In order to rest, Psalm 131 teaches that we must "calm and quiet our souls." But how do we do that? In our noisy world, full of distractions and interruptions, quiet doesn't just happen. It's a process. Listen as Dave works through the path of Psalm 130 that moves us to the calm of Psalm 131.

Rest for the CityDave AinsworthSeptember 25, 2016Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth

No Longer in Want (Psalm 23)

"The LORD is my Shepherd. I shall not want." Could there be a better description of rest? Rest is the experience of not wanting. Wanting is work -- it disturbs our rest by distracting us from receiving what God has already given us to enjoy. Psalm 23 reminds us all we have in Jesus Christ and frees us from want so we can rest.

Rest for the CityDave AinsworthSeptember 18, 2016Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth

No Longer a Slave (Exodus 16)

Does your work and life keep you from resting? Do you feel guilty whenever you rest? In order to truly rest, you have to be free and feel free. In this week's sermon, God teaches Israel that they are no longer slaves by giving them a new rhythm of work and rest.

Rest for the CityDave AinsworthSeptember 11, 2016Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth

Junk Rest (Isaiah 55:1-2)

Why are we always so tired? Why do our efforts at rest yield so little? What if my circumstances are fixed? How do I find rest, then? Hear God's invitation to real, nourishing, long-lasting rest.

Rest for the CityDave AinsworthSeptember 4, 2016Citizens ChurchDave Ainsworth

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