, ministered to the wants of the needy; and, that he might have more to give away, John Wesley even for a time went barefoot. Also by receiving His Holy Supper: and —VI. The Gospels When this is conquered we shall be at peace. The soul is related to the mind of man. )Rest for allSamuel Rutherford.There are many heads resting on Christ's bosom, but there's room for yours there. Matthew, Expository Sermons - From The Executable Outlines Series by Mark A. Copeland - Hundreds of free sermon outlines and Bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Some work after the right things; some after the wrong things. The heart is filled with love. a. (Robert Hall, M. Now viewing scripture range from the book of Matthew chapter 11:28 through chapter 11:30... Matthew Chapter 11. I. "Rest," not rest in sin, not rest from trouble. )Resting on the BibleIn Newport church, in the Isle of Wight, lies buried the Princess Elizabeth (daughter of Charles the First). A good reason to back and enforce it — "My yoke is easy. Matthew 11:28-30 . Such as were laden with the burden of ceremonial obedience. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Get all the facts, and then make your determination. She was found dead one day, with her head leaning on her Bible, and the Bible open at the words, "Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 - 11:30. Latin Text. d. I am amazed how little people really know of Jesus. )Rest only in GodLord, Thou madest us for Thyself, and we can find no rest till we find rest in Thee! (Bishop Simpson. This will not fire zeal. The world has worn some of you out. Go into the house: long ago, needlewomen, from early morn until night, and late into the night, stitched carefully, slowly, regularly, on their endless task. 1. Every man bears a burden, the burden is how to please himself. Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew, St. Chrysostom (c. 380): Homily XXXVIII - Matthew 11:25, 26; From the Catena Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas. 1. HOW THEY WHO DESIRE MAY OBTAIN IT — "Come."1. It is extensive and unconditional..III. -------------------- Wisdom Literature Who can find out a being by a pure process of thought? b. )A special invitationC. We have our first real impression of what toil is, when we begin, as an apprentice, to learn some trade. Matthew 11:28-30. Not a brief season of relaxation, but a lasting state of peace and strength.II. His first recorded statement in the Bible, "Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?". A POSITIVE DESCRIPTION. "He has." Matthew 11:28–30. The promise is faithful.2. However, by trusting in God, we can measure up to all he intends for us. d. He now declares that His burden is light, it is easier to please God than it is to please yourself. That sinners under these circumstances labour to be released from their burden. She never rested until she had heard the whole of the hymn which tells how Jesus gives rest to such. THE GREAT COMMISSION Matthew 28:19-20 INTRODUCTION As humans we have been made to work. ABSENCE: for what need is there of oar coming to Christ unless we are previously at a distance from Him? It is not the cattle lying in the sun, but the eagle cleaving the air with fixed pinions, that gives you the idea of repose with strength and motion. Think, my brethren, what a sermon in stone that monument preaches. The mind is satisfied. The conscious greatness these few simple words indicate. Raising herself, she asked, "Do you mind my coming very close to you? Faith in operation. The burden of affliction; guilt — our corruptions.IV. The… We also get invited out for dinner, to go to parties, and to attend sporting events. Spurgeon. Tuck, B. A.I say that men want rest from their troubles, and that the only worthy rest is rest in our trouble. Come to me. Spurgeon. I'm just going to relax and fish. It is the prerogative of Him who made the soul to give it rest. )Coming to ChristW. The promise is faithful.2. These words express the inward condition of man. Come, saith Christ — that is, believe in Me, and I will give you rest; I will give you peace with God, and peace with conscience: I will turn your storm into an everlasting calm; I will give you such rest, that the world can neither give to you nor take from you. Christ gives rest from these.(W. Those who are heavy laden by speculative pursuits in matters of.religion. What was the old way? All the things that he does are to please himself, he is seeking to find satisfaction in life. You will discover that He laid down His life for you. )Rest for allSamuel Rutherford.There are many heads resting on Christ's bosom, but there's room for yours there. )Christianity lightens physical burdensBishop Simpson., Robert Hall, M. A.Go to-day into heathen countries, into Mohammedan lands, and what do you find'? Rest is the most desirable good, the most suitable good, and to you the greatest good. )Rest not found in mere ceremonial observancesR. 2. W. Robertson.It is not the lake locked in ice that suggests repose, but the river moving on calmly and rapidly, in silent majesty and strength. On being answered, "Yes," she asked, "Have you come to Jesus? Man's religion has done more to hide the truth about God. What is it? Yes; but it is God working in the subjugation of nature to man's comfort. Pauline Epistles A great engine pumps it up from the river; iron pipes carry it to every house. Faith in operation. Prophets It is a precious promise.3. 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